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. LW Antonio Stranges (No. Im looking forward to watching him in the WHL this year. I wouldnt say he was one of the best players in the tournament but he was in the second tier. The Russian winger played on both the right and left side of Johnson over the weekend, scoring a goal in each game. He did a good job applying pressure on the forecheck to force turnovers, too. 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. I thought his competitive level was good throughout the game. #CBJ pic.twitter.com/MBKZ2GwCFC, SpecmenceCBJ (@SpecmenceCBJ) September 20, 2021. Mateychuk had only one point, an assist, in the three games. His hands flashed throughout, though he got himself into some trouble trying to do too much with them because his skating is clearly a step behind. He could be a regular on the power play and penalty kill for the Senators this season. Each tournament will enable players selected in the NHL Draft, signed as free agents, or earning tryouts to make an impression prior to the start of NHL training camps next week. 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. 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. Sep 13, 2022. C Curtis Douglas (AHL deal): Douglas legs still splay from the knees and trail behind his chest but he was actually moving better than Ive ever seen him this week. On top of these three names, the Maple Leafs will have several players who are gunning to lock down spots with the Marlies, or perhaps throw their hats in the ring to be considered for call-ups in the event of injury. 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. His skating looked good, he took a defender inside-out and he was noticeable on most shifts. 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 RW Lucas Raymond (No. We talked about it, Vogelhuber said. 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. He was physically imposing and steady throughout. He also just looked strong on his skates. LHD Jared McIsaac (No. All Rights Reserved. Hes very professional and mature young man. Im just going to play like I can play, my 100 percent, day after day.. Hes strong on his stick. TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. The NHL prospects tournament can be difficult to evaluate. So theres a really good future for him.. Are you a business owner? Some creative passes. Related: Red Wings Elmer Sderblom is Ready for NHL Action. All rights reserved. Sept. 17 vs. St. Louis: 4-3 OTW Call 1-800-GAMBLER. I think he brings a lot of things to the team. But its about staying disciplined and continuing to work in that direction., (Photo of Kent Johnson: Stan Szeto / USA Today). He can really shoot it.. Training camp is next and, before you know it, well have preseason games to discuss. This is a hard tournament, Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen said. 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). The goalies:Adam Scheel gave up 11 goals on 35 shots (.686) and got the yank twice. He was all over it on the forecheck applying pressure and forcing defenders into difficult choices. He had an assist, four penalty minutes and no shots on goal in this tournament. The winger made things happen at both ends of the ice, and now hes got to be feeling confident heading into training camp. He has been writing about sports since 2015 and has been with The Hockey Writers since October of 2020. Hell be fighting Anton Khudobin and Adam Scheel for time in Cedar Park, but if last years results translate to this year, Murray should be the 1A among the trio. 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 prospects get things started in Traverse City on the 15th. He had 10 shots on goal. Sept. 19 vs. Dallas: 7-3 W He scored a goal early in Sundays win over Toronto, his only point of the tournament. If youre looking for a feel good story, pay attention to Logan Morrison, who works out at the same gym as Rich Peverley in Guelph and showed well enough at development camp to get an invite. The team heading to Michigan is loaded with recent high draft Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. I was there for the entire tournament and watched every second of all nine games that were played. Turcotte (5-11, 185) had 18 points (six goals, 12 assists) in 27 games with Ontario in the AHL and is expected to play a big role there this season. Enter Search Term. C/LW Conner Roulette (No. In his short stint with the Blue Jackets after completing his sophomore season at Michigan in 2021-22, Johnson (6-1, 167 pounds) showed slick passing and an ability to generate offensive chances. LW Pavel Gogolev (NHL deal): Gogolev didnt dominate but he played with pace in transition and I thought his stride looked really clean, which is a good sign for him. This, plus some big news on the sponsorship front, coming up. He had assists on the first two goals of the game and was ironically credited with neither. stlouisblues.com is the official Web site of the St Louis Blues. Traverse City bound Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) 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. Have the Stars gotten too accustomed to the idea that they can score their way out of anything? More than 100 NHL prospects, five teams (the Red Aaron Portzline is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Jackets had 13 of their own draft picks on the roster, including three first-round picks and two second-round picks. Gambling problem? Knazko spent last season with Seattle of the WHL. LHD Tim Berni (No. 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. LHD Tyler Tucker (No. 18, 2019): It was the usual up-and-down roller coaster for Harley. 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. On exits, it was wait, wait, wait, boom all week. He played in the Olympics and the mens World Championships (for Slovakia), so its not like he hasnt played at a high level. 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. 12) Denton Mateychuk, and he relied on him significantly, especially early in the tournament. Here are five storylines and six players well be watching especially close when the puck drops in Traverse City. Mar 20, 2022 He then returned to Sweden and had 14 points (one goal, 13 assists) in 29 games for Djurgardens of the Swedish Hockey League. It was a question about Marchenko that prompted Kekalainens comment on Zetterberg. Sept. 17 vs. Dallas: 5-3 W He kept getting more and more comfortable, Kekalainen said of his weekend. 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. 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. The Blue Jackets went 2-1 in this years event, including a 3-2 overtime win over Toronto on Sunday in Centre Ice Arena. Standing still. Sept. 16 vs. Columbus: 4-3 OTL Its been a busy few months for him. Sep 13, 2022 3:57 PM EDT The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced their 27-man roster that will participate in the 2022 Traverse City Prospect Tournament. 48, 2021): Grushnikov showed well. When he was, he looked strong and balanced on his skates, he took up space and he was effective. G Sebastian Cossa (No. Thats part of this game. C Josh Dunne (signed):Dunne looked like a man among boys with his size and presence out there. Theres no panic. If he saw the shot, he stopped it thats all you can ask of your goaltender. He scored some goal-scorers goals. It was awesome, Mateychuk said. 0. By Max Bultman. His pitchfork skating and stunted acceleration needs more work but he was good inside the offensive zone for a player his age. / St. Louis Blues. He played between Marchenko and Mikael Pyyhtia, so youd expect production, but he was dazzling almost too dazzling at times for coaches. He created from his very first shift and didnt let up (until he was given a five-minute major on his very last shift). San Jose needs offense, and Eklund (5-11, 181 pounds) is expected to compete for a roster spot in training camp. If anything, this should make Grand Rapids Griffins fans excited that the teams blue line group could be a highly-effective bunch this season. At midseason, the Blue Jackets awarded him with a two-way NHL contract. Not this year. There was lots of heel-to-heel. 2 pick in the 2022 draft, each will represent his team in the tournament. Hes got a very good shot. The Blues prospects had more difficulty on the penalty kill Sunday morning than they did on Friday, surrendering a pair of power-play goals early on. 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. RW Tristan Mullin (AHL deal): I liked what I saw out of Mullin. 137, 2018): Damiani played with a sureness about him that screamed I dont belong here. He was made plays in transition, found the trailer a few times when it looked like he wouldnt pick him up, skated well (his stride also looked half a step quicker) and executed some heady passes through layers. An AHL contract with the Griffins may be in his future. LHD Scott Perunovich (No. All prospects are equal in terms of receiving an invitation to play, but some prospects are more equal in terms of immediate importance to the organization. 119, 2020): His pitch-fork skating stride slows him down out there. Heres hoping hes back at it in short order because he has been through enough for a career at this point. 33, 2018): Before Berggren got injured, he looked really good. 13, 2018): Dellandrea wore the C, played on the inside (he goes there every time he catches a puck on the wing), was engaged in all of his battles, played smart on the penalty kill (which hell need to make the Stars) and was particularly good in the second game. 6 min read TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. Another prospect tournament is in the books. He continued that momentum in this years tournament, surrendering just one goal on 25 shots throughout the tournament. 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. 54 - Francesco Arcuri37 - Oskar Back22 - Matej Blumel45 - Mavrik Bourque13 - Riley Damiani62 - Justin Ertel53 - Wyatt Johnston51 - Fredrik Karlstrom73 - Logan Morrison52 - Conner Roulette58 - Matthew Seminoff57 - Logan Stankoven71 - Antonio Stranges, 65 - Dawson Barteaux59 - Artem Grushnikov60 - Jacob Holmes81 - Michael Karow61 - Christian Kyrou67 - Jacob Murray74 - Gavin White. 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. Even so, Vogelhuber had zero issues with how Johnson played. (Jiricek) is a really easy guy to play with. Watching Mateychuk and Jiricek work together each players style seems to complement the other you couldnt help but look ahead to the 2024-25 season, when they could easily be a pair for the Blue Jackets. 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. 21, 2020): Well we know he can sling it! Its hard to get used to that. And by all accounts weve heard hes all in.. Credit where credits due though: He was good in the finale and it showed up in a nice assist to set up Arcuri. That was kind of my first experience in pro hockey, Greaves said, with a smile. He looks boxier out there, for sure. RHD Oscar Plandowski (No. He was a star in Europe already, and he came to this tournament and looked like he was lost for a while. Your experience on this site will be improved by allowing cookies. He wants to make plays, Kekalainen said. One-timer. 1. 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. 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. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. Sept. 19 vs. Columbus: 7-3 L Jonatan Berggren sets up Lucas Raymond for a goal at Traverse City Prospect Tournament. Sept. 16 vs. Dallas: 5-4 W The officiating staff for the tournament includes four referees and four linesmen. 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.. LHD Ole Bjorgvik-Holm (No. The team heading to Michigan is loaded with recent high draft picks, with the forward group in particular looking top notch. NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup and NHL Conference logos are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. He got to the inside, he finished plays around the net and led the team in shots on goal. 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. F Pasquale Zito (No. There were times where he dusted off some pucks for a touch or two too long, but he also danced some guys, made a lot of soft plays, looked really good on the power play, got himself into spots to get a lot of touches and didnt shy away from some pretty physical games. I am a Western Michigan University alum whose passion for hockey knows no limits. Though not overly aggressive offensively, Nemec has a high hockey IQ and is strong in transition. Sept. 16 vs. Detroit: 5-4 L The Traverse City Tournament begins this Friday and will run through Tuesday. Thats a long shot for an 18-year-old, but it can be done. 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. Aside from Edvinsson and Cossa, the player that fans were perhaps most eager to feast their eyes upon was Big Elmer. Hes a character kid who works every day to become a better goalie, Kekalainen said. Murray, Kory Nagy, Ben OQuinn and Bryan Pancich. RW Braedan Kressler (free-agent invite): Kressler was involved in everything. 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. Here is their schedule: 6:30pm Fri Sep 16 vs. St. Louis. WebBlues wrap up tournament in Traverse City by Andrew Pek / St. Louis Blues September 18, 2022 St. Louis Blues prospects participated in the annual NHL Prospect Tournament in Baseball, Write or check out a review on your favorite local. Simon Edvinsson , D, Detroit Red Wings: The 19-year-old, chosen with the No. 175, 2021): Arcuri sat the first game but he had the puck a lot in the second game and made some small area plays through and around bodies. Lets go from there, get to know each other and get to know each others game. 123, 2020): Stranges gonna Stranges. 9 pick in the 2020 draft, who turns 21 on Sept. 23, played the majority of the 2021-22 season with Iowa (AHL) and had 53 points (18 goals, 35 assists) in 63 games in his first season in North America. Its September, and that means that hockey is back. Kent Johnson , F, Columbus Blue Jackets: The 19-year-old (No. LHD Jacob Holmes (No. He made plays through seams on most shifts. He also looked good defensively, stripping several pucks. He exchanged pleasantries with the opposition in every game he played, and his 6-foot-3, 205-pound frame allowed him to physically impose himself on his opponents. LW/RW Logan Stankoven (No. 159, 2018): I thought Bernis ability to walk and adjust across the line proficiently was noticeable. Columbus Blue Jackets. LW Martin Rysavy (No. It started with him eating some punches in a fight with the Blues Brayden Guy, but the rest featured strong and improved skating (he covered a lot of ground for his partners), great presence out there and smart decision-making throughout. C/LW Jordan Kawaguchi (free-agent signing): I was disappointed by Kawaguchi, who wasnt noticeable. It will be interesting to see if he elevates his play once preseason play begins. Good start to the season for him. You cannot talk about the Red Wings in this tournament without bringing up Riley Piercey, a forward who joined the team as an undrafted free agent looking to make a name for himself. With the Red Wings, he not only showed the ability to put the puck in the net, but he also showed that he wont back down from the physical side of the game. 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). Prior to leaving for Traverse City, the prospects will participate in a practice at Centene Community Ice Center on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 10 a.m. Somedashes with his hands. Even under pressure inside the defensive zone with guys all over him and leaning on him, he found ways to spin off and create exits with his feet that I thought werent there. He also represented Denmark at the 2022 World Junior Division 1A Tournament and recorded four points in five games, good enough to tie for second on his team in scoring. Ill be watching Barteaux, who has a few years under his belt between the Texas Stars and Idaho Steelheads. Hes going to continue to work on that because the games are only going to get faster.. The Maple Leafs have announced their roster for the upcoming 2022 Traverse City Prospect Tournament. Thats what he has to be. Dr. Pepper enthusiast. He looked comfortable in his skin as a polished two-way guy who plays a mature game. Thats a big bite of pie for an 18-year-old. Heres what they said: Johnson played center, the first time hes done that in at least two seasons. We just kind of clicked. 30, 2020): Bourque was outstanding, especially in the opener (but honestly throughout). Ask Cole Sillinger. He was one of the better Stars defenders inside his own zone and Id bet his possession numbers looked good. Jack Finley , C, Tampa Bay Lightning: Finley (6-6, 220) had 16 points (eight goals, eight assists) in 21 games for Spokane, 34 points (19 goals, 15 assists) in 39 games for Winnipeg of the Western Hockey League, and 13 points (seven goals, six assists) in 15 WHL playoff games last season. 57, 2020 draft) is a solid skater despite his big frame and has a nice scoring touch; he could begin the season with Syracuse of the AHL. Not a shock, but he's been one of St. Louis' best players in Traverse City. Sign up for our regular 'Maple Leafs Newsletter' for all the latest. Jiricek didnt look out of place, certainly, but he didnt play the authoritative game hes known for, either. 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. 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