Prospect Info: Phantoms (AHL), Reading Royals (ECHL), NCAA, Jrs., Int'l, etc.

[wasup]

I have seen Prince Albert play 4 times this year, 2 good games and 2 really poor games , and to be honest i think they could struggle at the Mem cup . They needed to make more trades at the trade deadline but it is a lot harder to make trades in the WHL .

 

[phil162888]

It's hard to rate "unicorns," Ratcliffe is showing a better scoring touch than expected, but his future probably is still a bit unknown, like Morin, you have to see whether he has the body control and lateral agility to make his size an asset as he fills out, or does he end up too "stiff" to handle smaller, more agile players.

You look at Chara and Wheeler and say, big men can have substantial advantages, but then you look at Boyle (#26) and Boris Valabik (#10 pick, 6'7 245) and realize that big guys, even when they're 1st rd picks, are high risk players.

The difference with Myers is while he's big, he's athletic enough that it shouldn't be a concern.

The one thing with Ratcliffe which makes him an untouchable (to trade) imo until at least mid next season is his shot. His shot is exceptional, hard with a quick release. He also has great set of hands and vision. Agree with the agility piece. Need to see this kid at camp and with Phantoms to see his true upside

 

[Rebels57]

The one thing with Ratcliffe which makes him an untouchable (to trade) imo until at least mid next season is his shot. His shot is exceptional, hard with a quick release. He also has great set of hands and vision. Agree with the agility piece. Need to see this kid at camp and with Phantoms to see his true upside

I feel like Rat and Frost will make a great LW-C combo at some point. The crafty playmaker and the big finisher.

 

[FLYguy3911]

Remember all of the people losing their shit about Patrick’s shot two years ago? A good shot means nothing if you can’t create space for yourself. And Patrick is a hell of a lot more skilled than Ratcliffe.

 

[Rebels57]

Remember all of the people losing their **** about Patrick’s shot two years ago? A good shot means nothing if you can’t create space for yourself. And Patrick is a hell of a lot more skilled than Ratcliffe.

I'm picturing Rat as a Hartnell type. Crash the net for most of his goals and mix in the occasional snipe when given time and space.

 

[phil162888]

Remember all of the people losing their **** about Patrick’s shot two years ago? A good shot means nothing if you can’t create space for yourself. And Patrick is a hell of a lot more skilled than Ratcliffe.

I agree that's why you need to see him against better competition. Also they will be playing different positions. Centermen are play drivers while wingers are positioned to finish. Still think there's more to Patrick and we will see it in next 2 seasons. Ratcliffe your envisioning a Mantha/Tim Kerr/Anderchuk style of player as his upside while Patrick its a Ryan Johanson/Joe Thorton/Eric Staal... after seeing him for 2 seasons its looking more like the upside is Jordan Staal/Keith Primeau or Couts. Before people freak out i'm stating their upside not what they will become.

 

[Royalsflagrunner77]

Anyone here anything yet with whether or not the Flyers are going to renew the affiliation agreement with Reading . I thought it the expired at the end of this season.

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

We have a ECHL opening in Manchester haha

 

[Flyerfan13]

Anyone here anything yet with whether or not the Flyers are going to renew the affiliation agreement with Reading . I thought it the expired at the end of this season.

Not sure but maybe this person knows @royals119

 

[baudib1]

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[Tripod]

Ratcliffe with 1 assist in the 5-2 game they are winning....5 minutes to go.

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

Ratcliffe with 1 assist in the 5-2 game they are winning....5 minutes to go.

 

[Larry44]

Character player:

 

[Larry44]

Almost....

 

[wasup]

I did not realize Guelph was as old as they are . Announcer's said 15 of their 20 players dressed were 19 or 20 years old . That said if they can win the Mem cup the next few years of pain will be worth it . From what i have seen so far they look like the best team there .

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

The format is whacky so we’ll see but Guelph has likely played tougher opponents in the OHL Playoffs than these teams. Pretty much all of Guelph’s NHL draft picks are playing in their last year of juniors this year.

 

[wasup]

I can't speak for the Q but i don't know why but trading for pieces at the trade dead line seems to be quite hard to do in the Dub . I think it has to do with the vast geography or something . The OHL seams to have it figured out how to trade with each other to make 2 or 3 really strong teams most year to give themselves a good chance at the Mem cup. I know people in Brandon seem to complain that when the time is right to try and go for it the asking prices for pieces to try and load up seems to be way higher for the top few teams to aquire. Teams seem to horde players unless they can take advantage of you .

 

[royals119]

Not sure but maybe this person knows @royals119

The Royals were sold by local businessman Jack Gulati to the Berks County Convention Center Authority, and the sale closes at the end of this month I believe. I would expect an announcement about an affiliation around that time - although it could take longer. They did announce they were negotiating and they hoped to reach an arrangement that was more beneficial to the Royals.

 

[Curufinwe]

Guelph got beat 4-2 by the hosts, Halifax, last night.

2019 Memorial Cup - Wikipedia

 

[wasup]

The Royals were sold by local businessman Jack Gulati to the Berks County Convention Center Authority, and the sale closes at the end of this month I believe. I would expect an announcement about an affiliation around that time - although it could take longer. They did announce they were negotiating and they hoped to reach an arrangement that was more beneficial to the Royals.

Thanks bud we appreciate the inside info .

 

[Flyerfan13]

The Royals were sold by local businessman Jack Gulati to the Berks County Convention Center Authority, and the sale closes at the end of this month I believe. I would expect an announcement about an affiliation around that time - although it could take longer. They did announce they were negotiating and they hoped to reach an arrangement that was more beneficial to the Royals.

Thanks for the info

 

[Audible Velvet]

Ratcliffe is having a game. Just scored a really nice one to give Guelph the lead.
Sorry I don't post stuff. It will be out there and someone will put it in here.

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

Ratcliffe is having a game. Just scored a really nice one to give Guelph the lead.
Sorry I don't post stuff. It will be out there and someone will put it in here.

 

[CapnZin]

Ratcliffe is having a game. Just scored a really nice one to give Guelph the lead.
Sorry I don't post stuff. It will be out there and someone will put it in here.

This is a great, high IQ play. I’m surprised because when I first watched I thought that it was a missed shot that just happen to go in... no. He saw the left pad go up reading that the goalie was playing a backhand shot glove-side, however, The Rat switched it up and slid it under.

 

[deadhead]

Nifty puck handling as well for a guy 6'6, starting to think he might be better than advertised.
He's still only 20 but shows good body control for a guy his size.
Wonder what he measures these days, doubt he's still the 200 lbs he weighed in at the Combine two summers ago.