Prospect Info: Lightning host 2015 Rookie Tournament at Germain Arena

TheDaysOf 04 · Jun 24, 2015

http://lightning.nhl.com/club/news....ss-News&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

The Tampa Bay Lightning will host a four-team rookie tournament at Germain Arena in Estero, Florida from Saturday, September 12 through Tuesday, September 15, the team announced today.

Participating in the six-game tournament will be the Lightning, the Nashville Predators, the Florida Panthers and the Washington Capitals.

It marks the first time the Lightning have hosted a rookie showcase, while the teamâ€™s prospects have previously participated in rookie tournaments hosted by the Predators in Nashville, Tennessee, the Panthers in Coral Springs, Florida and the Detroit Red Wings in Traverse City, Michigan.

Very Cool. Hopefully they stream it.

ClassicMach · Jun 25, 2015

I've been to a couple of these things in Traverse City, and unless the team is really going to up the ante from there, I wouldn't expect any streaming.

But what you will get is pretty much free access to all of the prospects for quick chats and autographs, and a good portion of the staffs. Never did get to chat with Babcock up there, but that's to be expected.

TheDaysOf 04 · Jun 26, 2015

ClassicMach said:
I've been to a couple of these things in Traverse City, and unless the team is really going to up the ante from there, I wouldn't expect any streaming.

But what you will get is pretty much free access to all of the prospects for quick chats and autographs, and a good portion of the staffs. Never did get to chat with Babcock up there, but that's to be expected.

We've streamed development camp and training camp scrimmages before, so I'd say it's a possibility with the lightning. Other teams like the Oilers have also streamed their prospect tournament games before, so that's nothing new either.

xteesy · Jun 27, 2015

It's possible, but they didn't stream almost anything last year (that wasn't required). Not because they didn't want to, but because their focus has been on spending the money elsewhere.

Who knows, looking forward to it

TheDaysOf 04 · Aug 3, 2015

TheDaysOf 04 · Aug 6, 2015

Full 23-man roster for the Prospect Tournament

http://lightning.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=776466

FORWARDS

DEFENSEMEN

GOALTENDERS

TheDaysOf 04 · Sep 8, 2015

Werewolf · Sep 8, 2015

Anyone know if the practices are in Brandon or Estero?

Yzlamic Preacher* · Sep 8, 2015

Our Defense and Goalies looks good, forwards are pretty decent too. IMO the D and G is our deep prospects.

TheDaysOf 04 · Sep 8, 2015

Werewolf said:
Anyone know if the practices are in Brandon or Estero?

The Thursday and Friday practices are in Brandon

Werewolf · Sep 10, 2015

DeAngelo and Koekkoek first pairing. Stuck together at the hip during practice. Vermin / Peca / Ikonen and Erne / Stephens / Point are our top 6. Masin/ Blujus loojs like second pairing. Yan / Darcy / Hart third line by looks of it. Dotchin / Spencer looks like third pairing. Cant tell about fourth line.

Werewolf · Sep 10, 2015

Imama, Digiacinto, Joseph, Cirelli, Walcott on fourth line and alternating duties in and out of drills.

TheDaysOf 04 · Sep 10, 2015

DFC · Sep 10, 2015

TheDaysOf 04 said:

Oh, sweet, sweet, sweet.

VinikToWinIt · Sep 10, 2015

TheDaysOf 04 said:

YES! Great news.

Werewolf · Sep 11, 2015

Heading down to Estero on Saturday and staying through Tuesday. This should be awesome tournament - very excited to see Erne / Stephens / Point on one line ... should be entertaining. Koekkoek and DeAngelo worked extremely well together during today's practice. Koekkoek is just a beast in this kind of setting and DeAngelo's smart, heads up, pin point passing should make for an excellent combo. The third and fourth lines are a bit of a concern. Hart is just big and slow - not impressed. I predict Darcy will not be sticking around long, he is labelled as a late bloomer but after watching him nothing about his game appears to me as next level candidate. Just meh at everything he does. And Yan will have to hope the other two can keep up. The fourth line of Ciarelli, Digicianto, and one of Imama/Joseph has all the pugilism you'd want out of a fourth line...but short on talent and experience. Hopefully our defensive depth full of high rounders can keep the puck out of the net so our top 6 can capitalize on some chances. Some good talent from other teams will be on display - Fiala, Crouse, & Vrana. Should be good.

One of the things that impresses me the most is that the Lightning are fielding a team of 22 out of 23 drafted players. I think the only one participating that wasn't drafted by TBL is Walcott if I'm not mistaken as he was acquired from NYR. While a team like Washington and Florida only have 13 drafted players out of their 23 man rosters.

DFC · Sep 11, 2015

Werewolf said:
Heading down to Estero on Saturday and staying through Tuesday. This should be awesome tournament - very excited to see Erne / Stephens / Point on one line ... should be entertaining. Koekkoek and DeAngelo worked extremely well together during today's practice. Koekkoek is just a beast in this kind of setting and DeAngelo's smart, heads up, pin point passing should make for an excellent combo. The third and fourth lines are a bit of a concern. Hart is just big and slow - not impressed. I predict Darcy will not be sticking around long, he is labelled as a late bloomer but after watching him nothing about his game appears to me as next level candidate. Just meh at everything he does. And Yan will have to hope the other two can keep up. The fourth line of Ciarelli, Digicianto, and one of Imama/Joseph has all the pugilism you'd want out of a fourth line...but short on talent and experience. Hopefully our defensive depth full of high rounders can keep the puck out of the net so our top 6 can capitalize on some chances. Some good talent from other teams will be on display - Fiala, Crouse, & Vrana. Should be good.

One of the things that impresses me the most is that the Lightning are fielding a team of 22 out of 23 drafted players. I think the only one participating that wasn't drafted by TBL is Walcott if I'm not mistaken as he was acquired from NYR. While a team like Washington and Florida only have 13 drafted players out of their 23 man rosters.

Gotta think Koekkoek will look like a man among boys out there.

DeAngelo will be interesting to watch. If I remember correctly, last year we had him really focusing on D. The same was true in the WJC, where he proved he can be an adequate defender when he really wants to be. I'm interested to see if he'll return with that mindset or if he'll showcase the flare that got him to this point. Anyone remember the televised SSM game last year where he simply took over? 5 points.

The goaltending situation is another thing we should keep our eye on, IMO. If I remember correctly, there were some REALLY glowing reports on Wilcox at the developmental camp. You have to think these guys are going to start trying to make a case for the backup job right here. (Not saying that Wilcox has a realistic shot at that, but it has to be in the back of his mind, and we haven't exactly been shy about giving the nod to guys who prove themselves in camp in recent years.)

I think Adam Erne might have a similar mindset. With the Eric Condra signing, it looks like all TB spots are full, but he strikes me as the type of kid who's going to try to make management second-guess that decision. Something close to a goal-per-game in last year's playoffs. Even in the CHL, that's crazy impressive for a physical forward.

Jacko95 · Sep 11, 2015

Erne worked out with the main guys the last few days. Erne's comment: "He wants to do everything possible to prove he should play in the NHL, so it is a good start to work out with the big Boys"

It was a Joe Smith thread a few days ago.

Jacko95 · Sep 11, 2015

TheDaysOf 04 said:

Any word that he will really be here?

Werewolf · Sep 11, 2015

Jacko95 said:
Any word that he will really be here?

He wasn't here yesterday. Only Gudlevskis and Wilcox participated on the goalie side. I'm heading there again today for the morning practice so I'll update if I see him.

The other player that didn't skate was Ben Thomas (4th Rd Pick). He came out and skated a few laps and spoke with Stacy Roest (one of the assistant coaches - part of Zettler's coaching staff). Apparently Stacy was telling Thomas to move foot up and down and side to side. Then after a few minutes just told Thomas to put some ice on it. Didn't see Thomas again after that. We'll see if he suits up today for practice.

DFC · Sep 11, 2015

Werewolf said:
He wasn't here yesterday. Only Gudlevskis and Wilcox participated on the goalie side. I'm heading there again today for the morning practice so I'll update if I see him.

The other player that didn't skate was Ben Thomas (4th Rd Pick). He came out and skated a few laps and spoke with Stacy Roest (one of the assistant coaches - part of Zettler's coaching staff). Apparently Stacy was telling Thomas to move foot up and down and side to side. Then after a few minutes just told Thomas to put some ice on it. Didn't see Thomas again after that. We'll see if he suits up today for practice.

Probably nothing too serious if he tested it on skates.

Roest, for anyone interested, is a former Red Wing in the mold of Tyler Johnson, but not nearly so successful. (He did crush the AHL a bit.) Sometimes when I look at the Lightning staff, it almost feels like Yzerman was keeping notes on former teammates.

TheDaysOf 04 · Sep 11, 2015

Jacko95 said:
Any word that he will really be here?

I don't know whatever happened with this, but I wouldn't expect him to be there now. His name was left off the roster list when it first came out in early August and Zettler has already spoke on how Gudlevskis and Wilcox will split playing time for this tournament.

Werewolf said:
He wasn't here yesterday. Only Gudlevskis and Wilcox participated on the goalie side. I'm heading there again today for the morning practice so I'll update if I see him.

The other player that didn't skate was Ben Thomas (4th Rd Pick). He came out and skated a few laps and spoke with Stacy Roest (one of the assistant coaches - part of Zettler's coaching staff). Apparently Stacy was telling Thomas to move foot up and down and side to side. Then after a few minutes just told Thomas to put some ice on it. Didn't see Thomas again after that. We'll see if he suits up today for practice.

Only thing I see on twitter is

Werewolf · Sep 11, 2015

Main board tournament link in case you'd like to discuss with Caps/Preds/Panther fans: http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?t=1951189

DFC · Sep 12, 2015

So psyched for this. Can't believe we're finally streaming it.

DFC · Sep 12, 2015

Looks like Koekkoek is out tonight:

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