From the start of the tournament, Mateychuk was the Blue Jackets best defenseman and clearly one of the better defensemen in the field. This is more physical than most of the European guys are used to. C/LW Zach Bolduc (No. Hes 22 and has three years of professional experience with HC Dynamo Pardubice. We were roommates all weekend. Theres not a recklessness/cluelessness to his game, like with Sonny Milanos a few years ago, but he does create something on every shift. St. Louis Blues 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. He played through a lot of contact to hang onto the puck for extended sequences and pulled the trigger more aggressively (his 13 shots finished as the second-most on the team). He set a Rockford record for most points in a season by a rookie. 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. C/LW Conner Roulette (No. WebDetroit Red Wings live from the Traverse City Prospects Tournament 2022Live play by play, reactions and group hockey chat.Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs VS. Pinpoint accuracy. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. 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. His hard work paid off with a goal on a two-on-one in the finale. Enter Search Term. He had assists on the first two goals of the game and was ironically credited with neither. 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. 36, 2018): McIsaac was effective all weekbefore he left the finale on a stretcher. When training camp starts this week in Nationwide Arena, however, hell be gunning to make the NHL club. He had a goal and was plus-2 in this tournament. Final record: 1-2. He shouldnt be in has to earn it territory for me. LHD Matt Hellickson (AHL deal):Hellickson had some people talking. The pace is high, theres a lot of traffic, its a little bit scrambly and its kind of chaos sometimes because everybody is trying so hard.. 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. I just hope hes OK. That kid has been through enough injury-wise. And though hes sturdy, hes got sluggish feet and he can look haphazard in his own zone. He looks good. Plus he executed a few passes that surprised me. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. His awareness of spacing and timing really isnt great. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. 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). Lightning. He looked stockier out there, too and played like he was ready to take a big step forward with the Marlies. My only nitpicks were that he pulled the trigger whenever there was an opportunity a little too eagerly and he tried too often to force things or be cute with his hands. The team competed against prospects from the Columbus Blue Jackets, Toronto Maple Leafs and Dallas Stars, going 1-2 in three games. Landon Sim - drafted in the sixth round of the 2022 NHL Draft - scored the lone goal for the Blues, getting on the board in the second period off a feed from Matthew Kessel. I wonder if they bring him to Cleveland as a bottom-six checking type. 110, 2017): Scott went down early a little too often and kicked out a lot of rebounds, but he also flashed his glove, stopped a lot of pucks down low and made some difficult reactionary saves on rebounds. 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 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. You dont want to take any of the creativity away, Kekalainen said. 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. The 159th pick of the 2019 draft, the towering Swede was hard to miss out on the ice, and not just because of his 6-foot-8, 250-pound frame. Jiricek didnt look out of place, certainly, but he didnt play the authoritative game hes known for, either. The Stars goalies were a big part of the reason why their record was what it was, though. Kekalainen was asked if there was a skater outside the top forward line or top defensive pair who he thought deserved mention. 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. Your experience on this site will be improved by allowing cookies. LHD Jacob Christiansen (signed): I thought Christiansen played a smart, quick game that made the right decision a lot more often than not. Does that change how they approach the trade deadline? Fans can watch each game live at stlouisblues.com and on the Blues App. He can really shoot it.. Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. Simplifying its tough when you have that kind of skill, Vogelhuber said. Goalies:Will Cranley (85), Colten Ellis (45), Vadim Zherenko (60). He was plus-2 with four shots on goal. LHD Matteop Pietroniro (AHL deal): Pietroniro showed morepoise under pressure and problem-solving through bodies than I remember. He was one of the better Stars defenders inside his own zone and Id bet his possession numbers looked good. 137, 2018): Damiani played with a sureness about him that screamed I dont belong here. He was made plays in transition, found the trailer a few times when it looked like he wouldnt pick him up, skated well (his stride also looked half a step quicker) and executed some heady passes through layers. He wants to make plays, Kekalainen said. The tournament will feature five prospect teams: the Blues, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs. The St. Louis Blues will be featured on national television and/or streaming 14 times during the upcoming 2022-23 regular season. 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. He tied for the lead on Columbus and was fourth overall with 10 shots on goal. 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 still has fourth-liner written all over him. He had the puck a lot. Ithought he was excellent defensively and just shy of standout status. The 19-year-old (6-3, 214), who is expected to challenge for playing time in Iowa (AHL), went 12-10-0 with a 1.98 GAA and .918 save percentage in 22 games for Lulea of the Swedish Hockey League in 2021-22. 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. Poirier should get at least one full game. 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. Theres no panic. 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. The 19-year-old (6-1, 175) also had four points (two goals, two assists) for Canada when it won the 2021 IIHF World Under-18 Hockey Championship. There is an opportunity here to see a few higher level prospects, especially Christian Kyrou. He created from his very first shift and didnt let up (until he was given a five-minute major on his very last shift). 113, 2017): Toropchenko played with his usual rangy speed and looked overpowering physically at times, but the lack of results that have always come with his game were also there. But his problems are still his problems. Follow Aaron on Twitter @Aportzline. This year seems to be his opportunity to make a big jump if he has it in him. LW Cole Fonstad (AHL deal): Fonstad made some really niceplays offensively. LW Kirill Tyutyayev (No. It is invaluable to their development and is always a highlight of each of their on-ice careers.ECHL officials who will work during the Prospects Tournament include Riley Brace, Antoine Bujold-Roux, Jarrett Burton, Brandon Grillo, Tyler Hascall, John Lindner, Quinn Schafer and Rocco Stachowiak. 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. 111, 2021): Roulette sat out the opener but I thought he was good the rest of the way, especially in his debut in the second game when he and Johnston looked like the Stars best duo offensively. 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). RW Braedan Kressler (free-agent invite): Kressler was involved in everything. Welcome to NHL.com, the official site of the National Hockey League, Bienvenue LNH.com , le site officiel de la Ligue nationale de hockey, Tervetuloa NHL:n viralliselle nettisivustolle NHL.comiin, Vlkommen till NHL.com, NHL:s officiella web-sida, Vtejte na NHL.com, oficilnch strnkch National Hockey League, Vitajte na NHL.com, oficilnych strnkach National Hockey League, Willkommen auf NHL.com, der offiziellen Seite der National Hockey League, Bienvenido a NHL.com, el sitio oficial de la National Hockey League. He stole his fair share of puck. He's been a sportswriter for more than 30 years, winning national and state awards as a reporter at the Columbus Dispatch. 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. Columbus Blue Jackets. He doesnt stand around and his activity out there had an impact. Related: Red Wings Elmer Sderblom is Ready for NHL Action. Goalies: Will Cranley (85), Colten Ellis (45), Vadim Zherenko (60). Sept. 19 vs. Dallas: 7-3 W 16 at Toronto - 5:30 p.m.Sept. 197, 2021): Rysavy looked like he belonged. LW Jake Neighbours (No. Mateychuk had only one point, an assist, in the three games. I also spoke to his offseason strength and conditioning coach, Justin Griffin, this week. 12, 2021): I thought Sillinger was arguably the best forward in the tournament. He could return to Czechia for another season. He transported a lot of pucks through neutral ice with his feet where he took off and created entries himself. 159, 2018): I thought Bernis ability to walk and adjust across the line proficiently was noticeable. 119, 2020): His pitch-fork skating stride slows him down out there. by 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. Otherwise, there are a few drafted players who have gone the college route for their development, but overall the team could struggle to protect their netminders. Sept. 16 vs. Toronto: 4-3 OTW The poise that he had here and the confidence he came in with I thought he had a great tournament.. But the biggest test at the NHL level comes on both ends of the ice. 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. 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. Everythings new for me. Obviously, his career turned out all pretty good. LHD Tyler Tucker (No. 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. He showed good instincts on the PK. 2016-09-23. 26, 2020): Neighbours spent a good chunk of the tournament being a bit of a pest. A lot of other guys got there, but he was there the whole night.. 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. 52. The way he can skate the puck up the ice is really impressive. The prospects get things started in Traverse City on the 15th. Wrister. He also had numerous other opportunities that either went wide or off the post. The 20-year-old (6-0, 170) could split time between Chicago and Rockford this season. Hes been the first to admit it, that the first couple of periods he was just processing. pic.twitter.com/CTkyZ2jsKO, Steven Ellis (@StevenEllisTHN) September 20, 2021. 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. But he let his confidence just take off. 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. All Rights Reserved. TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. The NHL prospects tournament can be difficult to evaluate. 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 played to the interior, hit the post, had several chances and was probably owed a goal or two on his nine shots. 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. Sept. 17 vs. Toronto: 4-3 OTL So theres a really good future for him.. 2:00pm Sun Sep 18 vs. Columbus. He keeps earning respect every time he steps on the ice, and its because of the way he works. He looked like an NHLer or at least close. 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. Sept. 18 vs. Detroit: 5-2 W The ECHL announced on Monday that eight ECHL on-ice officials, along with Director of Officiating Operations Stephen Thomson, will work the 2022 NHL Prospects Tournament in Traverse City, Michigan from Sept. 15-19. I actually liked his defensive game more than the four points in four games. 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 am a Western Michigan University alum whose passion for hockey knows no limits. 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. The Dallas Stars have announced the team roster for the 2022 Traverse City Prospects Tournament. Afterward, Kekalainen channeled his inner John Tortorella in describing his play: Ive liked him since Day 1 last year when he came to camp. G Ian Scott (No. The visual already looks like hes a man. 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. "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. We wanted to see how he looks at center, and considering that he hasnt played there for a while, I think he did well.. This marks the 10th consecutive tournament that ECHL officials have worked games. Sept. 16 vs. Dallas: 5-4 W by If the Red Wings play at this years tournament is any indication on how theyll play once the regular season gets started, this is going to be a fun season to follow along with. HAT TRICK. Greaves had a .929 save percentage in 4 1/2 periods of play. But Greaves made a massive climb in the organizations eyes last season. Good 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. 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. Ask Cole Sillinger. Fans of the Flint Firebirds know Piercey well. Hes got a very good shot. Hes earned it. LHD Tim Berni (No. 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. His curl-and-drag wrister popped. 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. When he was on the ice, it tilted in favour of the Stars. He was the most noticeable of the Leafs free-agent invites. Then there was Calgary for Hockey Canadas under-20 camp (where he was tremendous). 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. The right-catching goalie (6-3, 178) impressed Predators fans at the team's development camp in July, when he had a 25-minute shutout performance in the Future Stars game. He wreaked havoc on the power play, and he even showed well for himself on the penalty kill as well. RHD William Villeneuve (N0. 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. 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. LW Jacob Peterson (No. When he looked to attack, he often waited too long to make his play. He then returned to Sweden and had 14 points (one goal, 13 assists) in 29 games for Djurgardens of the Swedish Hockey League. The Young Stars Classic will include the Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets and Vancouver Canucks at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton, British Columbia, also from Friday through Monday. I was pumped when I heard the news. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. He scored a goal early in Sundays win over Toronto, his only point of the tournament. You expect him to look like a star out there and he did. At times he was. 155, 2021): Plandowski wasnt a standout per se, but his skating was. 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 Headlined by Simon Edvinsson, the Red Wings top prospect and first selection of the 2021 draft, the group also featured some of the teams top defensive prospects in Albert Johansson, Eemil Viro and Donovan Sebrango. 30, 2020): Bourque was outstanding, especially in the opener (but honestly throughout). Sept. 17 vs. Columbus: 5-3 L 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. 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). He covers the Toronto Maple Leafs, World Juniors, and the NHL Entry Draft, and is also part of the Sticks in the 6ix Podcast, presented by THW. 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. 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. Given the logjam in Cedar Park, Poirier will likely head to Idaho to get his professional career going, but it will be interesting to get a look at him against professional level competition. 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). Were expecting him to be hard to play against but also, when he has the opportunity, to create offence and make plays. Sept. 15 at Columbus - 2 p.m.Sept. Hes already scoring one-timer goals off side-to-side passes on the power play. Each tournament will enable players selected in the NHL Draft, signed as free agents, or earning tryouts to make an impression prior to the start of NHL training camps next week. Sept. 20 vs. Dallas: 7-3 L 76, 2018): SDA got better with every game and thats after scoring in the opener. LW Jonatan Berggren (No. 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). The puck comes off his blade quickly and with some deception. I like his skating and his passing, he sees the ice very well, but hes a very good shooter above all else. 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. 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. G Sebastian Cossa (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.. 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. It looked reallygood. So much of that stuff, the organizational status, is out of your control. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Overwhelming power that you hear when it hits the mesh. I was there for the entire tournament and watched every second of all nine games that were played. Hes a bit of an enigma still but its nice to see him healthy. Have the Stars gotten too accustomed to the idea that they can score their way out of anything? Sept. 20 vs. St. Louis: 7-3 W 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.). / St. Louis Blues. Thats to be expected out of a 6-foot-4 kid who has already played NHL games. As far as free agent invites go, I thought he was excellent. Bourque, Johnston and Stankoven are the big name prospects. 5 or 6 on the Blue Jackets organizational depth chart, with Elvis Merzlikins and Joonas Korpisalo set in the NHL and Daniil Tarasov and Jean-Francois Berube set for the AHL. 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. There was sauce to Raymond on a goal and a setup to Joe Veleno out of a steal below the goal line out of a nice little stop-up into a low-to-high play, all before he got hurt in the first period of the Red Wings second game. Sept. 19 vs. Columbus: 7-3 L 9 Back, Karlstrom and Damiani bring a wealth of AHL experience. Learn more about how you can reach local sports fanatics through Thats something. He also looked good defensively, stripping several pucks. 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. 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. He was solid. The kids have set the tempo. LW Francesco Arcuri (No. He got better in each game, but its not over. Though theres a bit of a language barrier still (Svozil needed a translator through his agency, Newport Sports, whenever Struch spoke too fast), the Pats think his two seasons of pro experience in the Czech Republic will help him lead by example in the WHL. There are 41 former ECHL officials who are scheduled to work as part of the NHL officiating team in 2022-23 with referees Reid Anderson, Jake Brenk, Francis Charron, Tom Chmielewski, Mitch Dunning, Trevor Hanson, Beau Halkidis, Ghislain Hebert, Jean Hebert, Marc Joannette, Pierre Lambert, T.J. Luxmore, Peter MacDougall, Morgan MacPhee, Michael Markovic, Wes McCauley, Jon McIsaac, Dan ORourke, Brian Pochmara, Kevin Pollock, Kyle Rehman, Chris Rooney, Carter Sandlak, Graham Skilliter, Furman South, Justin St. Pierre and Ian Walsh and linesmen Steve Barton, Ryan Daisy, Julien Fournier, Brandon Gawryletz, Mitchell Hunt, Trent Knorr, Matt MacPherson, Jesse Marquis, Kilian McNamara, Bevin Mills, C.J. The Red Wings, of course, will remain in Traverse City as they officially begin their training camp for the 2022-23 season. Enter Search Term. His skating, in particular, really grabbed my attention. Are you a business owner? C/LW Cederic Pare (free-agent invite): Pares a big kid but hes got smooth hands and a hard wrister, both of which showed. NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. He was, for me, the only player through the first 40 minutes (on Sunday) who was not losing battles, Vogelbuber said. With Berube having moved on, and Greaves is now one of the clubs AHL goaltenders this 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. On the other hand, fellow goaltending prospect Sebastian Cossa was one of the disappointments of last years tournament. Aaron Portzline is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the Columbus Blue Jackets. He got to the inside, he finished plays around the net and led the team in shots on goal. 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. All prospects are equal in terms of receiving an invitation to play, but some prospects are more equal in terms of immediate importance to the organization. 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. He spent the last four years with the Gatineau Olympiques of the QMJHL and improved each year. 48, 2021): Grushnikov showed well. LW Nick Robertson (No. He looked comfortable in his skin as a polished two-way guy who plays a mature game. 0. 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. St. Louis Blues prospects participated in the annual NHL Prospect Tournament in Traverse City, Michigan from Sept. 15-18. Odds & lines subject to change. Theres just no room because of the smaller ice surface and the scrambly style we play here.. The Zamboni word mark and configuration of the Zamboni ice resurfacing machine are registered trademarks of Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc. Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc. 2022. Hes a comfortable skater on his heels, pivoting and curling into to space, for sure. Sept. 20 vs. Columbus: 7-6 OTL 6 min read TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. Another prospect tournament is in the books. Hell help us out on the power play and the PK because hes just a reliable player all around.. 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. He was physically imposing and steady throughout. You can feel yourself getting closer (to the NHL dream) as a man and as a goalie. 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 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. He also represented Denmark at the 2022 World Junior Division 1A Tournament and recorded four points in five games, good enough to tie for second on his team in scoring. 152 overall). At even strength, he played on the left side of the top pair with Jiricek. Thats a big bite of pie for an 18-year-old. Our outlook on him as a player from what weve seen and heard is that hes going to become a 200-foot defenceman who can play on both sides of the special teams and be an important piece in the last minute of periods, Struch said. Final record: 2-0-2. Sept. 17 vs. Dallas: 5-3 W LW Brayden Guy (free-agent invite): Guy was involved in absolutely everything. If he saw the shot, he stopped it thats all you can ask of your goaltender. Jonatan Berggren sets up Lucas Raymond for a goal at Traverse City Prospect Tournament. Figure Skating He had 10 shots on goal. 14 pick in the 2020 draft. LHD Lleyton Moore (free-agent invite): I liked Moores mobility and patience with the puck. That was kind of my first experience in pro hockey, Greaves said, with a smile. YEGOR CHINAKHOV. So weve always felt he was a very good fit for us. Jiricek spent all three games on a pair with fellow first-round draft pick (No. 3 in the 2021 draft, was named the most valuable player of the 2022 WJC after leading the tournament with eight goals and 17 points in seven games for first-place Canada. 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. LW/RW Logan Stankoven (No. Heres what he said: Hes a great player. The Red Wingssaid McIsaac was awake and alert and was transported to hospital as a precautionary measure. He should be feeling good about his play heading into training camp, and thats a very positive thing for one of the games top goalie prospects. He was extremely active and flowed around the ice like only he can when hes at his best. In Detroits first game, against the Blue Jackets, he recorded two primary assists that led directly to the goal scored. A couple of pretty goals, including a beautifully placed shot in the finale. 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. This game (vs. Toronto), I think, was my best. But his game really started to generate attention when he played so well in last years Traverse City tournament. It wasnt always for good reasons but he was very involved. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Here are five storylines and six players well be watching especially close when the puck drops in Traverse City. Here is their schedule: 6:30pm Fri Sep 16 vs. St. Louis. 30, 2018): I think the Red Wings would have liked to see Veleno produce a little more than he did, which kept him out of the standouts here, but he was really quite noticeable in other ways. The team heading to Michigan is loaded with recent high draft Another year, another Traverse City Prospect Tournament in the books. Somedashes with his hands. Credit where credits due though: He was good in the finale and it showed up in a nice assist to set up Arcuri. Yaroslav Askarov , G, Nashville Predators: The 20-year-old, chosen No. Lets go from there, get to know each other and get to know each others game. Hes a pretty dynamic skater. 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. San Jose needs offense, and Eklund (5-11, 181 pounds) is expected to compete for a roster spot in training camp. Simon Edvinsson , D, Detroit Red Wings: The 19-year-old, chosen with the No. He was putting defenders on their heels. Justin Sourdif , F, Florida Panthers: The 20-year-old (5-11, 173) had 71 points (26 goals, 45 assists) over 52 games split between Vancouver and Edmonton of the WHL last season but an injury prevented him from participating in Panthers development camp. They finished checks all over the ice but appeared to be fixated on putting bodies on Marchenko and Johnson. 11 in the 2020 draft, is expected to make his North American debut with Milwaukee of the AHL this season. He scored three goals on good shots, covered a lot of ground with his balanced, wide stride and excelled going backward through his edges to play tight gaps. He also makes weekly appearances on THWs Maple Leafs Lounge Roundtable. Hes a fabulous (flawless?) 33, 2018): Before Berggren got injured, he looked really good. Not a shock, but he's been one of St. Louis' best players in Traverse City. 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. The moon and the stars aligned this year, so I will be attending this years tournament. 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. There was the two-on-one one-touch goal and then the post-and-in goal off the wall and then the laser beam from the top of the zone with a long-range wrister that really stamped the progress he has made as a shooting threat. Johnson tries to make something happen every time he has the puck. Thats what we believe is the best way to develop, is to experience those little failures along the way so that you can learn from them. 15, 2021): Cossa only played one of the three games, so its not worth a ton of attention, but he wasnt at his best, got beat five-hole on one goal (which is a minor concern for me at this point) and high glove on the rest, stopping 25 of 30 shots for a .833 save percentage, though a couple of the goals were point-blank. About the ECHLBegan in 1988-89 with five teams in four states, the ECHL has grown into a coast-to-coast league with 28 teams in 20 states and two Canadian provinces for its 35th season in 2022-23. LHD Donovan Sebrango (No. The Maple Leafs had trouble with the stream, but their prospects didnt struggle to put the puck in the net during their first game at the 2022 Traverse City Prospect Tournament. Sep 13, 2022. Practice is free and open to the public. LHD Ole Bjorgvik-Holm (No. The Blue Jackets will spend the next month deciding where Jiricek should play this season. His skating has improved. Alex Hobson is a writer and a radio producer for 610 CKTB. Lacrosse Dylan Holloway, F, Edmonton Oilers: A wrist injury sustained in Feb. 2021, which required surgery, set him back, and again with another surgery in September. By the looks of his play during this tournament, the Texas-native is ready to go pro and get started in the AHL. Aside from Edvinsson and Cossa, the player that fans were perhaps most eager to feast their eyes upon was Big Elmer. Additionally, Hanas impressed with two goals in the tournament, one against the Stars and one against the Maple Leafs. His energy was ramped up as usual; you can see it in the way he creeps into the faceoff circle or the effort he displays on the backcheck or steals or some of the second effort plays he makes after he loses a battle. He wanted to have the puck all the time.". (Photo: Dave Reginek / Detroit Red Wings). Zach is exactly all of the things we were looking for and so far I have been very impressed with him because hes very eager to learn the game, the details of the game and hes very receptive. He started Thursdays opener vs. St. Louis and stopped 22 of 23 shots in a 7-1 win. Up front, this is the strongest forward group that the Stars have brought to Traverse City in quite some time. Personally, Im going to be looking at Matej Blumel. The Buffalo Sabres will host the Prospects Challenge with players from the Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, Boston Bruins, Pittsburgh Penguins and Ottawa Senators at LECOM HarborCenter in Buffalo from Thursday through Monday. Jesper Wallstedt, G, Minnesota Wild: The No. I thought he was forcing it at times instead of playing with that easy comfort that makes him who he is, but he was excellent by the time the third game rolled around and impactful throughout. He was excellent in puck protection along the wall. 1. 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 looked noticeable when he got touches. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. 17, 2020 draft), the nephew of retired NHL forward Robert Reichel, had one assist in 11 games for the Blackhawks and 57 points (21 goals, 36 assists) in 56 games with Rockford (AHL) last season. 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. Sept. 19 vs. Detroit: 7-3 W 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. RW Alexey Toropchenko (No. He made some crafty plays out of his crossovers and his control through some difficult skating patterns looked good (which is a big deal for him). Hes going to play lots of minutes for us. Mike G. Morreale, Stanley Cup Final | Avalanche vs. 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. Its a different level of processing for him. The Blue Jackets drafted him in the third round (No. 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. Look for game/prospect updates starting next Thursday. But its about staying disciplined and continuing to work in that direction., (Photo of Kent Johnson: Stan Szeto / USA Today). stlouisblues.com is the official Web site of the St Louis Blues. The Traverse City Tournament begins this Friday and will run through Tuesday. Hes going to endear himself quickly to the Stars. Training camp is next and, before you know it, well have preseason games to discuss. Dallas Stars. He scored some goal-scorers goals. I thought (Knazko) was our best player today, Kekalainen said. His first point was a really lucky goal that never should have gone in but he was creating all tournament long, hit a post and a crossbar, was one of the best players on the ice in two of his games and really popped defensively with all of the little plays he made on stick lifts. He finished the tournament with three goals, two assists, and a plus-4 rating. Hes got balls and hes got poise and hes got hockey sense. How swede it is.. #LGRW pic.twitter.com/VjK15ltp56, IcehockeyGifs (@IcehockeyG) September 16, 2021. Lukas Reichel, F, Chicago Blackhawks: Reichel (No. Its September, and that means that hockey is back. All Rights Reserved. Great shot from Scott Perunovich here. F Pasquale Zito (No. He has been writing about sports since 2015 and has been with The Hockey Writers since October of 2020. C Nikita Alexandrov (No. 69 overall) a year after Knazko. He could be a regular on the power play and penalty kill for the Senators this season. He also just looked strong on his skates. 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. 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. Try a week on us. Red Wings Defense Succeeds as a Unit. He was their best player on the whole. With Cossa and Bedn lingering in the prospect pool and Victor Brattstrm set to return for his second season in the American Hockey League (AHL), the Red Wings future in the crease sure looks bright and thats without mentioning Alex Nedeljkovic and Ville Husso, who are both under the age of 28. Last years tournament was filled with standouts, including goaltender Jan Bedn. He played between Marchenko and Mikael Pyyhtia, so youd expect production, but he was dazzling almost too dazzling at times for coaches. He was probably No. One year ago, Greaves came to Traverse City under an AHL contract. Try a week on us. After another single home game, Dallas continues their road heavy January schedule with the first of two in New York City. 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. He was the best player on the ice in the Stars finale, too. 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. Any other third party trademarks or copyrights are the property of their respective owners. LHD Jared McIsaac (No. He was a star in Europe already, and he came to this tournament and looked like he was lost for a while. 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 Thomas Harley (No. It will be interesting to see if he elevates his play once preseason play begins. At 24, that should be the bar, but he was great. You dont have to win a game with one play or one shift.. On the power play, he was the Blue Jackets point man on the top unit. 184 overall), Michael Buchinger (No. Copyright 1999-2020 St. Louis Blues Hockey Club and the National Hockey League. He didnt pause, mentioning two defensemen: Samuel Knazko and Stanislav Svozil, both third-round picks from recent drafts. He did a little bit of everything for the Red Wings during the tournament, and he never really looked overwhelmed or out of place. Baseball, Write or check out a review on your favorite local. 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. by Between his skating and his strength over pucks, nobody wanted to engage him when he had possession along the wall. The puck just finds him. AHL Cleveland coach Trent Vogelhuber, who coached the prospects, made note of it a couple of times over the weekend. LHD Noel Hoefenmayer (AHL deal): Hoefenmayer did a good jobmanning the point and created a pair of goals with his shot (one which he slid off the line to scorehimself and another sneaking a shot through). Some creative passes. It started with him eating some punches in a fight with the Blues Brayden Guy, but the rest featured strong and improved skating (he covered a lot of ground for his partners), great presence out there and smart decision-making throughout. Heres what they said: Johnson played center, the first time hes done that in at least two seasons. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. 4, 2020): Raymond was as advertised. Hes very professional and mature young man. 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. He should be we have to find a way to make room for him, even at the expense of a veteran territory. 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. 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. RW Tristan Mullin (AHL deal): I liked what I saw out of Mullin. I was able to play well and the team played well and it just kind of grew from there. Murray, Kory Nagy, Ben OQuinn and Bryan Pancich. He hustled to create some opportunities that didnt look like they were there. C Mavrik Bourque (No. For 18 years old, this tournament is tough, Kekalainen said. Hes a good-sized, mobile defenceman who defends very well and handles the puck very well. Then he set up a second goal with a pair of small-area skill plays (one off the boards to himself and another on a little touch pass to start a tic-tac-goal) after supporting the play defensively. St Louis Blues, stlouisblues.com and stlblues.com are trademarks of the St Louis Blues Hockey Club. The Red Wings selected the Czech goaltender 107th overall in the 2020 draft, and since then hes done nothing but impress. Hes not real tall, but hes very strong, especially the lower body. Not this year. There was lots of heel-to-heel. 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 officiating staff for the tournament includes four referees and four linesmen. 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 Hes a hard worker who has a lot of skill. Dallas is only bringing two defenders who have NHL contracts to the tournament: Dawson Barteaux and Artem Grushnikov. 88 overall) and Marc-Andre Gaudet (No. 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. 17, 2021): Bolduc travelled with the team to Traverse City but didnt play due to injury. But he needs to be more disciplined. With the Red Wings, he not only showed the ability to put the puck in the net, but he also showed that he wont back down from the physical side of the game. Juraj Slafkovsky, a forward selected by the Canadiens with the No. He was great. Christian Kyrou, the brother of Blues' forward Jordan Kyrou, scored a goal for Dallas. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Our goalie coaches love his character, his work ethic and his skill set. Hisheel-to-heel looks great and opens him up but there was the usual lack of positive outcomes out of it. The Russian winger played on both the right and left side of Johnson over the weekend, scoring a goal in each game. He activated early and often, both in joining the rush deep into the zone and looking to use his feet to attack off the line instead of catching into a standstill. It was awesome, Mateychuk said. 166 2021): Zito was a borderline standout. Sep 19, 2022 TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. Just like that, its hockey season. 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. Jack Finley , C, Tampa Bay Lightning: Finley (6-6, 220) had 16 points (eight goals, eight assists) in 21 games for Spokane, 34 points (19 goals, 15 assists) in 39 games for Winnipeg of the Western Hockey League, and 13 points (seven goals, six assists) in 15 WHL playoff games last season. Edvinsson (6-4, 198) was a finalist for rookie of the year in the Swedish Hockey League last season and had a goal and an assist in six games for third-place Sweden at the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship in Edmonton. 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, Marco Rossi, F, Minnesota Wild: The No. Copyright 1999-2020 St. Louis Blues Hockey Club and the National Hockey League. C Riley Damiani (No. 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. Will Cranley stopped nine of 10 shots faced after entering the net midway through the second period. Defense:Michael Buchinger (62), Tyson Galloway (71), Marc-Andre Gaudet (87), Matt Kessel (51), Griffin Luce (64), Brady Lyle (33), Roberto Mancini (73)*, Tyler Tucker (75). And the Blue Jackets would be just a 2 1/2 hour drive away. The closer you watch him, the more impressed you are. Hes going to score some goals in the AHL in a more prominent role this year, Id guess. I think he brings a lot of things to the team. You could see that Marchenko was overwhelmed at first. It got better and better, Jiricek said. He made plays through seams on most shifts. Cole Perfetti , C, Winnipeg Jets: The 20-year-old (5-11, 177) playmaker could earn a spot on one of Winnipeg's top two lines in the future. 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. 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. He was staying on top of pucks and imposing himself that way but he should have been a force in this setting. Thats where hell play again this year, and he should be in for a big year. Perfetti (No. Some of these players include the aforementioned Robertson, Steeves, and Abruzzese, as well as Swedish 2018 sixth-round pick Pontus Holmberg. 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. Its hard to get used to that. He showed impressive touch on some very difficult saucer passes over sticks and bodies. As previously stated, the tournament begins at 6:30 PM EST tonight against the Dallas Stars prospects. Hes a driver on the line, even if hes on the wing. 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. 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. He demands the puck. #CBJ pic.twitter.com/MBKZ2GwCFC, SpecmenceCBJ (@SpecmenceCBJ) September 20, 2021. Whenever he was on the ice, he was attacking the middle, showing good touch on control and making something happen. Sderblom displayed good playmaking ability, as shown by the Hanas goal highlighted above. They came in variety too. LHD Jacob Holmes (No. Jake Sanderson , D, Ottawa Senators: The 20-year-old (6-2, 185) is expected to participate after recovering from a right hand injury. 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. Learn more about how you can reach local sports fanatics through 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. 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. Linus Karlsson , F, Vancouver Canucks: The 22-year-old (6-1, 178), who can play center or wing, scored 26 goals with Skelleftea last season to surpass the SHL rookie goal record set by Canucks center Elias Pettersson (24 with Vaxjo in 2017-18). Good start to the season for him. 12) Denton Mateychuk, and he relied on him significantly, especially early in the tournament. Chinakov scored six goals on six clean shots. "When you build a team, we often talk about centers and goaltenders," Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes said. 11:00am Mon Sep 19 vs. Detroit. 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). 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. 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. I cant relate to what hes thinking out there, but theres an element of not wanting to do too much.
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