right, but Stenlund played in Atlantic Hockey, so against weaker competition. there won't be that much interest. and Berglund ... just played 11 games in his 2nd year. Was he hurt? I think there's no hurry to sign him. he will come back to UMass next year.
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well at least he can feel good about the fact that he dominated lafonatine head to head.
whats up with Dyrden McKay and Strauss Mann? both still unsigned .... will they stay at college?
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Just signed to Skelleftea in the SHL (Sweden). I guess no NHL team was looking at him
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I've seen Euros go through USHL and play in the NCAA... not sure if I've seen/heard them play pros before.
If they are playing U20...they aren't pros. It's when they jump to Liiga or Mestis that they become pros and lose their eligibility.
They can't. Can understand the confusion as in many countries the youth and men's teams are the same club.
However, in recent years, particularly in Finland, there have been several players talented enough to play for the men's club that instead played for the U20 team to maintain their NCAA eligibility.
More than likely AHL deals since there was no season but wondering if Princeton goalie Ryan Ferland or forward Luke Keenan get an opportunity anywhere this year.
Ferland backstopped the Tigers during their ECAC championship his freshman season and it would have been interesting to see how his senior season went. Keenan was a sound two-way forward whose numbers were a bit lower than expected as the Tigers struggled to score and were more of a defense first team.
Princeton was poised for a bounce back year before the season was cancelled.
In terms of potential UFAs next spring, center Christian O'Neill is the proverbial 200-foot player worth keeping an eye on.
Ferland backstopped the Tigers during their ECAC championship his freshman season and it would have been interesting to see how his senior season went. Keenan was a sound two-way forward whose numbers were a bit lower than expected as the Tigers struggled to score and were more of a defense first team.
Princeton was poised for a bounce back year before the season was cancelled.
In terms of potential UFAs next spring, center Christian O'Neill is the proverbial 200-foot player worth keeping an eye on.
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What's the salary difference between an AHL contract and Europe? Just curious, seems Europe would probably pay much better, but you'd have other things to consider.
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That depends on the league and other factors; a player's age being a big one.
For NHL guys in their first contract it is quite possible to make more in Europe than they would in the AHL.
The AHL also limits the number of veteran players a team can have so there are only a handful of players receiving contracts in the $100 k plus range in the AHL.
Where Europe is an attractive financial option is for those players stuck in the ECHL-AHL range; good players who may not have NHL potential and thus not worth NHL clubs signing them.
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Kopperud off to a great start this season at ASU, will be interesting to see where he signs.
I hope the Habs get Primeau, perhaps getting to play in front of his brother in Laval would help the case. He's off to a good start as well at UNO.
I hope the Habs get Primeau, perhaps getting to play in front of his brother in Laval would help the case. He's off to a good start as well at UNO.
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Yes but I don't think he's taken the step he needs to yet to avoid lots of AHL time.
He should probably come back for his senior year next year with his linemates Knies and Lucius more comfortable in their second year. Then after that I could see two or three of them signing contracts.
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Purely based on numbers, Cornell's Colton Young seemed to struggle last year (Covid?) but he's scored six goals in the Raiders' first seven games.
Anything to see with him or some of the other Raiders or is this just a reflection of the early schedule?
Anything to see with him or some of the other Raiders or is this just a reflection of the early schedule?
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Was looking around at some swedes who plays in NCAA.
Emil Zetterquist dont play much, but when he does, he does it very well. Goalie.
Carl Berglund, Wilmer Skoog and Jacob Bengtsson has all good size and is PPG right now.
Hampus Eriksson has monster size and 7 points in 5 games.
Jacob Nordqvist has put up good amount of points for years in NCAA and always have good +. He is a d.
Could any of these guys get a NHL or AHL contract?
Emil Zetterquist dont play much, but when he does, he does it very well. Goalie.
Carl Berglund, Wilmer Skoog and Jacob Bengtsson has all good size and is PPG right now.
Hampus Eriksson has monster size and 7 points in 5 games.
Jacob Nordqvist has put up good amount of points for years in NCAA and always have good +. He is a d.
Could any of these guys get a NHL or AHL contract?
montreal
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I would have to look up some of these players, so when I have some free time I will but I do hope the Habs try and sign Skoog.
Looking forward to seeing Zetterquist play for the Saints later this season. His numbers are very good to start the year after a big post-season in the abridged ECAC tournament last spring. Can he maintain his level of play over a full season?
With regards to Carl Berglund, his numbers at Lowell suggest he would have gotten a look at development camp from some team had there been normal off-seasons the past two years. UM-L is generally a sum of its parts team that plays a strong system and relies on team play more than blue chip players but they have had the odd player make it to the NHL.
