by LHD Thomas Harley (No. 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). Fans can watch each game live at stlouisblues.com and on the Blues App. Enter Search Term. He shouldnt be in has to earn it territory for me. An AHL contract with the Griffins may be in his future. 23 pick in the 2021 draft won the Red Tilson Trophy as the Ontario Hockey League's most outstanding player with 124 points (46 goals, 78 assists) in 68 regular-season games and 41 points (14 goals, 27 assists) in 25 playoff games for Windsor last season. He had the puck on a string. Mike G. Morreale, Stanley Cup Final | Avalanche vs. He got better in each game, but its not over. 69 overall) a year after Knazko. The Dallas Stars have announced the team roster for the 2022 Traverse City Prospects Tournament. 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). Sept. 17 vs. St. Louis: 4-3 OTW The Red Wings, of course, will remain in Traverse City as they officially begin their training camp for the 2022-23 season. Simon Edvinsson , D, Detroit Red Wings: The 19-year-old, chosen with the 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. Ill be watching Barteaux, who has a few years under his belt between the Texas Stars and Idaho Steelheads. Thats where hell play again this year, and he should be in for a big year. The Red Wings selected the Czech goaltender 107th overall in the 2020 draft, and since then hes done nothing but impress. But his problems are still his problems. 2016-09-23. LW Francesco Arcuri (No. William Eklund , C, San Jose Sharks: Eklund (No. At midseason, the Blue Jackets awarded him with a two-way NHL contract. Final record: 2-0-2. Credit where credits due though: He was good in the finale and it showed up in a nice assist to set up Arcuri. Everythings new for me. Many potential future stars will play in NHL prospect tournaments across North America this week. This years Traverse City Tourney features five teams the Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, St. Louis Blues, and Toronto Maple Leafs and runs from September 15-19. LHD Matt Hellickson (AHL deal):Hellickson had some people talking. Great shot from Scott Perunovich here. C Josh Dunne (signed):Dunne looked like a man among boys with his size and presence out there. 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 All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. The NHL prospects tournament can be difficult to evaluate. For most of the Red Wings, training camp is still more He wreaked havoc on the power play, and he even showed well for himself on the penalty kill as well. Christian Kyrou, the brother of Blues' forward Jordan Kyrou, scored a goal for Dallas. The team heading to Michigan is loaded with recent high draft picks, with the forward group in particular looking top notch. LHD Scott Perunovich (No. 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. But Greaves made a massive climb in the organizations eyes last season. There is an outside chance that Sderblom makes the Red Wings roster out of training camp, but hell need an incredible camp and preseason to get it done. Traverse City bound Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) Jake Sanderson , D, Ottawa Senators: The 20-year-old (6-2, 185) is expected to participate after recovering from a right hand injury. 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. Hes the kind of player who shouldnt be in this tournament at this stage. The No. LHD Tyler Tucker (No. He looked noticeable when he got touches. 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. 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. 0. He looks boxier out there, for sure. 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. Pretty good numbers, considering he was making a major adjustment all the while. Thats exactly what he did as his five goals in total led the tournament. But he let his confidence just take off. Fans can also visit stlouisblues.com/traversecity for game summaries. 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. 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. Standing still. Hes 22 and has three years of professional experience with HC Dynamo Pardubice. The Maple Leafs have announced their roster for the upcoming 2022 Traverse City Prospect Tournament. It was awesome, Mateychuk said. Heres what they said: Johnson played center, the first time hes done that in at least two seasons. skater and a smart player, so hes a joy to watch under pressure in his own zone. Theres no panic. He created from his very first shift and didnt let up (until he was given a five-minute major on his very last shift). Lets go from there, get to know each other and get to know each others game. Red Wings Defense Succeeds as a Unit. 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. He was efficient, which is what hes all about. After another single home game, Dallas continues their road heavy January schedule with the first of two in New York City. Hes earned it. Hes been the first to admit it, that the first couple of periods he was just processing. 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. Sept. 16 vs. Columbus: 4-3 OTL There was lots of heel-to-heel. Sderblom displayed good playmaking ability, as shown by the Hanas goal highlighted above. The Blue Jackets will spend the next month deciding where Jiricek should play this season. There is an opportunity here to see a few higher level prospects, especially Christian Kyrou. The winger made things happen at both ends of the ice, and now hes got to be feeling confident heading into training camp. This is a hard tournament, Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen said. 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. He also had numerous other opportunities that either went wide or off the post. Jonatan Berggren sets up Lucas Raymond for a goal at Traverse City Prospect Tournament. As previously stated, the tournament begins at 6:30 PM EST tonight against the Dallas Stars prospects. RHD William Villeneuve (N0. 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LHD Lleyton Moore (free-agent invite): I liked Moores mobility and patience with the puck. Any other third party trademarks or copyrights are the property of their respective owners. Poirier should get at least one full game. It seems Cossa did, in fact, use that tournament as an opportunity to learn because he was way more effective this time around. 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. 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. The closer you watch him, the more impressed you are. 2 pick in the 2022 draft, each will represent his team in the tournament. 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. Perfetti (No. RW Tristan Mullin (AHL deal): I liked what I saw out of Mullin. By Scott Wheeler. 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. What was maybe a little bit surprising was that there werent any clear standouts from the group, despite the lofty reputations some of them entered the tournament with. 122, 2020): I noticed Villeneuvea lot. He stole his fair share of puck. 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. Knazko spent last season with Seattle of the WHL. It looked reallygood. The moon and the stars aligned this year, so I will be attending this years tournament. 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. I am a Western Michigan University alum whose passion for hockey knows no limits. 11 in the 2020 draft, is expected to make his North American debut with Milwaukee of the AHL this season. Svozil was teammates with Knazko over the weekend, but theyll be WHL foes this season. 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. 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 was great. 14 pick in the 2020 draft. Thats to be expected out of a 6-foot-4 kid who has already played NHL games. 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. Among other players to watch include junior prospects Ty Voit and Brandon Lisowsky, and AHL goaltending hopeful Keith Petruzzelli. Try a week on us. I connected with Roy early in the week for his early impressions of Bolduc and his decision to trade for him. Theres just no room because of the smaller ice surface and the scrambly style we play here.. 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. In addition, Aaron has been a frequent contributor to the NHL Network and The Hockey News, among other outlets. My only complaint: He needs to use his one-timer a little less. He was one of the better Stars defenders inside his own zone and Id bet his possession numbers looked good. 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. 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.. Hes a driver on the line, even if hes on the wing. He hustled to create some opportunities that didnt look like they were there. The Dallas Stars have announced the team roster for the 2022 Traverse City Prospects Tournament. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). I thought (Knazko) was our best player today, Kekalainen said. Final record: 1-1-1. The winger displayed adept playmaking and scoring skills throughout the tournament. He wanted to have the puck all the time.". Mar 20, 2022 C Wyatt Johnston (No. Sept. 16 vs. Detroit: 5-4 L 9 C Tanner Dickinson (No. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. NHL 2022. 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. stlouisblues.com is the official Web site of the St Louis Blues. Its hard to get used to that. But its about staying disciplined and continuing to work in that direction., (Photo of Kent Johnson: Stan Szeto / USA Today). 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. 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). But we had him very high on our list. Dallas is only bringing two defenders who have NHL contracts to the tournament: Dawson Barteaux and Artem Grushnikov. He adjusted to pressure beautifully to evade checks, looked quick and made a lot of little plays. by 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. We were roommates all weekend. They came in variety too. 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, Its a different level of processing for him. 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Dallas also got a hat trick from Matej Blumel in the win. Pinpoint accuracy. 1. Good start to the season for him. 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. Accept all cookie used by us or third party partners for better performance, analytics, advertising. 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. RW Lucas Raymond (No. By the looks of his play during this tournament, the Texas-native is ready to go pro and get started in the AHL. Theres a couple situations Ill go look back on and see what I can do better, but overall I had a pretty good week, Mateychuk said. He did a good job applying pressure on the forecheck to force turnovers, too. He was a star in Europe already, and he came to this tournament and looked like he was lost for a while. Hes going to play lots of minutes for us. He finished the tournament with three goals, two assists, and a plus-4 rating. 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. Copyright 1999-2020 St. Louis Blues Hockey Club and the National Hockey League. The goalies:Adam Scheel gave up 11 goals on 35 shots (.686) and got the yank twice. 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. His gaps looked good and crossovers looked smooth through neutral ice (though his reads were still iffy and his decision-making still needs a little tightening). 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. 21, 2020): Well we know he can sling it! C Dakota Joshua (signed): Joshua looked like a 25-year-old playing against kids. 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. Somedashes with his hands. He still has fourth-liner written all over him. 36, 2018): McIsaac was effective all weekbefore he left the finale on a stretcher. Not this year. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. Hes not real tall, but hes very strong, especially the lower body. He has been writing about sports since 2015 and has been with The Hockey Writers since October of 2020. C Riley Damiani (No. St Louis Blues, stlouisblues.com and stlblues.com are trademarks of the St Louis Blues Hockey Club. He had an assist, four penalty minutes and no shots on goal in this tournament. Plus he executed a few passes that surprised me. Some of these players include the aforementioned Robertson, Steeves, and Abruzzese, as well as Swedish 2018 sixth-round pick Pontus Holmberg. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. 155, 2019): Washkurak surprised me with his inventiveness and anticipation. LHD Matteop Pietroniro (AHL deal): Pietroniro showed morepoise under pressure and problem-solving through bodies than I remember. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. 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. Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. 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. St. Louis Blues Thats exactly what you set out to do when youre a free agent-invitee at a tournament like this. I thought his competitive level was good throughout the game. He transported a lot of pucks through neutral ice with his feet where he took off and created entries himself. He looks good. 30, 2020): Bourque was outstanding, especially in the opener (but honestly throughout). LW Jonatan Berggren (No. He tied for the lead on Columbus and was fourth overall with 10 shots on goal. 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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. In motion. NHL organizations have cycles, as you may have noticed. But the biggest test at the NHL level comes on both ends of the ice. 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. Though not overly aggressive offensively, Nemec has a high hockey IQ and is strong in transition. 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. 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. 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. 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 right-handed shot, acquired in a trade with San Jose for forward Jonathan Dahlen on Feb. 25, 2019, is expected to begin his first season in North America with Abbotsford of the AHL. If youre looking for something to do this weekend, the tournament should be an exciting one, and you never know who could make an impact this season after a strong performance in Traverse City. I cant relate to what hes thinking out there, but theres an element of not wanting to do too much. He didnt pause, mentioning two defensemen: Samuel Knazko and Stanislav Svozil, both third-round picks from recent drafts. 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. More importantly, hes a bona fide prospect now. The prospects get things started in Traverse City on the 15th. Who will win the Stanley Cup this year? 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. And the Blue Jackets would be just a 2 1/2 hour drive away. Watching these kids play and try to impress the higher-ups of the NHL is a treat we only get to enjoy once a year, but its conclusion also signals the beginning of people tuning back into hockey. The kids have set the tempo. The Stars actually outshot their opponents in the 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. TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. The NHL prospects tournament can be difficult to evaluate. 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). Here is their schedule: 6:30pm Fri Sep 16 vs. St. Louis. He also makes weekly appearances on THWs Maple Leafs Lounge Roundtable. C/LW Cederic Pare (free-agent invite): Pares a big kid but hes got smooth hands and a hard wrister, both of which showed. You can feel yourself getting closer (to the NHL dream) as a man and as a goalie. The Blue Jackets drafted him in the third round (No. He played to the interior, hit the post, had several chances and was probably owed a goal or two on his nine shots. C/LW Chase Pearson (No. As far as free agent invites go, I thought he was excellent. Theres some sloppiness to his touch (hell bobble some pucks) and Im not sure his eagerness is matched by his skill but he defended some good players one-on-one really well by taking away time and space. The end of the Traverse City Prospect Tournament is always a bittersweet occasion. A lot of other guys got there, but he was there the whole night.. 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. RWMathias Laferriere (No. He made is way onto everybodys radar with an exceptional performance for Czechia in last years World Cup. Ask Cole Sillinger. On the power play, he was the Blue Jackets point man on the top unit. This year seems to be his opportunity to make a big jump if he has it in him. His best game was his last. The Maple Leafs have been known to use their ECHL team to develop talent for the Marlies, and if Larsen has a good tournament, he could be an intriguing piece to consider for the Newfoundland Growlers. At even strength, he played on the left side of the top pair with Jiricek. He played in the Olympics and the mens World Championships (for Slovakia), so its not like he hasnt played at a high level. 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. 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. C Nikita Alexandrov (No. 11:00am Mon Sep 19 vs. Detroit. Good enough for a mention here. There was the draft. HAT TRICK. 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. 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. He keeps earning respect every time he steps on the ice, and its because of the way he works. The team competed against prospects from the Columbus Blue Jackets, Toronto Maple Leafs and Dallas Stars, going 1-2 in three games. 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