RW Yegor Chinakov (No. He should be feeling good about his play heading into training camp, and thats a very positive thing for one of the games top goalie prospects. Mason McTavish , C, Anaheim Ducks: The 19-year-old, selected No. Jesper Wallstedt, G, Minnesota Wild: The No. Alex Turcotte, C, Los Angeles Kings: Los Angeles has plenty of interesting participants in the tournament, including center Quinton Byfield and defenseman Brandt Clarke, but Turcotte (No. The 19-year-old (6-3, 214), who is expected to challenge for playing time in Iowa (AHL), went 12-10-0 with a 1.98 GAA and .918 save percentage in 22 games for Lulea of the Swedish Hockey League in 2021-22. His hands flashed throughout, though he got himself into some trouble trying to do too much with them because his skating is clearly a step behind. Thats what he has to be. I thought Marchenko competed really well, Kekalainen said. The 2022 Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase will include two games featuring top prospects from the Chicago Blackhawks and Minnesota Wild on Friday and Sunday in Chicago. 159, 2018): I thought Bernis ability to walk and adjust across the line proficiently was noticeable. His pitchfork skating and stunted acceleration needs more work but he was good inside the offensive zone for a player his age. The 18-year-old had six points (one goal, five assists) in eight games at Worlds, the most for a defenseman at that age in tournament history. Defense:Michael Buchinger (62), Tyson Galloway (71), Marc-Andre Gaudet (87), Matt Kessel (51), Griffin Luce (64), Brady Lyle (33), Roberto Mancini (73)*, Tyler Tucker (75). But we had him very high on our list. 20 selection in the 2021 draft was named the top goalie at the 2022 WJC after finishing with a 1.62 goals-against average and .939 save percentage in five games for third place Sweden. Here are five storylines and six players well be watching especially close when the puck drops in Traverse City. This years event features five teams: Toronto Maple Leafs. While the team as a whole performed well, there were a number of individuals that stood out on their own merits, some more surprising than others. Mateychuk had only one point, an assist, in the three games. Sept. 17 vs. Columbus: 5-3 L Its a different level of processing for him. Even so, Vogelhuber had zero issues with how Johnson played. The winger displayed adept playmaking and scoring skills throughout the tournament. He had assists on the first two goals of the game and was ironically credited with neither. The 21-year-old (No. He got to the inside, he finished plays around the net and led the team in shots on goal. Heres hoping hes back at it in short order because he has been through enough for a career at this point. RW Alexey Toropchenko (No. He doesnt stand around and his activity out there had an impact. 30, 2020): Bourque was outstanding, especially in the opener (but honestly throughout). For interview requests or any other inquiries, you can follow Alexs social media pages listed at the bottom of his articles like this one. I wonder if they bring him to Cleveland as a bottom-six checking type. So theres a really good future for him.. A lot of other guys got there, but he was there the whole night.. C Semyon Der-Arguchintsev (No. If youre looking for something to do this weekend, the tournament should be an exciting one, and you never know who could make an impact this season after a strong performance in Traverse City. His shoulders sway a little too much when hes pushing forward through a long stride but when hes crossing over and weaving through neutral ice he can really build speed. Remi Poirier was better and I was impressed by how quick his feet were, the way he fought through traffic to find pucks and his glove hand. I thought he was forcing it at times instead of playing with that easy comfort that makes him who he is, but he was excellent by the time the third game rolled around and impactful throughout. Odds & lines subject to change. RW Braedan Kressler (free-agent invite): Kressler was involved in everything. And when there isnt a play to make that involves hanging onto it, he anticipates the play so well that when he gets the puck he can make a quick play. Edvinsson, specifically, played in all three of the Red Wings games and, while he certainly did not look bad on the ice, he did not stand out in the same way that Lucas Raymond did at last years tournament. Though not overly aggressive offensively, Nemec has a high hockey IQ and is strong in transition. Im just going to play like I can play, my 100 percent, day after day.. Ask Cole Sillinger. Not a shock, but he's been one of St. Louis' best players in Traverse City. Credit where credits due though: He was good in the finale and it showed up in a nice assist to set up Arcuri. The NHL Prospect Tournament returns to Traverse City for its 22nd season, running from Thursday, Sept. 16 to Monday, Sept. 20, with a five-team field set to compete this year. Here are three top prospects to watch in each of the six tournaments: Simon Nemec, D, New Jersey Devils: Nemec (6-foot-1, 190 pounds) stood out in the top professional league in Slovakia and for Slovakia at the 2022 Beijing Olympics and the 2022 IIHF World Championship. As previously stated, the tournament begins at 6:30 PM EST tonight against the Dallas Stars prospects. With Hintz injured, the Stars scored only one goal in two of three games. He was all over it on the forecheck applying pressure and forcing defenders into difficult choices. Sept. 15 at Columbus - 2 p.m.Sept. They finished checks all over the ice but appeared to be fixated on putting bodies on Marchenko and Johnson. From the start of the tournament, Mateychuk was the Blue Jackets best defenseman and clearly one of the better defensemen in the field. In his short stint with the Blue Jackets after completing his sophomore season at Michigan in 2021-22, Johnson (6-1, 167 pounds) showed slick passing and an ability to generate offensive chances. Jordan Dumais scored the tying goal with 1:13 remaining in regulation the Jackets had their goaltender pulled for an extra attacker and Kirill Marchenko scored 3:23 into the extra period to end it. LHD Matteop Pietroniro (AHL deal): Pietroniro showed morepoise under pressure and problem-solving through bodies than I remember. He was great. He kept getting more and more comfortable, Kekalainen said of his weekend. This years Traverse City Tourney features five teams the Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, St. Louis Blues, and Toronto Maple Leafs and runs from September 15-19. The NHL Prospects Showcase, with players from the Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Lightning, Florida Panthers and Nashville Predators, will be held at Invisalign Arena in Morrisville, North Carolina, and PNC Arena in Raleigh from Friday through Monday. 26, 2020): Neighbours spent a good chunk of the tournament being a bit of a pest. In motion. His skating looked good, he took a defender inside-out and he was noticeable on most shifts. Yaroslav Askarov , G, Nashville Predators: The 20-year-old, chosen No. Hes a good-sized, mobile defenceman who defends very well and handles the puck very well. He has been writing about sports since 2015 and has been with The Hockey Writers since October of 2020. I also asked Blue Jackets prospect James Malatesta, who plays for the Remparts and played against Bolduc growing up and with him with Team Quebec, for his take on his new junior teammate. LW Tyler Angle (No. There was the draft. The Athletic spent the weekend in Traverse City to observe the top prospects, including three players who could possibly make the Blue Jackets roster out of training camp: forwards Kent Johnson and Marchenko, and defenseman David Jiricek. The NHL Prospects Tournament features five teams at Centre Ice Arena in Traverse City, Michigan, also from Thursday through Monday: the Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, St. Louis Blues and Toronto Maple Leafs. TravelSports.com, Hockey I just hope hes OK. That kid has been through enough injury-wise. Defense: Michael Buchinger (62), Tyson Galloway (71), Marc-Andre Gaudet (87), Matt Kessel (51), Griffin Luce (64), Brady Lyle (33), Roberto Mancini (73)*, Tyler Tucker (75). The tournament will feature five prospect teams: the Blues, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs. For most of the Red Wings, training camp is still more RW Jeremy McKenna (AHL deal): McKenna led the tournament in shots on goal with 19 and it showed. Cole Perfetti , C, Winnipeg Jets: The 20-year-old (5-11, 177) playmaker could earn a spot on one of Winnipeg's top two lines in the future. Scott Wheeler covers the NHL draft and prospects nationally for The Athletic. He played to the interior, hit the post, had several chances and was probably owed a goal or two on his nine shots. There were some particularly athletic saves he made during the Red Wings game against the Dallas Stars, and the lone goal he allowed came off of a tip in front during their match against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He showed the ability to identify a passing lane and hit an open man with a tape-to-tape pass thats the type of tool that will earn a player time on the power play at the pro level. His skating has improved. Alex Hobson is a writer and a radio producer for 610 CKTB. Now its time for the Red Wings main roster to follow suit and provide an entertaining training camp for observers up in Traverse City and across the state of Michigan. Sept. 20 vs. Columbus: 7-6 OTL His energy was ramped up as usual; you can see it in the way he creeps into the faceoff circle or the effort he displays on the backcheck or steals or some of the second effort plays he makes after he loses a battle. RW Navrin Mutter (free-agent invite): Mutters not particularly talented but hell strike fear into you, I thought he looked strong over pucks and his skating looked lighter than I remember. He scored a goal early in Sundays win over Toronto, his only point of the tournament. St. Louis Blues prospects participated in the annual NHL Prospect Tournament in Traverse City, Michigan from Sept. 15-18. 62, 2019): Alexandrov was one of the more notable names on the Blues roster and he only played in two games; I thought he was invisible in his first game and really good in his second. He is a very confident young man, and he likely views his experience at this tournament as a learning moment as well as a challenge to be better at next years tournament. He looks boxier out there, for sure. It got better and better, Jiricek said. The 19-year-old (6-1, 175) also had four points (two goals, two assists) for Canada when it won the 2021 IIHF World Under-18 Hockey Championship. The Red Wingssaid McIsaac was awake and alert and was transported to hospital as a precautionary measure. Hanas is coming off of a season where he put up 86 points in 63 with the Portland Winterhawks of the Western Hockey League. Hes strong on his stick. TravelSports.com. His curl-and-drag wrister popped. There are 18-year-olds lined up next to 24-year-olds, the teams are lucky to have one practice together before the games start counting and European players on their first trip to North America face a challenging adjustment. He wants to play with a certain presence out there. Dr. Pepper enthusiast. He was one of the better Stars defenders inside his own zone and Id bet his possession numbers looked good. We wanted to see how he looks at center, and considering that he hasnt played there for a while, I think he did well.. TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. The NHL prospects tournament can be difficult to evaluate. LW Pavel Gogolev (NHL deal): Gogolev didnt dominate but he played with pace in transition and I thought his stride looked really clean, which is a good sign for him. C Joe Veleno (No. Theres no panic. Fans of the Flint Firebirds know Piercey well. Sept. 19 vs. Toronto: 7-3 L But at the same time, you have to play in efficient ways rather than try the creative plays that he sees like not too many other guys can. His best game was his last. Personally, Im going to be looking at Matej Blumel. He transported a lot of pucks through neutral ice with his feet where he took off and created entries himself. Throw in Stranges, Roulette and Arcuri as lower level picks, all who had intriguing CHL seasons last year. Otherwise, there are a few drafted players who have gone the college route for their development, but overall the team could struggle to protect their netminders. RW Colby Saganiuk (free-agent invite): Saganiuks quick, agile skating really popped through his ability to dice around the offensive zone sharply changing directions on his edges. He looks good. He was physically imposing and steady throughout. I am a Western Michigan University alum whose passion for hockey knows no limits. He was solid. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. That was kind of my first experience in pro hockey, Greaves said, with a smile. He can really shoot it.. I was able to play well and the team played well and it just kind of grew from there. St. Louis Blues WebTraverse City Prospect Tournament | Columbus Blue Jackets SCHEDULE Official Rules Game 1: CBJ 7, STL 1 RECAP: CBJ 7, STL 1 Game 2: CBJ 2, DET 5 RECAP: DET 5, CBJ 2 23, 2021): Given how young he is and his relative lack of experience at a level like this, Johnston left one of the better impressions on the Stars. LW Jonatan Berggren (No. Im not sure whether hes got NHL upside, but hes a much better player than his numbers last year and it showed. He wanted to have the puck all the time.". 25, 2016): Tufte was one of the Stars most consistent shift-to-shift players throughout, but its hard to give him too much credit for that given his age, experience and size. We just kind of clicked. Our goalie coaches love his character, his work ethic and his skill set. 137, 2018): Damiani played with a sureness about him that screamed I dont belong here. He was made plays in transition, found the trailer a few times when it looked like he wouldnt pick him up, skated well (his stride also looked half a step quicker) and executed some heady passes through layers. 53, 2019): Robertson was consistently the Leafs most dangerous player offensively throughout the tournament. Im looking forward to watching him in the WHL this year. Up front, this is the strongest forward group that the Stars have brought to Traverse City in quite some time. Final record: 1-3. GAME DAY THREAD: Stars @ Golden Knights (5 PM CT), Stars On the Road Again, Take on the Islanders. Aaron Portzline is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the Columbus Blue Jackets. C/LW Cederic Pare (free-agent invite): Pares a big kid but hes got smooth hands and a hard wrister, both of which showed. (Jiricek) is a really easy guy to play with. Thats why we turned him into an NHL contract during the middle of last year. (Johnson) wants the puck. William Eklund , C, San Jose Sharks: Eklund (No. My only complaint: He needs to use his one-timer a little less. Forwards:Nikita Alexandrov (59), Andrei Bakanov (86), Zack Bolduc (76), Davis Codd (81)*, Brayden Guy (84), Michael Horth (83)*, Theo Hill (88)*, Mathias Laferriere (58), Hugh McGing (56), Jake Neighbours (63), Maxime Pellerin (74)*, Landon Sim (82), Jakin Smallwood (79)*, Keean Washkurak (40). The ECHL hasaffiliationswith 28 of the 32 NHL teams in 2022-23, marking the 26th consecutive season that the league has affiliations with at least 20 teams in the NHL. 87, 2020 draft) had 39 points (17 goals, 22 assists) in 28 regular-season games and 14 points (five goals, nine assists) in 19 postseason games for Edmonton, the WHL champion. Hisheel-to-heel looks great and opens him up but there was the usual lack of positive outcomes out of it. 54 - Francesco Arcuri37 - Oskar Back22 - Matej Blumel45 - Mavrik Bourque13 - Riley Damiani62 - Justin Ertel53 - Wyatt Johnston51 - Fredrik Karlstrom73 - Logan Morrison52 - Conner Roulette58 - Matthew Seminoff57 - Logan Stankoven71 - Antonio Stranges, 65 - Dawson Barteaux59 - Artem Grushnikov60 - Jacob Holmes81 - Michael Karow61 - Christian Kyrou67 - Jacob Murray74 - Gavin White. Hes going to play lots of minutes for us. If anything, this should make Grand Rapids Griffins fans excited that the teams blue line group could be a highly-effective bunch this season. Good player.. 5, 2019 NHL Draft) is most intriguing considering the 21-year-old did not take part in on-ice activities at development camp in July because of two concussions sustained last season. He did a good job applying pressure on the forecheck to force turnovers, too. 152 overall). They all worked cohesively and effectively as a group to make life as easy as possible for Detroits goaltenders, and they all performed well despite a few minor hiccups along the way. Perfetti (No. The tournament will feature five prospect teams: the Blues, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs. The St. Louis Blues will be featured on national television and/or streaming 14 times during the upcoming 2022-23 regular season. Watching Mateychuk and Jiricek work together each players style seems to complement the other you couldnt help but look ahead to the 2024-25 season, when they could easily be a pair for the Blue Jackets. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. I was pumped when I heard the news. More than 100 NHL prospects, five teams (the Red Wings, Maple Leafs, Blues, Stars and Blue Jackets) worth of personnel and a leagues worth of scouts gathered in Traverse City, Mich., this week for the NHL prospects tournament, one of the first events of each new seasons calendar. Look for game/prospect updates starting next Thursday. Lightning. He also makes weekly appearances on THWs Maple Leafs Lounge Roundtable. Hes very professional and mature young man. When training camp starts this week in Nationwide Arena, however, hell be gunning to make the NHL club. Heres what he said: In his midget draft year, we liked him a lot and we thought he was one of the top players in that draft but he wanted to keep his options open so we decided to draft Nathan Gaucher instead. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. This, plus some big news on the sponsorship front, coming up. Hes quick from a standstill, which allows him to get out and apply pressure fast inside the defensive zone when the opposing team starts zipping pucks around and someone needs to slow them down. Jonatan Berggren sets up Lucas Raymond for a goal at Traverse City Prospect Tournament. LHD Ole Bjorgvik-Holm (No. Stargazing, Episode 196: New Sponsor, Who Dis? Simplifying its tough when you have that kind of skill, Vogelhuber said. The Blue Jackets first developed a relationship with Greaves, who went undrafted, at their 2019 development camp. All Rights Reserved. 138, 2018): McGing ripped a high-glove wrister from the left-wing circle on Saturday on the power play. He was dynamic.. Learn more about how you can reach local sports fanatics through Jiricek didnt look out of place, certainly, but he didnt play the authoritative game hes known for, either. LHD Tyler Tucker (No. Debuting in 1988 with four teams, the NHL Prospects Tournament will feature five clubs this year Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, St. Louis The Young Stars Classic will include the Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets and Vancouver Canucks at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton, British Columbia, also from Friday through Monday. The Blue Jackets drafted him in the third round (No. He was a star in Europe already, and he came to this tournament and looked like he was lost for a while. The Red Wings and staff at Centre Ice make us feel right at home and always do a fantastic job running a top notch tournament.Our Officials take pride in showing up prepared for what is always a very competitive and highly skilled event, Thomson added. Hes earned it. Sep 21, 2021. The strength of the Red Wings lineup at this years He also represented Denmark at the 2022 World Junior Division 1A Tournament and recorded four points in five games, good enough to tie for second on his team in scoring. Copyright 1999-2020 St. Louis Blues Hockey Club and the National Hockey League. Hes a hard worker who has a lot of skill. This is seen as highly unlikely. He didnt pause, mentioning two defensemen: Samuel Knazko and Stanislav Svozil, both third-round picks from recent drafts. But he needs to be more disciplined. Each tournament will enable players selected in the NHL Draft, signed as free agents, or earning tryouts to make an impression prior to the start of NHL training camps next week. The Blue Jackets will spend the next month deciding where Jiricek should play this season. 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