North Bay Battalion 2016-17 Season Thread

[belair]

It would be nice, but they took two guys headed to the Irish. It's not looking good for us. It'd be nice if Kovacs reported, too.

In regards to the goalie situation, with the Oilers taking Dylan Wells, I wonder if Stan could grab Mancina as an overager from the Petes. Wells would be amazing despite the poor stats, but I'd think that'd take an arm and a leg.

 

[Samee987]

It would be nice, but they took two guys headed to the Irish. It's not looking good for us. It'd be nice if Kovacs reported, too.

In regards to the goalie situation, with the Oilers taking Dylan Wells, I wonder if Stan could grab Mancina as an overager from the Petes. Wells would be amazing despite the poor stats, but I'd think that'd take an arm and a leg.

How about underachieving Zach Poirier???

 

[belair]

How about underachieving Zach Poirier???

For Wells? I'd do it.

Maybe Bruce.

 

[Petes]

For Wells? I'd do it.

Maybe Bruce.

Think it would take a better player, I'd want Bruce for Mancina.

 

[belair]

Brazeau invited to Detroit's summer development camp.

 

[belair]

Think it would take a better player, I'd want Bruce for Mancina.

Who do you think they trade? Will they run with Mancina as an OA or do they let Wells take the wheel?

 

[Petes]

Who do you think they trade? Will they run with Mancina as an OA or do they let Wells take the wheel?

I think Wells takes over this season and they say "it's now or never kid."

 

[belair]

I think Wells takes over this season and they say "it's now or never kid."

Yeah, I figured as much. Would love it if Stan could sneak him out of PBO.

Getting drafted is huge for that kid and having Dustin Schwartz in his ear will do wonders for his development this year.

 

[tjziel]

Nice pickup getting Adam Thilander! Another potential 2017 NHL first rounder.....

 

[Torts]

Nice pickup getting Adam Thilander! Another potential 2017 NHL first rounder.....

Agreed. Great pick up! Stan doing it yet again!

 

[belair]

Thought the name looked familiar.

Did he commit or is this another Robin Kovacs pick?

 

[too_long]

Stan says he hasn't talked to the kid, or his agent. So unless he is fibbing, this is a longshot at best. Hopefully he comes over.

 

[View from section 9]

Same hometown as Henriksson for whatever that could be worth. Here's hoping

 

[The Prophet]

Nice pickup getting Adam Thilander! Another potential 2017 NHL first rounder.....

Adam Thilander will NOT report to North Bay

 

[belair]

Adam Thilander will NOT report to North Bay

Link?

 

[The Prophet]

No Link, his agent has made comment

 

[belair]

No Link, his agent has made comment

This article states he's considering heading to NA next season. It was written prior to the Import Draft so it could mean anywhere. But if I'm a kid heading to NA looking to improve my draft stock, the CHL's a pretty good place to do that.

http://norran.se/hockeybloggen/klart-backtalangen-lamnar-aik-603349

The Skövde reared back talent Adam Thilander predicted a bright future, but now it is clear that at least for a time, do not go through Skellefteå AIK.

It was the season 2013/14 as Thilander came to Skelleftea from Skövde and has since hosted three seasons in the club's youth team, but has also made an SHL match for AIK. Now he leaves, after all, Vasterbotten.

- Yes, he should leave. As it sounds, he has set his sights on moving to North America, says Skellefteå AIK J20 coach and junior officer, Lars Marklund.

 

[Duke Guy]

Goalie Jake Smith has signed with HC Bolzano (Italy).

 

[The Prophet]

Brady Lyle passed over by U18

 

[NorthernSelect]

Is it too early to start talking about the potential lineup for this upcoming season? At the top end of the lineup we definitely need guys to step up and fill the void left by Amadio and Santos. The bottom 3 or 4 spots up front will be interesting.

 

[tjziel]

Did you guys release Robin Kovacs?? He signed with the New York Rangers....

 

[Duke Guy]

Did Kovaks ever sign with North Bay?

 

[Torts]

Did Kovaks ever sign with North Bay?

Not to my knowledge. NYR signing him could be a blessing in disguise, if he doesn't excel at AHL level maybe they send him to junior or something like that.

 

[Duke Guy]

I realize it's happened in the past but not many junior teams have room for an overage import.

 

[belair]

I realize it's happened in the past but not many junior teams have room for an overage import.

Kovacs is 19 so he's entering the year prior to his OA.

But correct me if I'm wrong, the Battalion relinquished his rights when they selected Adam Thilander in this year's draft because Kislinger is returning?

And I do believe there is an option in his contract to return to Rogle if he doesn't make the Wolfpack.