Toews talk

[#1siouxfan22]

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/colu...ne-report_x.htm

Toews up to 2nd.

[AZSIOUX]

tell the guy from redline its university of north dakota not north dakota university...great for toews...

from usa today link noted above...

Jonathan Toews (Univ. of North Dakota)

[Superman0099]

Wow... they say Tysen Dowzak is a big dissapointment up in the WHL... too bad

[redwing77]

Didnt realize Mueller was as big as he is.

As for that order, it seems a lot like what Hockeysfuture message board members were saying... although I'd be happy to see Toews go anywhere in the top 5. If it is #2 overall, great. If it is #5 overall, that's good too.

Don't mean to wish ill on anyone, but the closer to the second round he goes, the more likely we'll have him at UND longer. That's the only advantage I could see with Toews' draft stock dropping.

That being said, I hope it doesn't drop and Toews positively lights it up this year.

[siouxnami]

Wow... they say Tysen Dowzak is a big dissapointment up in the WHL... too bad

He always has his academics to fall back on...

[CATGREATB]

looks like toews will be staying in the WCHA for a while he will need another year before he can make the next step!!!!! just my view of things, but he also could go nuts the second half of the season who knows it will be fun to watch......Kessel is on fire!!!!!!!!

[redwing77]

looks like toews will be staying in the WCHA for a while he will need another year before he can make the next step!!!!! just my view of things, but he also could go nuts the second half of the season who knows it will be fun to watch......Kessel is on fire!!!!!!!!

This talk is on Toews. I could care less about Kessel.

As for how well he is doing so far, I think he's doing more than just fine. I think he's doing great. The problem is that he is getting overshadowed by Oshie, but what do you expect from an older player even if he is a freshman?

Will he stick around the WCHA for another year? He very well may due to his age, but not due to his play. IF Toews does leave UND for "the next level" I'm sure it will be to the Tri-City Americans of the WHL. I hope he doesn't leave for Major Juniors but I think it is a possibility especially if the Tri City coach starts practicing tactics out of the books of the Moncton coach.

[NDFlyer]

I remember that Frolik kid. He played for the Czech Rep in the WJT last year. Following that he played on a line with Jagr back home. Figured he'd be pegged for a first rounder. Great wheels, great skills.

[#1siouxfan22]

In the last ranking Frolik dropped from 2nd to 4th.

[redwing77]

I remember that Frolik kid. He played for the Czech Rep in the WJT last year. Following that he played on a line with Jagr back home. Figured he'd be pegged for a first rounder. Great wheels, great skills.

He's projected at #2, #3, or #4 in the draft depending upon which list you look at. I believe ISS has him at #2 overall.

[DMT]

CHN: Talk Show

[#1siouxfan22]

Great interview, Toews really represents himself well for only being a 17 year old.

[Sioux_Hab-it]

looks like toews will be staying in the WCHA for a while he will need another year before he can make the next step!!!!! just my view of things, but he also could go nuts the second half of the season who knows it will be fun to watch......Kessel is on fire!!!!!!!!

Not much interest in Kettles that have been left on the stove too long on this site but if you want to talk about the subject of this chat a classy two way forward named Toews then join on in.

Edited November 28, 2005 by Sioux_Hab-it

[ScottM]

Great interview, Toews really represents himself well for only being a 17 year old.

I love the way he refers to Zajac as a "kid".

[THETRIOUXPER]

Well as far as Mr. Media is concerned, we'll see how he does not that the goophs are almost done with all the creampuffs for the year. Sorry there ca whatever the helk the rest of your name is but we'll see what happens when he plays against the "HEAVY HITTERS", and I mean that literally, of the league.

[redwing77]

I too love how he personifies Zajac as a "kid"

One thing that, for some reason, really made me impressed was how he answered the question regarding the upcoming draft. Usually, it's something like "Naw, I don't let it bother me. I just go out, play hard, and where I go in the draft I'll be happy" etc. etc. I like that the gravity of that event really does give him pause for thought. Maybe it will elevate his game that much higher. After all, unfortunately, Toews in a Sioux uniform is a "for a limited time only" affair.

And as much as these kinds of reports surface about Jon the better he will fair barring injury, a bad year, or a bad NHL combine. These days you will find character weighing in a lot in GM draft decisions.

[X2theZ]

Well as far as Mr. Media is concerned, we'll see how he does not that the goophs are almost done with all the creampuffs for the year. Sorry there ca whatever the helk the rest of your name is but we'll see what happens when he plays against the "HEAVY HITTERS", and I mean that literally, of the league.

This doesn't make any sense.

[redwing77]

This doesn't make any sense.

What he's saying is that Kessel hasn't played anyone yet. He's gotten most of his success against teams with losing records.

He has done well against Michigan though...

Right now, though, Ryan Potulny is the best player on the Gophers.

[THETRIOUXPER]

Sorry, I posted my thoughts on the wrong thread, this was supposed to be posted under the college hockey showcase thread. Someone was saying something about kessel being red hot and Toews only scoring 8 goals or something. Just apply it to that thread and it makes a little more sense.

[THETRIOUXPER]

Sorry, I posted my thoughts on the wrong thread, this was supposed to be posted under the college hockey showcase thread. Someone was saying something about kessel being red hot and Toews only scoring 8 goals or something. Just apply it to that thread and it makes a little more sense.

[siouxnami]

It is amazing for me to think that hypothetically Toews could win 4 championships at UND. Then after that he still couldn't legally sip the champaign...

[THETRIOUXPER]

OK,x2thez, since you don't get it here we go. Creampuff = teams like St. Clown. any team from Alaska, Mankato, these are teams that are generally not "as good" as ND, Minny, CC, Denver, Wisc. So, therefore, your superstars should play well and score some points against them. Heavy hitters = ND, Minny, ect. These are teams that year after year attract the best players and seem to excell in the league they play in. More specifically ND has some literal heavy hitters in guys like Smaby, Prpch, Oshie, ect., who will definitely be putting a body on the likes of kessel. I hope this clears things up for you.

[Runninwiththedogs]

looks like toews will be staying in the WCHA for a while he will need another year before he can make the next step!!!!! just my view of things, but he also could go nuts the second half of the season who knows it will be fun to watch......Kessel is on fire!!!!!!!!

And here you are, such a cruel person watching excitedly while the poor kid is engulfed in flames...

[siouxnami]

I'll go way out on a limb here. Maybe I'm too cocky.

Toews with his first college hat trick friday night. Sioux sweep.

[THETRIOUXPER]

But remember, if that happens it's because Toews was playing against a sub-par team. On the flip side if kessel gets a hat trick it's due to his speed, moves and overall great play-making ability.