Murray, Kory Nagy, Ben OQuinn and Bryan Pancich. Learn more about how you can reach local sports fanatics through "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. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. 159, 2018): I thought Bernis ability to walk and adjust across the line proficiently was noticeable. Sept. 19 vs. Dallas: 7-3 W We talked about it, Vogelhuber said. Perfetti (No. It was awesome, Mateychuk said. 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. He had an assist, four penalty minutes and no shots on goal in this tournament. Hes the kind of player who shouldnt be in this tournament at this stage. NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. The Traverse City Tournament begins this Friday and will run through Tuesday. There are 18-year-olds lined up next to 24-year-olds, the teams are lucky to have one practice together before the games start counting and European players on their first trip to North America face a challenging adjustment. Credit where credits due though: He was good in the finale and it showed up in a nice assist to set up Arcuri. Follow Scott on Twitter @scottcwheeler. Sept. 16 vs. Toronto: 4-3 OTW I cant relate to what hes thinking out there, but theres an element of not wanting to do too much. 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 sliced up traffic. He had assists on the first two goals of the game and was ironically credited with neither. Some creative passes. Overwhelming power that you hear when it hits the mesh. 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.). But he also made a lot of mistakes defensively. Dallas also got a hat trick from Matej Blumel in the win. / Digital Release. 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. 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. He was probably No. 2016-09-23. Catch me and my fellow Red Wings writers YouTube show The Hockey Writers Grind Line which drops every Saturday. 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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. 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. C Mavrik Bourque (No. He stole his fair share of puck. 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. As far as free agent invites go, I thought he was excellent. Fans can watch each game live at stlouisblues.com and on the Blues App. On the power play, he was the Blue Jackets point man on the top unit. 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. We just kind of clicked. 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, He transported a lot of pucks through neutral ice with his feet where he took off and created entries himself. On the first, he pulled up at the blue line and put a puck through to the net to create a goal on his first shift of the tournament. TravelSports.com, Hockey Columbus Blue Jackets. The team heading to Michigan is loaded with recent high draft picks, with the forward group in particular looking top notch. 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. C/LW Cederic Pare (free-agent invite): Pares a big kid but hes got smooth hands and a hard wrister, both of which showed. Last years tournament was filled with standouts, including goaltender Jan Bedn. Christian was drafted by the Stars in 2022. More importantly, hes a bona fide prospect now. Mason McTavish , C, Anaheim Ducks: The 19-year-old, selected No. This is more physical than most of the European guys are used to. 16 at Toronto - 5:30 p.m.Sept. This game (vs. Toronto), I think, was my best. 122, 2020): I noticed Villeneuvea lot. He played on the middle of the ice, controlled the puck well and looked for his own looks. Marco Rossi, F, Minnesota Wild: The 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. If he saw the shot, he stopped it thats all you can ask of your goaltender. Greaves had a .929 save percentage in 4 1/2 periods of play. LHD Tyler Tucker (No. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). 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. 1 pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, and defenseman Simon Nemec, chosen by the Devils with the No. Wrister. Hes going to endear himself quickly to the Stars. And yet he was making adjustments to his game all weekend. The Blues prospects had more difficulty on the penalty kill Sunday morning than they did on Friday, surrendering a pair of power-play goals early on. Hes a pretty dynamic skater. The Blue Jackets drafted him in the third round (No. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 14 pick in the 2020 draft. 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. At even strength, he played on the left side of the top pair with Jiricek. Like way more than he should be at this level. 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. Theres no panic. C Ty Dellandrea (No. He wanted to have the puck all the time.". 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. 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. Enter Search Term. He scored a goal early in Sundays win over Toronto, his only point of the tournament. 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! 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. Im still not sure he isgood. It looked reallygood. A couple of pretty goals, including a beautifully placed shot in the finale. Mateychuk had only one point, an assist, in the three games. He also had numerous other opportunities that either went wide or off the post. Enter Search Term. 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. 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. 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. 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 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. 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. LHD Donovan Sebrango (No. This marks the 10th consecutive tournament that ECHL officials have worked games. 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. LW Martin Rysavy (No. In Thursdays opener, St. Louis came out of the gates with an extremely physical style of play. LW Cole Fonstad (AHL deal): Fonstad made some really niceplays offensively. By the looks of his play during this tournament, the Texas-native is ready to go pro and get started in the AHL. 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. The tournament will feature five prospect teams: the Blues, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs. Sept. 19 vs. Toronto: 7-3 L All Rights Reserved. 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). Sept. 19 vs. Columbus: 7-3 L 48, 2021): Grushnikov showed well. Back, Karlstrom and Damiani bring a wealth of AHL experience. Hes a hard worker who has a lot of skill. Its been a busy few months for him. 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. 12) Denton Mateychuk, and he relied on him significantly, especially early in the tournament. Any other third party trademarks or copyrights are the property of their respective owners. Look for game/prospect updates starting next Thursday. 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). I am a Western Michigan University alum whose passion for hockey knows no limits. RW Alexey Toropchenko (No. 52. 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. 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. Hes going to play lots of minutes for us. G Sebastian Cossa (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. Was Lou Lamoriello as Good as Maple Leafs Fans Remember? 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. 2 pick in the 2022 draft, each will represent his team in the tournament. Sept. 16 vs. Dallas: 5-4 W Gambling problem? Zack Bolduc produced with three points, and Jake Neighbours deflected in a power-play goal. I think he brings a lot of things to the team. TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. The NHL prospects tournament can be difficult to evaluate. 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. Follow Aaron on Twitter @Aportzline. But it was a roller coaster. He played in the Olympics and the mens World Championships (for Slovakia), so its not like he hasnt played at a high level. Matt Murray showed well in his professional debut last year, and he signed an AHL contract for the coming season. 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. If things break his way, he could be a surprise addition to the NHL roster. Aaron Portzline is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the Columbus Blue Jackets. Its a different level of processing for him. The Maple Leafs have announced their roster for the upcoming 2022 Traverse City Prospect Tournament. Hes 22 and has three years of professional experience with HC Dynamo Pardubice. Ill be watching Barteaux, who has a few years under his belt between the Texas Stars and Idaho Steelheads. The team competed against prospects from the Columbus Blue Jackets, Toronto Maple Leafs and Dallas Stars, going 1-2 in three games. He was chosen with the No. He could be a regular on the power play and penalty kill for the Senators this season. LW Ryan Chyzowski (AHL deal): Chyzowski was really good in the second game and noticeable overall. He scored some goal-scorers goals. Theres just no room because of the smaller ice surface and the scrambly style we play here.. C/LW Fredrik Karlstrm (No. 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. 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. 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. He was hard to miss with his work ethic and the way he buzzed around the offensive zone making things happen. LW Tyler Angle (No. 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. Hes got a very good shot. 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. 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. RW Tristan Mullin (AHL deal): I liked what I saw out of Mullin. Traverse City bound Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) He did a good job applying pressure on the forecheck to force turnovers, too. 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. The Maple Leafs have announced their roster for the upcoming 2022 Traverse City Prospect Tournament. Throw in Stranges, Roulette and Arcuri as lower level picks, all who had intriguing CHL seasons last year. Thats part of this game. For interview requests or any other inquiries, you can follow Alexs social media pages listed at the bottom of his articles like this one. 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). The No. His awareness of spacing and timing really isnt great. C Mikhail Abramov (No. Thats where hell play again this year, and he should be in for a big year. He had the puck on a string in spurts (though hes not always super aware of his surroundings when it is). 5, 2021 draft), who can play wing or center, scored a goal in the 2022 Olympics, four in the 2022 World Championship, and had nine points (three goals, six assists) in seven games to help Canada win the 2022 World Juniors. He got better in each game, but its not over. The St. Louis Blues got shown that during the 2022 Traverse City Prospects Tournament. There were times where he dusted off some pucks for a touch or two too long, but he also danced some guys, made a lot of soft plays, looked really good on the power play, got himself into spots to get a lot of touches and didnt shy away from some pretty physical games. Not this year. By Max Bultman. LW Pavel Gogolev (NHL deal): Gogolev didnt dominate but he played with pace in transition and I thought his stride looked really clean, which is a good sign for him. 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. The officiating staff for the tournament includes four referees and four linesmen. The Dallas Stars have announced the team roster for the 2022 Traverse City Prospects Tournament. I connected with Roy early in the week for his early impressions of Bolduc and his decision to trade for him. The winger displayed adept playmaking and scoring skills throughout the tournament. He was staying on top of pucks and imposing himself that way but he should have been a force in this setting. 18, 2019): It was the usual up-and-down roller coaster for Harley. Theres not a recklessness/cluelessness to his game, like with Sonny Milanos a few years ago, but he does create something on every shift. It wasnt always for good reasons but he was very involved. In Detroits first game, against the Blue Jackets, he recorded two primary assists that led directly to the goal scored. Copyright 1999-2020 St. Louis Blues Hockey Club and the National Hockey League. Scott Wheeler covers the NHL draft and prospects nationally for The Athletic. We were roommates all weekend. Cross Hanas, drafted 55th overall in the 2020 draft, definitely put his name on the map for Red Wings fans who werent already familiar with him. Fans of the Flint Firebirds know Piercey well. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. He tied for the lead on Columbus and was fourth overall with 10 shots on goal. At times he was. The Russian winger played on both the right and left side of Johnson over the weekend, scoring a goal in each game. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. 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. (Jiricek) is a really easy guy to play with. 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. He was dynamic.. His head was always up, he was patient and he stretched the ice sideways beautifully. 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. Lets go from there, get to know each other and get to know each others game. GAME DAY THREAD: Stars @ Golden Knights (5 PM CT), Stars On the Road Again, Take on the Islanders. Thats to be expected out of a 6-foot-4 kid who has already played NHL games. 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. 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. Final record: 1-1-1. 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. 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. You can see it. Lukas Reichel, F, Chicago Blackhawks: Reichel (No. Final record: 4-0. 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. 53, 2019): Robertson was consistently the Leafs most dangerous player offensively throughout the tournament. The strength of the Red Wings lineup at this years tournament was their blue line. I like his skating and his passing, he sees the ice very well, but hes a very good shooter above all else. Kent Johnson , F, Columbus Blue Jackets: The 19-year-old (No. Hes got balls and hes got poise and hes got hockey sense. 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. You dont want to take any of the creativity away, Kekalainen said. 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. But the biggest test at the NHL level comes on both ends of the ice. Wyatt Johnston , C, Dallas Stars: The No. Jiricek has played almost exclusively on Olympic-sized ice, and hes come up through Czechias men league, which isnt nearly as physical as North American-style hockey. 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. Jake Sanderson , D, Ottawa Senators: The 20-year-old (6-2, 185) is expected to participate after recovering from a right hand injury. 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. He was the best player on the ice in the Stars finale, too. 26, 2020): Neighbours spent a good chunk of the tournament being a bit of a pest. Final record: 2-0-2. He got to the inside, he finished plays around the net and led the team in shots on goal. I also spoke to his offseason strength and conditioning coach, Justin Griffin, this week. TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. The NHL prospects tournament can be difficult to evaluate. You expect him to look like a star out there and he did. More than 100 NHL prospects, five teams (the Red Landon Sim, the Blues' sixth-round pick (No. St Louis Blues, stlouisblues.com and stlblues.com are trademarks of the St Louis Blues Hockey Club. 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. 145, 2020): Holm looks like he has put on some serious muscle and it showed. Have the Stars gotten too accustomed to the idea that they can score their way out of anything? 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. 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 LW Kirill Tyutyayev (No. You dont have to win a game with one play or one shift.. He still has fourth-liner written all over him. Will Cranley stopped nine of 10 shots faced after entering the net midway through the second period. Odds & lines subject to change. 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. Will Cranley started in net and delivered, stopping 28 out of 31 shots faced. 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. NHL organizations have cycles, as you may have noticed. All rights reserved. RW Braedan Kressler (free-agent invite): Kressler was involved in everything. He should be we have to find a way to make room for him, even at the expense of a veteran territory. He was their best player on the whole. C Josh Dunne (signed):Dunne looked like a man among boys with his size and presence out there. 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. We wanted to see how he looks at center, and considering that he hasnt played there for a while, I think he did well.. Thats a long shot for an 18-year-old, but it can be done. 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