Prospect Info: Ryan Segalla | Defenseman | Salisbury Prep (High School) | 4th Round, 119th overall

[Zirakzigil]

If Shero insists on drafting more defensemen I'm glad he drafted one that plays a gritty game. Can't really judge this pick for a few years.

 

[deakka]

Sounds an awful lot like Phil Samuelsson.

 

[Solution]

If Shero insists on drafting more defensemen I'm glad he drafted one that plays a gritty game. Can't really judge this pick for a few years.

How dare you use logic and common sense on this board?

 

[Solution]

its good to see, but would it kill them to take a couple forwards like that

When the penguins drafted Bryan Rust and Dominck Uher, people had a fit on these boards because they were not "skilled" enough for them. Now people want that type of forward? I am so confused.

BTW, not picking on you in particular. I am just using your comment as a jumping point.

 

[Epic Neal Time]

Probably my favorite pick of the day.

 

[Darth Vitale]

Was hoping we'd trade our 7th rounder for Glatt but Segalla might do one day. I bet he skates better than Glatt.

 

[Shrimper]

I think it was Segalla that I was reading on but according to HockeyProspects he's a tough SOB.

 

[Bennett Brauer]

Was hoping we'd trade our 7th rounder for Glatt but Segalla might do one day. I bet he skates better than Glatt.

Rather we use that 7th on LaFlamme as a reclamation project, imagine him on Crosby's RW!

 

[Ogrezilla]

Rather we use that 7th on LaFlamme as a reclamation project, imagine him on Crosby's RW!

he plays defense for us already, bud. Though from what I hear, maybe he should try wing

 

[Crafton]

Ryan Segalla ‏@rsegalla 14m
Couldn't be happier to be drafted by the @penguins

https://twitter.com/rsegalla/status/351884643802423296

 

[Jacob]

Certainly gonna be interesting to see how UConn as a whole handles Hockey East. That's a huge jump from the AHA. Do they have any other top-end recruits besides Segalla coming in?

 

[Crafton]

Certainly gonna be interesting to see how UConn as a whole handles Hockey East. That's a huge jump from the AHA. Do they have any other top-end recruits besides Segalla coming in?

the best i could find was this article. eight other freshmen are set the join. it looks like UConn is offering earlier playing time in order to attract higher quality players. our boy was drafted by the Q but, perhaps this early playing time offer might have swayed him.

Segalla, who is set to join the team in the fall of 2013, was the first player to verbally commit to UConn as a full scholarship player. On Sunday, June 30th Segalla may make history again, becoming the first UConn player to be selected in the NHL Entry Draft.

Coach Cavanaugh called about two weeks ago and explained all the positives of joining a year early. There really weren’t any negatives,” Segalla said.

Segalla wasn’t quite sure what to expect with the coaching change at UConn, but remained committed to being a Husky. “At first I was a little hesitant because of the new coach, but I wanted to be loyal to the school,” Segalla said. “They offered me a scholarship and I wanted to honor that. Coach Cavanaugh called me and nothing has really changed.”

I’m looking forward to building the program at UConn and hoping for the best,” Segalla said. Segalla already has a tie to the Huskies, as he was the defensive partner of Tyler Cooke, a current Husky defenseman, during his freshman year of high school when the two played for the Bridgewater Bandits.

http://goalmouthradio.com/?p=225

 

[Crafton]

this is what the HFboards search function has had to say about Segalla over the years:

You are going to see possible 3 Defenseman from The Salisbury School going in the QMJHL 2011 Draft. The Canadian born Biega if he doesn't follow his brothers foot steps by going the NCAA route will be one of them. The QMJHL Scouts visited the Salsibury School numerous times during this past season to watch Biega but they came back raving about two 94 American dmen Ryan Segalla and Mark Hamilton both from Massachusetts. I heard they have several NCAA D1 offers on the table but i don't think they have committed to a school yet. So don't be surprised to see all 3 dmen get drafted.

I have not seen him play but several NHL scouts said the Segalla kid from Salisbury of the NE Prep Hockey League is the best kept secret in the Northeast. After watching the Erne kid play i would be surprised if he doesn't get picked in the first 3 rounds of the QMJHL Draft. Rumor has it Hayden is headed to the USA National Development Program. I have not heard anything about the other CT players eligible for the draft this year.

Some random thoughts...
11. Ryan Segalla, D, Salisbury- Warrior. Winner. Leader.

NEHJ - 2013 NHL Draft preview: Top 11 New England prospects

11. Ryan Segalla

The skinny: Not the most flashy or dynamic defender, Segalla nonetheless is a fluid, mobile player who takes the body effectively and led his Crimson Knights squad to the 2013 New England prep title. Fine skater with fluid stride, quick direction change and lateral agility. Not quite the physical force Florentino is, Segalla nonetheless embraces a physical style and finishes his checks. Active stick, displays good gap control. Overall, Segalla is a solid defenseman who might only be coming into his own as a legitimate NHL prospect.

Quotable: “He’s not a flashy guy at all, just your typical meat-and-potatoes defenseman, but he’s got some toughness. I like him. He plays with a chip on his shoulder and he’s a bit of a sleeper in that a lot of people aren’t necessarily talking about him, but they were definitely watching him.” — NHL scout, Eastern Conference

 

[Jacob]

Nice, thanks fellas.

 

[Nfumass]

Certainly gonna be interesting to see how UConn as a whole handles Hockey East. That's a huge jump from the AHA. Do they have any other top-end recruits besides Segalla coming in?

They are gonna get demolished in hockey east for awhile until they start putting some good recruiting classes together which will take a few years

 

[Nfumass]

This kid sounds promising, hope he continues to develop well

 

[WVP]

Sounds like a tough competitor. Like many have said, hopefully a good complement to guys like Pouliot, Despres and Maata.

And I guess Letang since he should make it here before 8 years!