canucklehead44 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 An undersized, undrafted 21 year old named Yanni Gourde is leading Kalamazoo in scoring with 13 points in 9 games (Kalamazoo's third highest scorer has 5 points). I know Kalamazoo doesn't really get any mention as players in the ECHL are long shots but this guy peaked my interest. He won the QMJHL scoring title as well as player of the year as an over-ager. It makes me wonder whether he will get a shot with the Comets sometime soon? I know he is tiny but his numbers so far look impressive and as an AHL rookie he found himself in 3 fights so he isn't super soft either. A potential Nathan Gerbe type player? Is anyone familiar with him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utica Fan Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 An undersized, undrafted 21 year old named Yanni Gourde is leading Kalamazoo in scoring with 13 points in 9 games (Kalamazoo's third highest scorer has 5 points). I know Kalamazoo doesn't really get any mention as players in the ECHL are long shots but this guy peaked my interest. He won the QMJHL scoring title as well as player of the year as an over-ager. It makes me wonder whether he will get a shot with the Comets sometime soon? I know he is tiny but his numbers so far look impressive and as an AHL rookie he found himself in 3 fights so he isn't super soft either. A potential Nathan Gerbe type player? Is anyone familiar with him? Send him up! Let's take a look. I can't hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UticaHockey Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 He was actually in the Comets training camp but was an early cut. I don't think he played in any of the preseason games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanBeef Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Wonder if the Wolves will snatch him , after all the k wings are a utica and Chicago affiliate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pibroch Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Comets should give him a shot. He may be undersized, but they need the scoring help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canvoucer Vanuck Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Wonder if the Wolves will snatch him , after all the k wings are a utica and Chicago affiliate. Didn't the Comets sign him? I'd like to see them give him a shot. Seems like he can help them offensively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 I posted about this in the comets thread, they have his rights. smallish , but put up 137 points in his overage year in the Q. Those are crazy numbers. Any offense should be welcome in Utica, they have a lot of checkers on that team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avelanch Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Wonder if the Wolves will snatch him , after all the k wings are a utica and Chicago affiliate. utica signed him though, so they have his rights. I think Utica can use all the help they can get, couldn't hurt to give him a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UticaHockey Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 I don't think Utica ever signed him. Just a camp invite then they cut him loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I posted about this in the comets thread, they have his rights. smallish , but put up 137 points in his overage year in the Q. Those are crazy numbers. Any offense should be welcome in Utica, they have a lot of checkers on that team. Well, his 14 points with Worcester (AHL) in 54 games last year don't exactly scream call up. That and not really having any evidence he's actually under contract by Utica (certainly not by the Canucks) likely means he's just an ECHL player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 17 points in 12 games for Gourde at the ECHL, Better than Archie was doing last year at the same age. Hope he gets a shot sometime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmonberries Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 All name team here he comes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpennyCanuck Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Worth giving him a chance in Utica. But because of his small stature and great offensive skills he will be bound to a larger rink size in Europe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucklehead44 Posted February 20, 2014 Author Share Posted February 20, 2014 18 points in 17 games for Worchester in the AHL good for fourth on the team. I guess they still had his rights. Impressive numbers considering Worchester's leading scorer has 28 points in 39 games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerbera Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 18 points in 17 games for Worchester in the AHL good for fourth on the team. I guess they still had his rights. Impressive numbers considering Worchester's leading scorer has 28 points in 39 games so he's technically signed by the Sharks AHL affiliate? Seems decent production for a player that size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saucypass Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Wait so this guy doesn't belong to the Comets or Canucks? I'm so confused... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wshdrvvn Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Wait so this guy doesn't belong to the Comets or Canucks? I'm so confused... only connection we had to him was him playing for the k-wings. not actually our player though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piggy Bank Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 18 points in 17 AHL games... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roflcawptur Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 so he's technically signed by the Sharks AHL affiliate? Seems decent production for a player that size. Wait so who is he playing for? soooo confused! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saucypass Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 only connection we had to him was him playing for the k-wings. not actually our player though. Ahh I see, thanks! Has anyone seen this guy play? Being PPG in the AHL at 22 years old makes me wonder if he's got NHL potential even if it means that he'll turn out to be a depth player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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