If this is meant to be a comprehensive and complete list then Martin Nolet from U Mass could be added as well. He's a senior this year and the Kings do technically still own his rights...
Nolet was a senior last season. The Kings no longer have his rights.
Forbort is tied for the team lead in points with 5 in 3 games. Not bad for a freshman, and a defenseman no less.
Forbort has been absolutely dominant so far this season. He is the real deal, I would compare his style to that of Paul Martin as a very complete defenseman. Very strong in his own zone, can jump in the play with ease, and can play special teams. Kids his age just don't do this in the WCHA, Nick Leddy struggled mightly in Minnesota for a good portion of the season and Forbort is looking like a damn seasoned vet. If his play continues like this, he will not be back at North Dakota for a second season, his play has been that damn good.
Forbort has been absolutely dominant so far this season. He is the real deal, I would compare his style to that of Paul Martin as a very complete defenseman. Very strong in his own zone, can jump in the play with ease, and can play special teams. Kids his age just don't do this in the WCHA, Nick Leddy struggled mightly in Minnesota for a good portion of the season and Forbort is looking like a damn seasoned vet. If his play continues like this, he will not be back at North Dakota for a second season, his play has been that damn good.
Where will he be lol? Not in LA, I can guarantee you that, I think the organization see him more as a project player, someone with huge upside and raw talent.
This might be a stupid question but what is the rule for NCAA players and the CHL? For example, can Forbort leave North Dakota next year and play for a CHL team.. Kind of like what Robbie Czarnik did last year?
Where will he be lol? Not in LA, I can guarantee you that, I think the organization see him more as a project player, someone with huge upside and raw talent.
This might be a stupid question but what is the rule for NCAA players and the CHL? For example, can Forbort leave North Dakota next year and play for a CHL team.. Kind of like what Robbie Czarnik did last year?
North Dakota is a great program. I'd be happy keeping him there as long as he wanted to stay there.
Same. Some people forget how long it takes for young defensemen to develop due to the success of some of the NHL's recent young superstars. It used to be that a Dman would play four years in college no matter what. North Dakota is the perfect place for him right now.
Same. Some people forget how long it takes for young defensemen to develop due to the success of some of the NHL's recent young superstars. It used to be that a Dman would play four years in college no matter what. North Dakota is the perfect place for him right now.
Ya, that's why I don't understand when people say Hickey and Teubert are busts. We're spoiled with Drew Doughty, a guy who just hoped out of the OHL straight to the NHL and fit. Defenseman take longer to develop..
Personally, I like prospects to come out of the CHL system, it's the closest to the NHL and the transition is easier. DL & co. have a track record of drafting through the CHL in the first round too, that's why I was shocked when we took Forbort. For example, Czarnik going from Michigan to Plymouth, another solid example is John Carlson. Drafted as a sophomore, out of Indiana Ice of the USHL in 2008, 1st round pick by the Caps, the year after the draft, transfered to the London Knights and played alongside John Tavares, Michael Del Zotto and Nazem Kadri (I think). Put up nasty points (16 goals, 60 assists in 59 games), now look at him, solid contributer for the Caps and he was drafted same year as Doughty/Teubert/Voynov. I'm not against NCAA players whatsoever, in fact, all of you keep saying North Dakota is a great program (I only know Matt Greene & Zach Parise went there), but we were able to make the Forbort pick because of our depth at D. Forbort is a project, I think, I don't expect to see him in LA for another 2-3 years, unless he goes to Manchester next year or transfers to the OHL, then I can see him here a lot sooner.
North Dakota is a great program. I'd be happy keeping him there as long as he wanted to stay there.
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Same. Some people forget how long it takes for young defensemen to develop due to the success of some of the NHL's recent young superstars. It used to be that a Dman would play four years in college no matter what. North Dakota is the perfect place for him right now.
I agree with both of you. Just providing an answer to a question.
It's only 5 games into his first season. Let's see how the season goes before we make plans for Forbort. There's absolutely no reason to rush this kid.
Ya, that's why I don't understand when people say Hickey and Teubert are busts. We're spoiled with Drew Doughty, a guy who just hoped out of the OHL straight to the NHL and fit. Defenseman take longer to develop..
Personally, I like prospects to come out of the CHL system, it's the closest to the NHL and the transition is easier. DL & co. have a track record of drafting through the CHL in the first round too, that's why I was shocked when we took Forbort. For example, Czarnik going from Michigan to Plymouth, another solid example is John Carlson. Drafted as a sophomore, out of Indiana Ice of the USHL in 2008, 1st round pick by the Caps, the year after the draft, transfered to the London Knights and played alongside John Tavares, Michael Del Zotto and Nazem Kadri (I think). Put up nasty points (16 goals, 60 assists in 59 games), now look at him, solid contributer for the Caps and he was drafted same year as Doughty/Teubert/Voynov. I'm not against NCAA players whatsoever, in fact, all of you keep saying North Dakota is a great program (I only know Matt Greene & Zach Parise went there), but we were able to make the Forbort pick because of our depth at D. Forbort is a project, I think, I don't expect to see him in LA for another 2-3 years, unless he goes to Manchester next year or transfers to the OHL, then I can see him here a lot sooner.
Some of the others you will recognize are the following:
Jonathan Toews
Travis Zajac
Drew Stafford
Mike Commodore
TJ Oshie
Jason Blake
Ryan Johnson
Ed Belfour
Jon Casey
I have been following the program for years and trust me he is in the right program, the kid is just unreal. I have never seen a defenseman look this good so early on ever, and there has been a lot of big names that have come through the WCHA. His stride is almost effortless, he has a great first pass, and a low hard shot. I know many in LA think he is a project, but it may not be a very long project. I am going to enjoy watching him this year and will take every year after as gravy if he does stay because the kid is a stud. On a side note, if any of you have Fox Sports on your dish or cable you can watch every UND home game all year long as UND has a contract with them.
Some of the others you will recognize are the following:
Jonathan Toews
Travis Zajac
Drew Stafford
Mike Commodore
TJ Oshie
Jason Blake
Ryan Johnson
Ed Belfour
Jon Casey
I have been following the program for years and trust me he is in the right program, the kid is just unreal. I have never seen a defenseman look this good so early on ever, and there has been a lot of big names that have come through the WCHA. His stride is almost effortless, he has a great first pass, and a low hard shot. I know many in LA think he is a project, but it may not be a very long project. I am going to enjoy watching him this year and will take every year after as gravy if he does stay because the kid is a stud. On a side note, if any of you have Fox Sports on your dish or cable you can watch every UND home game all year long as UND has a contract with them.
Wow, you're making me super excited about the pick hahaha. Your input on Forbort's games is valuable on these boards, we appreciate it, keep letting us know how he's doing. Thanks man!
Wow, you're making me super excited about the pick hahaha. Your input on Forbort's games is valuable on these boards, we appreciate it, keep letting us know how he's doing. Thanks man!
No problem, also if your looking for a Gem next year, the son of former NHL Player Craig Simpson is with UND this year as a 17 year old. Dillon Simpson was the AJHL rookie of the year last year as a defenseman scoring 12 goals and 28 assists for 41 points in 58 games as a 16 year old. He has the potential to be a first or second round pick depending on how the season plays out for him. He is still so young as he isn't draft eligible until this next year, but keep an eye on him throughout the year as he has the potential to make some noise.
If Toff can overcome that really weird/awkward pivot to power step of his he could become a very solid NHLer. I could see him fitting in as a hard nosed soft handed 2nd liner who can work in front of the net on the PP.
