Not to be MMQB....but I really don't know why the Hawks felt it necessary to send him there knowing the NHL season was starting up again
And this is why I said to trade up for Gunler. He has the makings of a 25-30 goal scorer
Meh...this is where the team should make the decision for the player.They didn't.. Dach begged them to let him go as it was his last chance to maybe win world junior gold, which is a big honor for players.. they agreed and an unfortunate accident occurred.
Meh...this is where the team should make the decision for the player.
You're an NHL player now...you're a professional. No longer an amateur.
Fair enough...I think it's a great move by the franchise, there is only good things for a management group that is considerate on the human side of things. Comes back later in negotiations and wanting to stay.
Fair enough...
But once a player signs a pro deal and accrues a full NHL season and his role increases where by year end, he's firmly entrenched in my top 6.
Why the hell would I send him down to play hockey against kids?
How does that benefit my team in any way?
An NHL teams priority should always be it's own team...not a 2 week tournament for a player who was already there last year.
I'm not sure what you mean....leaving him in Finland to play an entire year, after his draft year is not the same as what the Hawks did with Dach.Well, by the same logic.. why would we allow Kotkaniemi to play in Finland? The same risk was there, too.
I understand that...but I hope this will teach teams a lesson who may want to do the same thing.It was probably a bit of a give and take.. the player wanted to play, they NHL team agreed and thought it would be a good way to get him some reps and ice-time before the season started.
This whole covid situation really blows for german hockey. They've just had the best draft in their history and they can't build on that momentum with as good a showing at the WJC as they could have because they're playing with half a team.
He could use a bit more speed but his brain and his shot more than make up for it.Peterka will be a good prospect. Great pick.
Stutzle can skate for days, mobility wise he's already at the NHL level.
Stutzle can skate for days, mobility wise he's already NHL level, easy.
Surprised by his physical play so far as well. He looks great
LA will regret not taking this kid with the 2nd OV
Meanwhile Byfield looks soft and lost.