C Riley Damiani (No. Lukas Reichel, F, Chicago Blackhawks: Reichel (No. His skating has improved. 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. Additionally, Hanas impressed with two goals in the tournament, one against the Stars and one against the Maple Leafs. 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 Not to be outdone, the supporting cast of Seth Barton, Oscar Plandowski and Jeremie Biakabutuka held their own and allowed the Red Wings to tie with the Columbus Blue Jackets for the fewest goals allowed during the tournament. Wrister. Hes got balls and hes got poise and hes got hockey sense. 13, 2018): Dellandrea wore the C, played on the inside (he goes there every time he catches a puck on the wing), was engaged in all of his battles, played smart on the penalty kill (which hell need to make the Stars) and was particularly good in the second game. If youre looking for something to do this weekend, the tournament should be an exciting one, and you never know who could make an impact this season after a strong performance in Traverse City. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. His skating looked breezy and he has this knack for hanging onto the puck until his options open up, without hanging onto it too long and then passing around sticks and feet. 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. There is an opportunity here to see a few higher level prospects, especially Christian Kyrou. He showed good instincts on the PK. They all worked cohesively and effectively as a group to make life as easy as possible for Detroits goaltenders, and they all performed well despite a few minor hiccups along the way. He wanted to have the puck all the time.". He was chosen with the No. And though hes sturdy, hes got sluggish feet and he can look haphazard in his own zone. Traverse City NHL prospect tournament notes, quotes and standouts. 4, 2020): Raymond was as advertised. There have been727 playerswho have gone on to play in the National Hockey League after starting their careers in the ECHL, including29 who made their NHL debuts in the 2021-22 season. Hes a hard worker who has a lot of skill. Practice is free and open to the public. Red Wings prospect tournament: 5 storylines were watching in Traverse City. To learn more about our use of cookies, please visit the ECHL Terms of Service page. By the looks of his play during this tournament, the Texas-native is ready to go pro and get started in the AHL. 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. 2:00pm Sun Sep 18 vs. Columbus. 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. The Blue Jackets drafted him in the third round (No. He got better in each game, but its not over. RHD Joseph Duszak (signed):Duszak looked like an offensive defenceman whod won AHA player of the year and had been named to the ECHL all-rookie team, but he also defended like one too! 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. 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. It wasnt always for good reasons but he was very involved. Hes 22 and has three years of professional experience with HC Dynamo Pardubice. His pitchfork skating and stunted acceleration needs more work but he was good inside the offensive zone for a player his age. 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. On the power play, he was the Blue Jackets point man on the top unit. The NHL Prospects Tournament in Traverse City wrapped up this week with the Carolina Hurricanes finishing off an undefeated tournament with a win over the Detroit Red Wings 6-4 to win the Matthew Wuest Memorial Cup. Hes not real tall, but hes very strong, especially the lower body. Hes earned it. TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. The NHL prospects tournament can be difficult to evaluate. 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. He also showed some early chemistry with fellow prospect Amadeus Lombardi, and the two connected on a two-on-one against the Stars, with Sderblom getting the goal. Training camp and preseason will soon follow the tournament, and before anybody knows it, the 2022-23 NHL season will be in full swing. It was a clinic in natural goal scoring. Kekalainen was asked if there was a skater outside the top forward line or top defensive pair who he thought deserved mention. C Cole Sillinger (No. First-round draft picks Jake Neighbours and Zack Bolduc will lead a group of St. Louis Blues prospects competing in the 2022 NHL Prospect Tournament in Traverse City, Michigan from Sept. 15-18. RW Colby Saganiuk (free-agent invite): Saganiuks quick, agile skating really popped through his ability to dice around the offensive zone sharply changing directions on his edges. So much of that stuff, the organizational status, is out of your control. He looked noticeable when he got touches. He created from his very first shift and didnt let up (until he was given a five-minute major on his very last shift). 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. Juraj Slafkovsky, a forward selected by the Canadiens with the No. St. Louis Blues I was pumped when I heard the news. Kent Johnson , F, Columbus Blue Jackets: The 19-year-old (No. He showed the ability to identify a passing lane and hit an open man with a tape-to-tape pass thats the type of tool that will earn a player time on the power play at the pro level. Jiricek spent all three games on a pair with fellow first-round draft pick (No. Heres what Griffin had to say: Veleno has changed his body in the last two summers so that at the Detroit testing, they were kind of joking around like wow, you worked out this summer. He didnt really put that much time in the gym when he was younger and once he got to the NHL level and they were like, hey, youve got to get stronger. He hasnt missed one workout six times a week with us the last two summers.. LW Ryan Chyzowski (AHL deal): Chyzowski was really good in the second game and noticeable overall. He had the puck on a string in spurts (though hes not always super aware of his surroundings when it is). If anything, this should make Grand Rapids Griffins fans excited that the teams blue line group could be a highly-effective bunch this season. Sept. 20 vs. Toronto: 7-6 W 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. I also spoke to his offseason strength and conditioning coach, Justin Griffin, this week. 69 overall) a year after Knazko. 200, 2018): Tucker found his way into the box too much for my liking and crossed the line repeatedly (if there was a shove to give or a face to grab, he did). NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. At even strength, he played on the left side of the top pair with Jiricek. That was kind of my first experience in pro hockey, Greaves said, with a smile. He also looked good defensively, stripping several pucks. Sign up for our regular 'Maple Leafs Newsletter' for all the latest. WebSeptember 15, 2022 TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. -- The Detroit Red Wings are hosting the 2022 NHL Prospect Tournament at Centre Ice Arena in Traverse City beginning Thursday, In his short stint with the Blue Jackets after completing his sophomore season at Michigan in 2021-22, Johnson (6-1, 167 pounds) showed slick passing and an ability to generate offensive chances. San Jose needs offense, and Eklund (5-11, 181 pounds) is expected to compete for a roster spot in training camp. 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. He has been writing about sports since 2015 and has been with The Hockey Writers since October of 2020. LHD Thomas Harley (No. 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. Sept. 17 vs. Dallas: 5-3 W 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. Sept. 20 vs. Dallas: 7-3 L Theres just no room because of the smaller ice surface and the scrambly style we play here.. The team competed against prospects from the Columbus Blue Jackets, Toronto Maple Leafs and Dallas Stars, going 1-2 in three games. Sep 13, 2022. The Jackets had 13 of their own draft picks on the roster, including three first-round picks and two second-round picks. LW Tyler Angle (No. LHD Scott Perunovich (No. His skating, in particular, really grabbed my attention. 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. skater and a smart player, so hes a joy to watch under pressure in his own zone. His edgework really popped through his crossovers and opening up onto his heels. The Red Wingssaid McIsaac was awake and alert and was transported to hospital as a precautionary measure. 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. He could go to Spokane of the Western Hockey League, which owns his Canadian Hockey League rights. Final record: 1-2. 1 pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, and defenseman Simon Nemec, chosen by the Devils with the No. While the team as a whole performed well, there were a number of individuals that stood out on their own merits, some more surprising than others. Hes a character kid who works every day to become a better goalie, Kekalainen said. 26, 2020): Neighbours spent a good chunk of the tournament being a bit of a pest. Hes likely ECHL bound but if the connection to Ryan Hardy and Greg Moore keeps him with the Marlies, I could see him as a good, physical third-pairing guy for them. By Scott Wheeler. Pretty good numbers, considering he was making a major adjustment all the while. Final record: 4-0. Scott Wheeler covers the NHL draft and prospects nationally for The Athletic. You cannot talk about the Red Wings in this tournament without bringing up Riley Piercey, a forward who joined the team as an undrafted free agent looking to make a name for himself. (Jiricek) is a really easy guy to play with. Sept. 19 vs. Toronto: 7-3 L 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. 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. 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. 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. Now its time for the Red Wings main roster to follow suit and provide an entertaining training camp for observers up in Traverse City and across the state of Michigan. But he needs to be more disciplined. Final record: 2-0-2. 152 overall). Enter Search Term. 166 2021): Zito was a borderline standout. 30, 2020): Bourque was outstanding, especially in the opener (but honestly throughout). LHD Donovan Sebrango (No. The kids have set the tempo. 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. Lets go from there, get to know each other and get to know each others game. / St. Louis Blues. 140, 2015): As a 24-year-old, Pearsons a player you expect to look good so its hard to give him too much credit, but he showed good hands for his size, he was excellent below the goal line, he was effective in all three games, he looked stronger than everyone else and drove back a lot of defenders. Its hard to get used to that. 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. RW Navrin Mutter (free-agent invite): Mutters not particularly talented but hell strike fear into you, I thought he looked strong over pucks and his skating looked lighter than I remember. He spent the last four years with the Gatineau Olympiques of the QMJHL and improved each year. He only had one point to show for it in three games, but he was a pleasant surprise for a kid who I hadnt paid a ton of attention to pre-torunament due to the OHLs cancellation a year ago. 115, 2019): Abramov finished tied for second in the tournament in scoring with six points in four games and his east-west vision really distinguished him in the group (though I would have liked to see him get off the perimeter a little more with the puck). The St. Louis Blues got shown that during the 2022 Traverse City Prospects Tournament. He was almost dominating coming up the ice with the puck, losing the first forechecker and just taking off. Poirier should get at least one full game. He can really shoot it.. But we had him very high on our list. 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. After Sundays game, we caught up with Kekalainen and others for insights on several of the prominent players during the tournament. 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. 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. He started Thursdays opener vs. St. Louis and stopped 22 of 23 shots in a 7-1 win. Does that change how they approach the trade deadline? 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. It will be interesting to see if he elevates his play once preseason play begins. Goalies:Will Cranley (85), Colten Ellis (45), Vadim Zherenko (60). The Dallas Stars have announced the team roster for the 2022 Traverse City Prospects Tournament. Hes already scoring one-timer goals off side-to-side passes on the power play. 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. 21, 2020): Well we know he can sling it! Thats to be expected out of a 6-foot-4 kid who has already played NHL games. 1. I really liked his aggressiveness in control inside the offensive zone. LHD Ole Bjorgvik-Holm (No. He sliced up traffic. 184 overall) in the 2022 NHL Draft, led the club in scoring with three goals and two assists (five points), while 2021 first-round pick Zachary Bolduc finished second with two goals and two assists (four points). 0. Sep 21, 2021. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. He was excellent in puck protection along the wall. Hell be fighting Anton Khudobin and Adam Scheel for time in Cedar Park, but if last years results translate to this year, Murray should be the 1A among the trio. C Josh Dunne (signed):Dunne looked like a man among boys with his size and presence out there. C Tanner Dickinson (No. Guys are everywhere. Aaron Portzline is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the Columbus Blue Jackets. He did a good job applying pressure on the forecheck to force turnovers, too. Sept. 18 vs. St. Louis: 5-2 L 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). 212, 2019): Angle was the third-best player on Columbus top line but he fit in perfectly and made a lot of little plays through sticks and into space. I also had a really good chat with Regina Pats head coach and assistant general manager Dave Struch about Svozil just before the tournament started. On the other hand, fellow goaltending prospect Sebastian Cossa was one of the disappointments of last years tournament. (Photo: Dave Reginek / Detroit Red Wings). 23, 2021): Given how young he is and his relative lack of experience at a level like this, Johnston left one of the better impressions on the Stars. Learn more about how you can reach local sports fanatics through 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, Bourque, Johnston and Stankoven are the big name prospects. 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. This marks the 10th consecutive tournament that ECHL officials have worked games. 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. 123, 2020): Stranges gonna Stranges. Red Wings Defense Succeeds as a Unit. More importantly, hes a bona fide prospect now. 6 pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, is determined to play for the Red Wings in their season opener (Oct. 14), his first professional season in North America. He just always seems to avoid sticks and maintain possession. Watching these kids play and try to impress the higher-ups of the NHL is a treat we only get to enjoy once a year, but its conclusion also signals the beginning of people tuning back into hockey. This, plus some big news on the sponsorship front, coming up. Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. Other players participating include 2022 draft picks Landon Sim (No. WebFirst-round draft picks Jake Neighbours and Zack Bolduc will lead a group of St. Louis Blues prospects competing in the 2022 NHL Prospect Tournament in Traverse City, Michigan Call 1-800-GAMBLER. His gaps looked good and crossovers looked smooth through neutral ice (though his reads were still iffy and his decision-making still needs a little tightening). The moon and the stars aligned this year, so I will be attending this years tournament. Everythings new for me. And the Blue Jackets would be just a 2 1/2 hour drive away. This is more physical than most of the European guys are used to. C Dakota Joshua (signed): Joshua looked like a 25-year-old playing against kids. Sep 13, 2022 3:57 PM EDT The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced their 27-man roster that will participate in the 2022 Traverse City Prospect Tournament. They finished checks all over the ice but appeared to be fixated on putting bodies on Marchenko and Johnson. 18, 2019): It was the usual up-and-down roller coaster for Harley. Like way more than he should be at this level. His head was always up, he was patient and he stretched the ice sideways beautifully. Heres what they said: Johnson played center, the first time hes done that in at least two seasons. This year seems to be his opportunity to make a big jump if he has it in him. For 18 years old, this tournament is tough, Kekalainen said. F Pasquale Zito (No. 48, 2021): Grushnikov showed well. 143, 2021): Ive heard really good things from OHL folks about Holmes and he didnt look out of place as an 18-year-old fifth-round pick who hasnt played hockey in a year. The No. 88 overall) and Marc-Andre Gaudet (No. RW Tristan Mullin (AHL deal): I liked what I saw out of Mullin. Our goalie coaches love his character, his work ethic and his skill set. Copyright 1999-2020 St. Louis Blues Hockey Club and the National Hockey League. Hes the kind of player who shouldnt be in this tournament at this stage. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. But the biggest test at the NHL level comes on both ends of the ice. LHD Ryan Shea (free-agent signing): Shea was confident in control and led his fair share of carries in all three zones, but I was more impressed by how good his stick was defensively. He looked comfortable in his skin as a polished two-way guy who plays a mature game. TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. The NHL prospects tournament can be difficult to evaluate. 52. He was hard to miss with his work ethic and the way he buzzed around the offensive zone making things happen. If things break his way, he could be a surprise addition to the NHL roster. 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. On exits, it was wait, wait, wait, boom all week. 12) Denton Mateychuk, and he relied on him significantly, especially early in the tournament. 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YEGOR CHINAKHOV. But Jiricek can also go play for AHL Cleveland, which would give him a chance to play the North American style of hockey (on NHL-sized rinks) against grown men. The end of the Traverse City Prospect Tournament is always a bittersweet occasion. 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. Andrei Bakanov lead the way with a hat trick - which began with a successfully-converted penalty shot - in Friday's big win against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He keeps earning respect every time he steps on the ice, and its because of the way he works. TravelSports.com, Hockey Sept. 15 at Columbus - 2 p.m.Sept. Christian was drafted by the Stars in 2022. LW Kirill Tyutyayev (No. He was plus-2 with four shots on goal. "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. 20 selection in the 2021 draft was named the top goalie at the 2022 WJC after finishing with a 1.62 goals-against average and .939 save percentage in five games for third place Sweden. McTavish also represented his country at the 2022 Olympics and had 40 points (14 goals, 26 assists) in 24 regular-season games and 29 points (16 goals, 13 assists) in 19 playoff games for OHL champion Hamilton. 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. Sderblom displayed good playmaking ability, as shown by the Hanas goal highlighted above. This website uses cookies to ensure we provide you the best user experience and deliver content specific to you. Hes a bit of an enigma still but its nice to see him healthy. The team heading to Michigan is loaded with recent high draft 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. 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.
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