Confirmed with Link: Mike Matheson signs ELC

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

Not named C or A for next season, so he's coming to Florida/SA.

What are people expecting? I'm hoping he gets a couple games next year and then becomes full time in 2016, helping to replace Soup

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[Juggernaut27]

Granted I don't sit and watch BC games often but I like his game now more than when we drafted him. Kept his points up despite a less offensive team around him and became less of a liability in his own end.

Don't think he beats out Willie, BC or Kuli for a spot on he left and we've got right handers coming out our ears. Not to mention Racine who would be a better fit to replace Willie in a pinch.

Your proposal sounds about right. See some spot duty if BC or Kuli go down and otherwise keep learning in Portland.

 

[Erased]

Granted I don't sit and watch BC games often but I like his game now more than when we drafted him. Kept his points up despite a less offensive team around him and became less of a liability in his own end.

Don't think he beats out Willie, BC or Kuli for a spot on he left and we've got right handers coming out our ears. Not to mention Racine who would be a better fit to replace Willie in a pinch.

Your proposal sounds about right. See some spot duty if BC or Kuli go down and otherwise keep learning in Portland.

I expect he will spend next year in the AHL and likely be on the starting roster in 16 when Campbell and Mitchell are gone.

 

[batting1k]

 

[spacemanatee]

^ great news

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

I will trust Harv with this, just because it's really obvious.

 

[NinthSpoke06]

I think Matheson is the kind of player whose game will translate much better to the pros than it did to college.

Not that he was bad, just think he is going to be much better when the speed of the game picks up and he adjusts to it.

 

[Dabeast]

awesome

 

[FlaPanthers11]

Harvey already basically retracted this. Says the team will not confirm.

 

[Lundell4Prez]

What are the odds that Harv thinks we signed a "college defenseman" and not an actual draft pick. I'd say at least 50/50

 

[Dread Clawz]

what are the odds that harv thinks we signed a "college defenseman" and not an actual draft pick. I'd say at least 50/50

90/10

 

[LUUUUUIS]

Done deal.

 

[FlaPnthrsPunk]

Now, I'm glad that I can officially

I'm super excited to see this kid eventually as one the key points of our blueline for years to come.

 

[Dread Clawz]

Now, I'm glad that I can officially

I'm super excited to see this kid eventually as one the key points of our blueline for years to come.

He's going to replace Campbell's role nicely, who's fallen off. Imagine if we had the 11-12 Campbell right now? We'd be in the playoffs easily. It'll take a few years but the kid will get there.

 

[Android 16]

Lot of people are calling him a steal on the main boards..

Hope he's the real deal.

 

[spacemanatee]

He's going to replace Campbell's role nicely, who's fallen off. It'll take a few years but the kid will get there.

this is what i've been thinking also

 

[pb1300]

this is what i've been thinking also

If Tallon doesnt use Gudbranson or Petrovic in a deal this summer, we are going to have a pretty good defensive core down the road. Ekblad, Gudbranson, Petrovic, Matheson, possibly Kulikov as well, plus whatever else we have in the system.

 

[Lundell4Prez]

I'd love a Matheson-Gudbranson pairing

 

[IceManCat]

Does this mean we may see Kulikov shipped out. Matheson is a left handed shot.

 

[IM Clutcm]

Does this mean we may see Kulikov shipped out. Matheson is a left handed shot.

Campbell is gone after next year. Give Matheson a year in the minors then he replaces Campbell in 16/17.

 

[I am not exposed]

Campbell is gone after next year. Give Matheson a year in the minors then he replaces Campbell in 16/17.

Yeah no need to get rid of Kulikov because he really turned it on this season.

Unless it is for some crazy trade.

 

[hockeydude1]

That's great news!!