Speculation: Undrafted FA Thread (NCAA/CHL/Euro) II

[MarkovsKnee]

Just saw that Chase Wheatcroft signed with Dallas. Really surprised by that considering the depth of their organization right now.

He's had an insane year for Prince George - granted as an overager who's 21 this May.

He went from 38 points last year to 105 points this year. Driving offensive force in PG. He's big (6'2), skates pretty well and definitely drives to the inside. Definitely worth a signing.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Anyone know of anyone undrafted on these teams that could be worth at least an AHL PTO to come join Laval? All 3 Junior leagues are in the final week of their regular seasons.

Most of the crap teams tend to be young, so not valuable in that sense.

That is definitely the case for Spokane. I do like their enforcer Ty Cheveldayoff. Big, 6'3, tough, and isn't a meathead. He plays a smart physical game, and protects his younger teammates.

He's not 20 til May though.

 

[Tyson]

I would sign Perets yesterday. 6'1 should not be an issue. Isn't Primeau 6'2?

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Mitchell Smith at eliteprospects.com

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Mitchell Smith, 2002-09-15 Saginaw, MI, USA USA. Most recently in the OHL with Saginaw Spirit. Complete player biography and stats.

www.eliteprospects.com

I wouldn't give this guy a contract for the NHL, but a deal to likely play in the ECHL next season maybe ? Back-to-back 50 point seasons as a d.

 

[Vachon23]

Where interested in Sam Stevens

 

[HomaridII]

Where interested in Sam Stevens

Why?

 

[Vachon23]

Why?

Why not ? Don’t have much depth on the C

 

[Nico Cauzuki]

Just saw that Chase Wheatcroft signed with Dallas. Really surprised by that considering the depth of their organization right now.

He's had an insane year for Prince George - granted as an overager who's 21 this May.

He went from 38 points last year to 105 points this year. Driving offensive force in PG. He's big (6'2), skates pretty well and definitely drives to the inside. Definitely worth a signing.

who drafts for Dallas? feel like that team has so many good prospects i think it was last year that they had all the top scorers in the CHL

 

[morhilane]

Why?

Indeed why?

Habs have very few contract slots left and way too many prospects to sign over the next three years. Unless he accept a AHL deal, no reason to sign him just because he's from Montréal and finished his 4 NCAA years.

 

[Vachon23]

Indeed why?

Habs have very few contract slots left and way too many prospects to sign over the next three years. Unless he accept a AHL deal, no reason to sign him just because he's from Montréal and finished his 4 NCAA years.

the deal would be like the Candotta one so yes wouldn’t take any spot

 

[Runner77]

who drafts for Dallas? feel like that team has so many good prospects i think it was last year that they had all the top scorers in the CHL

Why couldn’t that be the Habs? Free assets with upside — they need to be at the forefront of that and be more proactive. Doesn’t mean they’re not trying but there may be things they could or should be doing to have a fighting chance.

 

[Treb]

who drafts for Dallas? feel like that team has so many good prospects i think it was last year that they had all the top scorers in the CHL

Amateur Scouting: Joe McDonnell at eliteprospects.com
Scouting: Stephen Greeley at eliteprospects.com
Euro: Kari Takko at eliteprospects.com

 

[montreal]

Where interested in Sam Stevens

If they are looking for a local kid they should look at Struble's teammate Justin Hryckowian if he is looking to leave NU early. He just turned 22 though but he can stay for 2 more years if he wants but he had a very good year.

 

[SlafySZN]

Why?

Why not?

They probably watched him a lot since he plays for BU and they like him…

 

[Rapala]

If they are looking for a local kid they should look at Struble's teammate Justin Hryckowian if he is looking to leave NU early. He just turned 22 though but he can stay for 2 more years if he wants but he had a very good year.

He was very decent in the game I saw him play. Not a natural scoring threat despite creating chances for his line.

 

[SlafySZN]

 

[calder candidate]

Do they need to have offered a contract to get compensation or do they get compensation regardless?

 

[DAChampion]

Do they need to have offered a contract to get compassion or do they get compassion regardless?

They get no compassion from me.

 

[Treb]

Do they need to have offered a contract to get compensation or do they get compensation regardless?

Had to have made an offer at some point.

I assume min salary with no bonuses right after the draft.

 

[Leon Lucius Black]

Saving a contract spot for Carson Briere.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Saving a contract spot for Carson Briere.

Letting O'Brien go is a push in the right direction for that.

Flyers need to take Wheel chair to make sure they don't ruffle any feathers with him, though.

 

[Vachon23]

 

[Adam Michaels]

I would have been surprised if he signed with Montreal after they signed Dobes.

 

[Runner77]

Grab Grubbe?



Yes, his production was as a 19 year old (turned 20 in January) but he apparently has high IQ, is a relentless worker and has the type of size that makes @Habs salivate: Brent Sutter: Jayden Grubbe is 'Exceptional'

 

[Treb]

Grab Grubbe?



Yes, his production was as a 19 year old (turned 20 in January) but he apparently has high IQ, is a relentless worker and has the type of size that makes @Habs salivate: Brent Sutter: Jayden Grubbe is 'Exceptional'

Unless I'm wrong, Grubbe will go back in the draft as he is 20. If undrafted, he will then be UFA.