Confirmed with Link: Devils sign Vojtech Mozik to Entry-level Deal

[ForeverJerseyGirl]

Apparently NYR say they've been grooming this guy for a few years. They sent people over to develop him, like nutritionists and trainers and such.

Ha. We win.

 

[NJDevs26]

Apparently NYR say they've been grooming this guy for a few years. They sent people over to develop him, like nutritionists and trainers and such.

Then why didn't they just sign him before chasing after every single Tom, Dick and Harry college FA around?

 

[Devil X]

Apparently NYR say they've been grooming this guy for a few years. They sent people over to develop him, like nutritionists and trainers and such.

This makes me want him to turn into something even more!

 

[Devils Dominion]

Thanks for the assessment.

I'm curious what makes you think Kalinin has 40 point upside though. His production in the KHL was bad prior to 14-15 and pretty decent in 14-15. He's young, but it's not like he's 18 and put up 25 points. Have you seen him play?

We shouldn't expect more than 15-20 points.

 

[Hockey Sports Fan]

We shouldn't expect more than 15-20 points.

Honestly, we shouldn't be expecting an NHL player. Certainly would be nice to steal a useful NHL player for free like that, but it's more likely he's our next Salmela. Though I guess even that would be a bit of a win.

 

[Devils Dominion]

Honestly, we shouldn't be expecting an NHL player. Certainly would be nice to steal a useful NHL player for free like that, but it's more likely he's our next Salmela. Though I guess even that would be a bit of a win.

Kalinin?

 

[JimEIV]

Honestly, we shouldn't be expecting an NHL player. Certainly would be nice to steal a useful NHL player for free like that, but it's more likely he's our next Salmela. Though I guess even that would be a bit of a win.

I think he meant 15-20 for Kalinin.

Mozik, I would imagine will be in Albany.

But who knows with Kalinin, we've seen young guys type cast into defensive roles when they certainly can do more...like a Holik or a McKay... I'm certainly not saying that he is that, but we have seen guys go from 30 to 60+ points when given a more offensive role.

Kalanin only just turned 24 years old in March, so the majority of his last KHL he was 23 and it appears he had somewhat of a breakout season. Being nothing more than hopeful, maybe, just maybe you have a sound defensive player with untapped offensive ability that was cast in a checking role?

 

[lamini]

who??

edit: comes from a good place it seems

Last time NJD signed FA from that place they went to SCF

 

[Tretyak 20]

I think he meant 15-20 for Kalinin.

Mozik, I would imagine will be in Albany.

But who knows with Kalinin, we've seen young guys type cast into defensive roles when they certainly can do more...like a Holik or a McKay... I'm certainly not saying that he is that, but we have seen guys go from 30 to 60+ points when given a more offensive role.

Kalanin only just turned 24 years old in March, so the majority of his last KHL he was 23 and it appears he had somewhat of a breakout season. Being nothing more than hopeful, maybe, just maybe you have a sound defensive player with untapped offensive ability that was cast in a checking role?

From what little video of Kalinin there is online, I'm wondering if his game might be better suited to smaller ice. He seemed to like working the corners and crashing the net. I'm curious how well he does.

 

[JimEIV]

From what little video of Kalinin there is online, I'm wondering if his game might be better suited to smaller ice. He seemed to like working the corners and crashing the net. I'm curious how well he does.

I've only seen youtube clips and he seems to have a nice 2nd gear...In a lot of the clips I saw he seems to put on a short burst of speed to get around people.

It is so hard to tell anything from youtube clips but he looks like he plays more of a North American style. It is also interesting that there are a few fight clips of him and he looks pretty good doing that too.

 

[TheUnseenHand]

Ha. We win.

Or the rags just gave up on him...

 

[Kurt Cobain]

Or the rags just gave up on him...

Which is weird considering he took off this season. I bet there was some verbal agreement but i think he got sick of waiting so he went elsewhere. Again all speculation but I think that makes more sense.

 

[Nubmer6]

Maybe the Rags just have better D depth than us. It kind of went the other way with Strahlman years ago.

 

[Tretyak 20]

I've only seen youtube clips and he seems to have a nice 2nd gear...In a lot of the clips I saw he seems to put on a short burst of speed to get around people.

It is so hard to tell anything from youtube clips but he looks like he plays more of a North American style. It is also interesting that there are a few fight clips of him and he looks pretty good doing that too.

Exactly. That's what has me intrigued. I'm still moderating my expectations, but I'm also hopeful we may have something more than just a 13th forward /injury call-up.

 

[Davegarri]

From what little video of Kalinin there is online, I'm wondering if his game might be better suited to smaller ice. He seemed to like working the corners and crashing the net. I'm curious how well he does.

I thought the same thing. If he continues to use the boards in the NHL he'll be an effective player, no doubt. Working along the boards is nowhere near as effective on bigger ice as it is here.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Interesting to see if there is anything here with these free assets. Moe here along with Kalinin and Blandasi.

 

[glenwo2]

Apparently NYR say they've been grooming this guy for a few years. They sent people over to develop him, like nutritionists and trainers and such.

Just thinking about this makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside that we trolled the Rags.

 

[OmNomNom]

random thought this morning, and i'm sure other people have thought of it, but i hope he does fight, and well, because i wanna post pictures of shawn michaels so badly (sweet chin mozik)