Fred65 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Doesn't the players on AHL contract complete their contracts the same time as NHL FA's ...... 1st July Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 How does that impact anything to do with us potentially signing Myron to a contract? His contract would start on July 1st if it was for the NHL, just like any of the current contracts we have in their final year would expire by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonecoldstevebernier Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Tyson Giuriato @TysonGiuriato May 23 Teams have until June 1 to sign 2012 non-NCAA draft class. Wes Myron lone #Canucks prospect yet to be signed. Soooo... odds he gets signed, zero or less than zero? Its unfortunate how things went for him with his injuries, but as a 6th rounder its not really a loss. Probably would've been better for him to stay in the NCAA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devoted Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Tyson Giuriato @TysonGiuriato May 23 Teams have until June 1 to sign 2012 non-NCAA draft class. Wes Myron lone #Canucks prospect yet to be signed. Soooo... odds he gets signed, zero or less than zero? Its unfortunate how things went for him with his injuries, but as a 6th rounder its not really a loss. Probably would've been better for him to stay in the NCAA. Yeeep. Circumstances didn't help him. He missed so much time as a 19 year old playing Jr. A that it was very difficult for him to swallow the 'freshman treatment' at BU. That free university degree would have been a great fall back for an overaged 6th round pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Yeeep. Circumstances didn't help him. He missed so much time as a 19 year old playing Jr. A that it was very difficult for him to swallow the 'freshman treatment' at BU. That free university degree would have been a great fall back for an overaged 6th round pick. Those 'free' degrees aren't always that free. A friend of mine who's a high school teacher told me a story a couple weeks back about past students he's had that have had to make a choice on whether or not to pursue college scholarships in the US. You'd think it'd be an easy decision, right? Free tuition for 4 years that'd otherwise be tens of thousands each year? Well, the actual truth of it is if someone wanted to go to the US for a soccer/hockey/etc. scholarship, they have 4 years of eligibility covered by the university but are often required to take a 5th year to complete their degree. That 5th year isn't covered and is necessary because the university mandates a maximum course load leaving the student to make up courses on their own. That 5th year is part of the deal as well, so the student couldn't opt out after their university sports career is over. I'd guess bigger programs like football and basketball might not have that requirement since they earn so much from other revenue, and a player could finish their degree with online studies, but otherwise that's a big ask for a student that likely isn't getting a big pro contract to help pay for that 5th year. EDIT: as far as Myron, I could see him getting an AHL contract (he could still play for the ECHL affiliate too) but I doubt the Canucks sign him. I liked his play at the Young Stars tourney this past year as well, but he'll have to show more in the AHL before earning an NHL contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devoted Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Those 'free' degrees aren't always that free. A friend of mine who's a high school teacher told me a story a couple weeks back about past students he's had that have had to make a choice on whether or not to pursue college scholarships in the US. You'd think it'd be an easy decision, right? Free tuition for 4 years that'd otherwise be tens of thousands each year? Well, the actual truth of it is if someone wanted to go to the US for a soccer/hockey/etc. scholarship, they have 4 years of eligibility covered by the university but are often required to take a 5th year to complete their degree. That 5th year isn't covered and is necessary because the university mandates a maximum course load leaving the student to make up courses on their own. That 5th year is part of the deal as well, so the student couldn't opt out after their university sports career is over. I'd guess bigger programs like football and basketball might not have that requirement since they earn so much from other revenue, and a player could finish their degree with online studies, but otherwise that's a big ask for a student that likely isn't getting a big pro contract to help pay for that 5th year. EDIT: as far as Myron, I could see him getting an AHL contract (he could still play for the ECHL affiliate too) but I doubt the Canucks sign him. I liked his play at the Young Stars tourney this past year as well, but he'll have to show more in the AHL before earning an NHL contract. Hey, even if they do have to pay for the 5th year (And we'll stay away from the debate over NCAA players making zero money, while producing exorbitant amounts for the institution) its still a heck of a lot better than the 50k I owe for my degrees. But you're right, if the Canucks scouts want to see how Myron progresses, they can always have Utica or Kalamazoo sign him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmonberries Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 His opportunity was a scholarship at BU. He blew it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avelanch Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Myron signed with the Oilers (of the Central Hockey League) http://www.tulsaoile...-nhl-draft-pick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dasein Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 So I guess he's not ours anymore? Lock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avelanch Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 nope not anymore. definitely lock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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