Prospect Info: 2017-2018 Prospect Stats and Discussion

[SpoolCat]

Really happy for Skinner and Estephan two fantastic players and people hopefully they can win the Memorial Cup. Interestingly none of the three leagues top teams will be in the Memorial Cup Moose Jaw, the Soo and Blainville.

 

[Ritchie Valens]

Brossoit had very similar numbers as Skinner during his last WHL season. In fact, Brossoit had a better regular season save % at .917 vs Skinner's .914 and the same playoff save % at .935 but with Brossoit having a GAA of 1.82 vs 2.12. So, I'll save my enthusiasm until he actually makes the NHL or at least does well during training camp.

I could have sworn some of our prospect hawk-eyes thought he outplayed Wells during training camp last fall but for the obvious reasons was sent back to Junior.

For the Broncos...how fitting for a hockey team named "Broncos" from Saskatchewan won a Junior league championship this season. Pretty uplifting for not only Swift Current and the province of Saskatchewan, but the hockey community as a whole.

 

[Fixed to Ruin]

Really happy for Skinner and Estephan two fantastic players and people hopefully they can win the Memorial Cup. Interestingly none of the three leagues top teams will be in the Memorial Cup Moose Jaw, the Soo and Blainville.

Isn't Estephan a free agent? I don't think he signed with Buffalo.

 

[BarDownBobo]

Isn't Estephan a free agent? I don't think he signed with Buffalo.

He is. I wonder if the Oilers might try and get him on an AHL deal, he'd be a decent option for the Condors.

 

[PaPaDee]

Nice to see Skinner signed his ELC, will be interesting to see where all of our goalies will play.

 

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Stuart Skinner made 31 saves in posting his 6th shutout of the playoffs and leading the Broncos to a 3-0 win to clinch the Ed Chynoweth Cup 4-2.
Swift Current Broncos claim first WHL Championship in 25 years – Swift Current Broncos
Swift Current Broncos win 2018 Rogers WHL Championship Series – WHL Network
Boston Pizza Post Game Show: Highlights from a History Making Night in Swift Current. – Swift Current Broncos
#WHLChampionship Highlights: Silvertips (0) at Broncos (3) – WHL Network
#WHLChampionship Highlight of the Night: May 13, 2018 – WHL Network
Game 6 photos: http://scbroncos.com/gallery/whlchampionship-gallery-game-six
Glenn Gawdin named 2018 WHL Playoffs MVP – Swift Current Broncos
Stuart Skinner post game: #WHLChampionship Post-game: Stuart Skinner – WHL Network
#WHLChampionship Post-game: Max Patterson – WHL Network
http://whl.ca/video/whlchampionship-post-game-giorgio-estephan
http://whl.ca/video/whlchampionship-post-game-matteo-gennaro
http://whl.ca/video/whlchampionship-post-game-glenn-gawdin
http://whl.ca/video/whlchampionship-post-game-manny-viveiros

 

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Acadie-Bathurst Titan - QMJHL champions: Acadie-Bathurst Titan are 2018 QMJHL Champions – Mastercard Memorial Cup

Hamilton Bulldogs - OHL champions: Hamilton Bulldogs are 2018 OHL Champions – Mastercard Memorial Cup

 

[tv14]

Isn't Estephan a free agent? I don't think he signed with Buffalo.

Yes. If my memory serves me correctly, he attended Minnesota's prospect camp this season.

 

[MoneyGuy]

The Swift Current Broncos won the WHL title this year in the year of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash. Guess who won the SJHL title in 1986 the year of the Swift Current Broncos bus crash. Yes, the Humboldt Broncos.

Cool.

 

[joestevens29]

Anyone have some solid links or a link to thread on here about the impact of the CHL leagues potentially being liable to treat players as normal workers?

Seems like a good way to shrink the CHL.

 

[Aceboogie]

Anyone have some solid links or a link to thread on here about the impact of the CHL leagues potentially being liable to treat players as normal workers?

Seems like a good way to shrink the CHL.

Is this a bad thing?

On a side note and not directed at you. Sports always baffles me because a big % of the fans are probably fiscally conservative/ free market/ small government/ small business/ low regulation individuals. Yet those same fans will call players looking for more $ greedy, or support the RFA rules/ salary cap and the draft. Basically, anything that is in the billionaire owners favour and against the players interest. Its so pecular that fans can be so different in how they treat players vs how they treat employees/ independent contractors in the real world. If a politician suggested half of the measures that are enacted in Sports in the real world, they would lose their lids (my income is capped at x amount?! I cant choose where I work?! You wont pay me to work?!). Its the most comical when looking at the NCAA and the US population (in particular the Souther States). Its like fans think its there money personally that is going to the millionaire players. For every $1 that a player doesnt get in a negotiation goes to a billionaire owner. I come to watch the player and the owners make money hand over fist regardless, so let the players take the $

 

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If you want to make a run to Regina for tomorrow, you can catch the MC opening ceremonies. It's being held at Mosaic Stadium. Presenters include Rob Faulds and Jeff Marek of Sportsnet, and entertainers Tanya Kim and Brett Butt.

The Centennial Salute will be the largest, most spectacular celebration in the century-long history of the championship, a fitting kick-off event for the 100th Mastercard Memorial Cup. The production will feature premium entertainment including live performances by Brent Butt, Jess Moskaluke, Chad Brownlee and a special musical tribute to the Humboldt Broncos hockey team, featuring Jack Semple and the Regina Symphony. The show will culminate in a full-length live performance by the Eagles, including Vince Gill, followed by a huge closing fireworks display that will light up the sky over Mosaic Stadium.

Mastercard Memorial Cup organizers announce all-star hosts for opening ceremonies event – Regina Pats

 

[joestevens29]

Is this a bad thing?

On a side note and not directed at you. Sports always baffles me because a big % of the fans are probably fiscally conservative/ free market/ small government/ small business/ low regulation individuals. Yet those same fans will call players looking for more $ greedy, or support the RFA rules/ salary cap and the draft. Basically, anything that is in the billionaire owners favour and against the players interest. Its so pecular that fans can be so different in how they treat players vs how they treat employees/ independent contractors in the real world. If a politician suggested half of the measures that are enacted in Sports in the real world, they would lose their lids (my income is capped at x amount?! I cant choose where I work?! You wont pay me to work?!). Its the most comical when looking at the NCAA and the US population (in particular the Souther States). Its like fans think its there money personally that is going to the millionaire players. For every $1 that a player doesnt get in a negotiation goes to a billionaire owner. I come to watch the player and the owners make money hand over fist regardless, so let the players take the $

If it means the CHL shrinking then ya it's a bad thing.

 

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VIDEO: Pats excited to kick off Mastercard Memorial Cup Friday
VIDEO: Pats excited to kick off Mastercard Memorial Cup Friday – Regina Pats

 

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Stuart Skinner named WHL goalie of the week: Broncos’ Stuart Skinner named Vaughn CHL Goaltender of the Week – WHL Network

Teams Arrive in Regina for the 2018 Mastercard Memorial Cup: Teams Arrive in Regina for the 2018 Mastercard Memorial Cup – WHL Network

Coaches introductions: 2018 Mastercard Memorial Cup: Meet the coaches – WHL Network

Regina Pats: History Lessons: Regina Pats: History Lessons – WHL Network

Regina's Sam Steel, Josh Mahura and Matt Bradley interviews: 2018 Mastercard Memorial Cup: Pats’ Steel, Mahura, and Bradley meet the media – WHL Network

Swift Current Broncos: Survival of the Fittest: Swift Current Broncos: Survival of the Fittest – WHL Network

Swift Current's Glenn Gawdin, Tyler Steenbergen and Colby Sissons interviews: 2018 Mastercard Memorial Cup: Broncos’ Gawdin, Steenbergen, and Sissons meet the media – WHL Network

Acadie-Bathurst Titan: At Long Last: Acadie-Bathurst Titan: At Long Last – Mastercard Memorial Cup

Hamilton Bulldogs: Top Dogs: Hamilton Bulldogs: Top Dogs – Mastercard Memorial Cup

Hamilton's Robert Thomas, Matthew Strome and Riley Stillman interviews: Hamilton Bulldogs – Day Before Tournament – Mastercard Memorial Cup

 

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Dennis Sobchuk and Guy Lafleur join Don Cherrry as honourary captains: WHL alumnus Dennis Sobchuk & Guy Lafleur named Honourary Captains – WHL Network

Opening ceremony photo gallery: 2018 Mastercard Memorial Cup Gallery: Opening Ceremonies with The Eagles – WHL Network

 

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Breaking down the teams competing at the 100th Memorial Cup in Regina

Pats preparing for unfamiliar foe in Memorial Cup opener

Long wait is finally over for Pats

Dismal weather conditions couldn't stop the Eagles from soaring

 

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Regina preview: PREVIEW: Pats kick off Mastercard Memorial Cup against Hamilton – Regina Pats

Hamilton preview: HAMILTON BULLDOGS GAME 1: MEMORIAL CUP PREVIEW – Hamilton Bulldogs

Game preview: Bulldogs, Pats kick-off 100th Mastercard Memorial Cup – WHL Network

 

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Cameron Hebig (first round):
7 GP 6 G 2 A 8 PTS +5 8 PIM 36 SOG 46.2 FO% 1 PPGF 1 PPGA 2 GWG 0 SHGF 0 SHGA 3 First goals 0 Insurance goals 13 FO 6 FOW 1.14 PPG 1.14 PIMG

 

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Memorial Cup - Game 1 - Hamilton vs. Regina @ 8 PM
Listen at 620 CKRM Regina or watch on CHL Live or watch on SN360, SN (jip if the Blue Jays game goes long), SN1 (jip after the Jets/Knights game)

 

[MoneyGuy]

Who are the favourites in this tourney? Swift seems to have the best regular-season record of all of the teams, plus the Dub is a tough league.

 

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Stuart Skinner
Playoffs:
(First round): 7 GP 4-3 370:05 230 S 17 GA 2.76 GAA 0.926 SV% 1 SO
(Quarter-final): 7 GP 4-3 501:00 227 S 13 GA 1.56 GAA 0.943 SV% 3 SO
(Semi-final): 6 GP 4-2 369:22 205 S 18 GA 2.92 GAA 0.912 SV%
(Final): 6 GP 4-2 369:30 218 S 11 GA 1.79 GAA 0.950 SV% 2 SO

(Total): 26 GP 16-10 1609:57 880 S 59 GA 2.20 GAA 0.933 SV% 6 SO

 

[oilers'72]

Who are the favourites in this tourney? Swift seems to have the best regular-season record of all of the teams, plus the Dub is a tough league.

I'm going to say Regina and Swift in the final. Skinner will be the difference in claiming the trophy.

 

[Digger12]

So I guess SC just lost 4-3 in OT to Acadie-Bathurst. Skinner made 35 of 39 saves.

 

[Fixed to Ruin]

Estephan with 2 goals and 1 assist in his first game at the Memorial Cup. This guy will probably get a look at the AHL level next year.

I hope its in Bakersfield but we will probably sign another 34 yr old instead.