Prospect Info: Grand Rapids Griffins 2018-19
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Funny how guys pick the teams. There's former Tappara Captain Jukka Peltola at Sibir, so Säteri joins him.
Almost always there's some former teammate, when Finns will pick a KHL team.
Almost always there's some former teammate, when Finns will pick a KHL team.
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By the Numbers Prospects: Filip Larsson
Young Swede led the Denver Pioneers to the Frozen Four
by Dana Wakiji @Dwakiji / DetroitRedWings.com
2:03 AM
By the Numbers will highlight the on-ice accomplishments in the 2018-19 season for the Detroit Red Wings' prospects. Twice a week during the offseason, By the Numbers will profile a different player in the system, focusing on his statistical highs. This week we focus on goaltender Filip Larsson.
The Detroit Red Wings have several forwards who are either ready to ascend to the NHL or are not too far away from that point.
The same cannot be said for their goaltending prospects.
However, Filip Larsson has been making a strong case that if there is an heir apparent to Jimmy Howard and Jonathan Bernier, it could be the young Swede.
Larsson, 20, just completed his freshman year at the University of Denver after a record-setting year for the USHL's Tri-City Storm and it was an extremely successful season even though the start was a bit rocky.
A lingering groin injury that Larsson hoped would heal on its own did not and he underwent surgery in September, delaying his Denver debut until November.
It did not take long for Larsson to adjust to the demands of a top-level college program as he was named NCHC Goaltender of the Month in December.
Larsson led the Pioneers to the Frozen Four but their season ended in a 4-3 overtime loss to the University of Massachusetts.
Larsson was named to the 2019 NCHC All-Rookie Team, was a finalist for the NCHC Goalie of the Year award, made the NCHC Honorable Mention All-Star Team, was the Hockey Commissioners' Association National Rookie of the Month for April/March and was a co-recipient of the Pioneers' Bill Masterton Award for team MVP.
The Wings signed Larsson to a three-year entry level contract on April 15 that begins with the 2019-20 season.
Larsson then signed an amateur tryout with the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins and was able to join them during their playoff run.
Larsson will have a chance to win the starting job with the Griffins for next season but the Wings have made it clear that he will have to earn it, it won't just be given to him.
1.95 -- In 22 games, Larsson had a 1.95 goals-against average, which ranked 11th in the NCAA and third among NCAA freshmen. The only other two freshmen with better goals-against averages were Filip Lindberg, a Finn from the University of Massachusetts who had a 1.60 goals-against average, and Dryden McKay, an American from Minnesota State who had a 1.76 goals-against average. In Denver history, the career 1.95 goals-against average ranks second and is seventh in single-season records.
.932 -- Larsson finished with a .932 save percentage in 22 games, ranked sixth in the NCAA and second among NCAA freshmen. Massachusetts freshman Lindberg was the only freshman better with a .934 save percentage. The .932 save percentage ranks second in all-time history at Denver.
.659 -- In terms of goalie winning percentage, Larsson finished 12th in the NCAA at .659. Only Minnesota State's McKay at .758 and Massachusetts' Lindberg at .733 were better among NCAA freshmen goaltenders.
4 -- Larsson had four shutouts in his freshman season, with two of them coming in the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament, 24 saves in the 2-0 win over Ohio State University on March 29 -- which should endear him to Michigan fans -- and 26 saves in a 3-0 win over American International College on March 30. Larsson became the fifth goalie to record back-to-back shutouts in the NCAA regional since the current format started in 2003.
2 -- In his first year at Denver, Larsson was twice named NCHC Goalie of the Week Jan. 14 and Feb. 4.
13 -- Larsson finished with 13 victories in his 22 games.
5 -- As great a season as Larsson had, it wasn't all highs. On Jan. 26, the Denver Pioneers played against the Western Michigan Broncos in Kalamazoo and Larsson allowed a season-worst five goals on 19 shots. WMU had two power-play goals, both in the first period, by Josh Passolt and Drew Worrad. Paul Washe, Cam Lee and Dawson Dipietro also scored for the Broncos. Larsson was replaced by Michael Corson during the game.
Quotable: "Filip had a very strong year at Denver and was consistent in his starts at the collegiate level. The organization believes he is ready for the next challenge in his career. Filip has already begun his summer training regiment back home in Sweden and plans on arriving in late July to work on his technical game in the Detroit area. Filip adds to our young depth at the goaltending position and he will have the opportunity to make an impact and further his development in his first year professionally." - Brian Mahoney-Wilson, Red Wings goaltending development coach
Quotable II: "He's a good prospect for us. We're excited that he turned pro. We'll see him in development camp again, but he's a kid that had a good year in college. Really, he's probably one of our, if not the, top goalie prospects for us. We're excited, we're happy with his development. He's developed pretty quickly here. He's healthy going into the offseason so we expect him to train and be ready for next year and compete." - Shawn Horcoff, Red Wings director of player development
Young Swede led the Denver Pioneers to the Frozen Four
by Dana Wakiji @Dwakiji / DetroitRedWings.com
2:03 AM
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By the Numbers will highlight the on-ice accomplishments in the 2018-19 season for the Detroit Red Wings' prospects. Twice a week during the offseason, By the Numbers will profile a different player in the system, focusing on his statistical highs. This week we focus on goaltender Filip Larsson.
The Detroit Red Wings have several forwards who are either ready to ascend to the NHL or are not too far away from that point.
The same cannot be said for their goaltending prospects.
However, Filip Larsson has been making a strong case that if there is an heir apparent to Jimmy Howard and Jonathan Bernier, it could be the young Swede.
Larsson, 20, just completed his freshman year at the University of Denver after a record-setting year for the USHL's Tri-City Storm and it was an extremely successful season even though the start was a bit rocky.
A lingering groin injury that Larsson hoped would heal on its own did not and he underwent surgery in September, delaying his Denver debut until November.
It did not take long for Larsson to adjust to the demands of a top-level college program as he was named NCHC Goaltender of the Month in December.
Larsson led the Pioneers to the Frozen Four but their season ended in a 4-3 overtime loss to the University of Massachusetts.
Larsson was named to the 2019 NCHC All-Rookie Team, was a finalist for the NCHC Goalie of the Year award, made the NCHC Honorable Mention All-Star Team, was the Hockey Commissioners' Association National Rookie of the Month for April/March and was a co-recipient of the Pioneers' Bill Masterton Award for team MVP.
The Wings signed Larsson to a three-year entry level contract on April 15 that begins with the 2019-20 season.
Larsson then signed an amateur tryout with the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins and was able to join them during their playoff run.
Larsson will have a chance to win the starting job with the Griffins for next season but the Wings have made it clear that he will have to earn it, it won't just be given to him.
1.95 -- In 22 games, Larsson had a 1.95 goals-against average, which ranked 11th in the NCAA and third among NCAA freshmen. The only other two freshmen with better goals-against averages were Filip Lindberg, a Finn from the University of Massachusetts who had a 1.60 goals-against average, and Dryden McKay, an American from Minnesota State who had a 1.76 goals-against average. In Denver history, the career 1.95 goals-against average ranks second and is seventh in single-season records.
.932 -- Larsson finished with a .932 save percentage in 22 games, ranked sixth in the NCAA and second among NCAA freshmen. Massachusetts freshman Lindberg was the only freshman better with a .934 save percentage. The .932 save percentage ranks second in all-time history at Denver.
.659 -- In terms of goalie winning percentage, Larsson finished 12th in the NCAA at .659. Only Minnesota State's McKay at .758 and Massachusetts' Lindberg at .733 were better among NCAA freshmen goaltenders.
4 -- Larsson had four shutouts in his freshman season, with two of them coming in the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament, 24 saves in the 2-0 win over Ohio State University on March 29 -- which should endear him to Michigan fans -- and 26 saves in a 3-0 win over American International College on March 30. Larsson became the fifth goalie to record back-to-back shutouts in the NCAA regional since the current format started in 2003.
2 -- In his first year at Denver, Larsson was twice named NCHC Goalie of the Week Jan. 14 and Feb. 4.
13 -- Larsson finished with 13 victories in his 22 games.
5 -- As great a season as Larsson had, it wasn't all highs. On Jan. 26, the Denver Pioneers played against the Western Michigan Broncos in Kalamazoo and Larsson allowed a season-worst five goals on 19 shots. WMU had two power-play goals, both in the first period, by Josh Passolt and Drew Worrad. Paul Washe, Cam Lee and Dawson Dipietro also scored for the Broncos. Larsson was replaced by Michael Corson during the game.
Quotable: "Filip had a very strong year at Denver and was consistent in his starts at the collegiate level. The organization believes he is ready for the next challenge in his career. Filip has already begun his summer training regiment back home in Sweden and plans on arriving in late July to work on his technical game in the Detroit area. Filip adds to our young depth at the goaltending position and he will have the opportunity to make an impact and further his development in his first year professionally." - Brian Mahoney-Wilson, Red Wings goaltending development coach
Quotable II: "He's a good prospect for us. We're excited that he turned pro. We'll see him in development camp again, but he's a kid that had a good year in college. Really, he's probably one of our, if not the, top goalie prospects for us. We're excited, we're happy with his development. He's developed pretty quickly here. He's healthy going into the offseason so we expect him to train and be ready for next year and compete." - Shawn Horcoff, Red Wings director of player development
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So GR is going to be stacked this year, especially on defense.
Likely to start:
Cholowski - Lindstrom
Lashoff - McIlrath
Hicketts - Kaski
D'Astous, Saarijarvi, McCrea
This would leave the big club with:
DeKeyser - Green
Kronwall - Hronek
Ericsson - Daley
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This obviously assumes Kronwall returns and Seider plays in Europe. As a side, I'm pretty excited about D'Astous. Under-the-radar signing who has some size & skill and put up big numbers on a good junior team. Also, I'm not sure how (if) Saarijarvi fits in to the plans anymore.
Likely to start:
Cholowski - Lindstrom
Lashoff - McIlrath
Hicketts - Kaski
D'Astous, Saarijarvi, McCrea
This would leave the big club with:
DeKeyser - Green
Kronwall - Hronek
Ericsson - Daley
Bowey
This obviously assumes Kronwall returns and Seider plays in Europe. As a side, I'm pretty excited about D'Astous. Under-the-radar signing who has some size & skill and put up big numbers on a good junior team. Also, I'm not sure how (if) Saarijarvi fits in to the plans anymore.
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Also see Saarijärvi as the odd man out. Should be PP specialist to make a career, and where is the point-scoring? If you don't log points on the PP, where defencemen mostly log their points, something is really wrong.
Being small-sized specialist, isn't much long living, when we have all these giant RhDs coming. Kaski will beat him on the day one.
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I read an article where the writer said that Vili is a good option for an offer sheet to a team that needs D prospects. It wouldn't require a ton of compensation and Detroit may not match.
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Any offer sheet under $1.395M AAV doesn't involve any draft pick compensation. Vili is still under contract through next year, so I'd expect him to be traded for a late-round pick at some point this summer.
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Stop playing Moderator, it's kind of annoying. We flip this after July 1st when it is more clear what has been done at the AHL level for that next year's anchored sticky thread.
We really didn't need to jump that conversation over, there is plenty of time left in the off-season. At some point here in a few days I will switch which one is the sticky thread. But frankly I didn't respond the first time it was requested for a reason, we are unclear on the picture for Grand Rapids, kind of like the Rybar vs Pickard thing, why guess early unless you want a speculation thread, which to me would be done differently than what ultimately becomes their season long sticky. Sorry if that seems blunt @Henkka, but that is essentially the reasoning of why it hasn't happened despite your two requests... At least in my opinion but maybe the other Wings guys/gals feel differently. It likely will change at some point soon though.
Utica Comets fan here. The Comets just signed Carter Camper. The Comets are in dire need of centers. Camper's numbers both this past season and his career are good, .75 PPG for his AHL career.
My question is, "Was he used primarily as a center or a wing with Grand Rapids?" The answer is critical to what the Comets are doing. They have wings, but only one bona fide center. If Carter is a center first, he answers one of 3 needs.
Thank you for your time and effort.
My question is, "Was he used primarily as a center or a wing with Grand Rapids?" The answer is critical to what the Comets are doing. They have wings, but only one bona fide center. If Carter is a center first, he answers one of 3 needs.
Thank you for your time and effort.
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