wrong again
- Kinggilmour

Of course I am, because my guess was contingent upon the assumption that everything out of your mouth wasn't actually complete bullpoop...

No one drafted by dubas rated in the 3-4 round range as far as I can see.

Why would he be in Europe talking to teams?
- burn

either that or the ECHL

Some useless vets need to stick around to be made available for the expansion draft as well.
- Phenom

They can only protect 8 skaters, They won't lose useless vets to the expansion draft.

No one drafted by dubas rated in the 3-4 round range as far as I can see.

Why would he be in Europe talking to teams?
- burn

Because reasons

it's his draft year; keeping all his options open. The European teams make you go there; take a physical etc. NHL teams give the questionnaire and make visits locally.
- Kinggilmour

Okay but if he's getting drafted this summer, wouldn't his NHL team have a say where he plays?

common sense would also tell you not to sign a guy like Robidas, Clarkson etc....but it just dooesnt work that way.

Leafs are 1 contract away from the league Max; can't sign anyone if you dont move anyone out. Hunter and Dubas are very confident in the draft clas coming out of the 2nd round....Bozak wont get moved unless "assets" are coming back. Lupul will cost the leafs a draft pick or prospect like Kapanen to move.
- Kinggilmour

False


They aren't moving a guy with a pick or a prospect that isn't hurting their cap. That is idiotic.

Zaitsev isnt on there until august 11th.....that gives the leafs 49/50
- Kinggilmour

ya but Cowen is on there. why?

Lupul and Pitts 1st Washington's 2nd rnd pick for MAF!
- Phenom

They can only protect 8 skaters, They won't lose useless vets to the expansion draft.
- the_eye

Yes but they will have to expose a certain amount of veterans as per league regulations, even if they don't get selected.

Given his location, if anything, he'd be Joe Raaymakers' dad. Only Soo player up for draft from that region of the province, and also close to Detroit.
- lumlums

Yes saw that. Tyler wall also, but not playing in the ohl. Also from that area

Found a Jonathan wall working for the Canucks.

Zaitsev isnt on there until august 11th.....that gives the leafs 49/50
- Kinggilmour

Subtract all the guys who become UFAs on July 1st.

Although I agree with your premise that the Leafs would be wise to losd a few contracts.

it's actaully a very good deal for the leafs. Freeing themselves of his contract (dollars and actual contract) actaully give them flexability at the Draft. 12 picks can easily turn into 14 or 15....Hunter and Dubas know this draft class very well and want to take full advantage this and next year. The year after these next 2 drafts they will be losing 3rd round picks to detroit and NJ....so capitalizing on these picks at such low picks is crucial.
- Kinggilmour

Who do you think the leafs pick 1st?

it's his draft year; keeping all his options open. The European teams make you go there; take a physical etc. NHL teams give the questionnaire and make visits locally.
- Kinggilmour

Considering he cannot go to Europe it doesn't make sense.

Considering he cannot go to Europe it doesn't make sense.
- burn

I dont get it either

Yes saw that. Tyler wall also, but not playing in the ohl. Also from that area

Found a Jonathan wall working for the Canucks.
- burn

http://www.draftsite.com/...ste-marie/greyhounds/190/

No eh? you may want to look at his last draft class from SSM
- Kinggilmour

Did, dont see any.

Of course I am, because my guess was contingent upon the assumption that everything out of your mouth wasn't actually complete bullpoop...
- lumlums

This is fun.........kind of like an edition of 'Who am I?'

He hasnt been drafted yet. This is his draft year. Most likely going to Philly....we've met with them several times already. My son is a very skilled smaller player; playing in Europe for a year or 2 will give him the AHL option right away; and hoepfully a better shot of being called up rather than playing another 2 years in the OHL
- Kinggilmour

So am I right in assuming he hasn't played in the CHL yet?

They really need to eliminate that "no AHL" rule.

He hasnt been drafted yet. This is his draft year. Most likely going to Philly....we've met with them several times already. My son is a very skilled smaller player; playing in Europe for a year or 2 will give him the AHL option right away; and hoepfully a better shot of being called up rather than playing another 2 years in the OHL
- Kinggilmour

So am I right in assuming he hasn't played in the CHL yet?

They really need to eliminate that "no AHL" rule.

Subtract all the guys who become UFAs on July 1st.

Although I agree with your premise that the Leafs would be wise to losd a few contracts.
- Atomic Wedgie

There are so many options available that don't involve losing draft picks.

Zaitsev isnt on there until august 11th.....that gives the leafs 49/50
- Kinggilmour

And in July 1 several come off.

They are currently at 48 and that drops way down on July 1. Plenty of room


You're terrible at this,

Yes but they will have to expose a certain amount of veterans as per league regulations, even if they don't get selected.
- Phenom

They have to expose everybody else other than players with less tha 2 years under contract, why would any team pick a useless vet over the younger guys they will have to leave exposed?

Considering he cannot go to Europe it doesn't make sense.
- burn

Why can't he go to Europe? Nobody owns him.

He hasnt been drafted yet. This is his draft year. Most likely going to Philly....we've met with them several times already. My son is a very skilled smaller player; playing in Europe for a year or 2 will give him the AHL option right away; and hoepfully a better shot of being called up rather than playing another 2 years in the OHL
- Kinggilmour

Nope. If he's playing in the ohl and gets drafted, he can't go to Europe. Has to stay in ohl or go to nhl. No ahl no Europe until turns 20.

He hasnt been drafted yet. This is his draft year. Most likely going to Philly....we've met with them several times already. My son is a very skilled smaller player; playing in Europe for a year or 2 will give him the AHL option right away; and hoepfully a better shot of being called up rather than playing another 2 years in the OHL
- Kinggilmour

sound like a player the Leafs would be interested in.