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. Sep 13, 2022. 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. pic.twitter.com/CTkyZ2jsKO, Steven Ellis (@StevenEllisTHN) September 20, 2021. Your experience on this site will be improved by allowing cookies. Hes strong on his stick. 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 The Leafs will go and play four games in the five-team tournament, facing off against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings and St. Louis Blues, from September 15 to 19. He was efficient, which is what hes all about. Sept. 17 vs. Columbus: 5-3 L Hes quick from a standstill, which allows him to get out and apply pressure fast inside the defensive zone when the opposing team starts zipping pucks around and someone needs to slow them down. He could go to Spokane of the Western Hockey League, which owns his Canadian Hockey League rights. 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. 18 vs. Dallas - 10 a.m. Forwards: Nikita Alexandrov (59), Andrei Bakanov (86), Zack Bolduc (76), Davis Codd (81)*, Brayden Guy (84), Michael Horth (83)*, Theo Hill (88)*, Mathias Laferriere (58), Hugh McGing (56), Jake Neighbours (63), Maxime Pellerin (74)*, Landon Sim (82), Jakin Smallwood (79)*, Keean Washkurak (40). 197, 2021): Rysavy looked like he belonged. Copyright 1999-2020 St. Louis Blues Hockey Club and the National Hockey League. His curl-and-drag wrister popped. He wreaked havoc on the power play, and he even showed well for himself on the penalty kill as well. All rights reserved. 11 in the 2020 draft, is expected to make his North American debut with Milwaukee of the AHL this season. The way he can skate the puck up the ice is really impressive. But it was a roller coaster. 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). TravelSports.com, Hockey Was Lou Lamoriello as Good as Maple Leafs Fans Remember? Hes earned it. 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. LW Riley Tufte (No. St Louis Blues, stlouisblues.com and stlblues.com are trademarks of the St Louis Blues Hockey Club. 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. Odds & lines subject to change. / Digital Release. I always say to my staff that I remember (Red Wings legend Henrik) Zetterberg coming to this tournament when he was already a great player when he arrived in North America. 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. Aside from Edvinsson and Cossa, the player that fans were perhaps most eager to feast their eyes upon was Big Elmer. When he was on the ice, it tilted in favour of the Stars. Wyatt Johnston , C, Dallas Stars: The No. NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. If he continues to show well as he did during this years prospect tournament, he may very well surprise some people, myself included. In addition, Aaron has been a frequent contributor to the NHL Network and The Hockey News, among other outlets. Here are five storylines and six players well be watching especially close when the puck drops in Traverse City. The Jackets had 13 of their own draft picks on the roster, including three first-round picks and two second-round picks. 88 overall) and Marc-Andre Gaudet (No. 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. Wrister. If things break his way, he could be a surprise addition to the NHL roster. Sep 19, 2022 TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. Just like that, its hockey season. RW Hugh McGing (No. And by all accounts weve heard hes all in.. The 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, Detroit Red Wings, St. Louis Blues and Toronto Maple Leafs. By Max Bultman. Baseball, Write or check out a review on your favorite local. Hes a pretty dynamic skater. Thats exactly what he did as his five goals in total led the tournament. Like way more than he should be at this level. You can see that hes played on the mens pro level before (in Russia)., Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) September 18, 2022. Here are three top prospects to watch in each of the six tournaments: Simon Nemec, D, New Jersey Devils: Nemec (6-foot-1, 190 pounds) stood out in the top professional league in Slovakia and for Slovakia at the 2022 Beijing Olympics and the 2022 IIHF World Championship. Though not overly aggressive offensively, Nemec has a high hockey IQ and is strong in transition. 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 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. That was kind of my first experience in pro hockey, Greaves said, with a smile. The 18-year-old had six points (one goal, five assists) in eight games at Worlds, the most for a defenseman at that age in tournament history. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Marco Rossi, F, Minnesota Wild: The No. Are you a business owner? 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 We were roommates all weekend. 5, 2019 NHL Draft) is most intriguing considering the 21-year-old did not take part in on-ice activities at development camp in July because of two concussions sustained last season. Try a week on us. Try a week on us. 12) Denton Mateychuk, and he relied on him significantly, especially early in the tournament. Andrew Pek AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. The man has more options than just about anybody in hockey. 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. Hes a hard worker who has a lot of skill. Nobody could take the puck off him and when they tried hed just step past them and create into the space they chased out of. He did a good job applying pressure on the forecheck to force turnovers, too. His hard work paid off with a goal on a two-on-one in the finale. LHD Ole Bjorgvik-Holm (No. He played hard and physical, made some skill plays, got to the front of the net and drove the middle lane to make his presence felt. C Josh Dunne (signed):Dunne looked like a man among boys with his size and presence out there. LHD Matteop Pietroniro (AHL deal): Pietroniro showed morepoise under pressure and problem-solving through bodies than I remember. The puck comes off his blade quickly and with some deception. 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. He played in the Olympics and the mens World Championships (for Slovakia), so its not like he hasnt played at a high level. He just always seems to avoid sticks and maintain possession. Sign up for our regular 'Maple Leafs Newsletter' for all the latest. Ithought he was excellent defensively and just shy of standout status. C/LW Fredrik Karlstrm (No. 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. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. LW Cole Fonstad (AHL deal): Fonstad made some really niceplays offensively. He created from his very first shift and didnt let up (until he was given a five-minute major on his very last shift). There were some particularly athletic saves he made during the Red Wings game against the Dallas Stars, and the lone goal he allowed came off of a tip in front during their match against the Toronto Maple Leafs. There was lots of heel-to-heel. He started on Sunday vs. Toronto and stopped 17 of 19 before leaving midway through the second so that Pavel Cajan could get minutes. 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. The ECHL would like to thank the Detroit Red Wings and the participating teams for continuing our great partnership in overseeing the officiating for the Traverse City Prospects Tournament, Thomson said. St Louis Blues, stlouisblues.com and stlblues.com are trademarks of the St Louis Blues Hockey Club. He set a Rockford record for most points in a season by a rookie. Lets go from there, get to know each other and get to know each others game. 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. Juraj Slafkovsky, F, Montreal Canadiens: The 18-year-old (6-3, 218 pounds) was voted the most valuable player of the 2022 Olympics after scoring seven goals in seven games for Slovakia, which was awarded the bronze medal for the first time. Up front, this is the strongest forward group that the Stars have brought to Traverse City in quite some time. Sourdif (No. He looks good. The Dallas Stars have announced the team roster for the 2022 Traverse City Prospects Tournament. 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. 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. Hes already scoring one-timer goals off side-to-side passes on the power play. Hes a character kid who works every day to become a better goalie, Kekalainen said. But he needs to be more disciplined. Here is their schedule: 6:30pm Fri Sep 16 vs. St. Louis. The officiating staff for the tournament includes four referees and four linesmen. Last season in the Ontario Hockey League, the 20-year-old winger recorded 58 points in 59 games, and added another 10 points through 18 playoff contests. 78 overall) in 2020. 36, 2018): McIsaac was effective all weekbefore he left the finale on a stretcher. 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. G Ian Scott (No. F Pasquale Zito (No. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. C Nikita Alexandrov (No. LHD Lleyton Moore (free-agent invite): I liked Moores mobility and patience with the puck. Mason McTavish , C, Anaheim Ducks: The 19-year-old, selected No. He should be we have to find a way to make room for him, even at the expense of a veteran territory. The tournament will feature five prospect teams: the Blues, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs. The Red Wings, of course, will remain in Traverse City as they officially begin their training camp for the 2022-23 season. TravelSports.com. He looked comfortable in his skin as a polished two-way guy who plays a mature game. But his problems are still his problems. Then, Maple Leafs prospects will face the youth of the St. Louis Blues on Friday, Sept. 16, Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday, Sept. 18, and Detroit Red Wings Monday, Sept. 19. Training camp and preseason will soon follow the tournament, and before anybody knows it, the 2022-23 NHL season will be in full swing. 29 who made their NHL debuts in the 2021-22 season. He was chosen with the No. Sept. 20 vs. Columbus: 7-6 OTL But he let his confidence just take off. 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.). The end of the Traverse City Prospect Tournament is always a bittersweet occasion. Its hard to get used to that. 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. You dont have to win a game with one play or one shift.. 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. LHD Scott Perunovich (No. Sept. 20 vs. St. Louis: 7-3 W Hes a bit of an enigma still but its nice to see him healthy. 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. And the Blue Jackets would be just a 2 1/2 hour drive away. 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). 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. Learn more about how you can reach local sports fanatics through 54 - Francesco Arcuri37 - Oskar Back22 - Matej Blumel45 - Mavrik Bourque13 - Riley Damiani62 - Justin Ertel53 - Wyatt Johnston51 - Fredrik Karlstrom73 - Logan Morrison52 - Conner Roulette58 - Matthew Seminoff57 - Logan Stankoven71 - Antonio Stranges, 65 - Dawson Barteaux59 - Artem Grushnikov60 - Jacob Holmes81 - Michael Karow61 - Christian Kyrou67 - Jacob Murray74 - Gavin White. The closer you watch him, the more impressed you are. RW Jeremy McKenna (AHL deal): McKenna led the tournament in shots on goal with 19 and it showed. He finished the tournament with three goals, two assists, and a plus-4 rating. 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He also just looked strong on his skates. 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. He was extremely active and flowed around the ice like only he can when hes at his best. It will be interesting to see if he elevates his play once preseason play begins. LW Jonatan Berggren (No. Some of these players include the aforementioned Robertson, Steeves, and Abruzzese, as well as Swedish 2018 sixth-round pick Pontus Holmberg. 6 draft pick this summer, youd expected Jiricek to step right into this tournament and be a standout. 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Good player.. LHD Jared McIsaac (No. Columbus got off to a quick start, seeing two goals in the first five minutes from 2022 third-round draft pick Jordan Dumais. After another single home game, Dallas continues their road heavy January schedule with the first of two in New York City. Will Cranley stopped nine of 10 shots faced after entering the net midway through the second period. This is more physical than most of the European guys are used to. 57, 2020 draft) is a solid skater despite his big frame and has a nice scoring touch; he could begin the season with Syracuse of the AHL. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. Its September, and that means that hockey is back. His curl-and-drag wrister looked really dangerous too. The team competed against prospects from the Columbus Blue Jackets, Toronto Maple Leafs and Dallas Stars, going 1-2 in three games. While there was no official winner of the tournament this time around, the Detroit Red Wings showed well for themselves, finishing with a 2-1 record with 13 goals-for and just eight against. I just hope hes OK. That kid has been through enough injury-wise. 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. C Ty Dellandrea (No. He was dynamic.. Hes got balls and hes got poise and hes got hockey sense. Pretty good numbers, considering he was making a major adjustment all the while. The Blue Jackets drafted him in the third round (No. For 18 years old, this tournament is tough, Kekalainen said. He doesnt stand around and his activity out there had an impact. 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. C/LW Zach Bolduc (No. Knazko spent last season with Seattle of the WHL. 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. A lot of other guys got there, but he was there the whole night.. 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. 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.. Sept. 19 vs. Toronto: 7-3 L Does that change how they approach the trade deadline? His head was always up, he was patient and he stretched the ice sideways beautifully. One-timer. 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. Further information on the ECHL is available on its website atECHL.comas well as onTwitterandFacebook. Red Wings Defense Succeeds as a Unit. Final record: 1-3. 169, 2018): Laferriere played physical and drove into bodies and space to go right at guys in control, but I was expecting a little more from him offensively. Final record: 1-1-1. I thought his competitive level was good throughout the game. He could be a regular on the power play and penalty kill for the Senators this season. Stargazing, Episode 196: New Sponsor, Who Dis? Jake Sanderson , D, Ottawa Senators: The 20-year-old (6-2, 185) is expected to participate after recovering from a right hand injury. RHD Oscar Plandowski (No. Sept. 19 vs. Columbus: 7-3 L Overwhelming power that you hear when it hits the mesh. LW Tyler Angle (No. Hes not real tall, but hes very strong, especially the lower body. Rossi (5-9, 182), who is considered by many to be the top prospect in Minnesota's pipeline, played two games for the Wild last season and did not have a point. 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. 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. RW Alexey Toropchenko (No. Chinakov scored six goals on six clean shots. Lukas Reichel, F, Chicago Blackhawks: Reichel (No. By Scott Wheeler. As the No. 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. 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. 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. His good lateral skating through side-steps and fakes with the puck through neutral ice really showed (as it usually does) too and he scored off a one-timer. He made is way onto everybodys radar with an exceptional performance for Czechia in last years World Cup. Sept. 20 vs. Toronto: 7-6 W We talked about it, Vogelhuber said. 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. 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