Prospect Info: Kings Prospects in CHL/College/Europe Part 3

[King'sPawn]

Yes, so did Pavel Bure for his entire career, he was still an amazing goal-scorer who made his teams better. Like I said in my first post, he is not a perfect player and is going to have some hiccups to his game but he is the best shooter of the puck I have seen in my 20 or so years of closely following NCAA hockey. The puck just explodes off his stick, it's like a prime Brett Hull.

But yes, he's never going to win a Selke trophy.

He's a talented shooter who, in my opinion, depends on people to do most of the work for him.

I'd say he's closer to Cammalleri than Bure.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Andre Lee goal alert.


And he assists on the game-tying goal.

 

[Sleeping Dog]

Andre Lee goal alert.


And he assists on the game-tying goal.

To wrap up this story, UML wins in double overtime. On to the championship game.

 

[lumbergh]

What's going on with Helge Grans out there in Finland? I made an anagram with his name: real sHaGgen. Maybe that'll be my new Twitter handle.

 

[henkkj]

What's going on with Helge Grans out there in Finland? I made an anagram with his name: real sHaGgen. Maybe that'll be my new Twitter handle.

Grans is playing in the SHL in Sweden.

Nousiainen though is playing in Finland and has developed really nicely so far this year as I kinda expected. He is already a leading d-man for his team and if he stays in Finland for next season, I think he is going to be one of the top defenders in the whole league. That doesn't guarantee that he is going to make it to the NHL but he has a chance in a few years.

Juho Markkanen also made his Liiga debut. Lost the game 2-1 but played well and made 22 saves.

 

[lumbergh]

Grans is playing in the SHL in Sweden.

Nousiainen though is playing in Finland and has developed really nicely so far this year as I kinda expected. He is already a leading d-man for his team and if he stays in Finland for next season, I think he is going to be one of the top defenders in the whole league. That doesn't guarantee that he is going to make it to the NHL but he has a chance in a few years.

Juho Markkanen also made his Liiga debut. Lost the game 2-1 but played well and made 22 saves.

My bad. Thanks for the correction.

 

[Johnny Danger]

how do you like Shafigullins development?

 

[Fat Elvis]

how do you like Shafigullins development?

How do we like his development? He's a 21 yr old kid playing in Russia with a team high -23. Not certain what he's developing to be honest. With the amount of other Kings prospects playing well in North America, he's just a guy who was their 82 pick in 2018 similar to the guy they drafted with their 74th pick in 2015. Russian kid who will most likely spend his career in Russia.

 

[funky]

how do you like Shafigullins development?

I follow our Kings prospects heavily and somehow I totally forgot about this guy.

 

[Reaper45]

how do you like Shafigullins development?

L.A. and Russians is like oil and water. He’s either never going to come over and stagnate in Russia or develop and not want to come to L.A.

 

[Vino]

how do you like Shafigullins development?

Finally healthy and playing. I saw him once (game against Jokerit). That was only one game, but in my mind he was not a typical, skilled Russian player. More like a Russian grinder (played third line). Surprisingly aggressive, speed/skating ok, eager, but inaccurate shooter.

edit.

Eyssimont's (and Rymsha's) contract ends after this season. Maybye Kings or Reign will sign Shafigullin - AHL contract, is it possible?

 

[Docgonzo]

Finally healthy and playing. I saw him once (game against Jokerit). That was only one game, but in mind he was not a typical, skilled Russian player. More like a Russian grinder (played third line). Surprisingly aggressive, speed/skating ok, eager, but inaccurate shooter.

edit.

Eyssimont's (and Rymsha's) contract ends after this season. Maybye Kings or Reign signed Shafigullin - AHL contract, is it possible?

AHL contract sure, but can’t see the Kings using a contract spot on him while other more promising prospects need one.

 

[KopitarFAN]

wrong thread.

 

[Ray Martyniuk]

The last two games I've tuned into to watch Martin Chromiak only to find he's not in the line up...really disappointing,hope he's not injured

 

[johnjm22]

AHL contract sure, but can’t see the Kings using a contract spot on him while other more promising prospects need one.

But if you're him, why would you even want to play in the AHL?

I think the only real path to the NHL for him is if eventually hits his stride in the KHL and becomes a star player there, then transfers directly to the NHL like Panarin/Kaprizov.

Slim chance of that happening, but not impossible. Panarin wasn't exactly lighting it up in the K when he was Bulat's age.

 

[King'sPawn]

Hrenak won 6-2 in net today in the NCAA playoffs.

Brock Faber has 1 G, 1 A already as Minnesota is up 2-0

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Hrenak won 6-2 in net today in the NCAA playoffs.

Brock Faber has 1 G, 1 A already as Minnesota is up 2-0

Drawing quite a bit of praise for his play.

 

[King'sPawn]

Another assist for Faber. 4-1 now

 

[Ray Martyniuk]

5-1 now

 

[Ray Martyniuk]

If I was Seattle Kraken I sign Jack LaFontaine as a college free agent since Carolina's rights to him have expired

 

[Ray Martyniuk]

Kings have to keep Faber in Minnesota with the Gophers for at least 3 years right?

 

[Ray Martyniuk]

I follow our Kings prospects heavily and somehow I totally forgot about this guy.

Been watching,following Bulat for a few years now...finally he has put up some decent numbers after being promoted from 4th line...never know with Shafigullin...I like that the Kings have prospects coming out of their ears

 

[Herby]

Kings have to keep Faber in Minnesota with the Gophers for at least 3 years right?

No, they could sign him right now if they wanted. Obviously he's not leaving school during the tourney, but no restrictions. I think it would be insane if the Kings tried to sign him after his season ended, but you never know.

Send him back for one more season, and hopefully at this time next year we are looking at adding him to either the Reign (or if it goes really amazing for him, the Kings).

More than likely though...

2021-2022 - Minnesota (with pro debut after season)
2022-2023- Split time with AHL/NHL
2023-2024 - Fulltime NHL'er

 

[King'sPawn]

Another assist for Faber. 4-1 now

His goal was changed to an assist. And he's picked up two more.

Now has five assists tonight.

 

[Docgonzo]

But if you're him, why would you even want to play in the AHL?

I think the only real path to the NHL for him is if eventually hits his stride in the KHL and becomes a star player there, then transfers directly to the NHL like Panarin/Kaprizov.

Slim chance of that happening, but not impossible. Panarin wasn't exactly lighting it up in the K when he was Bulat's age.

Not at all which is why I don’t think they’ll sign him until he’s more proven.