There is an opportunity here to see a few higher level prospects, especially Christian Kyrou. Sept. 16 vs. Detroit: 5-4 L He still found ways to keep pucks and make things happen on the wall and the interior, but thats going to get harder at higher levels if he doesnt get a little quicker in short bursts. 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. For most of the Red Wings, training camp is still more 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. But he also made a lot of mistakes defensively. RHD William Villeneuve (N0. So theres a really good future for him.. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. For interview requests or any other inquiries, you can follow Alexs social media pages listed at the bottom of his articles like this one. He still has fourth-liner written all over him. All but Back saw minor action at the NHL level last year, giving the team solid depth. 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. RW Tristan Mullin (AHL deal): I liked what I saw out of Mullin. Afterward, Kekalainen channeled his inner John Tortorella in describing his play: Ive liked him since Day 1 last year when he came to camp. But it was a roller coaster. G Sebastian Cossa (No. 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. 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. Obviously, his career turned out all pretty good. I was there for the entire tournament and watched every second of all nine games that were played. 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. His hard work paid off with a goal on a two-on-one in the finale. Training camp is next and, before you know it, well have preseason games to discuss. His 6-foot-8 frame wins a lot of 50/50 bumps to take possession, he was a lot to handle when he went to the net (which he did often) and he looked comfortable in control as a handler. LW Nick Robertson (No. 0. He should be we have to find a way to make room for him, even at the expense of a veteran territory. 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. I actually liked his defensive game more than the four points in four games. LHD Thomas Harley (No. Thats exactly what he did as his five goals in total led the tournament. 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. 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. 11 in the 2020 draft, is expected to make his North American debut with Milwaukee of the AHL this season. Ask Cole Sillinger. Some of these players include the aforementioned Robertson, Steeves, and Abruzzese, as well as Swedish 2018 sixth-round pick Pontus Holmberg. Who will win the Stanley Cup this year? Defense:Michael Buchinger (62), Tyson Galloway (71), Marc-Andre Gaudet (87), Matt Kessel (51), Griffin Luce (64), Brady Lyle (33), Roberto Mancini (73)*, Tyler Tucker (75). G Ian Scott (No. There was lots of heel-to-heel. 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. Im looking forward to watching him in the WHL this year. Sept. 17 vs. Dallas: 5-3 W (Photo: Dave Reginek / Detroit Red Wings). Will Cranley started in net and delivered, stopping 28 out of 31 shots faced. Jiricek didnt look out of place, certainly, but he didnt play the authoritative game hes known for, either. Pinpoint accuracy. Lacrosse He looked comfortable in his skin as a polished two-way guy who plays a mature game. But he needs to be more disciplined. The Dallas Stars have announced the team roster for the 2022 Traverse City Prospects Tournament. But his problems are still his problems. He looked stockier out there, too and played like he was ready to take a big step forward with the Marlies. He was excellent in puck protection along the wall. All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. Look for game/prospect updates starting next Thursday. St. Louis Blues Dr. Pepper enthusiast. They all worked cohesively and effectively as a group to make life as easy as possible for Detroits goaltenders, and they all performed well despite a few minor hiccups along the way. LHD Jacob Christiansen (signed): I thought Christiansen played a smart, quick game that made the right decision a lot more often than not. Thats what we believe is the best way to develop, is to experience those little failures along the way so that you can learn from them. He could be a regular on the power play and penalty kill for the Senators this season. Odds & lines subject to change. On the other hand, fellow goaltending prospect Sebastian Cossa was one of the disappointments of last years tournament. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. 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. Hes very professional and mature young man. Zack Bolduc produced with three points, and Jake Neighbours deflected in a power-play goal. The team heading to Michigan is loaded with recent high draft picks, with the forward group in particular looking top notch. 63, 2020): I wouldnt go quite as far as calling it a statement week for Sebrango, but it wasnt too far off one. This years event features five teams: Toronto Maple Leafs. He was plus-2 with four shots on goal. 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! Sept. 17 vs. St. Louis: 4-3 OTW 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. 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. RWMathias Laferriere (No. "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. Our goalie coaches love his character, his work ethic and his skill set. 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. Sept. 20 vs. Columbus: 7-6 OTL 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. 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 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. 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). Hes a comfortable skater on his heels, pivoting and curling into to space, for sure. You could see that Marchenko was overwhelmed at first. 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. You expect him to look like a star out there and he did. They finished checks all over the ice but appeared to be fixated on putting bodies on Marchenko and Johnson. LW Jacob Peterson (No. He imposed his will on the game physically, created chances, made a couple of high-end plays and mixed in a Gordie Howe hat trick. The St. Louis Blues got shown that during the 2022 Traverse City Prospects Tournament. NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. For 18 years old, this tournament is tough, Kekalainen said. 152 overall). He just always seems to avoid sticks and maintain possession. Wrister. C Mavrik Bourque (No. Poirier should get at least one full game. Mateychuk had only one point, an assist, in the three games. The Traverse City Tournament begins this Friday and will run through Tuesday. 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. Theres just no room because of the smaller ice surface and the scrambly style we play here.. I am a Western Michigan University alum whose passion for hockey knows no limits. Im not sure whether hes got NHL upside, but hes a much better player than his numbers last year and it showed. WebTraverse City Prospect Tournament | Columbus Blue Jackets SCHEDULE Official Rules Game 1: CBJ 7, STL 1 RECAP: CBJ 7, STL 1 Game 2: CBJ 2, DET 5 RECAP: DET 5, CBJ 2 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. 1 pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, and defenseman Simon Nemec, chosen by the Devils with the No. And while his forward skating stride still looks a little awkward on the pick-up, he had no trouble getting around out there to get his looks. Learn more about how you can reach local sports fanatics through RW Alexey Toropchenko (No. As they did last season the Leafs will be participating in the Traverse City prospect tournament and their schedule was recently released: #Leafs will participate in the Traverse City prospect tournament from September 15-19. He also looked good defensively, stripping several pucks. 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. 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. 155, 2021): Plandowski wasnt a standout per se, but his skating was. 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. You dont have to win a game with one play or one shift.. 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. How swede it is.. #LGRW pic.twitter.com/VjK15ltp56, IcehockeyGifs (@IcehockeyG) September 16, 2021. If he continues to show well as he did during this years prospect tournament, he may very well surprise some people, myself included. He showed impressive touch on some very difficult saucer passes over sticks and bodies. 9 18, 2019): It was the usual up-and-down roller coaster for Harley. Im still not sure he isgood. Perfetti (No. 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. Fans can also visit stlouisblues.com/traversecity for game summaries. 48, 2021): Grushnikov showed well. 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. The Red Wings and staff at Centre Ice make us feel right at home and always do a fantastic job running a top notch tournament.Our Officials take pride in showing up prepared for what is always a very competitive and highly skilled event, Thomson added. LW Martin Rysavy (No. 11:00am Mon Sep 19 vs. Detroit. Aaron Portzline is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the Columbus Blue Jackets. Hes earned it. He stole his fair share of puck. LHD Ryan Shea (free-agent signing): Shea was confident in control and led his fair share of carries in all three zones, but I was more impressed by how good his stick was defensively. 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. 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. 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. We wanted to see how he looks at center, and considering that he hasnt played there for a while, I think he did well.. Hisheel-to-heel looks great and opens him up but there was the usual lack of positive outcomes out of it. Jake Sanderson , D, Ottawa Senators: The 20-year-old (6-2, 185) is expected to participate after recovering from a right hand injury. Lightning. 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). His head was always up, he was patient and he stretched the ice sideways beautifully. My only nitpicks were that he pulled the trigger whenever there was an opportunity a little too eagerly and he tried too often to force things or be cute with his hands. Landon Sim continued to shine, too, netting two goals and two assists to help power an elite performance on special teams. Thats where hell play again this year, and he should be in for a big year. He was solid. Hes going to continue to work on that because the games are only going to get faster.. Last years tournament was filled with standouts, including goaltender Jan Bedn. Mike G. Morreale, Stanley Cup Final | Avalanche vs. 6 draft pick this summer, youd expected Jiricek to step right into this tournament and be a standout. Thats a long shot for an 18-year-old, but it can be done. Juraj Slafkovsky, a forward selected by the Canadiens with the No. Sept. 18 vs. Detroit: 5-2 W Hanas is coming off of a season where he put up 86 points in 63 with the Portland Winterhawks of the Western Hockey League. Simon Edvinsson , D, Detroit Red Wings: The 19-year-old, chosen with the No. Theres not a recklessness/cluelessness to his game, like with Sonny Milanos a few years ago, but he does create something on every shift. The Maple Leafs have announced their roster for the upcoming 2022 Traverse City Prospect Tournament. 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. He was almost dominating coming up the ice with the puck, losing the first forechecker and just taking off. C Wyatt Johnston (No. St Louis Blues, stlouisblues.com and stlblues.com are trademarks of the St Louis Blues Hockey Club. Even so, Vogelhuber had zero issues with how Johnson played. 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. 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. 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 already scoring one-timer goals off side-to-side passes on the power play. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. The prospects get things started in Traverse City on the 15th. 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. Follow Scott on Twitter @scottcwheeler. But we had him very high on our list. 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. 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. RHD Cole Clayton (AHL deal): Clayton looked confident with the puck for how big he is, but he struggles to change directions (which is a problem when youre a defenceman). Up front, this is the strongest forward group that the Stars have brought to Traverse City in quite some time. See more. (Johnson) wants the puck. TravelSports.com, Hockey One-timer. Final record: 1-2. 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. 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. This game (vs. Toronto), I think, was my best. 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, The Maple Leafs had trouble with the stream, but their prospects didnt struggle to put the puck in the net during their first game at the 2022 Traverse City Prospect Tournament. Whenever he was on the ice, he was attacking the middle, showing good touch on control and making something happen. 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. Web23,421 views Streamed live on Sep 17, 2021 Prospects from the St. Louis Blues and Toronto Maple Leafs compete in the NHL Prospect Tournament in Traverse City, Michigan on Sept. 17. Otherwise, there are a few drafted players who have gone the college route for their development, but overall the team could struggle to protect their netminders. He shouldnt be in has to earn it territory for me. All Rights Reserved. 2016-09-23. All rights reserved. skater and a smart player, so hes a joy to watch under pressure in his own zone. Traverse City, Michigan is the host once again for the best prospect tournament in the NHL. Some creative passes. The tournament will feature five prospect teams: the Blues, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs. 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Guys are everywhere. 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. The officiating staff for the tournament includes four referees and four linesmen. 23, 2021): Given how young he is and his relative lack of experience at a level like this, Johnston left one of the better impressions on the Stars. 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. #CBJ pic.twitter.com/MBKZ2GwCFC, SpecmenceCBJ (@SpecmenceCBJ) September 20, 2021. And though hes sturdy, hes got sluggish feet and he can look haphazard in his own zone. Red Wings Defense Succeeds as a Unit. LHD Matt Hellickson (AHL deal):Hellickson had some people talking. The smoothness of his stride helps him cover a lot of ice, defend the rush and activate sporadically. He wreaked havoc on the power play, and he even showed well for himself on the penalty kill as well. He had a goal and was plus-2 in this tournament. The Red Wings, of course, will remain in Traverse City as they officially begin their training camp for the 2022-23 season. Hes the kind of player who shouldnt be in this tournament at this stage. If anything, this should make Grand Rapids Griffins fans excited that the teams blue line group could be a highly-effective bunch this season. The Dallas Stars have announced the team roster for the 2022 Traverse City Prospects Tournament. 36, 2018): McIsaac was effective all weekbefore he left the finale on a stretcher. Copyright 1999-2020 St. Louis Blues Hockey Club and the National Hockey League. 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 Red Wings selected the Czech goaltender 107th overall in the 2020 draft, and since then hes done nothing but impress. He was a star in Europe already, and he came to this tournament and looked like he was lost for a while. 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. But his game really started to generate attention when he played so well in last years Traverse City tournament. He made is way onto everybodys radar with an exceptional performance for Czechia in last years World Cup. He played on the middle of the ice, controlled the puck well and looked for his own looks. He hustled to create some opportunities that didnt look like they were there. LHD Tyler Tucker (No. C Riley Damiani (No. Heres what they said: Johnson played center, the first time hes done that in at least two seasons. This year seems to be his opportunity to make a big jump if he has it in him. 30, 2020): Bourque was outstanding, especially in the opener (but honestly throughout). Further information on the ECHL is available on its website atECHL.comas well as onTwitterandFacebook. His energy was ramped up as usual; you can see it in the way he creeps into the faceoff circle or the effort he displays on the backcheck or steals or some of the second effort plays he makes after he loses a battle. Accept all cookie used by us or third party partners for better performance, analytics, advertising. Thats exactly what you set out to do when youre a free agent-invitee at a tournament like this. He wants to make plays, Kekalainen said. By the looks of his play during this tournament, the Texas-native is ready to go pro and get started in the AHL. 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