PCM Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 Brad Schossman has a good article in today's Herald on the record number of college players leaving for the pros and whether the trend is likely to continue. COLLEGE HOCKEY: Behind the early exits College hockey is losing more underclassmen than ever before. Will the trend continue? But the number of players leaving has been increasing, and it has fans wondering if college hockey will eventually become like college basketball - which is seeing players leave younger and with more frequency. Sheehy, who has negotiated entry-level contracts for many Sioux players, says he doesn't think so. "Every case is different," he said. "Some guys don't like school and want to leave. Sometimes it's reactionary, where guys see everyone else going, so they think they have to. But I think with a signing bonus of $85,000, there is more incentive for a kid to stay in school." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagies Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Brad Schossman has a good article in today's Herald on the record number of college players leaving for the pros and whether the trend is likely to continue. COLLEGE HOCKEY: Behind the early exits College hockey is losing more underclassmen than ever before. Will the trend continue? "To me, college hockey is tremendous," Sheehy said. "It's better than it has ever been. I get a sense from NHL teams that college is as good as the AHL."I thought that comment was interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggler Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 That's gotta be a load of bull as if it were true, why would NHL teams have signed so many underclassmen this year? If they are pretty much the same, why pay a player to develop in the AHL when they can develop in college for free? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpaw Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 That's gotta be a load of bull as if it were true, why would NHL teams have signed so many underclassmen this year? If they are pretty much the same, why pay a player to develop in the AHL when they can develop in college for free? i'd imagine many of the players who signed early will play at least some in the nhl. it's the ability to have them at their disposal immediately if the team needs it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagies Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 That's gotta be a load of bull as if it were true, why would NHL teams have signed so many underclassmen this year? If they are pretty much the same, why pay a player to develop in the AHL when they can develop in college for free? It doesn't cost them much and they don't risk losing the kid later if he decides not to sign. And one benefit of having them in your system is you have more control over their development. Heck, I'm just taking a stab here. But it sounds good to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxnami Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 I thought that comment was interesting. I agree, as good as the AHL, BUT 1/2 the season... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottM Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 With a max signing bonus of less than 90k, it probably makes some sense for some NHL teams, like Chicago, to use a funnel approach. They can sign a raft of players, and it really doesn't cost them much to see who is going to make it down the road. However, I think more pragmatic teams like New Jersey, Colorado, etc. are probably looking at long-term development and get the most for their money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sioux_Hab-it Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 You can add another to the growing list of early exits as Salcido just signed with the Ducks. With a loss like that, it is doubtful that CC will make the WCHA top five this season. http://www.anaheimducks.com/press/release/...604&id=1394 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jk Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Honestly I think fans of every team, including UND, should still be nervous. In cases where both the player and the team have publicly said they are commited to college this season, such as Toews, Skille and EJ, I think the commitment is fairly certain. In any other situation, teams could still get bitten, as CC just did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetch Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Do they ever take players (Into the NHL) during the college season ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jk Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 I think Kariya left halfway through his sophomore season, and of course Calgary famously tried to woo Chucko last year. Did Pettinger leave DU mid-season a while ago? Not sure. Anyway, it is a brave new world, and I suppose Calgary's attempts last year could be a warning shot to all of college hockey that things are different now. Only time will tell. For the most part I expect that it will continue to be a rare event, as teams won't want to put their prospects in the uncomfortable position of abandoning their current teammates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxnami Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Well, at least that question of, better talent, east or west? has been answered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwing77 Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 I think Kariya left halfway through his sophomore season, and of course Calgary famously tried to woo Chucko last year. Did Pettinger leave DU mid-season a while ago? Not sure. Anyway, it is a brave new world, and I suppose Calgary's attempts last year could be a warning shot to all of college hockey that things are different now. Only time will tell. For the most part I expect that it will continue to be a rare event, as teams won't want to put their prospects in the uncomfortable position of abandoning their current teammates. Yeah. Drafted by Calgary is the kiss of death to any WCHA recruit seemingly. Then again, it is the Sutters that are running the show there and they are notoriously biased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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