Prospect Info: 2023-2024 In The System: Charlotte Checkers, CHL, NCAA, Europe, etc.

[Prominence Problem]

He is on fire right now!

 

[BabyBennettov]

Jack Devine, our 7th-rounder from 2022, playmaking PP-specialist suspect with no wheels or real scoring-touch…

Another two goals last night in DU’s 4-0 win… Kid is 3rd in the nation in goals, 9th in PPG, 4th in +/- …

Sounds like a bonafide divine gem we have on our hands !!

 

[Ghoste]

 

[FinlandPanther]

I literally have no clue what we’re going to do with Knight. He has been absolute ass in the AHL this season. I’m sure the team doesn’t help but we’re talking about the #1 goalie prospect in the world at one point who can’t stop a beach ball.

 

[Olax]

I literally have no clue what we’re going to do with Knight. He has been absolute ass in the AHL this season. I’m sure the team doesn’t help but we’re talking about the #1 goalie prospect in the world at one point who can’t stop a beach ball.

I haven't watched any Checkers games this season so take this with a grain of whatever you wish, but he's pretty clearly the best goalie of Charlotte based on stats, which at least is positive.

Similarily as Bob was ass for us when we were all-out offense, it could still be that his performance isn't reflected in the poor stats. Very rarely are goalies posting elite numbers on a team that sucks defensively or gives up a lot of high-danger chances relative to their total shots against.

Also, goalies take long long time to really come into their own. Knight's still just 22.

Goalies are 1/3 voodoo + 1/3 team defense + 1/3 individual skill.

 

[Prominence Problem]

I haven't watched any Checkers games this season so take this with a grain of whatever you wish, but he's pretty clearly the best goalie of Charlotte based on stats, which at least is positive.

Similarily as Bob was ass for us when we were all-out offense, it could still be that his performance isn't reflected in the poor stats. Very rarely are goalies posting elite numbers on a team that sucks defensively or gives up a lot of high-danger chances relative to their total shots against.

Also, goalies take long long time to really come into their own. Knight's still just 22.

Goalies are 1/3 voodoo + 1/3 team defense + 1/3 individual skill.

He's 22, and just had half a year off.
And I'm guessing that half year off wasn't a walk in the park for him.

 

[RCGP2]

He's 22, and just had half a year off.
And I'm guessing that half year off wasn't a walk in the park for him.

Other top prospect goalies like Levi and Wolf are the same age as him and have shown far less in the NHL.

Yea I'd prefer his AHL numbers were better, but this year was about Knight showing he can manage a full load with his disability. We were lucky Stolarz has played so well that Knight could spend the full year in the minors. The other Checker's goalies have been significantly worse (not counting Guzda's 2 game sample size).

I expect Knight to be the backup next year, based on Stolarz likely leaving to get paid, and in combination with Knight's waiver status.

 

[Little Bobby Boo]

this year is all about Knight getting back in the net and playing games. A 2.59 GAA is good, tho his Sv% is lacking. Three shutouts is good in under 50 games.

His contract is bad, but it is what it is. Let him earn a backup spot next year and see decent NHL time.

 

[Ghoste]

 

[ScottyMascotty]

this year is all about Knight getting back in the net and playing games. A 2.59 GAA is good, tho his Sv% is lacking. Three shutouts is good in under 50 games.

His contract is bad, but it is what it is. Let him earn a backup spot next year and see decent NHL time.

I don't understand pointing to his Sv% because we don't have any kind of defensive data in AHL. Maybe with that defense .890% is expected number for the average AHL goalie.

 

[FinlandPanther]

I don't understand pointing to his Sv% because we don't have any kind of defensive data in AHL. Maybe with that defense .890% is expected number for the average AHL goalie.

I mean the one positive is that all the goalies have shit stats. But I guess I can’t point out that’s a Kinnear problem.

 

[PSLguy]

 

[letsgrowcactus]

Not surprising with the way he's been playing all season.
Need to sign him once his college season ends.

 

[Prominence Problem]

Not surprising with the way he's been playing all season.
Need to sign him once his college season ends.

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Takes place next weekend. Finals are 2 weekends after. I believe everything is in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Also for Wisconsin is Panthers prospect Lindmark (rd 5, #137 '19). Special COVID exempt fifth year senior who I highly doubt is signed once his season ends.

I imagine Devine signed by mid-April.

Playoffs?​

 

[letsgrowcactus]

2024 Division I Men's Ice Hockey Official Bracket | NCAA.com

The official 2024 College Men's Ice Hockey Bracket for Division I. Includes a printable bracket and links to buy NCAA championship tickets.

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Takes place next weekend. Finals are 2 weekends after. I believe everything is in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Also for Wisconsin is Panthers prospect Lindmark (rd 5, #137 '19). Special COVID exempt fifth year senior who I highly doubt is signed once his season ends.

I imagine Devine signed by mid-April.

Playoffs?​

Yeah, don’t see us signing Lindmark - maybe to an AHL contract, but you might as well give that to some other guy who's shown more promise.

 

[BeezKnees]

Florida Panthers Agree to Terms with Forward Ben Steeves | Florida Panthers

SUNRISE, Fla. – Florida Panthers General Manager Bill Zito announced today that the club has agreed to terms with forward Ben Steeves on a two-year, entry-level contract commencing in the 2024-25 season. “Ben is a skilled forward who has showcased his goal-scoring ability the last two seasons...

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Anyone heard of this guy?

 

[Prominence Problem]

Yeah, don’t see us signing Lindmark - maybe to an AHL contract, but you might as well give that to some other guy who's shown more promise.

I believe he missed majority of '20 Season with injury.
A really good defensive Forward, that is excellent at PK & a wizard at FO's

Florida Panthers Agree to Terms with Forward Ben Steeves | Florida Panthers

SUNRISE, Fla. – Florida Panthers General Manager Bill Zito announced today that the club has agreed to terms with forward Ben Steeves on a two-year, entry-level contract commencing in the 2024-25 season. “Ben is a skilled forward who has showcased his goal-scoring ability the last two seasons...

www.nhl.com

Anyone heard of this guy?

Haven't really paid too close of attention to the NCAA hockey this year.

 

[Prominence Problem]

In his final 16 games of the regular season, Vilmanis had had 14 goals and 6 assist.
2 of those games, he was even held Pointless.

 

[FinlandPanther]

Knight with his second shutout in a row.

 

[Mogo]

Knight with 3rd shutout in 4 games

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

So maybe Knight is good after all?
Not sure why some have given up on him

 

[FinlandPanther]

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Love to see this from Mackie! Great effort and physicality.

 

[Chaos2k7]

Knight with 3rd shutout in 4 games

5th SO on the year, and while his SV% is low, his GAA is respectable at 2.46, while winning 9 of his last 10 decisions.

They are currently 5th in the conference with less than 10 games to go. Hopefully he can get hot in the playoffs.

 

[TotalHomer]

5th SO on the year, and while his SV% is low, his GAA is respectable at 2.41

They are currently 5th in the conference with less than 10 games to go. Hopefully he can get hot in the playoffs.

It's miles better than anyone else on the team. Save % isn't a great all around metric except within the team, same like +/-

 

[austropanther]

It's miles better than anyone else on the team. Save % isn't a great all around metric except within the team, same like +/-

Yeah, there are junior leagues where even the best goalies have awful numbers. Even Bob has had bad numbers for a long time with us, didn't mean he was an awful goalie