LW/C Kieffer Bellows - Boston University, NCAA (2016, 19th, NYI)

[doncherrysgrill]

I mean. He is 18 years old playing against grown men. He didn't put up amazing numbers but I think you guys are going too far in the opposite direction.

There was always a knock on Bellows that he only looked so good at the NTDP because he played on Keller's line. Keller finished his Freshman year at BU with 45 points, Bellows had 14.

 

[LordNeverLose]

Leaving BU. Likely headed for Portland in the WHL.

 

[boredmale]

Leaving BU. Likely headed for Portland in the WHL.

Wonder if he will get a shot in the AHL first

 

[smalt021]

Brian Compton‏Verified account @BComptonNHL

Can confirm Kieffer Bellows is leaving BU. Will join Portland in WHL. #Isles

 

[93LEAFS]

Wonder if he will get a shot in the AHL first

Probably gets a shot similar to Roslovic last year.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

Not surprising hes coming to WHL

 

[ness180]

Not surprising hes coming to WHL

Agreed. I'm sure to him, his freshman season was a disappointment. Playing against kids more his age might provide a jolt. NCAA isn't for everyone.

 

[LeafChief]

Where is the uproar?!

 

[ness180]

Where is the uproar?!

Bellows at least stuck through the season while I'm guessing you are referring to Bracco, who bailed after 5 games into the season. I'd say they are different situations. Especially when it comes to the time available to the NCAA school to decide who will fill the spot of the departed player.

 

[Firecracker]

Keller was a big reason Bellows came to BU, I wonder if Keller leaving has anything to do with it.

 

[Siludin]

Portland is one of those WHL teams worth jumping ship for.

 

[thrillhous]

I don't like this move for him, BU is a great program and he had a lot left to prove.

 

[Thebesthockey]

when players jump ship like this, it was never about the education

 

[LordNeverLose]

when players jump ship like this, it was never about the education

When did anyone say it was?

 

[SI90]

Portland should be a good team next year. Good defense and up front Bellows will look Good playing with Glass.

 

[SI90]

It's official

https://mobile.twitter.com/pdxwinterhawks/status/869645932467335168

 

[EdwardTK]

Bellows has 10 goals & 11 assists through 13 games.

 

[IHaveNoCreativity]

Bellows has 10 goals & 11 assists through 13 games.

For the WHL those are great numbers.

 

[Strait2thecup]

As an isles fan it’s hard to get excited about this kid based on junior numbers because of Michael dal colle. Hope he keeps succeeding this season and we’ll see what he brings at the WJC

 

[isles55]

Bellows has already tied Barzal's goal total from last season. Going by what I've reading in threads, it seems like he's getting a lot of shots on net as well. Moving to the WHL is looking like a great career move.

As an isles fan it’s hard to get excited about this kid based on junior numbers because of Michael dal colle. Hope he keeps succeeding this season and we’ll see what he brings at the WJC

It's the OHL guys we've had recent bad luck with(Strome, Dal Colle), the WHL forwards are looking good(Niederreiter, Barzal).

 

[derriko]

IS Portland stacking their top line with McKenzie-Glass-Bellows?

It’s hard to tell from box scores, but I know the first two are at least paired. Bellows would be the perfect compliment to Glass’s game.

 

[mm11]

Bellows has already tied Barzal's goal total from last season. Going by what I've reading in threads, it seems like he's getting a lot of shots on net as well. Moving to the WHL is looking like a great career move.



It's the OHL guys we've had recent bad luck with(Strome, Dal Colle), the WHL forwards are looking good(Niederreiter, Barzal).

Reinhart....(WHL) help

 

[SI90]

Reinhart....(WHL) help

Read again.

"Forwards"

Also, Bellows is different because he wasn't drafted out of the WHL and is likely only going to play one season there. So I wouldn't count him with Nino and Barzal

 

[EdwardTK]

Another multipoint game for Bellows, 2 PP goals.

 

[Thebesthockey]

went from playing against 22 yr olds vs now 16/17 year olds
big deal