Then, Maple Leafs prospects will face the youth of the St. Louis Blues on Friday, Sept. 16, Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday, Sept. 18, and Detroit Red Wings Monday, Sept. 19. His shoulders sway a little too much when hes pushing forward through a long stride but when hes crossing over and weaving through neutral ice he can really build speed. Another year, another Traverse City Prospect Tournament in the books. The moon and the stars aligned this year, so I will be attending this years tournament. He keeps earning respect every time he steps on the ice, and its because of the way he works. Plus he executed a few passes that surprised me. There are some years when the Blue Jackets need to invite six to eight free agents to this event just to give them a complete lineup and some depth. Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. In last years takeaways piece, I wrote this: If theres a goaltending prospect that will have the right outlook on a performance like that,it is Cossa. He wanted to have the puck all the time.". Mike G. Morreale, Stanley Cup Final | Avalanche vs. You can see it in how he battles. Ithought he was excellent defensively and just shy of standout status. I thought Marchenko competed really well, Kekalainen said. He still found ways to keep pucks and make things happen on the wall and the interior, but thats going to get harder at higher levels if he doesnt get a little quicker in short bursts. Sept. 19 vs. Dallas: 7-3 W Hes a hard worker who has a lot of skill. He was staying on top of pucks and imposing himself that way but he should have been a force in this setting. Scott has written for the Toronto Star, the Globe and Mail, The Toronto Sun, the National Post, SB Nation and several other outlets in the past. 4, 2020): Raymond was as advertised. The 6-foot-6 goaltender allowed just one goal on 34 shots and, while he was never heavily-tested during the tournament, he did inspire confidence for the Red Wings in their own zone. Who will win the Stanley Cup this year? TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. The NHL prospects tournament can be difficult to evaluate. After spending the first chapter of his career playing in his native Denmark, he made the switch to the OHL for the 2021-22 season and impressed with 43 points in 57 games. Hanas is coming off of a season where he put up 86 points in 63 with the Portland Winterhawks of the Western Hockey League. 5 pick in the 2020 NHL Draft is coming off two surgeries on his hand and was unable to take part in on-ice sessions during development camp July 11-14 but still managed 26 points (eight goals, 16 assists) in 23 games for North Dakota. He was the most noticeable of the Leafs free-agent invites. Web23,421 views Streamed live on Sep 17, 2021 Prospects from the St. Louis Blues and Toronto Maple Leafs compete in the NHL Prospect Tournament in Traverse City, Michigan on Sept. 17. After repeated Zooms throughout last season and text exchanges over WhatsApp to check in on him, they got a signed commitment and Svozil left for North America on Sept. 11. Then there was a blockbuster QMJHL trade that sent him from Rimouski (where he has played the last season) to Patrick Roys Quebec Remparts. The Red Wings, of course, will remain in Traverse City as they officially begin their training camp for the 2022-23 season. Johnson tries to make something happen every time he has the puck. Its been a busy few months for him. And when there isnt a play to make that involves hanging onto it, he anticipates the play so well that when he gets the puck he can make a quick play. His hands flashed throughout, though he got himself into some trouble trying to do too much with them because his skating is clearly a step behind. 45, 2018): If there was an award for the best play in the tournament, Perunovich (who played both sides throughout I think it should be noted) would have had my vote. 1600 Chartwell Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686, NHL Prospect Tournament is a hockey tournament that takes place in Traverse City, MI, This tournament is hosted at the following rinks. Columbus got off to a quick start, seeing two goals in the first five minutes from 2022 third-round draft pick Jordan Dumais. In Detroits first game, against the Blue Jackets, he recorded two primary assists that led directly to the goal scored. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks as well as all other proprietary materials depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective NHL teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. Follow Aaron on Twitter @Aportzline. The Blues killed four separate penalties in the first period alone, scored two power-play goals and sealed the win by killing a two-minute 5-on-3 disadvantage. by He was a hound on the forecheck, an ox over pucks for his size, played through contact against bigger competition than hes used to, made some plays on the PK, created chances from the slot (at even strength and the power play) and just generally kept his feet moving and played with a lot of energy. 78 overall) in 2020. They will compete against prospects from the Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, and St. Louis Blues, with the first game against Stars prospects Rossi (5-9, 182), who is considered by many to be the top prospect in Minnesota's pipeline, played two games for the Wild last season and did not have a point. The ECHL hasaffiliationswith 28 of the 32 NHL teams in 2022-23, marking the 26th consecutive season that the league has affiliations with at least 20 teams in the NHL. He had the puck on a string. It wasnt always for good reasons but he was very involved. He finished with two goals, four assists, and a plus-4 rating in the three games and was, simply put, one of the top handful of players in the entire tournament. C Cole Sillinger (No. 12) Denton Mateychuk, and he relied on him significantly, especially early in the tournament. His head was always up, he was patient and he stretched the ice sideways beautifully. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. LW Jacob Peterson (No. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. He still has fourth-liner written all over him. I played in Europe so I understand the language barrier and were going to be very patient with him in terms of the understanding of how to play over here, our team game, our systems, all of that stuff. C Tanner Dickinson (No. He didnt pause, mentioning two defensemen: Samuel Knazko and Stanislav Svozil, both third-round picks from recent drafts. Afterward, Kekalainen channeled his inner John Tortorella in describing his play: Ive liked him since Day 1 last year when he came to camp. I was able to play well and the team played well and it just kind of grew from there. His good lateral skating through side-steps and fakes with the puck through neutral ice really showed (as it usually does) too and he scored off a one-timer. He demands the puck. He played between Marchenko and Mikael Pyyhtia, so youd expect production, but he was dazzling almost too dazzling at times for coaches. Somedashes with his hands. As the No. There are 18-year-olds lined up next to 24-year-olds, the teams are lucky to have one practice together before the games start counting and European players on their first trip to North America face a challenging adjustment. Pinpoint accuracy. C Joe Veleno (No. WebFinally, the day weve all been waiting for: the Toronto Maple Leafs have released their roster and schedule for the 2022 Traverse City prospect tournament.. He hit it off so well with goaltending coach Manny Legace and other coaches that they stayed in touch when he went back to OHL Barrie the following season. He tied for the lead on Columbus and was fourth overall with 10 shots on goal. If youre looking for a feel good story, pay attention to Logan Morrison, who works out at the same gym as Rich Peverley in Guelph and showed well enough at development camp to get an invite. Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. On the other hand, fellow goaltending prospect Sebastian Cossa was one of the disappointments of last years tournament. Enter Search Term. He looks boxier out there, for sure. He missed most of the 2019-20 season because of COVID-19 and then being diagnosed with myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle, after reporting to Wild training camp in early January. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Thats part of this game. Christian Kyrou, the brother of Blues' forward Jordan Kyrou, scored a goal for Dallas. San Jose needs offense, and Eklund (5-11, 181 pounds) is expected to compete for a roster spot in training camp. He played with more confidence than he did in Calgary for Canadas camp earlier this summer, for sure. This game (vs. Toronto), I think, was my best. Even under pressure inside the defensive zone with guys all over him and leaning on him, he found ways to spin off and create exits with his feet that I thought werent there. And by all accounts weve heard hes all in.. You can see that hes played on the mens pro level before (in Russia)., Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) September 18, 2022. Thats a long shot for an 18-year-old, but it can be done. Everythings new for me. NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup and NHL Conference logos are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. We just kind of clicked. He should be we have to find a way to make room for him, even at the expense of a veteran territory. 16 at Toronto - 5:30 p.m.Sept. Hes been the first to admit it, that the first couple of periods he was just processing. LHD Matt Hellickson (AHL deal):Hellickson had some people talking. 7 Reasons Connor McDavid Is the Worlds Best Hockey Player, Avalanche Must Fix Attitude and Power Play Problems, NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Kraken, Bruins, Canucks, 3 Devils Who Can Join Jack Hughes at the All-Star Game, Red Wings Jake Walman Is Proving His Worth. Andrew Pek 21, 2020): Well we know he can sling it! He transported a lot of pucks through neutral ice with his feet where he took off and created entries himself. All but Back saw minor action at the NHL level last year, giving the team solid depth. The Blue Jackets went 2-1 in this years event, including a 3-2 overtime win over Toronto on Sunday in Centre Ice Arena. It was awesome, Mateychuk said. Were expecting him to be hard to play against but also, when he has the opportunity, to create offence and make plays. C Dakota Joshua (signed): Joshua looked like a 25-year-old playing against kids. He played to the interior, hit the post, had several chances and was probably owed a goal or two on his nine shots. But it was a roller coaster. I am a Western Michigan University alum whose passion for hockey knows no limits. LW Ryan Chyzowski (AHL deal): Chyzowski was really good in the second game and noticeable overall. He showed a little bit of everything through the three games at this tournament, and now a lot of hockey fans across the state of Michigan know his name. He wants to play with a certain presence out there. Jiricek spent all three games on a pair with fellow first-round draft pick (No. Im just going to play like I can play, my 100 percent, day after day.. Ive always like Barteauxs hybrid game - he can move the puck, but can be a shutdown guy when needed. But at the same time, you have to play in efficient ways rather than try the creative plays that he sees like not too many other guys can. Guys are everywhere. 184 overall), Michael Buchinger (No. Will Cranley stopped nine of 10 shots faced after entering the net midway through the second period. When Greaves started getting AHL / ECHL contract offers, the relationship with the Blue Jackets helped make his decision to sign with Columbus, he said. Fans of the Flint Firebirds know Piercey well. 69 overall) a year after Knazko. Hell help us out on the power play and the PK because hes just a reliable player all around.. Marco Rossi, F, Minnesota Wild: The No. Standing still. RW Tristan Mullin (AHL deal): I liked what I saw out of Mullin. This years event features five teams: Toronto Maple Leafs. His skating has improved. Debuting in 1988 with four teams, the NHL Prospects Tournament will feature five clubs this year Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, St. Louis Blues and Toronto Maple Leafs. Scott Wheeler covers the NHL draft and prospects nationally for The Athletic. 122, 2020): I noticed Villeneuvea lot. Many potential future stars will play in NHL prospect tournaments across North America this week. Last season in the Ontario Hockey League, the 20-year-old winger recorded 58 points in 59 games, and added another 10 points through 18 playoff contests. 119, 2020): His pitch-fork skating stride slows him down out there. The 2022 Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase will include two games featuring top prospects from the Chicago Blackhawks and Minnesota Wild on Friday and Sunday in Chicago. I like his skating and his passing, he sees the ice very well, but hes a very good shooter above all else. LHD Artem Grushnikov (No. The team competed against prospects from the Columbus Blue Jackets, Toronto Maple Leafs and Dallas Stars, going 1-2 in three games. I also asked Blue Jackets prospect James Malatesta, who plays for the Remparts and played against Bolduc growing up and with him with Team Quebec, for his take on his new junior teammate. 169, 2018): Laferriere played physical and drove into bodies and space to go right at guys in control, but I was expecting a little more from him offensively. NHL Prospect Tournament Centre Ice Arena September 15-19, 2022 1600 Chartwell Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686 Claim your business Overview Details Rinks What to He played on the middle of the ice, controlled the puck well and looked for his own looks. He set a Rockford record for most points in a season by a rookie. The closer you watch him, the more impressed you are. 166 2021): Zito was a borderline standout. Goalies: Will Cranley (85), Colten Ellis (45), Vadim Zherenko (60). Good player.. The Stars have recognized their weakness on the right side, and Barteaux is one of the few right shooting defenders on the roster who still has a chance to make an impact at the NHL level. Sept. 18 vs. St. Louis: 5-2 L He was extremely active and flowed around the ice like only he can when hes at his best. Watching Mateychuk and Jiricek work together each players style seems to complement the other you couldnt help but look ahead to the 2024-25 season, when they could easily be a pair for the Blue Jackets. The Stars goalies were a big part of the reason why their record was what it was, though. Hes got a very good shot. My only complaint: He needs to use his one-timer a little less. Hes very professional and mature young man. Ill be watching Barteaux, who has a few years under his belt between the Texas Stars and Idaho Steelheads. Not a shock, but he's been one of St. Louis' best players in Traverse City. This, plus some big news on the sponsorship front, coming up. Greaves had a .929 save percentage in 4 1/2 periods of play. Thomson will be responsible for the selection and scheduling of the officials for each game of the tournament and will assist any playing or rule situation that takes place during the tournament. Sept. 20 vs. Toronto: 7-6 W By the looks of his play during this tournament, the Texas-native is ready to go pro and get started in the AHL. He was one of the better Stars defenders inside his own zone and Id bet his possession numbers looked good. Simplifying its tough when you have that kind of skill, Vogelhuber said. He imposed his will on the game physically, created chances, made a couple of high-end plays and mixed in a Gordie Howe hat trick. LW Cole Fonstad (AHL deal): Fonstad made some really niceplays offensively. "When we tried to differentiate one player from another, we often came back to the fact that Juraj, even when he played with men at the World Championships, wanted to make a difference. When training camp starts this week in Nationwide Arena, however, hell be gunning to make the NHL club. YEGOR CHINAKHOV. Not this year. Remi Poirier was better and I was impressed by how quick his feet were, the way he fought through traffic to find pucks and his glove hand. LW Riley Tufte (No. LHD Tim Berni (No. At 24, that should be the bar, but he was great. 11 in the 2020 draft, is expected to make his North American debut with Milwaukee of the AHL this season. 25, 2016): Tufte was one of the Stars most consistent shift-to-shift players throughout, but its hard to give him too much credit for that given his age, experience and size. LHD Jacob Holmes (No. He wants to make plays, Kekalainen said. LHD Jared McIsaac (No. Copyright 1999-2020 St. Louis Blues Hockey Club and the National Hockey League. / St. Louis Blues. 145, 2020): Holm looks like he has put on some serious muscle and it showed. TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. The NHL prospects tournament can be difficult to evaluate. His skating remains just OK, which is a bit of a concern because its going to be hard for him to reach his potential without a separation gear. 14 pick in the 2020 draft. When he looked to attack, he often waited too long to make his play. Mason McTavish , C, Anaheim Ducks: The 19-year-old, selected No. 12, 2021): I thought Sillinger was arguably the best forward in the tournament. Pretty good numbers, considering he was making a major adjustment all the while. Sep 19, 2022 TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. Just like that, its hockey season. He hustled to create a turnover and set up their third goal in the opener but he remains a kid who you notice out there without being one who is actually particularly effective. He shouldnt be in has to earn it territory for me. Jordan Dumais scored the tying goal with 1:13 remaining in regulation the Jackets had their goaltender pulled for an extra attacker and Kirill Marchenko scored 3:23 into the extra period to end it. He attacked off the rush, looked for his chances, went to the front of the net, put three into the back of the net and hit a pair of posts. It was a question about Marchenko that prompted Kekalainens comment on Zetterberg. Against Toronto, he received a beautiful pass from Elmer Sderblom (who well talk about in a minute) and buried it off of a slick wrist-shot. His hard work paid off with a goal on a two-on-one in the finale. Goalies:Will Cranley (85), Colten Ellis (45), Vadim Zherenko (60). You dont have to win a game with one play or one shift.. LW Antonio Stranges (No. LHD Ole Bjorgvik-Holm (No. Kekalainen was asked if there was a skater outside the top forward line or top defensive pair who he thought deserved mention. 132, 2016): Petersons snapper was noticeable but I thought he was on cruise control without the puck a little too much (which is surprising because thats not usually the case). And the Blue Jackets would be just a 2 1/2 hour drive away. 48, 2021): Grushnikov showed well. The Dallas Stars have announced the team roster for the 2022 Traverse City Prospects Tournament. 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We were roommates all weekend. LHD Tyler Tucker (No. Murray, Kory Nagy, Ben OQuinn and Bryan Pancich. Sourdif (No. He did a good job feeding pucks into pockets of space, identifying second and third options and made some goal-creating plays with his shot and movement on the power play. The NHL Prospects Showcase, with players from the Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Lightning, Florida Panthers and Nashville Predators, will be held at Invisalign Arena in Morrisville, North Carolina, and PNC Arena in Raleigh from Friday through Monday. There is something to be said about whether or not Edvinsson was going full-throttle during the tournament given the low stakes at play, but it was somewhat surprising to not see him stand-out as one of the most-talented players at the tournament. RHD Cole Clayton (AHL deal): Clayton looked confident with the puck for how big he is, but he struggles to change directions (which is a problem when youre a defenceman). Sept. 19 vs. Detroit: 7-3 W Further information on the ECHL is available on its website atECHL.comas well as onTwitterandFacebook. As they did last season the Leafs will be participating in the Traverse City prospect tournament and their schedule was recently released: #Leafs will participate in the Traverse City prospect tournament from September 15-19. Struch and Pats general manager John Paddock caught wind of Svozil a couple of years ago and spent a lot of time watching him on tape, asking around about him and then eventually recruiting him through the CHL Import Draft process, but when they drafted him they had no idea if hed come over. Sept. 18 vs. Detroit: 5-2 W His skating looked good, he took a defender inside-out and he was noticeable on most shifts. The officiating staff for the tournament includes four referees and four linesmen. Hes going to endear himself quickly to the Stars. Svozil was teammates with Knazko over the weekend, but theyll be WHL foes this season. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. He can really shoot it.. Wyatt Johnston , C, Dallas Stars: The No. WebThe NHL Prospects Tournament features five teams at Centre Ice Arena in Traverse City, Michigan, also from Thursday through Monday: the Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, 155, 2021): Plandowski wasnt a standout per se, but his skating was. If things break his way, he could be a surprise addition to the NHL roster. He played on the interior, pushed tempo, drove through coverage, finished his checks and galloped around the ice with that skating stride of his, trying to cut through every lane he could (though he often didnt make his way all the way through in possession). So much of that stuff, the organizational status, is out of your control. Perfetti (No. Red Wings Defense Succeeds as a Unit. He looked noticeable when he got touches. Sept. 20 vs. Dallas: 7-3 L Hes not real tall, but hes very strong, especially the lower body. pic.twitter.com/CTkyZ2jsKO, Steven Ellis (@StevenEllisTHN) September 20, 2021. Its a different level of processing for him. Turcotte (5-11, 185) had 18 points (six goals, 12 assists) in 27 games with Ontario in the AHL and is expected to play a big role there this season. Landon Sim, the Blues' sixth-round pick (No. Enter Search Term. (Jiricek) is a really easy guy to play with. The Red Wings and staff at Centre Ice make us feel right at home and always do a fantastic job running a top notch tournament.Our Officials take pride in showing up prepared for what is always a very competitive and highly skilled event, Thomson added. Final record: 1-3. Hes confounding. RW Jeremy McKenna (AHL deal): McKenna led the tournament in shots on goal with 19 and it showed. RWMathias Laferriere (No. But he needs to be more disciplined. Alex Turcotte, C, Los Angeles Kings: Los Angeles has plenty of interesting participants in the tournament, including center Quinton Byfield and defenseman Brandt Clarke, but Turcotte (No. Follow Scott on Twitter @scottcwheeler. Prior to leaving for Traverse City, the prospects will participate in a practice at Centene Community Ice Center on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 10 a.m. Its also worth noting that his linemate, 2022 sixth-round pick Landon Sim, finished among the tournament scoring leaders with five points (three goals and two assists) in three games. Our goalie coaches love his character, his work ethic and his skill set. 90, 2016): Karlstrm was noticeable on the puck, staying on it and creating chances early in the tournament, but he left me wanting more in his last of the three games. I was really impressed by not only the maneuverability he showed in possession but his management of the puck in control inside the offensive zone and on his cuts and choices in transition as well. He was plus-2 with four shots on goal. He was hard to miss with his work ethic and the way he buzzed around the offensive zone making things happen. LHD Matteop Pietroniro (AHL deal): Pietroniro showed morepoise under pressure and problem-solving through bodies than I remember. Final record: 1-2. Whenever he was on the ice, he was attacking the middle, showing good touch on control and making something happen. But his game really started to generate attention when he played so well in last years Traverse City tournament. The team heading to Michigan is loaded with recent high draft picks, with the forward group in particular looking top notch. He was dynamic.. You can see it. Dallas Stars Schedule, Roster, News, and Rumors | Defending Big D, Stars Announce Traverse City Prospects Tournament Roster, Greening Law Injury Report: Roope Hintz Injury Challenges Stars Depth. All Rights Reserved. St. Louis Blues prospects participated in the annual NHL Prospect Tournament in Traverse City, Michigan from Sept. 15-18. Good start to the season for him. He hustled to create some opportunities that didnt look like they were there. He also just looked strong on his skates. C/LW Cederic Pare (free-agent invite): Pares a big kid but hes got smooth hands and a hard wrister, both of which showed. He exchanged pleasantries with the opposition in every game he played, and his 6-foot-3, 205-pound frame allowed him to physically impose himself on his opponents. He was putting defenders on their heels. For most of the Red Wings, training camp is still more 36, 2018): McIsaac was effective all weekbefore he left the finale on a stretcher. C Josh Dunne (signed):Dunne looked like a man among boys with his size and presence out there. 47, 2021): Stankoven didnt find the scoresheet like he probably hoped he would (until he scored in the finale) but I dont think that took away from a really good showing. There was the draft. The Athletic spent the weekend in Traverse City to observe the top prospects, including three players who could possibly make the Blue Jackets roster out of training camp: forwards Kent Johnson and Marchenko, and defenseman David Jiricek. Training camp is next and, before you know it, well have preseason games to discuss. The Blues prospects had more difficulty on the penalty kill Sunday morning than they did on Friday, surrendering a pair of power-play goals early on. A lot of other guys got there, but he was there the whole night.. This year seems to be his opportunity to make a big jump if he has it in him. LW Brayden Guy (free-agent invite): Guy was involved in absolutely everything. But his problems are still his problems. All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. 53, 2019): Robertson was consistently the Leafs most dangerous player offensively throughout the tournament. All Rights Reserved. The Maple Leafs have been known to use their ECHL team to develop talent for the Marlies, and if Larsen has a good tournament, he could be an intriguing piece to consider for the Newfoundland Growlers. He showed impressive touch on some very difficult saucer passes over sticks and bodies. skater and a smart player, so hes a joy to watch under pressure in his own zone. Related: Red Wings Elmer Sderblom is Ready for NHL Action. Sep 21, 2021. For interview requests or any other inquiries, you can follow Alexs social media pages listed at the bottom of his articles like this one. It looks improved. The kids have set the tempo. As a 24-year-old who has accomplished what he has at the college level, thats not what you expect in a tournament like this. Sept. 17 vs. St. Louis: 4-3 OTW AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. He had an assist, four penalty minutes and no shots on goal in this tournament. One-timer. Theres just no room because of the smaller ice surface and the scrambly style we play here.. He looked stockier out there, too and played like he was ready to take a big step forward with the Marlies. The winger displayed adept playmaking and scoring skills throughout the tournament. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. In motion. What was maybe a little bit surprising was that there werent any clear standouts from the group, despite the lofty reputations some of them entered the tournament with. HAT TRICK. He got to the inside, he finished plays around the net and led the team in shots on goal. WebTraverse City Prospect Tournament | Columbus Blue Jackets SCHEDULE Official Rules Game 1: CBJ 7, STL 1 RECAP: CBJ 7, STL 1 Game 2: CBJ 2, DET 5 RECAP: DET 5, CBJ 2 6 min read TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. Another prospect tournament is in the books. I really liked his aggressiveness in control inside the offensive zone. LW Jonatan Berggren (No. LW Tyler Angle (No. With Berube having moved on, and Greaves is now one of the clubs AHL goaltenders this season. LW Francesco Arcuri (No. And while his forward skating stride still looks a little awkward on the pick-up, he had no trouble getting around out there to get his looks. Some of these players include the aforementioned Robertson, Steeves, and Abruzzese, as well as Swedish 2018 sixth-round pick Pontus Holmberg. Heres what he said: Hes a great player. Edvinsson, specifically, played in all three of the Red Wings games and, while he certainly did not look bad on the ice, he did not stand out in the same way that Lucas Raymond did at last years tournament. RHD William Villeneuve (N0. Enter Search Term. Hes 22 and has three years of professional experience with HC Dynamo Pardubice. 9 pick in the 2020 draft, who turns 21 on Sept. 23, played the majority of the 2021-22 season with Iowa (AHL) and had 53 points (18 goals, 35 assists) in 63 games in his first season in North America. After Sundays game, we caught up with Kekalainen and others for insights on several of the prominent players during the tournament. He was solid. He was their best player after Damiani. Debuting in 1988 with four teams, the NHL Prospects Tournament will feature five clubs this year Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, St. Louis He made is way onto everybodys radar with an exceptional performance for Czechia in last years World Cup. Training camp and preseason will soon follow the tournament, and before anybody knows it, the 2022-23 NHL season will be in full swing. #CBJ pic.twitter.com/MBKZ2GwCFC, SpecmenceCBJ (@SpecmenceCBJ) September 20, 2021. All rights reserved. The man has more options than just about anybody in hockey. He started on Sunday vs. Toronto and stopped 17 of 19 before leaving midway through the second so that Pavel Cajan could get minutes. DETROIT - The Detroit Red Wings today released their 2022 NHL Prospect Tournament roster and a complete tournament schedule for the event, held from Thursday, Sept. 15 to Monday, Sept. 19 at Centre Ice Arena in Traverse City, Mich. The Russian winger played on both the right and left side of Johnson over the weekend, scoring a goal in each game. Christian was drafted by the Stars in 2022. Final record: 2-0-2. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. 7, 2021 draft), who turns 20 on Oct. 12, started last season with the Sharks and had four assists in nine games. The St. Louis Blues got shown that during the 2022 Traverse City Prospects Tournament. He did a little bit of everything for the Red Wings during the tournament, and he never really looked overwhelmed or out of place. The big thing for me was controlling my process and being thorough in my work. But we had him very high on our list. C/LW Fredrik Karlstrm (No. He started Thursdays opener vs. St. Louis and stopped 22 of 23 shots in a 7-1 win. The prospects get things started in Traverse City on the 15th. When he was on the ice, it tilted in favour of the Stars. We talked about it, Vogelhuber said. Was Lou Lamoriello as Good as Maple Leafs Fans Remember? A similar statement could be issued about the Detroit Red Wings players heading to the annual NHL Prospects Tournament in Traverse City, Mich. Sept. 16-20. The puck just finds him. LHD Lleyton Moore (free-agent invite): I liked Moores mobility and patience with the puck. This is seen as highly unlikely. Once the competition gets better, the turnovers will be costly., That's our captain!#CBJ pic.twitter.com/EgN85ORV6M, Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) September 15, 2022. He could go to Spokane of the Western Hockey League, which owns his Canadian Hockey League rights. But he also made a lot of mistakes defensively. All Rights Reserved. Back, Karlstrom and Damiani bring a wealth of AHL experience. Before those festivities begin, lets empty the notebook and take a look at some of the biggest takeaways from Detroits play in the Traverse City Prospect Tournament. C Nikita Alexandrov (No. Then, Maple Leafs prospects will face the youth of the St. Louis Blues on Friday, Sept. 16, Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday, Sept. 18, and Detroit Red Wings Monday, Sept. 19. Training camp and preseason will soon follow the tournament, and before anybody knows it, the 2022-23 NHL season will be in full swing. Hes a very skilled player, hes an excellent skater, hes got a really good shot, he moves the puck well, we felt he could play on our top line with Theo Rochette and Christopher Farmer and we were looking for a player who could play two years for us. G Ian Scott (No. Im looking forward to watching him in the WHL this year. 52. AHL Cleveland coach Trent Vogelhuber, who coached the prospects, made note of it a couple of times over the weekend. Here are my notes on dozens of the players, some quotes from sources I spoke with and my standouts from each team as well as full statistics for the event. C/LW Jordan Kawaguchi (free-agent signing): I was disappointed by Kawaguchi, who wasnt noticeable. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. The No. Sept. 19 vs. Toronto: 7-3 L Even so, Vogelhuber had zero issues with how Johnson played. C Keean Washkurak (No. Thats a big bite of pie for an 18-year-old. I actually liked his defensive game more than the four points in four games. He just always seems to avoid sticks and maintain possession. Traverse City NHL prospect tournament notes, quotes and standouts. Here are three top prospects to watch in each of the six tournaments: Simon Nemec, D, New Jersey Devils: Nemec (6-foot-1, 190 pounds) stood out in the top professional league in Slovakia and for Slovakia at the 2022 Beijing Olympics and the 2022 IIHF World Championship. 3 Blues Takeaways From the Traverse City Tournament September 19, 2022 by Mike Meyer The St. Louis Blues ended their prospect tournament in true feast or Hes quick from a standstill, which allows him to get out and apply pressure fast inside the defensive zone when the opposing team starts zipping pucks around and someone needs to slow them down. I was there for the entire tournament and watched every second of all nine games that were played. Simon Edvinsson , D, Detroit Red Wings: The 19-year-old, chosen with the No. He finished the tournament with three goals, two assists, and a plus-4 rating. It seems Cossa did, in fact, use that tournament as an opportunity to learn because he was way more effective this time around. He was, for me, the only player through the first 40 minutes (on Sunday) who was not losing battles, Vogelbuber said. Learn more about how you can reach local sports fanatics through But its about staying disciplined and continuing to work in that direction., (Photo of Kent Johnson: Stan Szeto / USA Today). Final record: 1-1-1. He wreaked havoc on the power play, and he even showed well for himself on the penalty kill as well. I also spoke to his offseason strength and conditioning coach, Justin Griffin, this week. The San Jose Sharks will host the Rookie Faceoff, which includes the Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Kings, Colorado Avalanche, Vegas Golden Knights and Arizona Coyotes at Tech CU Arena, the new home of San Jose of the American Hockey League, and one game at Solar4America Ice Rink in San Jose from Friday through Monday. Personally, Im going to be looking at Matej Blumel. He had assists on the first two goals of the game and was ironically credited with neither. Obviously, his career turned out all pretty good. So weve always felt he was a very good fit for us. Thats exactly what he did as his five goals in total led the tournament. He sliced up traffic. You can feel yourself getting closer (to the NHL dream) as a man and as a goalie. The NHL Prospect Tournament returns to Traverse City for its 22nd season, running from Thursday, Sept. 16 to Monday, Sept. 20, with a five-team field set to compete this year. A couple of pretty goals, including a beautifully placed shot in the finale. Between his skating and his strength over pucks, nobody wanted to engage him when he had possession along the wall. More than 100 NHL prospects, five teams (the Red Wings, Maple Leafs, Blues, Stars and Blue Jackets) worth of personnel and a leagues worth of scouts gathered in Traverse City, Mich., this week for the NHL prospects tournament, one of the first events of each new seasons calendar. Blues prospects will compete in three games: Sept. 15 at Columbus (2 p.m.), Sept. 16 at Toronto (5:30 p.m.) and Sept. 18 vs. Dallas (10 a.m.). Hes got balls and hes got poise and hes got hockey sense. C Curtis Douglas (AHL deal): Douglas legs still splay from the knees and trail behind his chest but he was actually moving better than Ive ever seen him this week. The sense one gets, talking with Blue Jackets management, is that this is still very much an option, especially if Jiricek has an only so-so training camp and preseason. 190, 2019): Tyutyayev was the star in the opener and finished the tournament with three points in as many games (tied for the Red Wings lead) eight shots on goal (alone in the lead, one ahead of Raymond and Chase Pearson). The Blue Jackets will spend the next month deciding where Jiricek should play this season. Hes a fabulous (flawless?) As previously stated, the tournament begins at 6:30 PM EST tonight against the Dallas Stars prospects. He had the puck a lot. The team heading to Michigan is loaded with recent high draft Any other third party trademarks or copyrights are the property of their respective owners. Hes a good-sized, mobile defenceman who defends very well and handles the puck very well. 10, 2020 draft) had 41 points (15 goals, 26 assists) in 49 games through two seasons for Manitoba of the AHL. There was lots of heel-to-heel.
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