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It sure as hell is. Wish the rule was 19 years or 3 years of service. That way they do get an extra year post draft but not two. Needs to be changed.
Fletcher on KFAN right now basically saying that he doesn't really want to send Dumba back as he won't be able to make much progression playing in his 4th season against 17 year olds. Essentially said it's a foolish rule that they can't get him to Iowa.
Hamilton over Brodin? By a good ways? Wut.
Got to agree. Unless Dumba is scoring two points a game and playing 45 minutes a night, there is always room for improvement in juniors. Hell, he could use the time in the weight room and watching video tape if he can't do more on the ice.That's highly questionable reasoning. The only way Dumba should be here is if he's ready for the NHL. No other reason is good for his development. You have to separate the situation. It's not a good reason to have him here when he's not ready just because he's "too ready" for junior hockey. And frankly, he didn't have a year last year that qualifies for being "too good for junior". Dominating the WHL is better than being overmatched in the NHL. You have to send back with that explanation of why he's here. By saying he'd be in Iowa proves that he's not ready in your eyes for the NHL. And this is NHL management? Wow.
Got to agree. Unless Dumba is scoring two points a game and playing 45 minutes a night, there is always room for improvement in juniors. Hell, he could use the time in the weight room and watching video tape if he can't do more on the ice.
And I know it's unorthodox, but I am surprised NHL teams don't send guys like Dumba to Finland if they want them to okay against men. Yes, the team can't control the player, but learning a wider way to okay the game could be helpful to a young player.
Oh yes. "Espoo Blues signs Mathew Dumba to a 1-year contract with NHL clause".
Charlie Coyle had solid opener but told Mike Yeo he didn't sleep after bc of mistake on tying goal. Another reason #mnwild respect this kid
Oh yes. "Espoo Blues signs Mathew Dumba to a 1-year contract with NHL clause".
That's highly questionable reasoning. The only way Dumba should be here is if he's ready for the NHL. No other reason is good for his development. You have to separate the situation. It's not a good reason to have him here when he's not ready just because he's "too ready" for junior hockey. And frankly, he didn't have a year last year that qualifies for being "too good for junior". Dominating the WHL is better than being overmatched in the NHL. You have to send back with that explanation of why he's here. By saying he'd be in Iowa proves that he's not ready in your eyes for the NHL. And this is NHL management? Wow.
Coyle sure wasn't a man-child on that last kings goal.
Really? What the hell is up with Kurtis Gabriel? Are they scratching him? What are they doing with the kid? And yes, it does matter. He's 1) overage 2) a high draft pick for Minnesota (3rd round) and 3) undrafted for 2 years
I tweeted the Attack, and they told me that Kurtis is one of 4 overagers on their roster. League rules say you can only play 3, so 1 of the 4 will be scratched every game until/unless they make a trade.
One of the rare moments I agree with you. You can't really hurt a players development by putting him somewhere that he'll thrive, but you can by over-matching him. Well said.
Why didn't we send him to Iowa? Does him no good to be in Owen Sound if they scratch him