Crusader1969

Will Borgen rumoured to be on the Preliminary US Olympic hockey team

Can we all agree that Mittelstadt will never play a second in the AHL? Wonder if he can pull off that move he did at practice on this ice? If he does the hockey world will go nuts Nope

Absolutely correct. you are doing the Penguins a favor by taking Letang. I'm thinking Sprong, Letang and a lottery protected first rounder for Kane.

http://torontosun.com/sports/hockey/world-juniors-viewing-guide-scouting-report-goalie-rankings-must-watch-tv-and-more 5 guys who will greatly help the Sabres are profiled here. Really looking forward to seeing them play in the Tourney. Or maybe its Im really looking forward to the tournament to distract me from the Sabres season for a bit.

The research point is that I thought they had said the Hodgsom and Reinhart were tourney MVPs but now see it was only the one post about Hodgson Yea, Samson was really good at the tourney but was also pretty good I'm his rookie and sophomore NHL seasons. Really can't figure what happened to him except to,say his confidence is totally crushed. Here are the highlights from the US game tonight. http://teamusa.usahockey.com/news_article/show/868813?referrer_id=695820

nail hit directly on the head

I think the 2014 draft was trash. two players drafted past the 2nd round have scored over 10 career goals in the NHL. Remember Murray was offering all 3 of his 2nds to move back up into the 1st and noone would take it. yes, Samson is having a tough year but I don't think he forgot how to play hockey. His confidence is either shaken or just doesn't fit into Housley's system

Do you guys research before you post? Neither Reinhart or Hodgson were Tourney MVP's. Here is a list of 10 last Top Dmen 2017 Chabot 2016 Werenski 2015 Gavrikov 2014 Ristolainen 2013 Trouba 2012 Gormley 2011 Ellis 2010 Pietrangelo 2009 Karlsson 2008 Doughty Top Forwards 2017Kaprizov 2016 Puljujarvi 2015 Domi 2014 Forsberg 2013 Nugent-Hopkins 2012 Kuznetsov 2011 Schenn 2010 Eberle 2009 Tavares 2008 Tikhonov Some pretty decent names there - especially on D

USA lines Bellows - Mittelstadt - Tuftd Tkachuk - Brown - Yamamoto You may remember that the line of Mittelstadt, Brown and Yamamoto dominated the U18 tourney last season.

i feel another 3 or 4 point night coming for Jack in his hometown.

exactly

1) Can you expand? 2) Draisaitl is / was a natural centre. hence the nickname "german gretzky"

I think Jacks problem is that the teams PP sucks. He is actually scoring at a higher rate 5x5 this season than last season. How is it possible that he has 3 PP points all season? who is the PP coach now? what team did the guy go who coached them last year?

how about CJ Smith?

awesome thanks! Evans is leading the nation in scoring at the moment, so it will be interesting when the charts get updated.

Im pretty sure thats it for drafted potential Free Agents next summer. Not sure if there is anyone in the Kerfoot, Vesey, Butcher category but a few seem to have at least a bit of potential.

A lot of people complain about the trades Murray made but I think not taking Sergachev was his biggest mistake. Oops, sorry 2nd biggest mistake - he quickly I forgot the Moulson contract. Though if the cap hits $82 million next season I'll rank Nylander over Sergachev as his biggest mistake.

I agree it's too early to write off Nylander but how different would this team look right now if they took Sergachev?

This is not a list in any particular order. I will add players as I find NCAA seniors who were drafted in 2013 to 2015. 1) David Pope - LW 6'3 200lbs U Nebraska-Omaha Drafted by Detroit 4th Round http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=57035 August 2017 – After a disappointing sophomore season at the University of Nebraska-Omaha, where he had four goals and eight points in 31 games, Pope broke out last season with 13 goals and 31 points in 34 games. He showed a lot of progress in his overall game and he is learning to use his size to his advantage but his skating, although it has gotten better, still needs some work. Unless he signs a contract with Detroit before the season starts, Pope will return to university for his senior year. The Red Wings own Pope’s rights until 30 days after he leaves school, so he will need to build on last season and continue to progress if he hopes to earn a pro contract. Jameson Ewasiuk Current Season 15GP 8G 7A. 2) Terrance Amorosa - LHD 6'2 205lbs Clarkson U Drafted by Philadelphia Rd 5 2013 NHL Draft http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=248322 Observations: September 2017 – Terrance Amorosa is expected to suit up for the Friars of Providence College this coming season. It would be good to see if his offensive game can take another step forward after making recent improvements in the way of making himself more well-rounded. Being more reliable defensively should allow for the possibility for more experimentation with the puck on his stick. Edric Joseph Current Season 19GP 4G 12A 3) Brian Pinho - C 6'1 185lbs Providence Drafted by Washington RD 6 2013 NHL Draft http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=132024 September 2017 –The 2013 sixth round pick has been improving every year for the Capitals in Providence College, with seasons of 18, 25 and most recently 40 points in 39 games. Pinho is not a big goal scorer as he prefers to distribute the puck than shoot it, but considering that is a majority of Capitals prospects in the system he should look to shoot more in his final year of College. The 174th pick in the 2013 draft has for exceeded his draft ranking to become a legitimate prospect for the Capitals. He will finish his final year in the NCAA and after that the Capitals will hope to sign him or he will make another team very happy with the depth he can bring. Pat Quinn Current Season 18GP 4) Brandon Hickey - LHD 6'2 188lbs Boston U Drafted by Calgary 2nd Round 2014 NHL Draft http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=64587 June 2017- Hickey's rights have been traded to the Arizona Coyotes as part of a blockbuster deal that saw him, a conditional third-round pick (becomes a second-round pick if Flames make playoff's) and Chad Johnson for goalie Mike Smith. Hickey joins a budding but not very deep defenseman prospect pool in Arizona while leaving Calagry's that saw him buried behind blueliners like Oliver Kylington, Rasmus Anderson, Adam Fox and Brett Kulak. He plans on playing his senior year this coming season at BU, where Hickey has been named team captain. Keith Duggan 5) Jack Glover - RHD 6'3 190lbs Minnesota Drafted by Winnipeg 3rd round 2014 NHL draft http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=168703 October 2017 - Glover returned to Minnesota for his senior year and currently has one assist through six games. The 21-year-old still remains without a contract offer by the Jets and will become a free agent after he graduates this year. - Jamie Zadow Current season 16GP 0G 3A 6) Shane Eiserman C 6'1 190lbs Drafted by Ottawa 4th Round 2014 NHL Draft http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=177720 June 2017 - The University of New Hampshire product has been nothing if not consistent during his three years in college putting up point totals of 15, 13 and 13. His was on pace to establish a career high in points but missed eight games due to a knee injury. At various points he's said he tried to model his game after Wayne Simmonds and James Van Riemsdyk although you wouldn't know it by looking at the numbers as he's managed just 16 goals in 95 NCAA games. Those aren't exactly numbers that scream goal scoring power forward. Eiserman has some speed and would do well to shoot the puck more, averaging just 1.52 shots/game which was one of the lowest marks on the Wildcats. Assuming he doesn't win the Hobey Baker this year it's unlikely the Sens will sign Eiserman at the end of his college career. Brad Phillips Current Season 11GP 4G 3A 7) Michael Prapavessis LHD 6'2 195lbs Drafted by Dallas 4th round 2014 NHL Draft http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=195224 November 2017 - The RPI Captain is currently in his senior season in the NCAA. In ten games he’s tallied five assists. He’s getting leadership experience and logging minutes while in school at RPI, which should help him transfer nicely to the AHL next year. Prapavessis is shaping into a player that might be noteworthy as he goes to camp next year. The only problem is the Stars are very deep at rearguard prospects. He will really have to show something to get ahead of Honka or Heiskanen on the depth chart. With those factors considered, Prapavessis is likely three years away. -Matt Kowalski Current Season 17GP 0G 9A 8) Sam Lafferty RW 6'1 185lbs Drafted by Pittsburgh 4th round 2014 NHL Draft http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=259043 December 2017 – The 22-year-old is off to a decent start with three goals and five points in nine games in his fourth and final collegiate campaign, although he’ll have to pick up the pace to match his 35 points in 31 games as a junior. While Brown University is off to an uninspiring 4-5 ECAC start, Lafferty had two goals (including the winner) in a 4-2 win over Holy Cross, the Bears’ first non-conference game this season. Mark Allan 9) Jake Evans C 6'0 185 Norte Dame Drafted by Montreal 7th round 2014 NHL draft http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=152048 The Habs’ late-rounder has truly become the prospect to watch. This is the last year the organization has to convince Evans to sign with them. It is a possibility that we could see the current NCAA top scorer late this season with the big club, especially if the Canadiens keep posting a losing record; playing a few NHL games in April could be a great incentive to get a commitment out of him. David St.Louis @ rinkside 10) Dylan Sikura C 5'11 159lbs Northeastern 11) Nolan Stevens C 6'3 184lbs NorthEastern 12) Cameron Hughes C 5'11 161lbs Wisconsin

I think the Sabres need an "energy" line. Nolan is ok in this role but they need to find 3 guys who will go out and play like their pants are on fire each shift they go out there. Maybe muck it up a bit and get everyone amped up. finding 3 guys who can actually play as well bring energy is not that easy. The Sabres 4th line has been mainly 2 guys, if not all 3, who are sooo terrible that they can't play any further up the line-up.

they are both in their early 20's., they shouldn't be leaders at this time. I think thats the Sabres biggest issue at the moment. bringing in fringe Stanley Cup winners is a start, but they really need to find their Drury 2.0. How old was Drury when the Sabres traded for him? I know we like to complain about the owner but we definitely can not complain about his willingness to let the GM do his thing, no matter what money it costs him.

when you think you've read the worst take ever, another one comes around.

the real question or hope is that he retires. I've tried to find the salary cap implications of this and can't find a thing. Anyone else?

Hallelujah!!!