The Iron Goalie
Formally 'OEL for Norris'
Looks like Winnipeg has no interest in playing Silovs. Had been the backup for the first 5 games, but not tonight. Berdin has played all 6 of Winnipeg's games so far, including 2 back-to-backs.
Although he's not a prospect, it boggles my mind that Graovac is being loaned elsewhere whilst our own farm team could use him BADLY. I'm floored at the stupidity, to be honest. At the very least the Canucks finally recalled Sautner from Manitoba to the taxi squad and released Rathbone to the Comets. That's a start.Tyler Graovac just had a three assist night in a 4-2 Manitoba Moose win. He has eight points in seven games.
I'd like to see Graovac centering a fourth line with Motte and Bailey on the wings. It would obviously be called the medieval defence line.
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Eh I think its mostly that they seem him as a player who could actually play for us when Beagle and Sutter are both hurt simultaneously, and they cant keep him on taxi squad, but sending him to Utica would mean 2 week quarantine if he does need to playAlthough he's not a prospect, it boggles my mind that Graovac is being loaned elsewhere whilst our own farm team could use him BADLY. I'm floored at the stupidity, to be honest. At the very least the Canucks finally recalled Sautner from Manitoba to the taxi squad and released Rathbone to the Comets. That's a start.
Never thought of that. Guess that's actually a good strategy.Eh I think its mostly that they seem him as a player who could actually play for us when Beagle and Sutter are both hurt simultaneously, and they cant keep him on taxi squad, but sending him to Utica would mean 2 week quarantine if he does need to play
Tyler Graovac isn't in the line-up tonight for the Moose. I've asked for an update in the Moose thread on the Jets' forum, but so far no response. Could he have been called up to the Canucks' taxi squad?
Held out due to concussion protocol.
Question for those who are more knowledgeable about our prospects in Europe:
What's the scoop on Toni Utunen? Basically no points in the Finnish league but at the same time it says something that he's been a consistent mainstay on the Tappara blueline for 3 straight seasons. Is he just a solid rock of a defensive defenseman? Enough there for a contract?
Hmm, too bad.He's a total non-prospect from what I've seen. Small, not a great skater, not terribly skilled. Basically a Finnish Josh Teves/Mitch Eliot. Currently a 3rd pairing defender in a league that's somewhere between the AHL and ECHL.
Question for those who are more knowledgeable about our prospects in Europe:
What's the scoop on Toni Utunen? Basically no points in the Finnish league but at the same time it says something that he's been a consistent mainstay on the Tappara blueline for 3 straight seasons. Is he just a solid rock of a defensive defenseman? Enough there for a contract?
kind of surprised at Persson ahead of Jurmo but I can understand why.The Athletic's list is:
HMs:
Gadjovich
Focht
Jurmo
Zlodeyev
10 - Persson
9 - Silovs
8 - Lockwood
7 - Costmar
6 - Woo
5 - McDonough
4 - DiPietro
3 - Lind
2 - Rathbone
1 - Podkolzin