GDT: Traverse City 2019 Tournament Thread

[cwede]

I don't think we usually see guys who have played two full years as pros--like Fontaine or Gropp have. Most teams will bringsa player or players with one full year though. That happens with most teams every year. The thing with Ronning and Gettinger is both have played in three of these tournaments. Both might be there though--to me though the guy that I'd say was most likely is Meskanen--one full year in North America--first half better than second half last year or at least statistically. Ronning would be next--he was the captain of last year's team but spent most of the year in the ECHL.

i totally agree it would be atypical to bring many of those guys again, i just see this year as atypical

re Meskanen, his having 3 full years in Liiga before coming over, and turning 24 in a few weeks, is why i think he would be unlikely

typically any guys they bring back after a pro year have been very early 20's ages

but that very small list - 4 - of NYR signed or drafted rookie Fs (no CHL eligible Fs) , coupled with new staff, is why anything might happen and i won't be surprised

 

[Irishguy42]

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Hooray, now we can stop seeing the question "when are they going to release the roster" every day.

Surprised Henriksson is coming back for this.

Defense looks pretty stacked across the board + Shest

 

[RangersFan1994]

really interested in some of the tryouts : Josh Maser, Anthony Salinitri for the most part

 

[JimmyG89]

If you were Karl Henriksson, would you want to play in preseason games for your SHL team or would you like the opportunity to get into games with either Kakko or Kravtsov on your wing?

He should be able to play in preseason games too, right?

 

[Filthy Dangles]

Surprised a guy like Newell who's 23 and going d+6 season is eligible for this. The age has to be capped somewhere, I'd assume U24 or U25?

 

[NYRFAN218]

If you were Karl Henriksson, would you want to play in preseason games for your SHL team or would you like the opportunity to get into games with either Kakko or Kravtsov on your wing?

He should be able to play in preseason games too, right?

I think he's gotta be signed to an ELC to be able to play in preseason games, no?

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

A lot of CHL invites.

Also I really hope Kakko isn’t taking 45 as his number, terrible choice

 

[Kovalev27]

And Fox is wearing 23 now after taking all his rookie photos wearing 88? Kid changes his number every other week lol

 

[Kovalev27]

Kakko cannot wear that 45 do they not know fans are literally sitting at their keyboards waiting to order KAKKO jerseys? Give him a real sweater already

 

[nyr2k2]

Maser is big but that's it. Salinitri had some injuries that slowed his development. Not being offered a contract, those guys rarely become anything. I wouldn't mind an AHL deal for Salinitri.

I have liked Brett Kemp. He has a nice shot. He's not the best skater, though. I also am intrigued by Kade Landry.

Shawn McBride was the one guy who was in Hartford on a PTO who didn't get a deal. I see he's back. He's an AHL grinder at best, but I guess this is a chance to win a contract (AHL) for him.

 

[Leetch3]

Kakko cannot wear that 45 do they not know fans are literally sitting at their keyboards waiting to order KAKKO jerseys? Give him a real sweater already

crazy hot take...he wants to wear #45 and thats why he keeps wearing it and doesn't care if you like it or not

 

[Vitto79]

That’s a dandy D group

 

[TGWL]

A lot of CHL invites.

Also I really hope Kakko isn’t taking 45 as his number, terrible choice

Why terrible choice?

 

[Vitto79]

Kakko cannot wear that 45 do they not know fans are literally sitting at their keyboards waiting to order KAKKO jerseys? Give him a real sweater already

Boo Likely gives up his number at nyr camp

 

[Leetch3]

love the goalies and d...great to see 7 d prospects that matter.

kind of weak up front...only 6 wingers. and aside from kakko, kravtsov and henriksson none really matter...we all knew that the forward depth wasn't on par with blueline but pretty glaring here.

 

[Vitto79]

love the goalies and d...great to see 7 d prospects that matter.

kind of weak up front...only 6 wingers. and aside from kakko, kravtsov and henriksson none really matter...we all knew that the forward depth wasn't on par with blueline but pretty glaring here.

True but overall they are fine w young prospects , Chytil , Andersson , Howden, Barron

 

[nyr2k2]

love the goalies and d...great to see 7 d prospects that matter.

kind of weak up front...only 6 wingers. and aside from kakko, kravtsov and henriksson none really matter...we all knew that the forward depth wasn't on par with blueline but pretty glaring here.

Guys like Newell and Elmer should be able to handle this tournament. Not exciting guys, but this is their level.

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

Why terrible choice?

45 is a number you give some kid as a one game callup

Not the savior of the franchise imo

Hope Boo gives him 24

 

[nyr2k2]

There's literally not a single number chosen in the single-digits and only one under 30. Doesn't really look like anyone (well, a small handful) is wearing their regular number. I think these are just placeholders for the tournament.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

And Fox is wearing 23 now after taking all his rookie photos wearing 88? Kid changes his number every other week lol

I wouldn't put any stock into the numbers at this camp. 88 will likely be his number in the NHL. The players got to choose what numbers they wanted for the NHLPA event, the team normally picks the numbers for a Ranger event until they formally ask the player what number they want.

 

[TGWL]

45 is a number you give some kid as a one game callup

Not the savior of the franchise imo

Hope Boo gives him 24

I don't think it'll end up his number, but I feel a lot of people associate good numbers based on former players. If Kakko becomes a star, 45 will start being a number for a franchise savior, I suppose. It's probably just a place holder. He'd make a better 45 than Arron Asham though...

 

[eco's bones]

Surprised a guy like Newell who's 23 and going d+6 season is eligible for this. The age has to be capped somewhere, I'd assume U24 or U25?

Shestyorkin is 23 too.

 

[eco's bones]

Biggest surprise for me is Henriksson. Any chance he's playing in North America this year? But to me it's a good thing we get to see him and maybe with either or both of Kakko--Kravtsov on his wing.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

I'm canceling my trip to Graz and Hradec Kralove. No Karl