smokey the cat Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 Biz - I was compairing Miller & Kristo to each other NOW. I'm a fan of the Rangers so I follow both of them pretty close. I was hoping the Kristo would get a shot right away at the beginning of the year. But his play away from the puck was not as strong defensively. Miller was stronger on the boards. Miller seems to be the bubble boy for the Rangers this year, and Kristo will probably be right behind him. Now Kristo is leading the Wolfpack in points and goals, very much how Nelson did for the Sound Tigers last year. If he keeps scoring goals, he'll get his call up sooner or later. Just because he is leading the Wolfpack does not mean he will ever play higher. If you go through the AHL teams or just a lot of different players who did great in the AHL that never played at all in the NHL. Just like great ECHL players never going higher or any type of league for that matter. Kristo has this year and next mostly to prove he can play higher. After that it is the A or Europe for him. Quote
smokey the cat Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 Miller also got his signing bonus the day he inked his deal. If you can get the rookie max deal or darn close, you'd be crazy not to take the money and skip college. You'd be crazier to blow the money thinking its all going to be champagne and caviar. I know that there are people who know more about taxes here than I do but I do not think he took his bonus in a lump some that day. Quote
yzerman19 Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 I know that there are people who know more about taxes here than I do but I do not think he took his bonus in a lump some that day. Signing bonuses are usually paid in a lump sum up-front. Yes, it costs you more in taxes, but it saves the team more in taxes. Quote
Slap Shot Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 A little insight on Tambellini's decision http://www.hitmenhoc...-for-tambellini Hard to find fault with why, but the timing is b.s. Suck it up buttercup for the guys sitting next to you and then opt out after the season ends. Perhaps the silver lining for the program is if his heart wasn't in it he would have been a liability for you. 1 Quote
MafiaMan Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 ...but what ever happened to wanting to come to UND to win a national title? Sick of UND being a bargaining chip or a stop on the road for these kids. As a fan, I would much rather have green banners accumulate instead of guys playing in the NHL. Could not agree more. Get back to recruiting guys who want to win titles while IN Grand Forks...not after they LEAVE Grand Forks. 2 Quote
Godsmack Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 Could not agree more. Get back to recruiting guys who want to win titles while IN Grand Forks...not after they LEAVE Grand Forks. Amen!!! Quote
scpa0305 Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 Just because he is leading the Wolfpack does not mean he will ever play higher. If you go through the AHL teams or just a lot of different players who did great in the AHL that never played at all in the NHL. Just like great ECHL players never going higher or any type of league for that matter. Kristo has this year and next mostly to prove he can play higher. After that it is the A or Europe for him. Very true. Quote
scpa0305 Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 I'd say this...some elite level talents have specific talents that their team needs more of than others... Danny is a second line winger project. Miller can play anywhere in the lineup. Yup, and Miller is what 3-4 years younger? Quote
smokey the cat Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 Very true. Brandon Bochenski is a good example of playing great in the A and not the N. The simple Peter Principle in action. Quote
iluvdebbies Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 Brandon Bochenski is a good example of playing great in the A and not the N. The simple Peter Principle in action. I don't think anybody is suggesting that Kristo will have a long career in the NHL simply because he is leading the Hartford Wolfpack in scoring. Most would just like to see him get a chance. It's not uncommon for a player to get a call up because he is leading his team in scoring, especially on team looking for offense like the Rangers have most of the season. 1 Quote
smokey the cat Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 I don't think anybody is suggesting that Kristo will have a long career in the NHL simply because he is leading the Hartford Wolfpack in scoring. Most would just like to see him get a chance. It's not uncommon for a player to get a call up because he is leading his team in scoring, especially on team looking for offense like the Rangers have most of the season. They sure were last year. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 College is not for everyone I think I just agreed with Fetch. Quote
jodcon Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 I think I just agreed with Fetch. Oh oh... Quote
Ray77 Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 Oh oh... Oh boy...not sure if SiouxSports.com can handle this in 2 different threads! Quote
jodcon Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 Oh boy...not sure if SiouxSports.com can handle this in 2 different threads! Agreed. Quote
yzerman19 Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 College is not for everyone If you want an education, go to the library. If you want to get laid, go to college. 1 Quote
fightingsioux4life Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 If you want an education, go to the library. If you want to get laid, go to college. And if you want to get promised the moon, but find out when you get there that "Well, it just doesn't work that way here", go Major Junior. 3 Quote
Sioux-cia Posted January 11, 2014 Posted January 11, 2014 Tram O'Leave, wouldn't have a clue what this means... You will hear a lot of can't and a lot of won't, but you give it everything you can because you believe in yourself and your teammates. You push yourself with your heart, mind and soul, and smile every night knowing you put love and passion into it. Thank you, Chicago. Luol Deng Quote
sprig Posted January 11, 2014 Posted January 11, 2014 Chyzyk interview vs Tambo escape overnight. Doesn't take long for character to show up (or not). 2 Quote
bigskyvikes Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 http://www.btcalgary.ca/videos/3081517543001/ Interesting. What does he mean by "laid it all on the table"? Quote
Ranger Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 http://www.btcalgary.ca/videos/3081517543001/ Interesting. What does he mean by "laid it all on the table"? Perhaps he is referring to the strenuous "Quarters" games in Walsh. Quote
choyt3 Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 http://www.btcalgary.ca/videos/3081517543001/ Interesting. What does he mean by "laid it all on the table"? He said it was an easy decision after he laid it all on the table. Assuming he meant pros and cons to leaving (staying??) at UND. Quote
Wilbur Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 I wonder who he blames for things "moving slowly". Obviously a world class facility with training facilities better than what some NHL teams have is no way to better your game. Games. Just need to play games. Right Frattin? Quote
InHeavenThereIsNoBeer Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 I wonder who he blames for things "moving slowly". Obviously a world class facility with training facilities better than what some NHL teams have is no way to better your game. Games. Just need to play games. Right Frattin? Exactly, Frattin didn't have much of senior season so obviously jumping ship after an entire semester is understandable... Honestly, I was upset at first but the more we hear from Hakstol, the team, and now Tambellini I'm so glad he's no longer part of this team. There's no room for the "what can you do for me" attitude, especially on this team. 1 Quote
smokey the cat Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 What did he think he wa getting into going to UND to start with? Quote
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