The 2013/14 Junior Hockey Thread

[McManked]

Normally I don't make this closer to the start of the year, BUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUT.....


The Ottawa 67s just picked 2nd overall in the import draft and took Alex Lintuniemi. Glad they are shoring up on defence. Maybe a goalie in the 2nd round?

http://www.ottawasun.com/2013/07/03...uniemi-second-overall-in-the-chl-import-draft

He's a late 95, so this year is his NHL draft year.

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[Vaclav Varada]

From things I've read about him he seems like a stay at home kinda guy. Good. We need more of those.

 

[McManked]

From things I've read about him he seems like a stay at home kinda guy. Good. We need more of those.

Yes.

I'm very excited for this guy and what I think could be a steal of this years priority selection, Troy Henley.

 

[Vaclav Varada]

67s took another defenceman in the 2nd round. Adrian Sloboda. Listed at 6'1 176. Born August 20th '96. Cant really find much on him.

Wonder if he's any relation to former 67 Karol. Probably not. But, who knows

 

[bert]

Gatineau is gonna be really competitive next season, looking forward to it. They just need to shore up the D.

 

[Taoiseach]

Gatineau is gonna be really competitive next season, looking forward to it. They just need to shore up the D.

Groulx still has some magic up his sleeve. Tardif-Richard and Brouillard are our only OAs (Langlois won't be back), so we won't have too much trouble making a move for an OA defenceman. We have an enitrely expendable piece in Robert Steeves, and some draft picks. If we can bring in somebody who's even half as good as Boutet was last year, I'm more than comfortable with Beauregard, Carrier, Deslauriers, Latulippe, Crevier-Morin, and an as yet to be acquired OA.

As long as Anthony Brodeur lives up to his name, we'll be a force.

Also, this Václav Karabáček guy sounds pretty good, even if I don't know a whole lot about him.

 

[danishh]

what's gatineau doing with imports? Karabacek in the fold, do they have to ditch Hyka? (Reway is their other import).

 

[Qward]

Sam Bennett is going to be big this year in Kingston.

 

[McManked]

Did he play for the Marlies in Minor Midget a couple years ago?

That name rings a bell.

 

[Quo]

Maybe a goalie in the 2nd round?

Heard that there will be no import goalies in the second round this year. "Protect the Net" and all that.

http://thestar.blogs.com/thespin/2013/06/a-masked-initiative.html

For the 2013 CHL import draft, import goalies can be selected by any of the 60 teams only in the first round, and those goalies plus others currently playing in the league can play out their full junior eligibility.

 

[littleD]

How do the 67's fortunes for this season change if Sean Monahan stays in Calgary?

Are they going to make any sort of effort to continually remind people that they still do indeed have a team in the city, and they are playing at CTC?

 

[McManked]

Monahan's gone.

There is no way that he doesn't make that roster. The 67s are going to suck again next year, but they should have pieces to be a competitive team for the 2014/15 season.

Is this upcoming year the last year at CTC or is there one more after?

 

[Qward]

Did he play for the Marlies in Minor Midget a couple years ago?

That name rings a bell.

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=189371

One of the best players on the Fronts as a 16 year old.

 

[littleD]

I think it's the last year in Kanata. Hopefully.

Sucks that Flames are going to rush Monahan. :/

 

[BK201]

Monahan's gone.

There is no way that he doesn't make that roster. The 67s are going to suck again next year, but they should have pieces to be a competitive team for the 2014/15 season.

Is this upcoming year the last year at CTC or is there one more after?

this is the last year. i think I'm going to go to games this year. i like the junior hockey a lot. i use to go but didn't get there much this year.

is clint windsor still the goaltender?

 

[DJB]

I think it's the last year in Kanata. Hopefully.

Sucks that Flames are going to rush Monahan. :/

That's the main problem with franchises these days. It's all about the high picks going straight to the NHL. It's a silly idea and no reason for it.

 

[Taoiseach]

what's gatineau doing with imports? Karabacek in the fold, do they have to ditch Hyka? (Reway is their other import).

Karabáček and Réway will be our imports. Hyka is 20 and will be in Manchester next season. We tend not to make a habit of keeping OA imports.

 

[BK201]

That's the main problem with franchises these days. It's all about the high picks going straight to the NHL. It's a silly idea and no reason for it.

Very true. They'd be better off bombing again.

On the flip side they're not rushing beartschi or however you spell it do they might not rush Monohan.

 

[Vaclav Varada]

this is the last year. i think I'm going to go to games this year. i like the junior hockey a lot. i use to go but didn't get there much this year.

is clint windsor still the goaltender?

I believe he'll be back as an OA, yes.

Was impressed with Windsor last season. Hopefully these 2 import Dmen help shore up the defence.

 

[WhiteLight*]

Very true. They'd be better off bombing again.

On the flip side they're not rushing beartschi or however you spell it do they might not rush Monohan.

But they are/were much deeper at wing. They have no centres. Backlund and Stajan that's it. Monahan will make it.

Really sucks though. He could use an extra year in junior to dominate offensively.

 

[Hossa]

Karabáček and Réway will be our imports. Hyka is 20 and will be in Manchester next season. We tend not to make a habit of keeping OA imports.

Hyka's actually signed a contract to play in Sweden next year.

 

[Taoiseach]

Hyka's actually signed a contract to play in Sweden next year.

Really? huh... Interesting... Well, we knew he wouldn't be back, so I wasn't really looking for information on him.

Thanks for pointing that out!

 

[McManked]

So the 67s traded Blandisi for Alex Robinson, Hunter Racine, and 2 2nd round picks.

I know a crap ton about these two.

Robinson played for the Ottawa Valley Titans and is...intriguing. He played minor midget as a defenceman. Big strong guy, two way. I'm not huge on him though. Makes a lot of stupid mistakes. I know he played a bit of forward for the Kanata Stallions. Not sure where they see him being, but there is a really good chance he is on the team next year.

Hunter Racine played for the Minor Midget Champion Ottawa Jr. 67s and is a really awesome hockey player IMO. Probably the 2nd best Ottawa player in his age group. Anyone guess who the best was? Small, speedy, shifty, was the captain for his team. I personally think he has what it takes to be a really good OHL player. We'll see.

The two 2nd round picks are good as well.

 

[DJB]

67's are doing a full on 3-4 year rebuild. Team is going to stink for a while but should have some high draft picks and solid talent in the near future.

 

[McManked]

There is no such thing as a 3-4 year rebuild in the OHL...