Prospect Info: General Prospect Discussion Thread 2020-21 - Part 2

[Digitalbooya]

Robbie Beydoun was in net for Iowa?? Nice! Good to see him get a W.

 

[DeagleJenkins]

Oh, sorry. Boldy.

Boldy makes and completes passes that most aren't able to. I think it's because of his quick hands, mind, and ability to slightly shift his passing angle, which opens up lanes. He reminds me a of a really good soccer player who can deliver the ball through feet in traffic.

I think he could play up now, but let's face it, our crying need is not for another LW. I think he, and the team, is better served by him getting tons of TOI down there. Maybe a game or two for him just to get a taste, but that involves him coming up to the taxi squad and quarantining first, doesn't it? Having him sit on his ass is the last thing he needs.

I thought with them being only three hours away he can drive up and not have to quarantine?

 

[57special]

I thought with them being only three hours away he can drive up and not have to quarantine?

AFAIK quarantine, and taxi squads, are still a thing. Not that Iowa has the strictest protocols, but I think it's either a team, or NHL protocol. I would imagine that everyone is now vaccinated in either place, so maybe things have changed, or are about to change.

That's why you don't see Mermis, Rau, etc. getting any Iowa TOI.

 

[DeagleJenkins]

AFAIK quarantine, and taxi squads, are still a thing. Not that Iowa has the strictest protocols, but I think it's either a team, or NHL protocol. I would imagine that everyone is now vaccinated in either place, so maybe things have changed, or are about to change.

That's why you don't see Mermis, Rau, etc. getting any Iowa TOI.

I just recall earlier that someone mentioned a few months back that having Iowa so close helps the quarantine regulations.

 

[57special]

I just recall earlier that someone mentioned a few months back that having Iowa so close helps the quarantine regulations.

Yeah, the lack of a plane flight helps, or helped on that front.

 

[TaLoN]

Boldy's quarantine was a total of 3 days coming from NCAA. I doubt even if a plane ride is involved, there'd be much difference.

It's about testing more than anything. You come from a situation with frequent testing, drive to your destination, your "quarantine" will be almost unnoticeable. You just get tested once you reach your destination again, 24hrs at most these days.

 

[57special]

Boldy's quarantine was a total of 3 days coming from NCAA. I doubt even if a plane ride is involved, there'd be much difference.

It's about testing more than anything. You come from a situation with frequent testing, drive to your destination, your "quarantine" will be almost unnoticeable. You just get tested once you reach your destination again, 24hrs at most these days.

Then why do they have taxi squads?

 

[TaLoN]

Then why do they have taxi squads?

Because most teams need to have a player ready same day. Taxi squad allows that.

Used to be, you could fly or drive a player in that morning, they'd play that night.

Now, a flight involves a few day quarantine, driving requires a new test to clear, they can't play for 1-3 days.

 

[MuckOG]

 

[DeagleJenkins]

Honestly maybe we should of rode Fenton a tad longer to see what he was cooking up?

 

[TaLoN]

Honestly maybe we should of rode Fenton a tad longer to see what he was cooking up?

No thanks. Plenty happy with JB running the draft.

 

[Eegs]

You guys think we'll see Boldy with the Wild this year? With Newhook playing tonight, Boldy is the last man standing for players i want to see skate in the show this season.

 

[Bazeek]

You guys think we'll see Boldy with the Wild this year? With Newhook playing tonight, Boldy is the last man standing for players i want to see skate in the show this season.

50/50. Guerin seems like the patient type, Evason tends to keep the roster static as long as they're winning, and they both seem to value team chemistry. I can see the sense in giving him a look before the playoffs start, but I wouldn't count on it.

 

[MuckOG]

50/50. Guerin seems like the patient type, Evason tends to keep the roster static as long as they're winning, and they both seem to value team chemistry. I can see the sense in giving him a look before the playoffs start, but I wouldn't count on it.

The Iowa season ends on May 15th. I don't see any reason not to add him to the playoff roster even if he doesn't see the ice during the postseason. At the very least he can get a taste of what life is like for a playoff team in the NHL.

 

[Obvious Fabertism]

I think it’s unlikely that he sees game time at this point even though I think he would be a contributor. The team cohesion currently is very strong and probably not worth tinkering with, especially if there aren’t any injuries.

 

[Bazeek]

The Iowa season ends on May 15th. I don't see any reason not to add him to the playoff roster even if he doesn't see the ice during the postseason. At the very least he can get a taste of what life is like for a playoff team in the NHL.

Yeah, I assume he'll at least get the black ace treatment in the playoffs.

 

[MuckOG]

 

[GuerinUp]

ROR signed his ELC

 

[MuckOG]

ROR signed his ELC

Hunt too.

 

[TaLoN]

ROR signed his ELC

Glad they didn't waste any time getting this done.

 

[StateofCelly]

Any one have any recent updates on Khusnutdinov?

 

[MuckOG]

Any one have any recent updates on Khusnutdinov?

Last I heard was that he hurt his shoulder a couple of months ago and has just been rehabbing since.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

Any one have any recent updates on Khusnutdinov?

He’s been skating. Don’t know if he is cleared for contact or what

 

[Minnewildsota]

Hunt too.

So, Iowa's defensive should be pretty good next year?
With the assumptions Addison and Menell are both back down there (huge if).

 

[2Pair]

So, Iowa's defensive should be pretty good next year?
With the assumptions Addison and Menell are both back down there (huge if).

Don't see much chance of Menell being in Iowa