Prospect Info: Kings Prospects in the CHL/College

[KopitarFAN]

Pretty sure Kehler if ticketed for the Manchester Monarchs should Budaj clear waivers.

I'm assuming that as well, but you never know.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Sodergran might be my new favorite prospect. I liked him back at devcamp too, but wasn't sure if he'd take a step.

If only I could do the umlaut i might be changing my username

edit: Södergran. Got it!

 

[regulate]

Thanks for the links for Sodergran. Unfortunately, I can't get the full game highlights to play in Firefox.

 

[King'sPawn]

I like the two goals he scored, too. Crashing the net and not worrying about over handling the puck.

 

[KopitarFAN]

9/20 results:

OS lost 9-2, Phillips had a Goal and -2, Dudas was scoreless and -1.

Note: some omissions will be made until players have been returned.

9/21 games:

Sarnia @ SSM (Villalta)
Mississauga (Ingham) @ Ottawa
Karpat (Kupari) vs Jukurit

 

[Jericho111091]

I'm curious, if the Kings decide Vilardi isn't ready for the NHL but is too good for juniors, could they loan him to the Eisberen Berlin?

 

[redcard]

I'm curious, if the Kings decide Vilardi isn't ready for the NHL but is too good for juniors, could they loan him to the Eisberen Berlin?

Presumably, he could play in another pro league, as the age thing is strictly an agreement between the AHL (and maybe ECHL) and juniors. But I can't imagine they would be interested in doing that. They're going to want to keep a close eye on him given the injury to make sure he's progressing and taking steps to avoid aggravating it, and its a lot harder to do that if you send him to another continent.

 

[KopitarFAN]

(place holder for recap & tomorrow's preview)
Kupari had 2 Assists in 3-2 win for Karpat.

SSM vs Sarnia was postponed due to weather.
Mississauga lost 4-3 in OT, Ingham stopped 20/24 in taking the loss.

7/22 games:

North Bay @ SSM (Villalta)
Sudbury @ Owen Sound (Phillips, Dudas)

WHL opened play tonight (7/21) but to my knowledge, no Kings prospects have been assigned there.

 

[regulate]

I'm curious, if the Kings decide Vilardi isn't ready for the NHL but is too good for juniors, could they loan him to the Eisberen Berlin?

Not only would they not do that, I don't think the can. If he's not playing in Kingston, he can only play for the Kings.

 

[kingsboy11]

Not only would they not do that, I don't think the can. If he's not playing in Kingston, he can only play for the Kings.

I've been wondering this myself. Hypothetically if Vilardi isn't ready by the time the season starts, could the team place him on IR and when they felt he was ready to return, could they possibly give him a conditioning assignment in Ontario and then when he's done with that return to the Kings? From what Rosen has said nothing has changed in his status and still listed week-to-week.

 

[dman3474]

I've been wondering this myself. Hypothetically if Vilardi isn't ready by the time the season starts, could the team place him on IR and when they felt he was ready to return, could they possibly give him a conditioning assignment in Ontario and then when he's done with that return to the Kings? From what Rosen has said nothing has changed in his status and still listed week-to-week.

yes they can send him to the ahl for (not 100% sure how long but I think two weeks) and then recall him to the kings

 

[redcard]

Not only would they not do that, I don't think the can. If he's not playing in Kingston, he can only play for the Kings.

I'm fairly certain they can. The whole under 20 thing is an agreement between the AHL and CHL, there's no such rule stopping him from playing in a pro league in Europe. But you're right in that they wouldn't want to.

As for the conditioning stint to the AHL, Buffalo tried it with Grigorenko a few years ago and the NHL rejected it. I'm not sure if that was because they didn't believe he was injured and required a conditioning stint or if they refused it because of the age rule.

 

[regulate]

I'm fairly certain they can. The whole under 20 thing is an agreement between the AHL and CHL, there's no such rule stopping him from playing in a pro league in Europe. But you're right in that they wouldn't want to.

There is no agreement between the AHL and the CHL. It's the NHL and the CHL agreement that prevents players under 20 from joining the AHL You only have to be 18 to play in the AHL.

 

[Fingolfin]

The Kings did the something similar with Brayden Schenn, though Schenn played 3-4 games with LA and was a healthy scratch a fair amount before the conditioning assignment.

So... maybe?

 

[regulate]

The Kings did the something similar with Brayden Schenn, though Schenn played 3-4 games with LA and was a healthy scratch a fair amount before the conditioning assignment.

So... maybe?

Interesting and good memory. I looked into this, it does look like the Kings asked and got permission from the NHL for a conditioning assignment where he played 7 games for Manchester after playing 8 earlier with the Kings to start the season, then went back to the WHL. I wonder if this could still play out for Vilardi, with a conditioning assignment first in the AHL, then some NHL games to see if he is ready. Not sure it would fly. The key point here being he played with the Kings first, then went to the AHL for about 2 weeks.

 

[KopitarFAN]

9/22 recap:
SSM won 6-0, Villalta stopped all 33 shots in getting the W.
Owen Sound won 3-0, Phillips was scoreless and even, Dudas was scoreless and +1.
Karpat lost 1-0, Kupari was obviously scoreless.

9/23 games:
Niagara (Thomas) @ Mississauga (Ingham)

 

[redcard]

There is no agreement between the AHL and the CHL. It's the NHL and the CHL agreement that prevents players under 20 from joining the AHL You only have to be 18 to play in the AHL.

Yes, but it only applies to AHL and ECHL, not the European pro leagues.

 

[Finster8]

9/22 recap:
SSM won 6-0, Villalta stopped all 33 shots in getting the W.
Owen Sound won 3-0, Phillips was scoreless and even, Dudas was scoreless and +1.
Karpat lost 1-0, Kupari was obviously scoreless.

9/23 games:
Niagara (Thomas) @ Mississauga (Ingham)

Thomas had 4 assists in his first game in the OHL

 

[Frolov 6'3]

Thomas had 4 assists in his first game in the OHL

And a goal.

 

[Finster8]

And a goal.

My bad, he is going to be scary good with the addition of Lodnia from Erie. If Akil stays healthy 100pts plus.

 

[IceDogs This Week]

Here is Akil Thomas talking to us post game today after his 5 point afternoon.

 

[KopitarFAN]

9/23 recap:

Niagara won 8-6, Thomas had a Goal, 4 Assists, +3 and 11/18 at the dot. Ingham stopped 26/33 in taking the Loss.

 

[King'sPawn]

Here is Akil Thomas talking to us post game today after his 5 point afternoon.

Thank you! We look forward to any updates you provide. Consider yourself followed on Twitter!

 

[regulate]

Smart move by the front office to loan Moverare to Frolunda in the SHL. The ONT blue line is very crowded this season, it doesn't do his development any good to go back to juniors. He's going to play against men in one of the top leagues in the world and can comeback and compete for a spot on the Reign at 21 years old next season.

 

[redcard]

Sept. 23/18 – NIAG (8) – MISS (6) – Ontario Hockey League

Highlights of Akil Thomas 5 point game, wearing #44