Crabcakes Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 4 hours ago, VIC_CITY said: Ya, I wouldn't expect much more than that. But I'm not complaining. He's another lottery ticket. Similar type signing to Sautner 4 years ago. 20 year old, undrafted, playing with the Oil Kings. Captain too. 5 NHL games, this signing was a win for Jimmy already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 Free prospect. Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammertime Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 I dono who this fella is so I won't judge but why waste one of our 50 contracts on this guy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Monahan Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 2 minutes ago, hammertime said: I dono who this fella is so I so won't judge but why waste one of our 50 contracts on this guy? You’ve contradicted yourself here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokes Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 This guy confuses me, how many hockey players do you know leave the team 6 games from the end of the season. I would be very interested in the back story on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentSam Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 Like a lot of us here, you gotta trust JB. His last grab like this I beleive was Z.macewen.. and by all accounts Z.M. Is progressing very well. Its these diamonds in the rough that take a little more time to shine, and a keen eye to find. Good luck to Mr Eliot.. bite down hard on this opportunity, our future looks bright here in Vancouver, hopefully your a big part of it. go Sting go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentSam Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 9 minutes ago, smokes said: This guy confuses me, how many hockey players do you know leave the team 6 games from the end of the season. I would be very interested in the back story on that one. A longer season in the CHL perhaps? The realization of his passion and an opportunity to perhaps go pro with Utica late? Im sure he’ll be interviewed soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofsurrey Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 7 hours ago, Rounoush said: I trust Benning's scouting abilities. Yes, as long as we didn't trade for him...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Kneel Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 6 hours ago, smokes said: This guy confuses me, how many hockey players do you know leave the team 6 games from the end of the season. I would be very interested in the back story on that one. you ever have a job where you bust your ass but it never gets appreciated? might be that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckNORRIS4Cup Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 Seems like a light weight... He weighs less then EP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingleThorn Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 7 hours ago, hammertime said: I dono who this fella is so I won't judge but why waste one of our 50 contracts on this guy? Let's count the reasons why ! Utica has 5 Canuck NHL projects going. Juolevi is a special case, so that leaves Brisebois, McEneny, Sautner and Chatfield in the same boat as Eliot. They have huge value to the Canucks, just being NHL ready-ish and a phone call away. Only Brisebois is a draftee. All the others came from signings just like / very similar to the Eliot signing. This type of use of a roster spot does have value ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86Viking Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 22 Eliot, Mitch D R 6.00 190lbs 1998-02-06 Grosse Pointe, MI NHL - VAN FA (2018) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86Viking Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 In his photo signing the contract he doesn't look like a twig, and above shows what he is listed as... 190lbs on the Sarnia Sting website link here: http://sarniasting.com/roster/15/63 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EP Phone Home Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 15 hours ago, Nancouver said: Kinda surprised they sign this kid but not brassard... I was thinking the exact same thing as Brassard has looked like a diamond in the rough for a 7th rounder and close to PPG player in the OHL. Yet still unsigned which I find very odd. But not taking anything away from Mitch as we definitely need our D corps of prospects to grow, so free prospect is always good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKnight Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 1 hour ago, EP Phone Home said: I was thinking the exact same thing as Brassard has looked like a diamond in the rough for a 7th rounder and close to PPG player in the OHL. Yet still unsigned which I find very odd. But not taking anything away from Mitch as we definitely need our D corps of prospects to grow, so free prospect is always good. From my understanding he burns a year off his deal. If they signed Brassard after the season they would have him on an entry level contract for an additional season. I still think we see him signed at some point in the offseason, depending on how the draft goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Provost Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 11 hours ago, smokes said: This guy confuses me, how many hockey players do you know leave the team 6 games from the end of the season. I would be very interested in the back story on that one. After working most of his life towards it, and sees it slipping away... a guy gets a last chance to have a pro hockey career and takes it? Not sure the confusing part. He is an over age player and may never have another opportunity. There is no guarantee the chance is there a few weeks later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokes Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 4 minutes ago, Provost said: After working most of his life towards it, and sees it slipping away... a guy gets a last chance to have a pro hockey career and takes it? Not sure the confusing part. He is an over age player and may never have another opportunity. There is no guarantee the chance is there a few weeks later. makes sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krutovsdonut Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 11 hours ago, smokes said: This guy confuses me, how many hockey players do you know leave the team 6 games from the end of the season. I would be very interested in the back story on that one. academic withdrawal? with most schools there is a time limit somewhere in november where you can withdraw without being given any grades for the fall term. if you go past that date you get a transcript of f grades which you then have to disclose when applying to another school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacious Crumb Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 18 hours ago, combover said: Can he pass, does he have a real slap shot and can hit the net. We have more than enough guys that can’t do those things. And he Didnt even cost a fifth, We cant have enough young d prospects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGuardian_ Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 18 hours ago, clynch said: May be a good prospect, but why did they sign an undrafted guy to a max deal? Maybe something to do with the expansion draft in 2 years, more fodder for trades? Even career AHL players are needed to help NHL rookies find their feet. Maybe trying to get so many dmen that they can push Tryamkin out the door or trade him and then say they have an abundance of dmen they "think" could be better or as good? Really the signing makes no sense, where will he fit? Who are they getting rid of? He didn't "cost" a pick or anything so just another asset. Who is his dad? A hockey guy? Old buddy or alumni? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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