While the UFA pool isn’t as deep as some years, intriguing names include the likes of Brooks Laich, Kevin Bieksa, Christian Ehrhoff and Michael Ryder.
"We’re going to be active on July 1st,” Burke vowed on Saturday. “We have to see who gets there first; some of these guys are going to sign. We make no secret about it. We have two drafts. One draft now and we have a draft on July 1st. We’ve been active each year and we intend to be again.”
Ha csak nem adtok érte egy 6 milkát kereső játékost, nem hiszem...így is gondban vagyunk, hogy érjük el a 48 milliót. Most kellene nektek Sundin, de egy minimum ilyen kaliberű center. Ilyen meg elérhető nincs most. Richards nem tudom, Tampában volt a legjobb, de az a 2004-es csapat nagyon egyben volt.
Teljesen jogos az örömöd! Szimpatikus a játéka, a hozzáállása és emberileg is a legjobb fajtából gyúrták össze. (itt nem feltétlen a termetére gondoltam... )
Összességében ez egy fasza kis draft volt szerintem. Robertson és Broll kivételével mindenkiben van valami extra, amitől később nagyon jó lehet. Broll sem rossz, de nem tud korizni. Ha megtanítják akkor számolhatunk vele.
Biggs egyértelműen nagy húzás, nem bánnám, ha tényleg lenne belőle egy Backes-féle játékos. Percy szintén nagyon jó lesz, igaz itt van már Gardiner és Blacker, de ő talán összetettebb, jó pick. Leivo nekem nagyon tetszik, szerintem jövőre simán csinál egy pont/meccset az OHL-ben, és ilyen fiatalon ez nem semmi. Emelkedőben van a srác, szép nagy termetű, van benne potential bőven.
Nilssonra is nagyon kíváncsi vagyok, Kronwallhoz hasonlítják. Nem egy hű de nagy valaki, de félelmetes ütközései vannak, és ő is jó lehet előre. Cameranesi azon múlik, hogy felnőttek között mennyire tud megmaradni ekkora testtel. Azon kívül piszkosul gyors, kiválóan korizik és a keze is jó. Eversonról és Sparksról pedig most írtam.
Szóval tetszik a draftunk, jöhet az UFA piac...húzzuk már be Richards. Ha ő megvan, akkor ez már egy rohadt jó offseason.
Na és akkor itt van a mi kis védőnk, a 7. kör közepéről:
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Max Everson
Defense – Edina High, (HS USA)
Born February 22, 1993 -- Edina, MN, USA
Height 6.00 -- Weight 184 Shoots L
Max Everson, D Edina H.S. (Minnesota)- He may not have slightly below average size at 6-0 and about 185 pounds, but Everson is a smart, instinctive, two-way defenseman. Nifty skater who isn't quite as explosive or dynamic as Sullivan but can bring the speed and carry the puck out on his own.
"He had a very good state tournament," Giese said. "He's very smart and poised; he moves the puck well and is one of those steady guys who makes the right decisions." He logged a lot of minutes and was a leader for Edina this season, a perennial contender in Minnesota H.S. competition. Interestingly enough, Everson is taking his game to Harvard next season instead of following the more traditional path of big ticket hockey schools in Minnesota, North Dakota or Wisconsin like many of his peers. Not a ton of upside with this kid, but is just one of those guys who has so many nice intangibles that he could eventually force an NHL team to give him a spot.
The senior defenseman, who was a candidate for the prestigious Mr. Hockey Award, finished the year with 4 goals, 25 points and a plus-5 rating in 28 games for the Hornets. Everson (6-1/5, 184), who served as team captain, will join his older brother, Marshall, at Harvard next fall.
"He's probably a third- or fourth-round player," Barzee said. "He's a good all-around player. While I don't see him being a power-play guy, I do see him as a top four defenseman at some point. He's got really good wheels, can skate and move the puck. His skill level is high and he'll perform well in college."
Ezek nagyon jó kis írások ahhoz képest, hogy hol húztuk. Egész jó kondiban is van. Egyébként szinte mindenhol 3-4. körre tippelték, úgyhogy eléggé megfeledkeztek róla. Nagyon hasonlít a stílusa a Gunnarssonéra, kicsit talán jobb előrefele, de még rengeteget fog fejlődni, fasza kis húzásnak tűnik.
Dennis Robertson
Defense
Born May 24 1991 -- Fort St John, BC
Height 6.00 -- Weight 195 -- Shoots L
Behúztunk egy idősebb védőt is...ő is two-way féleség, de közel nincs olyan jó előrefele, mint mondjuk Gardiner vagy Blacker, akár Percy. Eléggé rizikós pick, boom or bust, de inkább bust.
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Garret Sparks, G
6'2, 200
Hi, Guelph Storm season ticket holder here who has watched a lot of Garrett Sparks this year. Sparks was at the bottom of the goalie depth chart in Guelph of three and moved into a solid second. He should have started some playoff games but the push to maximize around 10 last year players in the playoffs left Coach Scott Walker going with Brandon Foote all the way unsuccessfully in the first round against Saginaw.
The views on Sparks as set out above are accurate. What I can add is that he seems to still be developing and has the potential to be a real steal. The comments on his athleticism are bang on, and he does not appear to get down when he is scored on (unlike the Monster). He is a good stand up practitioner with a quick glove hand. I like his stature in the goal.
A decent pick in the seventh round.
Behúztunk tehát egy kapust is, annak ellenére, hogy szarásig vagyunk tehetséges kapusokkal...de sosem lehet tudni. Egy valamit azonban biztosan tudhatunk, a srác nem teljesen komplett, mondhatni tök hülye:
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na hazajottem az olasz tengerparttrol... latom zajlott az elet. Liles nem rossz, bar ennyi erovel Kabbie-t is visszahozhattuk volna ingyen...
Biggs rendben.
David Broll - Forward - Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds
Broll is a big bruiser who is definitely one of the most physical players available from the OHL. And while he might be best known from his brutal knockout at the hands of Justin Sefton this year, Broll is a solid power forward prospect. His skating improved a bit this year (although still needs work), and he might even be more effective cutting some of that 225lbs frame down. One criticism I've heard, and I've actually witnessed first hand, is that he can be too cute offensively. Not really something you hear about power forwards too often. But he can prone to overhandling the puck and spending too much time away from the net. He'd be better suited in simplifying his offensive game to the point of crashing the net and being that BBP (thanks Pierre McGuire) in front of the opposing goaltender. You don't like to stifle the offensive creativity of a forward, but I think he'd be better for it. There's also the mysterious one game team suspension he got towards the end of the season. Depending on the specifics of the event, that might scare NHL teams off. I really could see him going anywhere in the draft; from as high as the 2nd round (see Dalton Smith last year) to late rounds.
Birthyear: 1993-08-12
Birthplace:Maple Grove, MN, USA [Google maps link]
Age: 17
Nation: USA
Position: C
Shoots: R
Height: 175 cm / 5'9"
Weight: 74 kg / 163 lbs
Tony Cameranesi, Wayzata (Minn.): The senior captain finished the year with 17 goals, 63 points and a plus-38 rating in 28 games, including 2 goals, 9 points and a plus-9 rating in three state sectional playoff contests for the Trojans. Cameranesi is headed for the University of Minnesota-Duluth in the fall.
The 5-9, 160-pounder is on this list for one reason and one only: his skating. He is perhaps the best skater in the entire draft with tremendous acceleration, speed and agility. He plays with a high energy level and never stops moving his feet. The explosive little waterbug is going to the University of Minnesota-Duluth and is a draft wildcard for sure, but is someone to watch as he matures and develops. If he can prove he has the sense to go with his wheels, he could get a shot in the big show eventually.
Leírás alapján kicsit St.Louis a gyerek, ő sem tipikus Burke pick, de legalább a legjobb koris a drafton. Risky pick, de ha beválik, akkor lehet nagyon beválik. :)
Birthyear: 1993-08-19
Birthplace:Tyresö, SWE [Google maps link]
Age: 17
Nation: Sweden
Position: D
Shoots: R
Height: 184 cm / 6'0"
Weight: 80 kg / 176 lbs
Youth Team: Hanvikens SK
Sometimes overlooked when thrown in with Sweden's other impressive defenders, Nilsson can sometimes be the most dangerous weapon they have. Nilsson can flat out hit and he loves to do it. His physical play during the U18 tournament was impressive to say the least and changed the momentum in his team's favor on several occasions. A part from his deceivingly good physical play, Nilsson is fairly well rounded and can be counted on to do what is asked of him. His skating can still improve but overall Nilsson is a player who really thrust himself into the draft discussion with his end of year play.
Hard-hitting D-man with offensive upside.
Jól hangzik, főleg úgy, hogy ő az egyik legfiatalabb prospect a drafton, és máris ilyen kőkemény gyereknek van kikiáltva. Tetszik.
Természetesen ha már Burke európait draftolt, az legyen már egy romboló. :-DD
Joshua Leivo
Left Wing
Born May 26 1993 -- Innisfil, ONT
Height 6.02 -- Weight 180 -- Shoots R
Az idei volt az első éve az OHL-ben, 64 meccsen 30 pontot szedett össze, az nem rossz. Szintén szép nagy darab gyerek.
Playoffban 8 meccsen 6+7...
Josh Leivo from September-December vs. Josh Leivo the second half of the season are about as much of polar opposites as you’ll find in any prospect in this draft. After barely establishing himself as an OHL caliber player during the first half of his rookie season, Leivo maintained a PPG pace throughout the second half and went on to become one of the biggest revelations during the OHL playoffs. He’s a big winger who has a good mind for the game and knows where to go on the ice. Has good anticipation and can play the PK as well. Could be a pretty big steal if he can continue to build on the latter part of his rookie season.
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TORONTO - Rick Dudley is joining the Toronto Maple Leafs front office, the team announced by its Twitter account Friday.
Dudley had been the general manager of the Atlanta Thrashers for one year before the team was moved to Winnipeg this spring. The 62-year-old Toronto native was told three weeks ago that his services would not be needed in Manitoba by team owners True North Sports and Entertainment.
Kevin Cheveldayoff was chosen as the new GM of the Winnipeg Jets.
The Maple Leafs did not specify what Dudley's role or title will be.
Dudley had previously been a GM with the Ottawa Senators, Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers and has also coached the Panthers and Buffalo Sabres
Így nézünk ki eddig. Van még pickünk bőven, bár a 2nd pick az ment Anaheimbe Biggsért. Azt kihagytam, hogy érte legalább 3 csapat is ment, többek között a Wings is, úgyhogy örülök, hogy sikerült elcsípnünk az orruk elől. :)
És itt van Percy, bár már írtam róla:
http://thehockeywriters.com/the-next-ones-stuart-percy-2011-nhl-draft-prospect-profile-the-hearty-stu/
Puempel lett volna az igazi, de a köcsög Sens behúzta, mindegy. Percy remek volt idén, főleg a Memorial Cupon.
Puck-moving prospectel is el vagyunk látva:
Blacker
Gardiner
Percy
És szerencsére elég ügyesek. :)
Nem beszélve arról, hogy nagyon lehúztuk az Avst, sírnak is szegények sörember miatt. Mát önmagában, hogy egy 2nd-öt adtunk jó, de ráadásul ez a jövő évi bónusz Bruins 2nd, tehát kb ingyen szerzett egy elég fasza puck-moving D-t Burke. Istencsászár.
Liles még egy évig keres 4,2M-t, utána UFA. Simán befér, mert van helyünk bőven.
• A unanimous choice as captain in 2010-11, Biggs had 28 points (17-11--28) in 48 games competing in the USHL for the U.S. Under-18 National Team Development Program.
• Biggs has represented the U.S. in two Under-18 World Championships, winning gold in 2010 and 2011 -- he scored the overtime goal, his second of the game, in the semifinal against Canada propelling the U.S. to the gold medal game in 2011. He also won gold at the 2009 World Junior ‘A’ Challenge in Timmins, Ontario, scoring both goals in a 2-1 win over Team Ontario in the final.
• His father, Don Biggs, was drafted in 1983 by Minnesota (156th overall) and in 1987 he played 11 games with the Philadelphia Flyers. After a successful stint with the Cincinnati Cyclones in the IHL, his jersey (No. 22) was retired. He is currently the head coach and GM for the Junior ‘A’ Queen City Steam, in the Central States Hockey League.
• He wears number 22 because it is the same number that his father wore and he will attend Miami University, located 40 minutes from his current home, in the fall of 2011.
• Prior to joining the NTDP, Biggs had 40 goals and 87 points in 72 games with the Toronto Jr. Canadiens AAA team in 2008-09.
• One of his favorite movies is Youngblood starring Rob Lowe, Patrick Swayze, and featuring his father as an on-ice stuntman for the film.
FAVORITES
NHL team: Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL player: Jarome Iginla and Dustin Brown
Shootout move: “Close eyes and shoot the puck”
Goal celebration: “One arm with stick in the air”
Video game: NHL 2011
Movie: Youngblood
TV show: One Tree Hill
Actress: Sophia Bush
Website: NHL.com
Book: “Playing with Fire” by Peter Robinson
Pump-up song: “Monster” by Skillet
Home-cooked meal: Steak
Activity away from the rink: Golf
Height: 6'2
Weight: 200
RW
Nagyon boldog volt amikor kihúztuk, mivel Leafs fanként nőtt fel. Az azért komoly, hogy tavaly kihúztuk a legjobb agitatort Brad Ross személyében (akiért szintén felcseréltünk) idén pedig ismét a legkeményebb playát. Backeshez és Lucichoz hasonlítják..nem hangzik rosszul. :) Szép nagy állat aki kőkemény a palánknál, elég ritkán veszít ütközetet, és emellett még a keze is ügyes. Örülünk. Könnyen lehet belőle egy 2nd line Powerforward.
Kicsit kerekedik mostmár Burke hatása, ha azt nézzük, hogy milyen kemény prospectjeink lettek itt az utóbbi években:
Biggs
Ross
Frattin
D'Amigo
Ryan
Ezek a srácok 2-3 év múlva elég félelmetesek lesznek..jól fogunk kinézni. :)
A Liles cseréről majd holnap, de azt hiszem egyértelmű a véleményem. Közel Kaberle szinten van, és ahhoz képest ingyen kaptuk. Nagyon nagy szükségünk volt egy hasonló védőre, főleg PP-ben. Na, jóéjt.
Nagyon nagy lehúzás. :(
Jövő évi late 2nd Liles-ért? Aludtam rá egyet , de még most sem hiszem el. Brouwer-ért meg idei first....van bőr Burke pofáján, de megérdemeljük. A mi vezetőségünk balfasz.
A fórumban a kiadvány regiszrált látogatói kapnak lehetőséget magánvéleményük kifejezésére.
Ezen vélemények nem tükrözik a kiadó szerkesztőségének álláspontját.
