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It resets every July 1. They have to show up at the team site in Sept to be evaluated by the team doctors. After that it is up to the GM to put them on IR or LTIR. Once they are put on LTIR, they stay there until they are healthy or July 1, whichever comes first.
???? thanks.
BTW, are you the “Wiz” from HB who studies junior hockey and publishes his NHL draft rankings every year?
It resets every July 1. They have to show up at the team site in Sept to be evaluated by the team doctors. After that it is up to the GM to put them on IR or LTIR. Once they are put on LTIR, they stay there until they are healthy or July 1, whichever comes first.
???? thanks.
BTW, are you the “Wiz” from HB who studies junior hockey and publishes his NHL draft rankings every year?
different wiz, metalhead. that wiz hasn’t registered here as of yet.
Peterborough 5, Brampton 3. Some prospect notes:
Adam Novotný Peterborough 13-Nov-07 6-1 198 LW (Wiz #8)
Has the size, speed and puck control that could land him in the top half of the first round. Very good control on rushes but a couple of times was directed to the edges. He is new to the league and will find ways to attack the net. Willing in the physical game. Plays the left side on the power play, has hard shot and good passing. Played all over last year in Czechia (different levels and international tournaments), being in one place all year should help.Colin Fitzgerald Peterborough 1-Apr-08 6-2 194 RC (Wiz #32)
Fitzgerald showed well-rounded play, good passing, and a nose for the net. Had chances several times on rushes, picked the top corner from the left side on the power play. Made some defensive plays as well. 1G, 1A in the game, 2nd star. Rated end of first round for the 2026 draft, could jump higher if able to score well. Was 48-12-16-28 with 45 PIM at Peterborough last year.Matej Stankoven Brampton 28-Feb-08 6-0 183 LC
Matej Stankoven is apparently a distant relative of Logan Stankoven per this article:
http://www.nhl.com/news/dallas-stars-logan-stankoven-family-cheering-from-slovakiaStankoven played top 6 center tonight for Brampton. Brampton is rebuilding this year as they have lost most of their top players, including Porter Martone. He has decent size and good energy, plays on the power play and shows a willingness to go to the front of the net. Drew a penalty on a rush where he got around the edge and attacked the net. Seems to have a good all-around game, and though not ranked now, could generate some draft interest if he is able to make the NA transition and score some. Could be a good bottom 6 energy line center with development. Does not look like a big scorer at this point. Was 29-15-13-28 in Slovakia U20 last year.
different wiz, metalhead. that wiz hasn’t registered here as of yet.
Thanks Gramps.
BTW, are you the “Wiz” from HB who studies junior hockey and publishes his NHL draft rankings every year?[/quote]
No, that would be Bill Płaczek who posts his draft rankings at https://www.lines.com/nhl/drafts/2026 Solid stuff. I’m the other guy
I’m the other guy
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I thought the sentences were kinda fully formed and correctly spelled to be “him” but wanted to be sure.
????Besides when i think about Arty and KK playing together, it’s actually the responsibility of one of the forwards to recognize that the defenseman activated and cover for them.
I’m the other guy
Thanks.
I thought the sentences were kinda fully formed and correctly spelled to be “him” but wanted to be sure.
????True that, hahaha
different wiz, metalhead. that wiz hasn’t registered here as of yet.
Last week I noticed a comment from @THErealwiz1901 in one of Frenchy’s blogs.
I noticed it was posted September 10 at 2:41 p.m. Coincidentally, earlier that day at 12:44 p.m. he was over at HockeyBuzz asking for help to register here. So maybe he figured it out, is registered here, and just doesn’t post often.
Last week I noticed a comment from @THErealwiz1901 in one of Frenchy’s blogs.
Good eye, thanks for the info.
There has not been a post on the HB main forum in 2 weeks so hopefully almost everyone found HHS by now.The Grzelcyk situation comes down to roster construction. If the Blackhawks go with 7 defensemen and 14 forwards, Grzelcyk could find himself as the extra man. But if they carry 8 defensemen and 13 forwards, his experience gives him the edge.
For a veteran like Grzelcyk, sitting out as a healthy scratch isn’t ideal, but it’s part of the job. For a young prospect, however, that role can stall development. They’re better off logging big minutes in Rockford than watching from the press box.
The bigger question lies with Chicago’s top prospects. Players like Artyom Levshunov and Kevin Korchinski can’t just be sheltered on the third pair playing 12 minutes a night. They need to be in the top four, eating 15+ minutes, and seeing time on special teams.
That’s the challenge of a rebuild stacked with young talent — too many prospects ready at once. In the short term, it can create lineup headaches and growing pains. But long term, if managed properly, it’s the kind of problem that turns into a payoff.
Going into the season with 1 deeply experienced Dman in Murphy and the rest of the unit having less than 100 NHL games played ain’t wise. I don’t care how many of your young Dmen are blue chippers or can’t misses they are still just babies at this level. Some will be overwhelmed some will do ok but hit a wall but each one will have some sort of a problem acclimating into the toughest position to do so at this level.
Gryz is a vet and can still play. Been on some good teams, knows his way around the league and has a fine profile to fit with this group. ……. You almost knew KD would add a vet to the backend but he was patient and got a Gryz at no cost.. Depending on camp of course but I see Gryz breaking camp with the club and having a role with this squad… Good fit, IMO. He’ll help keep things from going sideways and Knight, who’s an NHL starter for the first time, will appreciate Gryz a whole lot….
I see no reason why all three defense pairs can’t play a similar amount of minutes. There’s no law saying 3rd pair must play less.
rpete, the club wants to take a step, to get the offense going, to create chances for their young talent. You can’t unlock any of that without some kind of stability in your own end. You can’t be getting hemmed in using 25-30 seconds to get the puck out cuz there is nothing left in the tank for that shift. Or, not being able to steady the structure defensively when the opponent is buzzing and creating chances.
Gryz will bring some stability to a very very young backend and not clog up the pipeline.
All i know is in glad KD and the Blackhawks aren’t like Verbeek and ducks owners. This is the 2nd forward who hit RFA contract for that team and the negotiations are not going well at all. Not even practicing with them. Would not mind seeing McTavish in a Blackhawks sweater
All i know is in glad KD and the Blackhawks aren’t like Verbeek and ducks owners. This is the 2nd forward who hit RFA contract for that team and the negotiations are not going well at all. Not even practicing with them. Would not mind seeing McTavish in a Blackhawks sweater
Hope this takes. .. Been waiting to post this and think it’s a great topic for Frenchy to post on. Should KD trade for McTavish? A for real trade where a Rinzel or Levshunov goes the other way.
Most said yr after yr that KD should draft the BPA, no matter the position. He’s gone off the board with some late 1sts but for the most part he’s taken BPA and as a result his pipeline is full of excellent D prospects. We all also said when the time comes KD can trade from strength. Very good logic and a fine way to build IMO.
We also know KD ain’t scared. He showed us that in his very first draft and resistance to adding money and term for a FA forward when he was losing a lotta games. IMO he’s gone from phase to phase of the rebuild with laser focus and determination to stick to the plan. No shortcuts and no speeding up the plan has him in a great position being flush with draft premium draft picks, flush with blue chip prospects especially on defense. .. I also think KD has been laying in wait since he took the job and is now like a jack in the box sitting on a coil ready to burst and jump up.
For a McTavish to become available and then pounce. A kid who I have profiling as some degree of Bennett. A tough gamer who is in every scrum, playing in front of both nets, a player who has the size (220lbs) and demeanor to take every tough minute a season and playoffs have to offer and offer a floor of a 55-60 pt threat (Bennett’s high pts in a season is 51). A player who will impact a game in every zone……. And as a centerman he’s rare, as rare as what a Lev or Rinzel brings.
Huge swing but an add like this gives you, in no particular order, a heavy/big/tough to play against McTavish and Frondell down the middle as your #1 and #2 centerman. That’s not only elite but it’s what gets clubs deep into the playoffs, consistently. ………. I’d do it but the question is will KD do it? McTavish has to be available and the Hawk’s organIzation has to be looking hard at this. …….. Kid is 22 yrs old, 220 lbs, has played 220 NHL games, put up 52 pts last yr and is a centerman who was a 3rd overall pick.
I’d get him as cheaply as I can but would give up a Lev or Rinzel if it took that to add this skilled beast to Frondell down the middle for 10 yrs.
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