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. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. 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. 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. Thats where hell play again this year, and he should be in for a big year. 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. 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. When training camp starts this week in Nationwide Arena, however, hell be gunning to make the NHL club. I just hope hes OK. That kid has been through enough injury-wise. Sept. 16 vs. Toronto: 4-3 OTW He was extremely active and flowed around the ice like only he can when hes at his best. 14 pick in the 2020 draft. Lacrosse Follow Aaron on Twitter @Aportzline. His head was always up, he was patient and he stretched the ice sideways beautifully. 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. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. He looked comfortable in his skin as a polished two-way guy who plays a mature game. LHD Ole Bjorgvik-Holm (No. Landon Sim continued to shine, too, netting two goals and two assists to help power an elite performance on special teams. (Jiricek) is a really easy guy to play with. Some of these players include the aforementioned Robertson, Steeves, and Abruzzese, as well as Swedish 2018 sixth-round pick Pontus Holmberg. 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. 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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, This years event features five teams: Toronto Maple Leafs. Mar 20, 2022 He could go to Spokane of the Western Hockey League, which owns his Canadian Hockey League rights. Your experience on this site will be improved by allowing cookies. An AHL contract with the Griffins may be in his future. C Mavrik Bourque (No. Our goalie coaches love his character, his work ethic and his skill set. 16 at Toronto - 5:30 p.m.Sept. Hes a bit of an enigma still but its nice to see him healthy. The closer you watch him, the more impressed you are. Baseball, Write or check out a review on your favorite local. 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. 47, 2021): Stankoven didnt find the scoresheet like he probably hoped he would (until he scored in the finale) but I dont think that took away from a really good showing. 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. Im still not sure he isgood. 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). Everythings new for me. He had seven points (two goals, five assists) in 18 games for the Jets last season and six points (one goals, five assists) in two games for Canada at the 2022 WJC in December before the tournament was postponed due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus. Here are five storylines and six players well be watching especially close when the puck drops in Traverse City. LHD Tyler Tucker (No. Sderblom displayed good playmaking ability, as shown by the Hanas goal highlighted above. He scored a goal early in Sundays win over Toronto, his only point of the tournament. William Eklund , C, San Jose Sharks: Eklund (No. He looked like an NHLer or at least close. 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. "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. He also just looked strong on his skates. Ill be watching Barteaux, who has a few years under his belt between the Texas Stars and Idaho Steelheads. Dallas Stars. There was the draft. He set a Rockford record for most points in a season by a rookie. Up front, this is the strongest forward group that the Stars have brought to Traverse City in quite some time. He also makes weekly appearances on THWs Maple Leafs Lounge Roundtable. Hes going to play lots of minutes for us. So weve always felt he was a very good fit for us. Were going to give him every opportunity to make mistakes, too. Training camp is next and, before you know it, well have preseason games to discuss. 12, 2021): I thought Sillinger was arguably the best forward in the tournament. 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. 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. 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. I thought (Knazko) was our best player today, Kekalainen said. This website uses cookies to ensure we provide you the best user experience and deliver content specific to you. Jake Sanderson , D, Ottawa Senators: The 20-year-old (6-2, 185) is expected to participate after recovering from a right hand injury. Personally, Im going to be looking at Matej Blumel. The strength of the Red Wings lineup at this years Murray, Kory Nagy, Ben OQuinn and Bryan Pancich. 119, 2020): His pitch-fork skating stride slows him down out there. I connected with Roy early in the week for his early impressions of Bolduc and his decision to trade for him. LW Kirill Tyutyayev (No. 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. 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 strong on his stick. Thats part of this game. RW Lucas Raymond (No. 87, 2020 draft) had 39 points (17 goals, 22 assists) in 28 regular-season games and 14 points (five goals, nine assists) in 19 postseason games for Edmonton, the WHL champion. 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. But its about staying disciplined and continuing to work in that direction., (Photo of Kent Johnson: Stan Szeto / USA Today). 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. 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. Ithought he was excellent defensively and just shy of standout status. 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. 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. He was probably No. His edgework really popped through his crossovers and opening up onto his heels. He showed good instincts on the PK. The Traverse City Tournament begins this Friday and will run through Tuesday. He also had numerous other opportunities that either went wide or off the post. Hes a fabulous (flawless?) The Blue Jackets went 2-1 in this years event, including a 3-2 overtime win over Toronto on Sunday in Centre Ice Arena. NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. 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. RWMathias Laferriere (No. Jesper Wallstedt, G, Minnesota Wild: The No. 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. 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. You dont have to win a game with one play or one shift.. Kekalainen was asked if there was a skater outside the top forward line or top defensive pair who he thought deserved mention. You can see it. You can see it in how he battles. 1 pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, and defenseman Simon Nemec, chosen by the Devils with the No. 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 winger displayed adept playmaking and scoring skills throughout the tournament. He looks boxier out there, for sure. I thought his competitive level was good throughout the game. He was, for me, the only player through the first 40 minutes (on Sunday) who was not losing battles, Vogelbuber said. He didnt shy away physically between (or after) whistles. 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. Thats to be expected out of a 6-foot-4 kid who has already played NHL games. One-timer. There are some years when the Blue Jackets need to invite six to eight free agents to this event just to give them a complete lineup and some depth. Sept. 20 vs. Columbus: 7-6 OTL It looks improved. 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). 155, 2019): Washkurak surprised me with his inventiveness and anticipation. He was the best player on the ice in the Stars finale, too. Somedashes with his hands. 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. 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 assists on the first two goals of the game and was ironically credited with neither. He did a little bit of everything for the Red Wings during the tournament, and he never really looked overwhelmed or out of place. In last years takeaways piece, I wrote this: If theres a goaltending prospect that will have the right outlook on a performance like that,it is Cossa. Hes a comfortable skater on his heels, pivoting and curling into to space, for sure. The 15th pick of the 2021 draft certainly stood tall in the crease, but his fundamentals looked off, and he didnt really inspire confidence in the defensive zone. Between his skating and his strength over pucks, nobody wanted to engage him when he had possession along the wall. 175, 2021): Arcuri sat the first game but he had the puck a lot in the second game and made some small area plays through and around bodies. 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. 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. 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. 11 in the 2020 draft, is expected to make his North American debut with Milwaukee of the AHL this season. Matt Murray showed well in his professional debut last year, and he signed an AHL contract for the coming season. Wyatt Johnston , C, Dallas Stars: The No. Im not sure whether hes got NHL upside, but hes a much better player than his numbers last year and it showed. Hes used to playing on NHL-sized ice, but he is not used to the NHL style of play. Many potential future stars will play in NHL prospect tournaments across North America this week. In Detroits first game, against the Blue Jackets, he recorded two primary assists that led directly to the goal scored. 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. 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 He was physically imposing and steady throughout. Sept. 16 vs. Detroit: 5-4 L When he was on the ice, it tilted in favour of the Stars. 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. Hes 22 and has three years of professional experience with HC Dynamo Pardubice. 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. But he also made a lot of mistakes defensively. A couple of pretty goals, including a beautifully placed shot in the finale. Follow Scott on Twitter @scottcwheeler. There was lots of heel-to-heel. 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. Sept. 17 vs. Dallas: 5-3 W It will be interesting to see if he elevates his play once preseason play begins. After repeated Zooms throughout last season and text exchanges over WhatsApp to check in on him, they got a signed commitment and Svozil left for North America on Sept. 11. Thats what he has to be. And by all accounts weve heard hes all in.. Good start to the season for him. Mason McTavish , C, Anaheim Ducks: The 19-year-old, selected No. To learn more about our use of cookies, please visit the ECHL Terms of Service page. All Rights Reserved. RW Tristan Mullin (AHL deal): I liked what I saw out of Mullin. 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. 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). (Johnson) wants the puck. Were expecting him to be hard to play against but also, when he has the opportunity, to create offence and make plays. When he looked to attack, he often waited too long to make his play. Sept. 16 vs. Dallas: 5-4 W But his problems are still his problems. 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. The man has more options than just about anybody in hockey. The Stars goalies were a big part of the reason why their record was what it was, though. 197, 2021): Rysavy looked like he belonged. 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