SJHovey Posted April 4 Posted April 4 If he goes, he goes, and I'll wish him well. I never fault any of these kids for making decisions about what they think will be best for them. 1 Quote
The Sicatoka Posted April 4 Posted April 4 The only way it makes sense to me is if CAR threw a rookie-max ELC at him and started his professional clock (one day closer to NHL free agency). If he stayed he could sign anywhere summer of 2025 (as he'd be four years after draft year, one USHL, three UND). CAR would not be happy losing that draft pick that way. Nothing here so far: https://www.capfriendly.com/ Quote
The Sicatoka Posted April 4 Posted April 4 If Blake is gone, keep scrubbing the portal as there's an unexpected hole in the roster. 2 Quote
1972 Posted April 4 Posted April 4 1 minute ago, The Sicatoka said: If Blake is gone, keep scrubbing the portal as there's an unexpected hole in the roster. if it is true, hopefully dosent set us back like tyson jost leaving did Quote
fightingsioux4life Posted April 4 Posted April 4 3 minutes ago, SJHovey said: If he goes, he goes, and I'll wish him well. I never fault any of these kids for making decisions about what they think will be best for them. The only thing I hate is when players leave right before classes start in August (WeatherBYE anyone?). This would not be that situation at all. If he leaves now, I hope he gets used to being a healthy scratch in the American. If he gets knocked down at this level, imagine what fully grown men at the next level will do to him. Ouch is the word that comes to mind. 1 Quote
The Sicatoka Posted April 4 Posted April 4 1 minute ago, 1972 said: if it is true, hopefully dosent set us back like tyson jost leaving did Perron will progress. Schmaltz can't have back-to-back stinker years, can he? Boisvert and Swanson are ready to step in. And Bubs pulled a couple rabbits out of his hat last year about this time. Quote
Oxbow6 Posted April 4 Posted April 4 If Blake goes your top should be James Berg Perron next season. Plug it in. Roll with it. It has huge potential. 1 Quote
Oxbow6 Posted April 4 Posted April 4 9 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said: Perron will progress. Schmaltz can't have back-to-back stinker years, can he? Boisvert and Swanson are ready to step in. And Bubs pulled a couple rabbits out of his hat last year about this time. How many more goals did Jake have than you this past season? Quote
The Sicatoka Posted April 4 Posted April 4 3 minutes ago, Oxbow6 said: How many more goals did Jake have than you this past season? Just the one ... 2 2 Quote
AJS Posted April 4 Posted April 4 17 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said: Perron will progress. Schmaltz can't have back-to-back stinker years, can he? Boisvert and Swanson are ready to step in. And Bubs pulled a couple rabbits out of his hat last year about this time. I'm sort of serious when I say, the coaches realizing what Schmaltz is and pulling him from the PP and making him 4C might be the most important off-season move that can happen. 3 Quote
The Sicatoka Posted April 4 Posted April 4 1 minute ago, AJS said: I'm sort of serious when I say, the coaches realizing what Schmaltz is and pulling him from the PP and making him 4C might be the most important off-season move that can happen. So you see a "Peter Armbrust" role in his future. Quote
siouxweet Posted April 4 Posted April 4 8 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said: So you see a "Peter Armbrust" role in his future. Only if includes a Frozen Faceoff OT winner in title game. 1 Quote
fightingsioux4life Posted April 4 Posted April 4 Just now, siouxweet said: Only if includes a Frozen Faceoff OT winner in title game. One of my favorite memories of that season! Quote
The Sicatoka Posted April 4 Posted April 4 Collin Graf (Q, now SJS) got a bigger ELC than Scott Morrow (UMass, now CAR). Does CAR try to low-ball and Morrow bit? Very interesting ... https://www.capfriendly.com/players/collin-graf https://www.capfriendly.com/players/scott-morrow Quote
SIOUXELEVENS Posted April 4 Posted April 4 If Blake plays at UND next season he would become a free agent Aug 2025 1 Quote
fightingsioux4life Posted April 4 Posted April 4 2 minutes ago, SIOUXELEVENS said: If Blake plays at UND next season he would become a free agent Aug 2025 That is why he should come back to UND next year. And he should tell the Hurricanes the decision is final. Blake gives up significant leverage by signing now. 1 Quote
brianvf Posted April 4 Author Posted April 4 Ouch if the news is true about Blake. Not entirely unexpected but I 100% agree that he could use another year just to physically mature. Just look at that last game against Michigan how many times he got knocked on his butt or off the puck. That was against college players, not AHL/NHL. He has the skills though for sure. If he does sign, then a portal duo of Wilkie and Wood would be awesome…plus monster years from James & Perron. You’d think Jason would be in his ear for one more year at UND. 2 Quote
The Sicatoka Posted April 4 Posted April 4 4 minutes ago, SIOUXELEVENS said: If Blake plays at UND next season he would become a free agent Aug 2025 The word you're looking for is: leverage. He should tell CAR "rookie max, everything" or nothing. CAR going $916k per for Morrow and SJS giving Graf $950k per tells me CAR's reputation as "frugal" (the nice word) may be accurate. Quote
petey23 Posted April 4 Posted April 4 1 minute ago, SIOUXELEVENS said: If Blake plays at UND next season he would become a free agent Aug 2025 If he signs with Carolina and doesn't make the team he could end up playing for 1 or a combination of these places next season. Colorado, springfield, Chicago, Wilkes-Barre or Norfolk. Carolina does not have an AHL or ECHL affiliate. Quote
RhettRingers Posted April 4 Posted April 4 Just now, petey23 said: If he signs with Carolina and doesn't make the team he could end up playing for 1 or a combination of these places next season. Colorado, springfield, Chicago, Wilkes-Barre or Norfolk. Carolina does not have an AHL or ECHL affiliate. They are currently working on getting a permanent AHL affiliate. "The long-term plan is for us to have our own affiliate for the 2024-25 season," said Carolina general manager Don Waddell back in May. 1 Quote
The Sicatoka Posted April 4 Posted April 4 2 minutes ago, petey23 said: If he signs with Carolina and doesn't make the team he could end up playing for 1 or a combination of these places next season. Colorado, springfield, Chicago, Wilkes-Barre or Norfolk. Carolina does not have an AHL or ECHL affiliate. No more Charlotte? When'd that happen? No A or ECHL affiliate ... 'frugal' ... Quote
siouxforce19 Posted April 4 Posted April 4 Just now, The Sicatoka said: No more Charlotte? When'd that happen? Charlotte is Florida’s affiliate. Quote
petey23 Posted April 4 Posted April 4 1 minute ago, RhettRingers said: They are currently working on getting a permanent AHL affiliate. "The long-term plan is for us to have our own affiliate for the 2024-25 season," said Carolina general manager Don Waddell back in May. The Chicago Wolves are an unaffiliated AHL team. I now most teams like to have their AHL team nearby so they can more easily manipulate the Salary Cap and per diems. Quote
Oxbow6 Posted April 4 Posted April 4 On 4/2/2024 at 8:55 PM, fargosioux said: Not sure how much insider info he has, but Alex Micheletti is pretty much saying Pohlkamp to Denver. Damn! He would have been a great addition to our blueline next year. Official.....Denver Per Schloss Quote
The Sicatoka Posted April 4 Posted April 4 11 minutes ago, siouxforce19 said: Charlotte is Florida’s affiliate. But weren't they CAR's not long ago? Quote
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