![]() |
|
Notices |
Niagara IceDogs - Fan Talk & News Discussions posted by the fans about the Niagara IceDogs - talk about games, players, fights, news, etc. |
![]() |
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread | Display Modes |
#31
|
||||
|
||||
![]()
Michael McLeod underwent surgery for a torn meniscus in his left knee on Thursday.
The operation was a success and McLeod is expected to recover in four-to-six weeks. He sustained the injury during the preseason and consequently began the campaign on the injured reserve list. Once he's healthy enough to play he will probably be returned to the OHL to continue his development. Owen Tippett was a healthy scratch in Thursday's game against the St. Louis Blues. Tippett was the 10th overall pick in last June's NHL Entry Draft. He had a terrific training camp, which led to Florida keeping him. The 18-year-old still hasn't gotten into lineup though. That could indicate that they're getting ready to send him back to junior in the near future. |
The Following User Says Thank You to Blacksox For This Useful Post: | ||
#32
|
||||
|
||||
![]()
Owen Tippett soaking up NHL culture while waiting to make Panthers debut
By Craig Davis http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/f...013-story.html With the Panthers scoring 13 goals, a club record for the first three games of a season, and everyone healthy, coach Bob Boughner said he doesn’t want to disrupt what’s working. “I don’t see any reason to change right now,” Boughner said. “I want to get him in there as soon as possible. But you’ve got to gauge how the team is playing and how each individual is playing. We’ve played pretty well as a unit. He’ll get his crack. I still think he’s learning every day being in the NHL and in the practices and the video sessions and things like that.” It’s not like Tippett is sitting idle. The intensity of every practice provides more of a challenge than he might get from another season as a dominant force in juniors. There are also teaching moments about playing in the NHL and in the Panthers’ system that can only be gained by being with the team. |
The Following User Says Thank You to Blacksox For This Useful Post: | ||
#33
|
||||
|
||||
![]()
Funny actually, the two worst teams at the bottom of the standings maybe the most difficult to play against soon.
Can you imagine both Jones and #44 both sticking with their NHL clubs next year? Good for them if they do, right? Right???? |
#34
|
||||
|
||||
![]() Quote:
Thomas is definitely doing well for himself. However I don't see him making a jump immediately. He looks good, but he's still small, and not strong on the boards. I'd like to see him stand up for himself a bit more, maybe take a fight or two this season. And yes, IF he did make an NHL squad next year, he'd be missed, but I don't think it would wreck chances for a run. I would be more concerned that Stephen Dhillon catches on with someone next season, and is offered a spot in the AHL. The IceDogs do NOT have a viable backup in place to take over. Incze has looked both amazing, and terrible this season. |
The Following User Says Thank You to AuldBone For This Useful Post: | ||
#35
|
||||
|
||||
![]() Quote:
Thought you were a knowledgeable hockey type. If you think both Jones and Thomas could stick in the NHL next year ... then you clearly don’t know what you’re talking about lol I too am more worried about losing Dhillon next year since we have nobody ready to take over for him at this point in time Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
The Following User Says Thank You to strohs For This Useful Post: | ||
#36
|
||||
|
||||
![]() Quote:
Typical rookie age to make a debut for a forward is now 21-22. Was younger in previous years, but since 2000 the average age has been getting older, so none of the players on the Dogs who are currently drafted should be looking to stay with an NHL team, and looking at their development and game to date that should not be a surprise. Under Marty development was not a strong point for the team. Jones in his 1st year played 4th line only and had maybe 5 mins ice per night. Very different since Marty left and now the rookies are seeing major ice-time and benefiting hugely from it. So yes, Jones is at least 4 years away from making it to an NHL team statistically. Thomas maybe less given his trajectory. But neither may ever make it. Looking at that same site it is also interesting to note that the mean retirement age for a forward in the modern game is 24-25! That would mean that after their 3 years entry-level contract that most only get 1-2 year max of a contract. These kids need to remember to keep up with the school-work and that there is a lot of life left when hockey ends! |
The Following 5 Users Say Thank You to Newdawgsfan For This Useful Post: | ||
#38
|
||||
|
||||
![]() Quote:
__________________
wE faLL iN LiNe, wE LiVe thE LiE - wAkE uP, wAkE uP aNd fEEd thE mAcHiNe |
#39
|
|||
|
|||
![]() Quote:
|
#40
|
||||
|
||||
![]() Quote:
However, if you look at last years’ draft only 4 players are still on an NHL roster (Tippett and Necas have played only 1 game) – and only the top 2 picks are playing regularly. So using those stats – there is about a 6.0% - 9.0% chance of sticking with an NHL team. It's definitely a longshot to make it! 1. NJD: Nico Hischier, C, Halifax 2. PHI: Nolan Patrick, C, Brandon 3. DAL: Miro Heiskanen, D, HIFK 4. COL: Cale Makar, D, Brooks 5. VAN: Elias Pettersson, C, Timra 6. VGK: Cody Glass, C, Portland 7. NYR: Lias Andersson, C, HV71 8. BUF: Casey Mittelstadt, C, Eden Prairie 9. DET: Michael Rasmussen, C, Tri-City 10. FLA: Owen Tippett, RW, Mississauga 11. LAK: Gabriel Vilardi, C, Windsor 12. CAR: Martin Necas, C, Brno 13. VGK: Nick Suzuki, C, Owen Sound 14. TBL: Callan Foote, D, Kelowna 15. VGK: Erik Brannstrom, D, HV71 16. CGY: Juuso Valimaki, D, Tri-City 17. TOR: Timothy Liljegren, D, Rogle 18. BOS: Urho Vaakanainen, D, JYP 19. SJS: Joshua Norris, C, USA U-18 20. STL: Robert Thomas, C, London 21. NYR: Filip Chytil, C, Zlin 22. EDM: Kailer Yamamoto, RW, Spokane 23. ARI: Pierre-Olivier Joseph, D, Charlottetown 24. WPG: Kristian Vesalainen, LW/RW, Frolunda 25. MTL: Ryan Poehling, C, St. Cloud State 26. DAL: Jake Oettinger, G, Boston University 27. PHI: Morgan Frost, C, Sault Ste. Marie 28. OTT: Shane Bowers, C, Waterloo 29. CHI: Henri Jokiharju, D, Portland 30. NSH: Eeli Tolvanen, RW, Sioux City 31. STL: Klim Kostin, C/LW, Dynamo Last edited by Blacksox; 10-18-2017 at 10:56 PM. |
The Following User Says Thank You to Blacksox For This Useful Post: | ||
![]() |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
Display Modes | |
|
|