Confirmed with Link: Wild sign Ivan Lodnia to ELC (3yrs)

[Lapa]

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[57special]

So, what does this mean? When does he the contract actually start, and where will he play? He's too young for the AHL.

 

[Bazeek]

So, what does this mean? When does he the contract actually start, and where will he play? He's too young for the AHL.

The contract starts when he goes pro. I don't think there's been any indication of exactly when that'll be.

 

[57special]

OK... so it's an open ended start date. Hopefully Fletcher gets Sokolov locked up, also.

Apparently Lodnia is fluent in Russian.

 

[ThatGuy22]

OK... so it's an open ended start date. Hopefully Fletcher gets Sokolov locked up, also.

Apparently Lodnia is fluent in Russian.

Lodnia was one of the youngest in the draft and won't be AHL eligable next year, so barring a miracle and him making the NHL next year, the contract won't start until 2019-2020 season.

 

[gphr513]

OK... so it's an open ended start date. Hopefully Fletcher gets Sokolov locked up, also.

Apparently Lodnia is fluent in Russian.

Someone get him Kaprizov's number!

 

[Mickey the mouse]

Lodnia was one of the youngest in the draft and won't be AHL eligable next year, so barring a miracle and him making the NHL next year, the contract won't start until 2019-2020 season.

Not eligible to play in AHL until he is 20 yrs old because he was drafted out of CHL.
CHL has agreement with NHL ( Indenmbed service clause... sorry about the spelling ) that keeps players in CHL unless they make NHL team

 

[Eye Floater]

Russo said on his most recent podcast that the Wild signed Lodnia because his agent is Kaprizov's (future) agent, and to build a relationship with this agent.

 

[Bazeek]

Russo said on his most recent podcast that the Wild signed Lodnia because his agent is Kaprizov's (future) agent, and to build a relationship with this agent.

Good. Pursue all avenues.

 

[Saga of the Elk]

Corey Pronman mentioned in a prospect roundup article over at the Athletic yesterday that Lodnia is playing center of late and improving his overall game. Arrows pointing the right direction.

 

[Saga of the Elk]

Lodnia loaned to Dinamo Minsk. Interesting move.

 

[TaLoN]

Lodnia loaned to Dinamo Minsk. Interesting move.

Because of the questions about if the AHL is even going to play at all.

 

[MNRube]

Seems like he is betting on an AHL stoppage or delay for 20-21, or maybe he thinks Iowa is too tough of a lineup to crack. Either way the KHL is a very good alternative. Also good for the organization as they continue to build their brand in Russia.

 

[TaLoN]

Seems like he is betting on an AHL stoppage or delay for 20-21, or maybe he thinks Iowa is too tough of a lineup to crack. Either way the KHL is a very good alternative. Also good for the organization as they continue to build their brand in Russia.

I'm guessing both he and the Wild both feel that the chances of the AHL playing is remote, thus the Wild are willing to loan prospects as an alternative.

 

[Saga of the Elk]

I find it interesting because he's a mid-tier prospect and probably only got loaned because he has some Russian. He would have been low on Iowa's depth chart too but this is a big leap. Minsk had a lot of former NHL guys last season, not so much this upcoming. Guess I'm curious whether he can be sent down, whether he'll be returned. On the other hand, maybe he thrives in Belarus?