Prospect Info: Sharks Prospect Info/Discussion Thread XV

[LadyStanley]

 

[MegalodonOnIce]

I haven't been this on board with a Sharks goalie prospect since Tyson Sexsmith, who I thought had a lot of potential. I really hope Emond doesn't go the way of Sexsmith. I'm really hoping that Team Canada has been watching him for the World Juniors. I know there's at least Olivier Rodrigue who is certainly in contention, so they're not blind to the Q

 

[The Nemesis]

I haven't been this on board with a Sharks goalie prospect since Tyson Sexsmith, who I thought had a lot of potential. I really hope Emond doesn't go the way of Sexsmith. I'm really hoping that Team Canada has been watching him for the World Juniors. I know there's at least Olivier Rodrigue who is certainly in contention, so they're not blind to the Q

I dearly hoped Sexsmith would succeed, but I knew from the beginning hte odds were against him. He was absolutely a product of Don Hay's system with the Giants. I haven't watched many (read: any) Rouyn-Noranda games, but just by the box scores it doesn't look like Emond is in that same boat just based on how badly he gets shelled in some games.

 

[Mayo8898]

Looks like they counted Dahlen's shootout goal as a goal as well, came in that game with 7, left with 10. Not that I'm complaining, but I've never seen that before.

I think they consider game-winning shootout goals as actual goals in the Allsvenskan

 

[Lebanezer]

 

[Mayo8898]

November 1st

Hatakka with a goal
Sund with an assist
Dahlen with an assist
Kniazev with a goal and an assist
Merkley with 3 assists
Reedy with a goal
Robinson with a 28 save shutout
Leonard with 2 goals

 

[Lebanezer]

 

[Mayo8898]

November 2nd

Émond with 32/33 saves
Kniazev with an assist
Kotkov with an assist
Gallant with an assist
Hrabik with an assist
Leonard with 2 goals

 

[Sharksrule04]

He’s looked absolutely dominant on the ice this season. We may have another late round NHLer. He’s looked like one of the best players in college through the first few weekes of the season.

 

[hohosaregood]

He’s looked absolutely dominant on the ice this season. We may have another late round NHLer. He’s looked like one of the best players in college through the first few weekes of the season.

He's leading the team in shot attempt generation again. It doesn't mean as much now that he's older but he hasn't fallen off either, even with Makar and Ferraro leaving. So I think it's fair to feel positively about him.

 

[themelkman]

He’s looked absolutely dominant on the ice this season. We may have another late round NHLer. He’s looked like one of the best players in college through the first few weekes of the season.

Im afraid that he doesnt get signed and leaves for FA in two years

 

[Mayo8898]

November 3rd

Merkley with an assist
Gallant with a goal and an assist


November 4th

Galimov with a goal

 

[Sharksrule04]

Im afraid that he doesnt get signed and leaves for FA in two years

Don’t think this would happen. He’s very close with Ferraro. Could see them both in the Sharks lineup in the future.

 

[LadyStanley]

 

[The Ice Hockey Dude]

Good to see some positive prospect news.

Anyone have a scouting report on this one??

 

[Sharksrule04]

Good to see some positive prospect news.

Anyone have a scouting report on this one??

Sure, been watching him regularly for 3 years now. He has a lot of offensive talent. He was really impressive as a freshman. Very productive season, and his puck skills were off the chart. Just search John Leonard Goals and you will see some beauties including a couple playoff SC top 10’s against UVM. Sophomore he was still very good but I didn’t feel like he progressed in terms of dominance until late in the season and NCAA tournament. He scored some beautiful goals there as well. I think part of it was the team was so deep last year and Makar was the best player in college so it was easy to get distracted with Makar’s play. So far this year Leonard has looked fantastic. Dominant with the puck and just looks like he belongs in a higher league. I wouldn’t be shocked to see him skip his senior year after this season ends. I think he has top 6 upside but I really want to see how his game translates to pro before making a prediction. If he continues to develop it would not surprise me to see him turn into a 25+ goal scorer at the NHL level. His shot is good and his puck skills are very good. Skating is above average too.

 

[LadyStanley]

 

[themelkman]

Merks with an assist and +2 in the OHL 4-1 win over Russia.

 

[Sysreq]

Merks with an assist and +2 in the OHL 4-1 win over Russia.

Merks is now 16 points (2g, 14a) in 12 games with a +1 rating.

 

[MegalodonOnIce]

On Campus: Leonard 'becoming a special player' at UMass

First little part on John Leonard. He's gaining some attention

 

[Jargon]

Merks is now 16 points (2g, 14a) in 12 games with a +1 rating.

but is he doing it all while being an irredeemable human monster?!

 

[The Nemesis]

but is he doing it all while being an irredeemable human monster?!

I heard that he kicks puppies, talks in the theater, and gets toast crumbs all into the peanut butter jar (which he also leaves the lid off of)

 

[KirbyDots]

but is he doing it all while being an irredeemable human monster?!

Merks is a bad man.

 

[OrrNumber4]

IIRC, at his draft, there was one scout who basically said that Leonard was going to be a top-six winger.

It is doubtful. Overage players just don't do that.

 

[Patty Ice]

In not so great news

Chiefs McGrew added to long-term Injured Reserve

McGrew underwent successful knee surgery in San Jose. He is now back in Spokane starting rehabilitation and placed on IR. Sounds like he is missing the year.