Prospect Info: Jan Steber (also see the post I put on the Polish part of the forum)
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Scott Malkinson
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I remember him. He was a later pick for us and there was some talk that he could have been a sleeper.
He turned out to be nothing.
Martin Sagat was another intriguing European prospect that didn't amount to much.
He turned out to be nothing.
Martin Sagat was another intriguing European prospect that didn't amount to much.
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I was kind of thrown off when I saw this thread. It reminded me of that era of drafting poorly. Steber was a very late pick. You can't say he disappointed because there were no expectations with him. Guys like Roman Kukumberg and Dmitri Vorobyev were disappointing selections. Kukumberg was like 24 when we drafted him in the 4th round and Vorobyev had issues with weight and not wanting to come over the NA.
Vorobyev was actually a pretty good prospect.
Vorobyev was actually a pretty good prospect.
Got to say I barely remember him. Once a prospect doesn't do very well in the QMJHL (or OHL or WHL), you tend to dismiss these prospects. I'm glad to hear he's doing well in the Polish league and I'm happy to hear there's some genuine interest in hockey in Poland!
On Vorobiev, I believe there were two things with him. One was that he has constantly battled weight issues. The other was he had a health scare at some point.
Kukumberg was a disappointing draft pick. I thought the Leafs had some special inside info on the player. He was just a good size and that's it. He was lumbering and a bit listless in the AHL. The AHL was too skilled and fast for him.
On Vorobiev, I believe there were two things with him. One was that he has constantly battled weight issues. The other was he had a health scare at some point.
Kukumberg was a disappointing draft pick. I thought the Leafs had some special inside info on the player. He was just a good size and that's it. He was lumbering and a bit listless in the AHL. The AHL was too skilled and fast for him.
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Holy crap, you guys. I can’t even remember what I had for dinner yesterday and you guys remember this???
Can you help me remember wife’s birthday and anniversary? Would be greatly appreciated......
Can you help me remember wife’s birthday and anniversary? Would be greatly appreciated......
Scott Malkinson
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Holy crap, you guys. I can’t even remember what I had for dinner yesterday and you guys remember this???
Can you help me remember wife’s birthday and anniversary? Would be greatly appreciated......
I started tracking NHL draft picks in 1998. I was 12 years old. It became a lot easier tracking the prospects in 2000, with websites like HFBoards starting up.
Loosie
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In all honesty the only reason I remember him is from EHM. Same with guys like Martin Sagat, Roman Kukumberg and a bunch of other prospects around that time...include an unknown gem by the name of Leo Komorov.
It turned out to be a wildshot but it did pay off
Due to work, travelling and academic priorities I only now found the time to post this.
Jan is doing fine, he's the captain of the Gdansk team and renewed his contract this week.
He does however combines his hockey with a job, as most players of the Gdansk team do.
Can't wait to return next season and see some homegames
Thnx guys for the input
Due to work, travelling and academic priorities I only now found the time to post this.
Jan is doing fine, he's the captain of the Gdansk team and renewed his contract this week.
He does however combines his hockey with a job, as most players of the Gdansk team do.
Can't wait to return next season and see some homegames
Thnx guys for the input
