KINGS17
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That's good. I would have been worried if it was a miniature poodle.
Prospect Info: 5th Overall Pick, Alex Turcotte, C, USNTDP UPDATED: Signs 3 Year ELC 3/11/20
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FrozenKing18
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Wonder how a Kaliyev-Turcotte-Grundstrom combo would work out (if they get put together).
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Palffy - Allison - Deadmarsh
It would be fun if they had that kind of chemistry, without the injuries.
Man, Ziggy was magical! I still remember those battle with the Sakic/Forsberg Avs
Back to projecting Alex Turcotte..
The kid is really, really good and arguably elite..
Think Patrice Bergeron ceiling with a Mike Richards floor..
Elite - Will/Determination, Hockey IQ, Defense and Awareness
Above Average - Skating, Speed, Shot, Playmaking and Passing
Might need another year to physically mature but his game is NHL ready
The kid is really, really good and arguably elite..
Think Patrice Bergeron ceiling with a Mike Richards floor..
Elite - Will/Determination, Hockey IQ, Defense and Awareness
Above Average - Skating, Speed, Shot, Playmaking and Passing
Might need another year to physically mature but his game is NHL ready
kingsfan28
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The LAPD line. Man, I wished we could've got a few more solid, injury free years from them.
Pavel Buchnevich
Drury and Laviolette Must Go
Posted this in his thread in the prospect forum. I thought it would also be relevant here.
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I'm happy for Turcotte and that the Kings got him.
It appears the media is already hitching their reins to Caufield though.
Raccoon Jesus
Todd McLellan is an inside agent
The Canadian team's prospect is always better because reasons.
I pray none of you find the thread where a bunch of fans wouldn't trade Caufield for a top-3 pick in 2020.
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Peter James Bond II
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Turcotte 11th in NCAA scoring! If not for being out ill 2 weeks ago and missing 2 games, he may be about 5-6 overall scoring.
As far as getting stronger, he is....but looks pretty developed for an 18 yr old. He's very determined and works hard.
He will certainly be strong enough to play for the Kings next season, if he signs.
Elite Prospects - NCAA Stats 2019-2020
https://www.eliteprospects.com/league/ncaa/stats/2019-2020
TruKingFan
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I think he stays in Uof W at least through his sophomore season, sign and head straight to the Kings
Why do you think he stays another year? The general consensus I've heard is that he will be a 1 and done.
TruKingFan
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Just a gut feel....he'd still only be 20 after his sophomore year. But it's certainly possible he'd sign in the summer of 2020 and join the Kings training camp.
lumbergh
It was an idea. I didn't say it was a good idea.
No, I was just going off of what was rumored to happen. There were a few articles that came out discussing his choice to stick with his commitment and Granato even mentioned a few times that he knows he won't be sticking around very long.
You are right that his opinion matters most, I don't personally know him so I was just basing it off of what I have read.
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This article made my day....and quotes from Caufield too. I like that Alex says he and Bjornfot have already become good friends and stay in touch. Cool.
“You could put him in an NHL game tonight and he’d do just fine,” Granato said. “Over the long haul, and what’s best for his long-term career and development, this year is really important. This is the right place for him this year. At the end of the year, he’ll have to make that decision. Not me.
“And the L.A. Kings will have to make that decision. Is he ready? I talk to Blakey and Luc and Mike Donnelly and (Jarret) Stoll every day. They’d like to have him ready at the end of the year, no doubt.”
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Senegal Hip Hop Culture? WTF is being taught in universities these days?
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It’s today’s version of the old Basketweaving 101 classes that athletes used to take back in the day!
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He probably won't, but I think after reading the article in The Athletic on Turcotte, I think it would be wise of him to stay through the end of his sophomore season.
His presence next season won't matter in the least to the Kings. His ice time will be reduced, and he may get frustrated. I look at what is going on with Hughes this season, and I don't think he is better for the experience.
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Yeah, I have zero problem with him waiting an extra year and developing physically. We still need to road test Amadio, Lizzotte and hopefully Vilardi next year anyway.
Just sounded like people were wondering a while back if he were remaining there for his education.
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It depends on so many factors. One major factor is the lack of competition a C. Kopi is the only lock down the middle and next year we could easily have Turcotte, JAD and Porky down the middle, with Vilardi sliding over to wing. So I don’t think Ice Time would be hard to come by. Granato reckons he’s physically ready now, in 8 months time he will be even more ready and stronger.
I think it will be down to how many bodies they move out of the roster to make room for the kids.
I think it will be down to how many bodies they move out of the roster to make room for the kids.
