Franz Liszt Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 When Kassian and Schroeder are back, I feel them heading back to junior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outsiders Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Awesome. Too bad they probably wont stay past 9 games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 When was the last time we had TWO 18 year olds in the line up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice orca Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Don't get too excited about Bo, it's just for a look. Hunter will stay only if he makes the decision for GMMG with stellar play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Can Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Hunter has played well, but I still worry about rushing him. Mostly because he's not as physically mature. Look at Edmonton with Hall and RNH. They've both had major injuries already in their young careers and you have to wonder if those injuries will create problems down the road. They both definitely deserve more of a look though, even if its just a few games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absent Canuck Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 I believe Linden is the only 18 year old to ever make our team. At least, I can't think of anyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 I'm happy for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pinchin Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Horvat has played pretty good in all zones and is getting better on faceoffs, not as flashy as Shink but just as good in a different way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFCanuck Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Totally agree, but we are deeper in the positions that Horvat would be playing. I think Hunter could stay if he starts scoring. Young rookies tend to get worn down by the end of the season, for that reason alone I predict NHL proven players will get the spots on this team, this year, in most cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoted Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 When Kassian and Schroeder are back, I feel them heading back to junior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
criticallycanuck Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 I believe Linden is the only 18 year old to ever make our team. At least, I can't think of anyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
criticallycanuck Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Likely the case, but still will be fun (hopefully) to watch these guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Cam Neely, trivia fans, along with Trevor played with us at age 18. As well as Rick Lanz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Slot Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Personally think MG is keeping Horvat to save face. The goalie he traded has let in one goal in 3 games and has a save % of .990 If he sends the kid back he reminds the hockey world he gets raped on every trade. Bad move, kid is not ready, Shink "Maybe" but even he im concerned about size and getting RNH syndrome and injuries when the men start playing like men. Exhibition guys dont hit as much as they are trying to stay healthy themselves...it changes next week. Horvat, shame on you MG shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJDDawg Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Hunter has played well, but I still worry about rushing him. Mostly because he's not as physically mature. Look at Edmonton with Hall and RNH. They've both had major injuries already in their young careers and you have to wonder if those injuries will create problems down the road. They both definitely deserve more of a look though, even if its just a few games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzy Desjardins Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Thank you Tortorella!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice orca Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Totally agree, but we are deeper in the positions that Horvat would be playing. I think Hunter could stay if he starts scoring. Young rookies tend to get worn down by the end of the season, for that reason alone I predict NHL proven players will get the spots on this team, this year, in most cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoted Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 I'm not sure Schroeder is a Tortorella kind-of-guy. Especially with Santorelli around. It's hard to count on Kassian for much at this point. He could be the next Todd Bertuzzi or out of the league by next season. Krazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice orca Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Personally think MG is keeping Horvat to save face. The goalie he traded has let in one goal in 3 games and has a save % of .990 If he sends the kid back he reminds the hockey world he gets raped on every trade. Bad move, kid is not ready, Shink "Maybe" but even he im concerned about size and getting RNH syndrome and injuries when the men start playing like men. Exhibition guys dont hit as much as they are trying to stay healthy themselves...it changes next week. Horvat, shame on you MG shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilya Mikheyev Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Here's some players 23 and under who had success with Torts: Derek Stepan came out of college and stepped into New York in a big way. He put up 21 goals/45 points in his rookie season. The next year he put up 51 points as a 21 year old. Last year, as a 22 year old Stepan led the Rags in points, passing names like Rick Nash and Marian Gaborik. Ryan Callahan, at the time 23, went from a 15 points/52 game player to a 40 point/81 game 2-way force in Torts' first year. Despite his up and downs Micheal Del Zotto has put up point totals of 37, 41 and paced for 37 again last year, all under 23. Carl Hagelin played his first NHL games under Torts. A former 6th round pick, put up 38 points in 64 games as a rookie. Dubinsky went from a 40 point player to a 50+ point player in Torts' first full year, as a 23 year old. Marc Staal, as a 22 year old, went for a 15 point player to a 25+ point defenseman when Torts took over. Artem Anisimov put up 28 points in 82 games under Torts, then quickly became a 40 point player the following year. Paul Ranger, 21, put up 28 points in 71 games under Torts and was considered a top-3 defenseman on most teams, due to his effective 2-way play. Although Brad Richards stepped into the league a 62 point player, Tortorella had him a 70+ point and then a 79 point player at 23. Not to mention he had a Conn Smythe and a cup that year. Lecavalier also made the transition from a player with unlimited potential to a cup-winning 1st line centre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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