Prospect Info: Sharks prospects info/discussion thread XII

[sr228]

Prospect camp last year started around July 3rd and had the scrimmage on the 9th. I'm curious to know if Sorensen will attend. I'm hoping he will since he's switching ice surfaces. And really, I just need something Sharks related to pay attention to.

Considering his age and pro experience (Heed too) I wouldn't be too surprised if they don't come out for development camp.

They'll both be at the rookie camp though.

 

[Lebanezer]

Considering his age and pro experience (Heed too) I wouldn't be too surprised if they don't come out for development camp.

They'll both be at the rookie camp though.

Do you know if Jeremy Roy's injury is all healed? I haven't been able to find any updates on him.

 

[sr228]

Do you know if Jeremy Roy's injury is all healed? I haven't been able to find any updates on him.

I think he's pretty close to being healthy.

 

[Lebanezer]

I think he's pretty close to being healthy.

That's good, did they ever say exactly what it was?

 

[sr228]

That's good, did they ever say exactly what it was?

I thought it was a knee injury but I may be confusing him w/ someone else.

 

[Lebanezer]

I thought it was a knee injury but I may be confusing him w/ someone else.

Right, I meant more specifically. Like if he tore his MCL or something like that.

 

[themelkman]

Saw some Norwegian guys on twitter discussing a rumour that Rudolf's Balcers could be transferred to a Swedish team for next season. Also he didn't attend the World championships because of injury

 

[jMoneyBrah]

What do you guys think Brodzinski's chances are to spend some time in the NHL next year?

I got to watch him in two games last season after he join the Barracuda, and I was very impressed by his play. He seemed heads and shoulders better than the rest of the dmen in the offensive zone. Just very decisive with the puck, was able to move himself and the puck around the zone at will and with ease. Also seemed to have a dangerous shot.

If the Sharks are looking for a PMD to pair with Dillon, it seems to me that Brodzinski could battle for that spot with DeMelo and Heed. Is Brodzinski's defensive play deficient, or could he be serviceable in his own end at the NHL level as is, or with a bit of work in the AHL?

 

[Juxtaposer]

What do you guys think Brodzinski's chances are to spend some time in the NHL next year?

I got to watch him in two games last season after he join the Barracuda, and I was very impressed by his play. He seemed heads and shoulders better than the rest of the dmen in the offensive zone. Just very decisive with the puck, was able to move himself and the puck around the zone at will and with ease. Also seemed to have a dangerous shot.

If the Sharks are looking for a PMD to pair with Dillon, it seems to me that Brodzinski could battle for that spot with DeMelo and Heed. Is Brodzinski's defensive play deficient, or could he be serviceable in his own end at the NHL level as is, or with a bit of work in the AHL?

He is extremely raw and I would highly doubt he sees a single minute in the NHL next year. But I've been wrong plenty of times before, so *vague shrugging motion*.

 

[DonskoiDonscored]

He will probably need a few years in the AHL.

Despite what the numbers say I was really impressed with him in his AHL time this year too.

 

[rangerssharks414]

It was from like the 8th to like the 14th with the game on the 14th. The dates may be off by a day or two but that's when it has been in the past.

What happened to the prefix from the last thread? Can we get that added?

What prefix are you talking about? I could get a mod higher up than me to add it.

 

[DonskoiDonscored]

What prefix are you talking about? I could get a mod higher up than me to add it.

It got added. It's the Prospect Info one. I really like it because the color helps me distinguish this thread among the stickied ones.

Thank you for wanting to help and thank you to whatever mod was lurking in the shadows

 

[sr228]

Right, I meant more specifically. Like if he tore his MCL or something like that.

Oh - I never heard exactly what the issue was.

What do you guys think Brodzinski's chances are to spend some time in the NHL next year?

I got to watch him in two games last season after he join the Barracuda, and I was very impressed by his play. He seemed heads and shoulders better than the rest of the dmen in the offensive zone. Just very decisive with the puck, was able to move himself and the puck around the zone at will and with ease. Also seemed to have a dangerous shot.

If the Sharks are looking for a PMD to pair with Dillon, it seems to me that Brodzinski could battle for that spot with DeMelo and Heed. Is Brodzinski's defensive play deficient, or could he be serviceable in his own end at the NHL level as is, or with a bit of work in the AHL?

Brodzinski's offensive game has been good for a while now but his defensive game, while improving, is still very much a work in progress.

He needs to improve his reads, positioning & gain strength before he'll see any NHL time which, if it happens, I'm guessing won't be until the 2017/18 season.

 

[hockeey]

It's pretty clear from posters that Brodzinski has talent but is still pretty raw. What is the consensus on Joakim Ryan? I would love for someone to come up and fill in for Dillon. He has been serviceable but against tough teams, he doesn't cut it and I'd rather have a faster PMD that doesn't have the same mental lapses as Dillon if we make another deep playoff run.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

It's pretty clear from posters that Brodzinski has talent but is still pretty raw. What is the consensus on Joakim Ryan? I would love for someone to come up and fill in for Dillon. He has been serviceable but against tough teams, he doesn't cut it and I'd rather have a faster PMD that doesn't have the same mental lapses as Dillon if we make another deep playoff run.

I would be interested in knowing how Ryan is panning out too. He was the highest scoring D-man on the Cuda last year with 28 points in 66 games. He was also +11. He was the top scoring Cuda player in the 4 playoff games with 3 points as well.

Plus he is only 23 and a LHD. Ryan-DeMelo could be a pretty decent 3rd pairing. Or Ryan-Heed if you want to be adventurous ..

 

[Gene Parmesan]

You're assuming that Ryan won't be prone to lapses. Dangerous.

 

[hockeey]

You're assuming that Ryan won't be prone to lapses. Dangerous.

He could be prone to lapses. But I've seen a ton from Dillon and Ryan is probably still at the development point where he can work them out. Dillon just looks like a low IQ player out there.

 

[DonskoiDonscored]

You're assuming that Ryan won't be prone to lapses. Dangerous.

Less so than Dillon/Polak.

Ryan has #4/#5 upside right now and is an incredible puck mover. His decision making is a bit slower than I'd like with the puck on his stick but the 'Cuda's breakout ran through him.

I'd hesitate at pairing him with DeMelo. I'd like to try him out as an offensive piece to compliment Dillon's game.

I'd be shocked/upset if he doesn't get a tryout this year.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

Less so than Dillon/Polak.

Ryan has #4/#5 upside right now and is an incredible puck mover. His decision making is a bit slower than I'd like with the puck on his stick but the 'Cuda's breakout ran through him.

I'd hesitate at pairing him with DeMelo. I'd like to try him out as an offensive piece to compliment Dillon's game.

I'd be shocked/upset if he doesn't get a tryout this year.

Can Ryan play both sides?

 

[sr228]

Can Ryan play both sides?

He spent most of this season playing on the right side but DeBoer, like many coaches, is really big on the left handed - right handed dynamic on defense.

I question if the org sees a NHL future for Ryan, while I don't agree I still think they see him lower on the depth chart than Mueller.

 

[Juxtaposer]

Now exactly a surprise but Jeremy Roy invited to the Canada U20 summer camp.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

Now exactly a surprise but Jeremy Roy invited to the Canada U20 summer camp.

I was actually wondering where we expect Roy to play next year? Is there no chance he plays at the Cuda? Or can he not play because he is not 20 years of age yet and playing in the Q? If the latter, would we actually expect him to play on the Cuda if he qualified to play there?

 

[sr228]

I was actually wondering where we expect Roy to play next year? Is there no chance he plays at the Cuda? Or can he not play because he is not 20 years of age yet and playing in the Q? If the latter, would we actually expect him to play on the Cuda if he qualified to play there?

He's not eligible to play in the AHL.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

He's not eligible to play in the AHL.

If he was, do you guys (the folks who follow him) feel that he would be good enough to play there?

 

[DonskoiDonscored]

If he was, do you guys (the folks who follow him) feel that he would be good enough to play there?

He might be good enough but the lack of available spots and the rust present from him being injured so much would lead me to believe that he would most likely be back in the Q, even if he was an over-ager.