Gstank29 Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 VAN prospect and former Badger Joe LaBate signed a PTO with Utica. Will get an AHL look before VAN decides if they sign him. https://twitter.com/coreypronman/status/581860286421975042 Had a good finish to the season. Wonder if he will see any playing time in Utica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronic.Canuck Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Big bodied two way player with a bit of scoring touch if my memory serves me correctly. Utica is getting some nice extra depth for their Calder Cup push! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Wow, thought we gave up on this guy for sure. Glad we're getting a look at him to make sure. From what I can tell, the Badgers were not a very good team. If his two way game is good, he's a big body shutdown guy at the very least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckNORRIS4Cup Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 May I ask who is going to sit out? Utica is stacked right now. It's just going to be worse next season... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dasein Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Gotta think that McNally gets at least something if this guy's getting a PTO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 May I ask who is going to sit out? Utica is stacked right now. It's just going to be worse next season... The players that sit out will be the players that are not earning ice time. Nothing wrong with competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 The players that sit out will be the players that are not earning ice time. Nothing wrong with competition. Just wondering who? Bancks? Acton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Just wondering who? Bancks? Acton? Zalewski, Hamilton, hell even Jensen if he's struggling. Even if it's just to get some vets a rest before the playoffs, it couldn't hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gstank29 Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 By the highlight it looks like he knows how to use his big frame. Would be interesting to see if he can replace Zalewseki or Bancks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Wow, thought we gave up on this guy for sure. Glad we're getting a look at him to make sure. From what I can tell, the Badgers were not a very good team. If his two way game is good, he's a big body shutdown guy at the very least. Me too. Haven't heard anything about this guy in a few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Here's my question. Where are we with our current contract limit? 49 now? We still have Subban and I think one or two other guys needing contracts (NCAA players?) as well as whoever we draft this season. Will we be able to fit them all in before they either enter free agency or re-enter the draft? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gstank29 Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 Here's my question. Where are we with our current contract limit? 49 now? We still have Subban and I think one or two other guys needing contracts (NCAA players?) as well as whoever we draft this season. Will we be able to fit them all in before they either enter free agency or re-enter the draft? Labate is a PTO so he hasn't signed anything yet, and it doesnt count as a contract. Hutton did sign a contract, but for now it's a PTO, and will only count against next years total I think we are at 48 contracts now. But i'm not to sure about that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desiboynux4lifee******* Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 18 points -17 ? and guys like Subban are not still signed? What is Benning doing? we got guys in the farm like Griener who are more deserving of a contract than these long term projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gstank29 Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 18 points -17 ? and guys like Subban are not still signed? What is Benning doing? we got guys in the farm like Griener who are more deserving of a contract than these long term projects. How to make a post by Desiboynux4liffee 1.Look at stats 2.Form opinion based soley on stats 3.Somehow relate it to Bo-sang/Subban 4.Name another player who is more deserving of a contract (optional step) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 18 points -17 ? and guys like Subban are not still signed? What is Benning doing? we got guys in the farm like Griener who are more deserving of a contract than these long term projects. For the millionth time, Benning said he's waiting until Subban's season is over before signing him. Stop complaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desiboynux4lifee******* Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 How to make a post by Desiboynux4liffee 1.Look at stats 2.From opinion based soley on stats 3.Somehow relate it to Bo-sang/Subban 4.Name another player who is more deserving of a contract (optional step) Somehow you guys support these signings lol. Stats matter and - 18 in college is horrible. How do you guys expect him to play in the NHL if he is a -18 in college? Why is Benning ignoring guys we have like Dane Fox, who should be in Utica instead. These signings are silly, they don't make sense because he is just signing redundant players eg grinders and we need some real top notch skill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronFistPedan Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 It just never ends with this guy does it?... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gstank29 Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 Somehow you guys support these signings lol. Stats matter and - 18 in college is horrible. How do you guys expect him to play in the NHL if he is a -18 in college? His team was 4-26-5........ I'm pretty sure anyone would be a minus on a team like that..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Somehow you guys support these signings lol. Stats matter and - 18 in college is horrible. How do you guys expect him to play in the NHL if he is a -18 in college? Please learn the difference between a PTO and an actual contract. They're being smart by not using up a contract on a guy before seeing where he's at. Subban is currently still playing in the OHL, so signing him to an ELC right now isn't necessary. As soon as his season is done, he'll be signed and be sent to Utica. Simple as that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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