johnsowe Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 Of course he leaves now so we can not bring anybody in at the half. What's the deal with players decommitting the last couple of years? Quote
crb1 Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 Pretty bush league. But it's not like he was tearing it up so perhaps things happen for a reason and it just frees up space for someone next year who wants to be here. Quote
SiouxTupa Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 Likely wasn't playing time, since he's played in most, if not all, games so far. But his time on the "top-2" lines was limited. Not the news we like hearing at the start of the 2nd half. Quote
keikla Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 I think it's selfish and bush league to leave mid-season (sorry, Mitch, but that includes you), unless you're failing the academic side. To do so when your team is already shorthandehed with injuries is even worse. And Brad confirmed it wasn't academics. Yes, he only had 4 points in 16 games, but he was improving. And it's not like he wasn't getting any playing time. Quote
smokey the cat Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 I looked up the Calgary team to see their draft picks. One third rounder and a few seventh rounders. A few that were old enough to be drafted and were not. So what is playing with a bunch of 16, 17, and 18 year olds going to do for him? So he has half of this year and next year in the WHL and then off to the ECHL. Does anyone know why he went from Vernon to Surrey last year? Quote
tnt Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 Don't know why he is leaving, but I would hope the New York Rangers knew that he was going to be a slow developer and needed the time to put on strength and bulk. Quote
scpa0305 Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 I looked up the Calgary team to see their draft picks. One third rounder and a few seventh rounders. A few that were old enough to be drafted and were not. So what is playing with a bunch of 16, 17, and 18 year olds going to do for him? So he has half of this year and next year in the WHL and then off to the ECHL. Does anyone know why he went from Vernon to Surrey last year? He left because he is having a terrible season and they are in full blown panic mode regarding his development as a player. If he's sitting on a third line he's not developing at the rate the Rangers and his family want. If he goes to the WHL he most likely will do better given that he is playing against younger/less physically mature players. He will also get PP time up there. The falacy that those kids in the Dub don't work out and get bigger is a joke. However, the fact that he went against his word, left his team out to dry for not only this season, but next as well shows the character of this kid and his family. I don't knock anyone for going the CHL route if they so choose, however, I firmly believe that if you commit to a program you at least stay the year (or two) to get acclimated to that league. Both the CHL and NCAA routes are very good but leaving early January is a joke. This sounds terrible but I do not wish this kid the best. Also, he was traded while in the BCHL. 3 Quote
Frozen4sioux Posted January 8, 2014 Author Posted January 8, 2014 Of note he is scheduled to play tonight..I highly suspect that this isn't something that developed today. U would think possibly something that was discussed in BC with Hak Adam and family...shame they cant still add anybody... Again what happened to that Ohmdahl that was in preseason wore #14 Quote
Uncle_Rico Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 Of course he leaves now so we can not bring anybody in at the half. What's the deal with players decommitting the last couple of years? Is it too late to bring in a recruit from the USHL before the semester starts? Quote
smokey the cat Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 He left because he is having a terrible season and they are in full blown panic mode regarding his development as a player. If he's sitting on a third line he's not developing at the rate the Rangers and his family want. If he goes to the WHL he most likely will do better given that he is playing against younger/less physically mature players. He will also get PP time up there. The falacy that those kids in the Dub don't work out and get bigger is a joke. However, the fact that he went against his word, left his team out to dry for not only this season, but next as well shows the character of this kid and his family. I don't knock anyone for going the CHL route if they so choose, however, I firmly believe that if you commit to a program you at least stay the year (or two) to get acclimated to that league. Both the CHL and NCAA routes are very good but leaving early January is a joke. This sounds terrible but I do not wish this kid the best. Also, he was traded while in the BCHL. Question is why was he traded? Quote
tnt Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 So if you are Hakstol, and you have two players of similar skills, one in traditional Major Junior territory, and one in non traditional Major Junior areas, I think you need to get the player more likely not to bolt, I don't care the connections to Canada. Max Coatta would have been a nice add at mid year had he not committed to Mankato. Quote
tnt Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 Is it too late to bring in a recruit from the USHL before the semester starts? Even if they are super talented, it may take a while to learn the systems and adjust to the college game. Was thinking of Jack Rowe in Fargo as a possibility because of age, but don't think he would add anything more than a Coltyn Sanderson, and who knows if he is still on the radar, even for next year. Quote
fightingsioux4life Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 This is the same bush-league move Derrick Byfuglien (Freshman D-Man from Roseau) pulled on us in 2000. Six games into his freshman season, he went whining and crying to Major Junior, complaining about lack of playing time. He also described himself as a "business man" making a "business decision". Well son, your career didn't amount to much, did it? Maybe if you had stuck around for two or three years, you might have developed into a solid defenseman. But no, you picked up your toys and went Major Junior. Just like Mr. Tambellini. And, like with Mr. Byfuglien, I won't feel sorry for Mr. Tambellini if it doesn't work out for him. Goodbye and don't let your butt hit the door on the way out. Quote
cberkas Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 Byfuglien name on the cup isnt it? Wrong Byfuglien Quote
Uncle_Rico Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 Byfuglien name on the cup isnt it? Yeah, Dustin's name is on it. Quote
choyt3 Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 Byfuglien name on the cup isnt it? So is "Toews", but that doesn't mean it's David. 1 Quote
scpa0305 Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 Question is why was he traded? I believe the team he subsequently went to was trying to make a title run...which they ended up doing his second year. Quote
scpa0305 Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 Wrong Byfuglien I was waiting for someone to jump all over that one, Quote
runaroundsioux Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 Tambellini has already been deleted from the player roster on UNDsports. That was quick. Quote
ericpnelson Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 Kudos to Frozen4sioux on the name of this thread by the way... well-done. 3 Quote
Rory Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 Love the thread name. Priceless. Later Tambeleavi. Quote
BobIwabuchiFan Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 We can add him to the long list of UND football players choosing to leave as well...good luck and good riddance... Quote
siouxweet Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 reading between the lines at what hak said today and guess it was too hard for the kid, boohoo. guess he wasn't spoiled enough. Quote
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