Confirmed with Link: Leafs in on college FA Joseph Duszak RHD (Confirmed -- Signed)

[Warden of the North]

They were teammates at Portledge School in the USHS-Prep leagues from 2011-2013.

I figured they must have a connection somewhere

 

[zeke]

The key here for me, beyond the impressive numbers, is that he's only 21yrs old.

That makes a world of difference from the usual signings of 22/23yr olds, imo.

 

[SprDaVE]

How are we going to afford Duszak when teams are going to offer sheet him in a year or two?!?!?!?!?!

 

[Nalens Oga]

I hope we get him but if I were him, I'd probably sign somewhere where I'm less likely to get buried behind Ozhiganov/Zaitsev/Marincin and only get like one game every two months and then get scratched.

 

[phillipmike]

Mercyhurst Defenseman Joseph Duszak Signs With Maple Leafs

Sounds like he signed if you believe this source.

Mercyhurst junior defenseman Joseph Duszak signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday, sources tell College Hockey News. The 21-year-old New York native will forgo his final season of NCAA eligibility with the Lakers.

Duszak had interest from several NHL clubs, including the Boston Bruins; GM Don Sweeney visited Mercyhurst a few weeks ago to check out the prospect for himself.

Duszak is currently the top-scoring defenseman in all of college hockey, totaling 47 points in 37 games (16 goals, 31 assists).
Duszak's college season ended over the weekend when the Lakers were swept by Army in the first round of the Atlantic Hockey playoffs.

Standing 5-foot-10, Duszak appeared in 101 games over his three seasons and finished with 99 points, including 30 goals and 69 assists. His Duszak's points this season is third-most in the NCAA among all positions.

The Maple Leafs are expected to announce the signing on Tuesday afternoon.

 

[MyBudJT]

Mercyhurst Defenseman Joseph Duszak Signs With Maple Leafs

Sounds like he signed if you believe this source.

 

[zeke]

the obvious hope here is that we get a righthanded Torey Krug here.

but we want to see him hit the AHL running before getting excited about him. If he can be a quality AHL dman right away at age 21, we might have something.

 

[BorntoLose]

well that was fast. Dubas keeping himself busy

 

[Rare Jewel]

Based on what our D looks like currently, he may have a chance to play Wednesday.

 

[phillipmike]

Elite Prospects is on the train.

Elite Prospects - transaction for Joseph Duszak

 

[deletethis]

AHA division NHLers are rare but there's 1 current NHLer from the AHA division: Chris Tanev.

Other recent NHLers are Cory Conacher, Patrick Rissmiller and Dan Hinote (Army through the Oshawa Generals). Only very brief NHL careers of the other half dozen excepting Dave Forbes of the Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals of the 1970's.

 

[drewjenks]

Mac Hollowell sized, BUT he isn't 27 destroying 9 year olds so a better mac?

I see what you did there.

9 year old's can still ball though - no small feat.

 

[Nithoniniel]

Awesome.

 

[therealkoho]

Maybe for a soccer player.

That's undersized for a hockey player, let alone a defenceman.

Jared Spurgeon say's hello

 

[SeaOfBlue]

AHA division NHLers are rare but there's 1 current NHLer from the AHA division: Chris Tanev.

Other recent NHLers are Cory Conacher, Patrick Rissmiller and Dan Hinote (Army through the Oshawa Generals). Only very brief NHL careers of the other half dozen excepting Dave Forbes of the Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals of the 1970's.

Tanev would be the only one worth an ELC these days, and to be fair, his team made the Frozen Four that year. I guess if you make the Frozen Four, you will play against some pretty good teams.

 

[Loosie]

Do we know this guy isnt just extrapolating from the Friedman report?

I wouldn't count Friedman as an 'NHL source'. My assumption is that 'NHL Source' is an NHL official office.

 

[Kiwi]

Awesome.

I'll trump that with a "great"

In all seriousness though I hope the kid decides to come here, he's definitely got an opportunity for advancement if he wants it

 

[I Believe]

Hope we sign him. Seems like he'd be a solid pickup.

 

[Kamiccolo]

I'll never complain about getting a 3rd round pick or higher level prospect for free.

 

[zeke]

Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie
Also hearing that TOR is one of the final few teams being considered by Michigan State UFA F Taro Hirose.


better conference, but a year older than duszak, and not quite as impressive production relative to position.

 

[Schooner]

Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie
Also hearing that TOR is one of the final few teams being considered by Michigan State UFA F Taro Hirose.


better conference, but a year older than duszak, and not quite as impressive production relative to position.

Top scoring forward and top scoring D in the NCAA for free sounds fun

 

[Mugzy97]

Being undersized relative to the rest of the league is what it is...a permanent disadvantage.

If it weren't , the average height and weight of a pro hockey player would be 5'10 and 185lbs.

But it isn't...and it isn't for a reason, no matter how much you want to pretend otherwise.

Sure it could be a disadvantage, but there are plenty of small guys that can outweigh the odds and be superstar players. Looking at this guy and immediately saying he's undersized isn't telling us much about his ability, potential, ceiling, etc.

 

[Nithoniniel]

Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie
Also hearing that TOR is one of the final few teams being considered by Michigan State UFA F Taro Hirose.


better conference, but a year older than duszak, and not quite as impressive production relative to position.

A team in our position take chances where they come. Good thing with these kind of signings is that you can sign them late and see what they are. If they're good, you have a prospect close to being useful. If they are not, they are old enough that you can cut ties pretty quick.

 

[Rare Jewel]

Jared Spurgeon say's hello

Enstrom, Krug, Stecher, Schmidt, Mete

Letang isn't huge either.

 

[Cor]

Top scoring forward and top scoring D in the NCAA for free sounds fun

We should sign Alex Limoges to get the entire top 3 NCAA scoring leaders