Top Prospects Game

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[Kingpin794]

Love it. Replaces the old Russia/Canada series. Going to much more talent condensed. Basically all first and second round type guys. Should be fun.

 

[HockeyPops]

So CHL top prospects vs. USNTDP?

 

[EvenSteven]

USNTDP / NCAA draft eligibles I’d think.

 

[donjohnson]

Love that idea!

 

[EvenSteven]

Love that idea!

Love and hate it.

Love the fact there’ll be bragging rights hopefully the way the inter- league all star games used to be in the CHL. OHL vs Q etc. Those games used to be great.

Why do I hate it? This is a CHL property. Why share it with programs we are in direct competition with for players.

 

[donjohnson]

It's a CHL property but they made it pretty clear during the broadcast last night that EVERYTHING is dictated by the NHL including selection of players, lines, etc.

I'm guessing the NHL wants to see everyone together and gave an ultimatum to the CHL.

 

[swoopster]

I like it but from the CHL standpoint there is a 50% reduction in the players the three Canadian leagues can showcase.

 

[DWI Dale]

this sounds like a cool idea. and given that there's program vs. program pride on the line, the game might be a little more intense and meaningful.

 

[Opinionated]

I like it but from the CHL standpoint there is a 50% reduction in the players the three Canadian leagues can showcase.

Not necessarily a 50% reduction if the CHL chooses to / is told to use two separate line-ups for the two game series.

 

[ohloutsider]

I like it but from the CHL standpoint there is a 50% reduction in the players the three Canadian leagues can showcase.

I think like the old subway series they will play different players from both sides , hence why the 2 games. It will not lessen the exposure for both groups. they will just play in one game or the other .

Too he honest raises the bar a bit and might see some nasty scrums.

 

[swoopster]

Thern I like it with 2 different squads...2 games....case closed.

 

[All the Answers]

Anyone have a source where the game is watchable again?

 

[EvenSteven]

I think like the old subway series they will play different players from both sides , hence why the 2 games. It will not lessen the exposure for both groups. they will just play in one game or the other .

Too he honest raises the bar a bit and might see some nasty scrums.

So, the CHL players would be split into two squads to play a game each? Would they play against the same team or will the US players be 40 players split into two squads as well?

Pretty sweet deal for the US if the same 20 players get to play both games.

Double the exposure.

 

[Kingpin794]

So, the CHL players would be split into two squads to play a game each? Would they play against the same team or will the US players be 40 players split into two squads as well?

Pretty sweet deal for the US if the same 20 players get to play both games.

Double the exposure.

I'd guess each team gets one roster with a handful of extras (5 or so) they can sub in for the second night. Do one night in a CHL city/arena and the other at an American venue that's relatively close. Could do Plymouth one night then Windsor. GTA and Buffalo. Vancouver/Seattle. Halifax and Providence. etc.

 

[ohloutsider]

I'd guess each team gets one roster with a handful of extras (5 or so) they can sub in for the second night. Do one night in a CHL city/arena and the other at an American venue that's relatively close. Could do Plymouth one night then Windsor. GTA and Buffalo. Vancouver/Seattle. Halifax and Providence. etc.

I'm sure it would be very similar to the old Subway series. Some players would play twice, some once and 1 local kid thrown in to draw fans to the games. Who plays what is driven by what kids the NHL teams want to see. To be honest I can see interest for this. Good chance for the CHL to show why it is a good league for kids to play in. If nothing else it gives the league more exposure.

 

[donjohnson]

Anyone have a source where the game is watchable again?

If you have CHL Streaming, it's available on the replays there.