Prospect Info: 2019-2020 In The System: Springfield Thunderbirds, CHL, NCAA, Europe, etc.

[CHGoalie27]

Good news, just have to get Hutsko signed.

Just read he's got one more year

 

[letsgrowcactus]

Good news, just have to get Hutsko signed.

Sounds like Hutsko is staying in college...


We still have time with him until next summer, though there's not much left for him to prove in college - unless he's determined to finish his degree? How long does that take in the US, three or four years?

Still need to sign Finkelstein and Bachman if we want to keep either of them; with everybody else we have time (though I expect us to sign at least some of the group of Ludvig, Schwindt, Meireles and Wedman).

 

[Dread Clawz]

Sounds like Hutsko is staying in college...


We still have time with him until next summer, though there's not much left for him to prove in college - unless he's determined to finish his degree? How long does that take in the US, three or four years?

Still need to sign Finkelstein and Bachman if we want to keep either of them; with everybody else we have time (though I expect us to sign at least some of the group of Ludvig, Schwindt, Meireles and Wedman).

Yeah it takes 4 years in u.s. Stupid decision for him imo, if he gets hurt he's screwed. I mean he'll have a degree, but I'd rather sign an nhl contract and bank 2 million right away and be healthy.

 

[Prominence Problem]

Yeah it takes 4 years in u.s. Stupid decision for him imo, if he gets hurt he's screwed. I mean he'll have a degree, but I'd rather sign an nhl contract and bank 2 million right away and be healthy.

And especially with his injury track record in his career. What I want to see this year was a full season of being healthy and what he can do. He proved his worth. Surprise as well he didn't cash in on it. But maybe he's betting on himself that he hasn't done it twice in a row in a while, who knows?

 

[Chaos2k7]

His injury history is the probably the main reason he is staying to complete his degree, oh and the high chance they have a championship team next year with Spencer Knight between the pipes.

 

[MintyFresh88]

His injury history is the probably the main reason he is staying to complete his degree, oh and the high chance they have a championship team next year with Spencer Knight between the pipes.

Yeah...sounds like they want to stay together to make a championship run. I don't blame him at all and he's likely not ready yet anyway.

 

[MintyFresh88]

When is Denisenko eligible to sign? I've seen April 30th mentioned a few times on Twitter for when KHL contracts expire...is that true? Is he signed through next year or is his contract done?

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

When is Denisenko eligible to sign? I've seen April 30th mentioned a few times on Twitter for when KHL contracts expire...is that true? Is he signed through next year or is his contract done?

Pretty sure his contract is done this year but I remember Soupy saying they kind of hold his rights until May or June iirc?
It'd be good to bring him over getting more minutes per game in AHL.

Think LGC was saying he averages like 9-10mins a game which is stunting his development imo.

 

[MintyFresh88]

Pretty sure his contract is done this year but I remember Soupy saying they kind of hold his rights until May or June iirc?
It'd be good to bring him over getting more minutes per game in AHL.

Think LGC was saying he averages like 9-10mins a game which is stunting his development imo.

I would think it would be longer than this? They just drafted him in 2018. It's barely been 2 seasons.

Edit: Just did some quick research and I may be wrong, but I think we hold his rights until June 2022.

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

Lokomotiv would have to OK that though, his KHL contract doesn't end until like halfway through May.

Sure, but if they're eliminated, I don't see a reason why they wouldn't...

This doesn't really apply to Denisenko since he's a top prospect and probably coming over anyway, but KHL teams have done it in the past (not releasing players after their season is done) to give them more negatiation time, if the player is still on the fence or/and not a sure bet to make the NHL.

I would think it would be longer than this? They just drafted him in 2018. It's barely been 2 seasons.

Edit: Just did some quick research and I may be wrong, but I think we hold his rights until June 2022.

Should have worded it better, meant KHL own Dennys rights not FLA.
I'm just going off what Soupy said above. But yes you're right, FLA own his rights for a while but almost certain I saw a tweet saying Dennys conteact with KHL is over this year.

 

[MintyFresh88]

 

[Ryuji Yamazaki]

I guess one of Dadonov or Hoffman are definitely gone.

 

[MintyFresh88]

I guess one of Dadonov or Hoffman are definitely gone.

Yeah, unfortunately. I am really intrigued to see who they keep. Hoffman seems legitimately interested in staying here, but money talks...we'll see what kind of deal he's willing to take.

 

[Chaos2k7]

Fantastic news, I wonder if he starts in the AHL.

 

[Dread Clawz]

Fantastic news, I wonder if he starts in the AHL.

I would think definitely, unless he has a mind-blowing camp. But he should only be down there for one year(or however long the 20-21 season is).

 

[FinlandPanther]

Would've rather Deni stayed in Russia but they wanted to give him anywhere from 8 minutes to a 2 game bench to 17 minutes a game and that's just stupid.

 

[Bure1096]

Florida Panthers not letting COVID-19 Dictate the Future

 

[MintyFresh88]

Florida Panthers not letting COVID-19 Dictate the Future

Good read, although not sure I agree with Weegar being a #7. I think he's more of a #4/5. He should realistically take Matheson/Yandle's spot at about half their cap hit and we send one of them packing.

 

[BabyBennettov]

Good read, although not sure I agree with Weegar being a #7. I think he's more of a #4/5. He should realistically take Matheson/Yandle's spot at about half their cap hit and we send one of them packing.

This.

The writer lost me after that one and lost all credibility !

 

[Bure1096]

Weegar has made a few glaring mistakes this season that rival what Yandle and Matheson usually do. Haven't been impressed with him this season and if he asks for a substantial raise, he can find it elsewhere.

 

[Chaos2k7]

Weegar has made a few glaring mistakes this season that rival what Yandle and Matheson usually do. Haven't been impressed with him this season and if he asks for a substantial raise, he can find it elsewhere.

Weegs has had his egg scrambled a couple times this year. He is the least of our issues on the backend.

 

[Prominence Problem]

Charlotte Checkers say parent club Carolina Hurricanes have not told them of AHL affiliation change - TSN.ca

 

[MintyFresh88]

Charlotte Checkers say parent club Carolina Hurricanes have not told them of AHL affiliation change - TSN.ca

Strange situation.

 

[SoupyFIN]

Strange situation.

Indeed.

Charlotte is closer, at least something positive (if there's a straight flight)? Assuming that's where the AHL team would be, don't really see anything worthhy on ECHL's side. Charlotte took that road to the AHL too.

 

[violaswallet]

This is great news! As a Thrashers fan back in the day, the Wolves were terrible at developing prospects as the owners want to win. I'd be enthusiastic if we are pared with Charlotte (who seems to develop well) and not them!