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Hey, Mr. Ricochet. Did you mean Yute?
I’m a bit too far west in the Midwest to speak like that, but ye man most times I see the word youth I think of that pronunciation. … What a movie that was and although I wasn’t a yute anymore I still didn’t know jack. Been in love with Marissa Tormei ever since. Yowsa……..
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Bamford on day 2 of camp.https://www.bleachernation.com/blackhawks/2025/09/19/blackhawks-day-two-training-camp-takeaways-bag-skate-moores-shot-attention-to-details/
I see that EDM has been paired up with Rinzel quite a bit the first two days of training camp. I like that pairing, it would free up Rinzel to get more involved offensively.I’ve read a couple camp articles.
One thing I’m waiting to hear is whether or not Bedard looks faster.Didn’t he say that was one of his goals this off season?
More long-winded prospect notes. WHL started tonight.
September 19, 2025 – Prince George 6, Portland 1
Jett Lajoie Prince George 5-Feb-07 5-11 178 RW (Undrafted 2025)
Lajoie started fast last year but his scoring faded later as older drafted players returned to the team, had 67-14-21-35 total and went undrafted. He has grown an inch or two and added several pounds since last year, and is now much more physical on the forecheck and around the net. Working hard down low to get possession and pass out front, stayed around the net. Good shot, scored two late goals in the game, several good passes in the game. Will need to stay physical and keep up scoring through the season to be selected in the mid to late rounds of the draft.Carson Carels Prince George 23-Jun-08 6-2 194 LD (2026 Eligible, Wiz #10)
Carels showed very well on both offense and defense. Physical on defense, had several hits and was able to transition easily to the offense. Knows when to join the rush and had several chances in front of the net. Effective on penalty kill and has a low hard shot that gets through on the power play. Has also grown some last year. Shows all the traits that have him in the top half of the first round for 2026.Arseni Anisimov Prince George 25-Nov-07 5-11 175 LD (2026 Eligible)
Anisimov had 58-2-10-12 at PG last year. He plays a competent all-around game but does not have an outstanding attribute like size or speed. Is always in the right plce and handles well on the power play. Picked up two assists on the night. Good stick handling in the offensive zone, and plays a good position game on defense. Drew a penalty when he was on the penalty kill. Will need to score some to get consideration for a mid-to-late 2026 pick.Will McLaughlin Portland 10-Mar-08 6-2 175 LD (2026 Eligible, Wiz #160)
This is a defender that has good positioning and stick use in the defensive zone. Is in the right place and contests well in front of the net. Drew a penalty and has a good shot that he can get through to the goal. Good size and uses it well; was 47-3-16-29 in the AJHL last year, and had 3 assists for Canada at the Hlinka-Gretzky tournament. Looks like a mid-round pick for 2026, could move up with some more scoring.Jordan Duguay Portland 16-Feb-08 5-11 175 LW (2026 Eligible, Wiz #203)
Duguay is not large but plays a physical game. Took a boarding penalty early, was engaged along the boards. Plays right wing on the power play. Will need to show some scoring to get draft consideration. Scored 68-11-21-32 for Portland last year.Ondrej Stebetak Portland 19-Jul-07 6-1 173 G (Undrafted 2025)
Stebetak went undrafted last year after having an 0.891 save percentage (47-3.72-0.891 for Portland). Was under fire early and often as Prince George dominated play for most of the game. Gave up 6 goals, two early ones were screened, two were very late in the game. Will need improvement to be considered for the 2026 draft.RIP Eddie Giacomin. One of the great goalies of my youth.
I still remember around 1970 in the playoffs Bobby Hull knocked him over with a slap shot from just inside center ice with nothing between Hull and the net.
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.
Normally yes but our young guys are all so even and how good can a guy on a PTO be?
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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.
I agree with a lot of what you say but i wouldn’t give up a Rinzel or Arty, maybe an Allan or Kaiser I’m selfish that way. It’s so hard to get players with the ability and size and position of those 2.
Id rather take my chances on the plethora of forwards in the system. Just because the Ducks are bad at negotiating in no way we should do them any favors.
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That’s weird i don’t see what you’re talking about
That’s weird i don’t see what you’re talking about
No? Go here and see if you see of a list of spam forum topics touting airline tickets and schedules.
That’s weird i see what you’re saying now, i usually just go here and whatever Frenchy writes about the Blackhawks
AssMan, are you comfortable with just Murphy as your only vet on defense and the rest young or straight up rookies with all having less than 100-150 NHL games with no safety net on the roster or even at RKF? … I think it’s just crazy for a club looking to be more competitive, without some crazy anchor contract vet from outside vesthe system, and a young stud goalie taking the reigns as an NHL starter for the first time in his NHL career.
I love the idea of having a solid vet who can still play on 2 of the 3 D pairings. It gives Blashil some structure every system needs and still leaves 2-3 spots open for whichever kid/prospect plays best and earns a spot. The rest go to RKF and develops.[/quote]
Yes. Also, I don’t consider Vlasic young/rookie anymore. He’s played 179 NHL games with mostly top line mins so he’s over the hump in my opinion. I like having Grizz as the 7th d-man and feel like we’re stuck with Crevier on a 1-way contract taking up a valuable roster spot in a growth year for no reason. Trade him to a team in cap hell or release him. Edmonton would make a lot of sense. Keep checking in with Anaheim and McTavish in case a deal could be worked out.
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