Prospect Info: Prospect Regular Season & Playoffs - 2015/6
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Even if it's only two games, I think it could be very helpful for helping them identify areas that need improvement. Then they'll have the summer to think about what they could do better.
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I don't. I actually think his chances increase now. He's a solid 200 foot player. DT is not going to have a hard time picking Dvorak over Strome for that last center position.
Personally, I'd like to see Strome make the NHL squad, and Dvorak in the AHL. This allows us to call up Dvorak when Hanzal goes down.
With this said, MacInnis may get the call up instead. Would prefer my suggestion above. But no, I actually think Dvorak is more likely to make the team than Strome.
Only if you assume DT doesn't evaluate and just picks favorites.
Then again, if I had to put money on a prospect being his favorite, it'd be Dvorak. No UFA center or trade for one, Dvorak probably makes it.Only if you assume DT doesn't evaluate and just picks favorites.
That's kind of what I'm getting at though. I think that just got substantially more likely and will block one or both of Strome/Dvorak.
Dvorak can play in the A so he's easier to hide even if he is theoretically more of a Tippett guy. If Strome ends up back in Erie that would be pretty terrible even in a situation where Dvorak makes the NHL.
Depends on # of young players Tip wants to carry on roster. With his AHL eligibility it's not a bad thing to send Dvorak for seasoning. That being said, Dvorak is very close. Plays a style of game Tippett will love.
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He outgrew that league long ago.
The CHL/NHL agreement on graduating players to the NHL needs to be amended. Too many players that are AHL ready stay in the CHL where their development is stunted.
I wonder if Matthews decision to play pro hockey in Europe will catch on with other top prospects.
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I think anyone can play in Europe regardless of CHL or NCAA participation. My comment concerned the rationale to play pro hockey in Europe vs the CHL. Has Matthews ever said why he chose that route? Was it to make more money? Was it to avoid the CHL trap? Was it the belief that it would make him a better player than the CHL/NCAA options? Was it the cheese fondue?
Nikolay Goldobin was drafted by San Jose from the OHL and then played the next season in Sweden so it is possible
I can't remember if he said anything, but I know a few articles (or broadcasters) mentioned that it would be the best development decision for his path to the NHL. I can't remember the source (hell, it could have been on a discussion board for all I know), but I believe it was something along the lines of playing overseas would give him more experience playing against bigger and more experienced players (or "men") rather than younger developing players (or "boys").
I just figure he wanted to go to Europe and perhaps find himself a European hottie
In addition, Switzerland is probably a more interesting location than where most of the Juniors teams are located and the better paycheck would be nice. In addition, I believe the European teams play fewer games than most of the junior teams (combined with higher pay sounds like the right choice to me).
He got to play in a professional men's league (pay, travel, training etc...). Most kids don't want to move overseas when they can get free college from the CHL and NCAA. That, plus most aren't good enough to immediately play a huge role for a euro club.
It was a lot like playing top tier NCAA hockey for Matthews, just without all the restrictions.
Yes, it's not one of those decisions that all potential prospects could make. "hmmm, should I go to college or play in Europe?" If that was the case, I'm sure more young players would be playing overseas. This seems more like an option for elite youngsters (of a certain age).
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Dvorak got a powerplay goal. I didn't see who scored Erie's goal.
Edit: Dvorak just got the primary assist on Tkachuk's powerplay goal. Marner also got an assist on the play as well.
Edit 2: Dvorak just scored again, this time at even strength.
Edit: Dvorak just got the primary assist on Tkachuk's powerplay goal. Marner also got an assist on the play as well.
Edit 2: Dvorak just scored again, this time at even strength.
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Tkachuk, Dvorak, and Marner just teamed up for another goal. Dvorak with the primary assist.
Edit: Strome's shot just trickled under the goalie but was knocked away right before it could enter the goal. Erie scored in the ensuing mayhem, but I don't think Strome got a point on the goal.
Edit 2: I think Strome just got the primary assist when Debrincat scored on his rebound. My stream decided to skip right as Strome was taking his shot, so I didn't get to see a good replay of the goal.
Edit: Strome's shot just trickled under the goalie but was knocked away right before it could enter the goal. Erie scored in the ensuing mayhem, but I don't think Strome got a point on the goal.
Edit 2: I think Strome just got the primary assist when Debrincat scored on his rebound. My stream decided to skip right as Strome was taking his shot, so I didn't get to see a good replay of the goal.
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Dvorak finished with 2G + 3A (all primary assists) and was the first star of the game. The last assist was on Tkachuk's empty net goal to give him the hat trick.
I'm not sure exactly how many points Strome had. At least two from what I saw, maybe more.
I'm not sure exactly how many points Strome had. At least two from what I saw, maybe more.
