Prospect Info: Matthew Beniers (Round 1, 2 overall)

[brewski420]

Smart move for him and for the Kraken I believe. It can also be noted that he can make some money now while in college off his image. Not near what he would get by signing an NHL deal but something possibly.

 

[StreetHawk]

Smart move for him and for the Kraken I believe. It can also be noted that he can make some money now while in college off his image. Not near what he would get by signing an NHL deal but something possibly.

He will still get to burn the first year of his elc when he signs at the end of the wolverines season. Would be due for a new contract in 2024. Just no OS opportunities.

 

[Gniwder]

He will still get to burn the first year of his elc when he signs at the end of the wolverines season. Would be due for a new contract in 2024. Just no OS opportunities.

If he signs his ELC. Makar played 2 years in college, Larkin only played one. Adam Fox played 3. Every player is different, Matt will sign when he thinks he's ready to play in the NHL.

One thing is common with college players, they all want to avoid playing in the AHL if possible.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

If he signs his ELC. Makar played 2 years in college, Larkin only played one. Adam Fox played 3. Every player is different, Matt will sign when he thinks he's ready to play in the NHL.

One thing is common with college players, they all want to avoid playing in the AHL if possible.

I think Beniers (and Power/Johnson) are in a unique position for college players. This is going to be a loaded team which is easily the favorite to win the NCAA championship. If that does happen, I am not sure there is much of a reason for Beniers (or the other names mentioned) to return to college. I am fairly confident that if Beniers wins the title this year, he is not going back to college in 2022-23.

 

[gstommylee]

I think Beniers (and Power/Johnson) are in a unique position for college players. This is going to be a loaded team which is easily the favorite to win the NCAA championship. If that does happen, I am not sure there is much of a reason for Beniers (or the other names mentioned) to return to college. I am fairly confident that if Beniers wins the title this year, he is not going back to college in 2022-23.

He's just losing $$ if he goes back for a 3rd year.

 

[Gniwder]

He's just losing $$ if he goes back for a 3rd year.

That's what I always think, but then again there are football players that complete their degrees. Everybody's different.

 

[Ray Martyniuk]

That's what I always think, but then again there are football players that complete their degrees. Everybody's different.

Football players completing their degrees? You are kidding right? I can see the few but not many most can't read past a grade 5 level

 

[Gniwder]

Football players completing their degrees? You are kidding right? I can see the few but not many most can't read past a grade 5 level

Just because they can't read doesn't mean they don't get a degree. Dexter Manley did, and he was completely illiterate.

I was thinking more along the lines of Andrew Luck since Stanford is my alma mater. He completed his degree, though he only played 3 seasons since he redshirted the first. He was projected to go #1OA the season before he graduated.

 

[Ray Martyniuk]

Just because they can't read doesn't mean they don't get a degree. Dexter Manley did, and he was completely illiterate.

I was thinking more along the lines of Andrew Luck since Stanford is my alma mater. He completed his degree, though he only played 3 seasons since he redshirted the first. He was projected to go #1OA the season before he graduated.

Its sad what Education has turned into even in Canada! Its not like kids get educated much any more...its what do you know and then pass them along

 

[coastal_nuck]

Its sad what Education has turned into even in Canada! Its not like kids get educated much any more...its what do you know and then pass them along

Literally have no idea what you are saying. The kid wants to go back to college, what's the issue? He has time and so do the Kracken.

 

[gstommylee]

That's what I always think, but then again there are football players that complete their degrees. Everybody's different.

NFL careers can be potentially shorter than that of a NHL career.

 

[Ray Martyniuk]

Literally have no idea what you are saying. The kid wants to go back to college, what's the issue? He has time and so do the Kracken.

In general kids are not Educated that's all I'm saying...the Beniers of the World are not the norm but the Exceptions...kids in the USA pay sports at the High school level to get noticed and at the college/University level to get drafted...there are precious few being actually educated...that's all I'm saying

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

2 games in and Beniers has been underwhelming from an offensive production standpoint. Just 1 point so far. Power has 5, Bordelau 4 and Johnson 3 through the 2 games played.

Does anyone watch Michigan games and can provide updates on how he has looked so far?

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Beniers is wearing an A this year. All the other players on the team wearing letters are seniors.

 

[BeniersIsKraken]

Matty scored two vs Minnesota Duluth on Friday night. Can’t find any highlights unfortunately.

 

[Tao Jersey Jones]

Matty scored two vs Minnesota Duluth on Friday night. Can’t find any highlights unfortunately.

 

[BeniersIsKraken]

Nice! Both look like some classic Matty style goals.

 

[Gniwder]

Padding the stats on a PP with less than a minute left with a 3 goal lead. Good thing there's no fighting in college hockey.

Michigan beat #1 Minn St, so they'll probably be ranked #1 this week. No points for Beniers though.

 

[JelloPuddyPops]

Padding the stats on a PP with less than a minute left with a 3 goal lead. Good thing there's no fighting in college hockey.

Michigan beat #1 Minn St, so they'll probably be ranked #1 this week. No points for Beniers though.

What, is he not supposed to shoot on a power play? Yeah, just skate around and don’t try.

 

[Gniwder]

What, is he not supposed to shoot on a power play? Yeah, just skate around and don’t try.

Rarely do you see the top PP unit on the ice with a minute left and a 3 goal lead. That's on the coach. I would expect the players to try to score though, so it wasn't a knock on Beniers.

It's the same as college football, you don't run up the score with a minute left.

 

[brewski420]

Rarely do you see the top PP unit on the ice with a minute left and a 3 goal lead. That's on the coach. I would expect the players to try to score though, so it wasn't a knock on Beniers.

It's the same as college football, you don't run up the score with a minute left.

Agree with the point being made. With rankings based on voting like in college running up the score is a little more common. Especially football it seems.

 

[Cisse]

As I'm from Finland I have seen very little of Beniers but he seems much more offensive minded than Legwand was. I think Legwand has been underestimated in some posts here. He did produce a decent points considering he played two way game in a team that didn't have so much to offer in his prime.

 

[Brodeur]

PSA, Wisconsin@Michigan is on at 4pm PST on Big Ten Network in case you wanted to check out Beniers.

 

[Tao Jersey Jones]

Beniers secondary assist.

 

[Tao Jersey Jones]