LW Cole Fonstad (AHL deal): Fonstad made some really niceplays offensively. 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. LW Jacob Peterson (No. He attacked off the rush, looked for his chances, went to the front of the net, put three into the back of the net and hit a pair of posts. LW Riley Tufte (No. Sign up for our regular 'Maple Leafs Newsletter' for all the latest. 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. C/LW Chase Pearson (No. With Berube having moved on, and Greaves is now one of the clubs AHL goaltenders this season. F Pasquale Zito (No. Hes a very skilled player, hes an excellent skater, hes got a really good shot, he moves the puck well, we felt he could play on our top line with Theo Rochette and Christopher Farmer and we were looking for a player who could play two years for us. I wouldnt say he was one of the best players in the tournament but he was in the second tier. Landon Sim - drafted in the sixth round of the 2022 NHL Draft - scored the lone goal for the Blues, getting on the board in the second period off a feed from Matthew Kessel. Like way more than he should be at this level. There is an opportunity here to see a few higher level prospects, especially Christian Kyrou. Thats a big bite of pie for an 18-year-old. Edvinsson, specifically, played in all three of the Red Wings games and, while he certainly did not look bad on the ice, he did not stand out in the same way that Lucas Raymond did at last years 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. Columbus: 5-3 L In addition, Aaron has been a frequent contributor to the NHL Network and The Hockey News, among other outlets. 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. 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. He was almost dominating coming up the ice with the puck, losing the first forechecker and just taking off. 2 pick in the 2022 draft, each will represent his team in the tournament. 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). Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. Greaves had a .929 save percentage in 4 1/2 periods of play. He was all over it on the forecheck applying pressure and forcing defenders into difficult choices. Everythings new for me. There was the draft. 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. He scored some goal-scorers goals. 12) Denton Mateychuk, and he relied on him significantly, especially early in the tournament. On the power play, he was the Blue Jackets point man on the top unit. It was awesome, Mateychuk said. 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.. 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. So much of that stuff, the organizational status, is out of your control. William Eklund , C, San Jose Sharks: Eklund (No. He played between Marchenko and Mikael Pyyhtia, so youd expect production, but he was dazzling almost too dazzling at times for coaches. Alex Hobson is a writer and a radio producer for 610 CKTB. Follow Aaron on Twitter @Aportzline. 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. 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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. He had the puck a lot. 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. WebFirst-round draft picks Jake Neighbours and Zack Bolduc will lead a group of St. Louis Blues prospects competing in the 2022 NHL Prospect Tournament in Traverse City, Michigan I was there for the entire tournament and watched every second of all nine games that were played. 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. After Sundays game, we caught up with Kekalainen and others for insights on several of the prominent players during the tournament. Sept. 20 vs. St. Louis: 7-3 W Rossi (5-9, 182), who is considered by many to be the top prospect in Minnesota's pipeline, played two games for the Wild last season and did not have a point. WebFinally, the day weve all been waiting for: the Toronto Maple Leafs have released their roster and schedule for the 2022 Traverse City prospect tournament.. Last years tournament was filled with standouts, including goaltender Jan Bedn. I thought (Knazko) was our best player today, Kekalainen said. LW/RW Logan Stankoven (No. 6 draft pick this summer, youd expected Jiricek to step right into this tournament and be a standout. As previously stated, the tournament begins at 6:30 PM EST tonight against the Dallas Stars prospects. 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Another year, another Traverse City Prospect Tournament in the books. 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. 78 overall) in 2020. Not a shock, but he's been one of St. Louis' best players in Traverse City. The 20-year-old (6-0, 170) could split time between Chicago and Rockford this season. Plus he executed a few passes that surprised me. He was putting defenders on their heels. 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. Our goalie coaches love his character, his work ethic and his skill set. All Rights Reserved. More than 100 NHL prospects, five teams (the Red Are you a business owner? Though not overly aggressive offensively, Nemec has a high hockey IQ and is strong in transition. Wyatt Johnston , C, Dallas Stars: The No. For most of the Red Wings, training camp is still more He scored a goal early in Sundays win over Toronto, his only point of the tournament. Nobody could take the puck off him and when they tried hed just step past them and create into the space they chased out of. Hes a pretty dynamic skater. 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. Hes going to continue to work on that because the games are only going to get faster.. He started Thursdays opener vs. St. Louis and stopped 22 of 23 shots in a 7-1 win. 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. This years event features five teams: Toronto Maple Leafs. 190, 2019): Tyutyayev was the star in the opener and finished the tournament with three points in as many games (tied for the Red Wings lead) eight shots on goal (alone in the lead, one ahead of Raymond and Chase Pearson). Bourque, Johnston and Stankoven are the big name prospects. The team competed against prospects from the Columbus Blue Jackets, Toronto Maple Leafs and Dallas Stars, going 1-2 in three games. Mar 20, 2022 This is seen as highly unlikely. The 20-year-old (6-1, 203) returned to play the second half of the season with Bakersfield of the AHL and made his debut for the Oilers in Game 4 of the Western Conference Final against the Colorado Avalanche. Hes very professional and mature young man. Here are three top prospects to watch in each of the six tournaments: Simon Nemec, D, New Jersey Devils: Nemec (6-foot-1, 190 pounds) stood out in the top professional league in Slovakia and for Slovakia at the 2022 Beijing Olympics and the 2022 IIHF World Championship. Here is their schedule: 6:30pm Fri Sep 16 vs. St. Louis. Now its time for the Red Wings main roster to follow suit and provide an entertaining training camp for observers up in Traverse City and across the state of Michigan. All Rights Reserved. 11 in the 2020 draft, is expected to make his North American debut with Milwaukee of the AHL this season. 1600 Chartwell Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686, NHL Prospect Tournament is a hockey tournament that takes place in Traverse City, MI, This tournament is hosted at the following rinks. Thats to be expected out of a 6-foot-4 kid who has already played NHL games. 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. NHL organizations have cycles, as you may have noticed. Jonatan Berggren sets up Lucas Raymond for a goal at Traverse City Prospect Tournament. 4, 2020): Raymond was as advertised. His edgework really popped through his crossovers and opening up onto his heels. Related: Red Wings Elmer Sderblom is Ready for NHL Action. When he looked to attack, he often waited too long to make his play. 138, 2018): McGing ripped a high-glove wrister from the left-wing circle on Saturday on the power play. Johnson tries to make something happen every time he has the puck. Hes strong on his stick. On the other hand, fellow goaltending prospect Sebastian Cossa was one of the disappointments of last years tournament. If he continues to show well as he did during this years prospect tournament, he may very well surprise some people, myself included. That was kind of my first experience in pro hockey, Greaves said, with a smile. 53, 2019): Robertson was consistently the Leafs most dangerous player offensively throughout the tournament. Andrei Bakanov lead the way with a hat trick - which began with a successfully-converted penalty shot - in Friday's big win against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He also had numerous other opportunities that either went wide or off the post. But at the same time, you have to play in efficient ways rather than try the creative plays that he sees like not too many other guys can. / Digital Release. 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Back, Karlstrom and Damiani bring a wealth of AHL experience. My only complaint: He needs to use his one-timer a little less. 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. 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). C Nikita Alexandrov (No. I actually liked his defensive game more than the four points in four games. Guys are everywhere. Then there was a blockbuster QMJHL trade that sent him from Rimouski (where he has played the last season) to Patrick Roys Quebec Remparts. He still has fourth-liner written all over him. He looked stockier out there, too and played like he was ready to take a big step forward with the Marlies. At 24, that should be the bar, but he was great. 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. The Stars actually outshot their opponents in the tournament. He made some crafty plays out of his crossovers and his control through some difficult skating patterns looked good (which is a big deal for him). 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. 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 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. And when there isnt a play to make that involves hanging onto it, he anticipates the play so well that when he gets the puck he can make a quick play. The officiating staff for the tournament includes four referees and four linesmen. There was lots of heel-to-heel. Hes a good-sized, mobile defenceman who defends very well and handles the puck very well. The winger displayed adept playmaking and scoring skills throughout the tournament. He was physically imposing and steady throughout. LHD Jared McIsaac (No. 14 pick in the 2020 draft. But Greaves made a massive climb in the organizations eyes last season. He made is way onto everybodys radar with an exceptional performance for Czechia in last years World Cup. 7, 2021 draft), who turns 20 on Oct. 12, started last season with the Sharks and had four assists in nine games. The strength of the Red Wings lineup at this years tournament was their blue line. Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. On the first, he pulled up at the blue line and put a puck through to the net to create a goal on his first shift of the tournament. The kids have set the tempo. He was the most noticeable of the Leafs free-agent invites. Stargazing, Episode 196: New Sponsor, Who Dis? He wreaked havoc on the power play, and he even showed well for himself on the penalty kill as well. His skating remains just OK, which is a bit of a concern because its going to be hard for him to reach his potential without a separation gear. 166 2021): Zito was a borderline standout. 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. By Scott Wheeler. stlouisblues.com is the official Web site of the St Louis Blues. 3 Blues Takeaways From the Traverse City Tournament September 19, 2022 by Mike Meyer The St. Louis Blues ended their prospect tournament in true feast or This game (vs. Toronto), I think, was my best. 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. 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. LW Ryan Chyzowski (AHL deal): Chyzowski was really good in the second game and noticeable overall. Some of these players include the aforementioned Robertson, Steeves, and Abruzzese, as well as Swedish 2018 sixth-round pick Pontus Holmberg. He was excellent in puck protection along the wall. Sept. 19 vs. Dallas: 7-3 W 15, 2021): Cossa only played one of the three games, so its not worth a ton of attention, but he wasnt at his best, got beat five-hole on one goal (which is a minor concern for me at this point) and high glove on the rest, stopping 25 of 30 shots for a .833 save percentage, though a couple of the goals were point-blank. 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. Obviously, his career turned out all pretty good. He should be feeling good about his play heading into training camp, and thats a very positive thing for one of the games top goalie prospects. He's been a sportswriter for more than 30 years, winning national and state awards as a reporter at the Columbus Dispatch. 76, 2018): SDA got better with every game and thats after scoring in the opener. Dallas is only bringing two defenders who have NHL contracts to the tournament: Dawson Barteaux and Artem Grushnikov. Poirier should get at least one full game. 18, 2019): It was the usual up-and-down roller coaster for Harley. 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. Sept. 16 vs. Dallas: 5-4 W Any other third party trademarks or copyrights are the property of their respective owners. I like his skating and his passing, he sees the ice very well, but hes a very good shooter above all else. 52. The closer you watch him, the more impressed you are. 110, 2017): Scott went down early a little too often and kicked out a lot of rebounds, but he also flashed his glove, stopped a lot of pucks down low and made some difficult reactionary saves on rebounds. His good lateral skating through side-steps and fakes with the puck through neutral ice really showed (as it usually does) too and he scored off a one-timer. Enter Search Term. 33, 2018): Before Berggren got injured, he looked really good. He hit it off so well with goaltending coach Manny Legace and other coaches that they stayed in touch when he went back to OHL Barrie the following season. Then there was Calgary for Hockey Canadas under-20 camp (where he was tremendous). Sderblom displayed good playmaking ability, as shown by the Hanas goal highlighted above. We were roommates all weekend. Gambling problem? C Josh Dunne (signed):Dunne looked like a man among boys with his size and presence out there. He didnt shy away physically between (or after) whistles. He could return to Czechia for another season. Hes got a very good shot. He looked noticeable when he got touches. And though hes sturdy, hes got sluggish feet and he can look haphazard in his own zone. 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. Great shot from Scott Perunovich here. 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. 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. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. 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. Sept. 18 vs. Detroit: 5-2 W One year ago, Greaves came to Traverse City under an AHL contract. RW Colby Saganiuk (free-agent invite): Saganiuks quick, agile skating really popped through his ability to dice around the offensive zone sharply changing directions on his edges. This is more physical than most of the European guys are used to. Dr. Pepper enthusiast. The 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, Detroit Red Wings, St. Louis Blues and Toronto Maple Leafs. Heres what they said: Johnson played center, the first time hes done that in at least two seasons. From the start of the tournament, Mateychuk was the Blue Jackets best defenseman and clearly one of the better defensemen in the field. Mike G. Morreale, Stanley Cup Final | Avalanche vs. He is a very confident young man, and he likely views his experience at this tournament as a learning moment as well as a challenge to be better at next years tournament. It looks improved. Its September, and that means that hockey is back. He made plays through seams on most shifts. 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