Confirmed with Link: Clurman re-signed

[niwotsblessing]

Goalies don’t count, so I’d have one there. Then from there you can have 5 Vet skaters (320+) and one near vet (260+) for 6 total above 260. I’d say 4 is probably where I’d target. Then go up or down based on the team’s makeup and how injuries have played out. Each ideal will be different though as the calculation is at the beginning of the season. Take Middleton for example... he has 248 high level games, so he's exempt for another year. Practically, he is a vet though. So with him, you basically get a free 'vet' spot. This would likely have me elevate the number to 5 as you'd have a bit more flexibility and a higher quality team... including getting a legit top end forward and defensemen in the league (like a Grimaldi/Tynan/ABB and Hicketts/Lajoie). That can help a lot of players settle in, especially with a weaker pool.

Now if you had a strong pool like say Buffalo or LA... I'd probably lean towards less vets and target only the top end guys or guys that are highly heralded leaders. Which if you look at what LA did last year, I find that to be pretty ideal. Tynan, Gaunce, Quine and Thompson were the main vets. Tynan is an AHL superstar... easy enough. Gaunce is one of the better AHL defensemen, but doesn't need a top PP role. Thompson is your former long-term NHLer who is a great leader and mentor (especially for guys shooting for bottom 6 roles). Quine has been a solid middle 6 AHL center for a long time and can play any role... also known as a high character player.

I don't follow much AHL, is that former Avs draft pick Cameron Gaunce?

 

[henchman21]

I don't follow much AHL, is that former Avs draft pick Cameron Gaunce?

Yup... he's rounded out into a really good AHL defensemen over the years. He's over the hill now, but if you had asked me for a list of 10 defensmen to try to lead an AHL group, he'd certainly be on there. Fantastic leader and mentor.

 

[Pokecheque]

Works for me.

 

[niwotsblessing]

Yup... he's rounded out into a really good AHL defensemen over the years. He's over the hill now, but if you had asked me for a list of 10 defensmen to try to lead an AHL group, he'd certainly be on there. Fantastic leader and mentor.

I'm happy to know he found his level and made a career for himself.

 

[S E P H]

Always remember...

 

[henchman21]

Always remember...
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What is also interesting is that two NHLers were selected right before Clurman too.

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

Always remember...
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This is worse

 

[Spleenless Wonder21]

This is worse
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One wonders where the Avs would be if their amateur scouting & development was half as good as their pro scouting dept.

 

[niwotsblessing]

One wonders where the Avs would be if their amateur scouting & development was half as good as their pro scouting dept.

One also wonders why those MoFo's had jobs for so long.

 

[Sea Eagles]

I love passion and dedication - and this guy bleeds burgundy and blue !
Well played guys !

 

[Spleenless Wonder21]

One also wonders why those MoFo's had jobs for so long.

That Bleakley draft did cost Pracey his job. Unfortunately, that didn’t resolve the Avs drafting issues outside of the top 10.

 

[Gruyeriev]

Oh damn didn’t realize he was your kid brother. I think it’s likely cause they both suck and won’t ever play in the NHL but you do you.

 

[henchman21]

Oh damn didn’t realize he was your kid brother. I think it’s likely cause they both suck and won’t ever play in the NHL but you do you.

Wat