I dont see how Moroz will be top six on the Oil Kings this year.
Wruck St. Croix Foster
Legault Lazar Samuelsson
Moroz Ewanyk Wilson
I see the top nine shaking out something like this.
Moroz could swap with Legault but the Legault/Lazar/Samuelsson unit was pretty dynamic late last year. Also Legault is a smaller speedy type guy and I think a shutdown unit of Moroz/Ewanyk/Wilson would be pretty effective.
I dont see how Moroz will be top six on the Oil Kings this year.
Wruck St. Croix Foster
Legault Lazar Samuelsson
Moroz Ewanyk Wilson
I see the top nine shaking out something like this.
Moroz could swap with Legault but the Legault/Lazar/Samuelsson unit was pretty dynamic late last year. Also Legault is a smaller speedy type guy and I think a shutdown unit of Moroz/Ewanyk/Wilson would be pretty effective.
I agree, but they won't keep the same lines together all year and there are injuries too. I'm guessing he splits time pretty evenly between the 2nd and 3rd line this year.
I'm curious to see who the other forwards are and what the 4th line looks like.
I'd assume he'd at least have a little wisdom to impart on the young defenseman.
Maybe "really help" was a bit strong.
Also, I'd like to hear about Edgars Kulda if anyone gets a chance to see him and would want to share. He seems like he might be an interesting prospect.
Would be interested in hearing from someone who did go though.
I went to the game last night. The turn out was poor to mediocre, maybe 500 people if I had to guess. A bunch of scouts from the other teams were coming and going but not a lot of fans.
The game wasn't really an 8-2 affair. The Broncos goalie really stood out for the first half of the game, at which point the shots were twenty something to not so many. The Oil Kings 15 year old goalie Patrick Dea let in a few soft goals early in the third and turned a close game into a laugher.
Kings only dressed 8 or 9 veterans, and many of the rookies got a lot of early burn from the coaching staff. Swift Current had 3 of their top forwards playing (Lowry, Gordon, Derko) and they caused some problems for the OK's defense on more than one occasion.
Mason Geertsen won an extemely lopsided fight, while Travis Ewanyk took it upon himself to jump (and cleanout) a Bronco (Bews?) that had been taking healthy runs at a few young defenders.
All in all, it was everything you'd expect out of an exhibition game where the rookies were the go to guys.
I'd assume he'd at least have a little wisdom to impart on the young defenseman.
Maybe "really help" was a bit strong.
Also, I'd like to hear about Edgars Kulda if anyone gets a chance to see him and would want to share. He seems like he might be an interesting prospect.
Kulda cleaned up a rebound in tight for a goal last night, but didn't really stand out. Decent skater, decent hands, not overly big or physical. Left me wanting more to be honest, but it's early and he's in a new place. Be nice to see him with some good players.
Oil Kings beat the Rebels 5-3 today. Brett Pollock and Bandon Baddock both scored. I've liked what I've heard about them and Luke Bertolucci. Bob Green said Baddock's 6'4'' 200 lbs. and has a bit of untapped offense and Bertolucci plays like Tyler Spurgeon. They're both 17. Pollock is 16, 6'1" 165 lbs. and has been having a solid camp. Throw in 17 year old import Edgars Kulda and there's some interesting players bubbling under.
If Pysyk is back due to a lockout, that'd be great but wouldn't other teams also get players back under that scenario? However, it's hard to imagine that wouldn't help us lots. I'm so looking forward to this junior season. NHL season or not, I'm a big junior fan.
No one that has signed an NHL contract who has 4+ years in the CHL will be back even if there is a lockout. Teams will send those guys to the Minors instead.
Hey I would love Mark Stone and Michael Ferland back in Brandon but I know both of those guys will have roles in the AHL with or without a lockout.
A guy like Pysyk with his pedigree will be in the minors.
You also have to remember these CHL teams only have room for 3 overage spots. You can't risk dropping guys for a few months of a player and risk losing them once the lockout stops.
I went to the game last night. The turn out was poor to mediocre, maybe 500 people if I had to guess. A bunch of scouts from the other teams were coming and going but not a lot of fans.
The game wasn't really an 8-2 affair. The Broncos goalie really stood out for the first half of the game, at which point the shots were twenty something to not so many. The Oil Kings 15 year old goalie Patrick Dea let in a few soft goals early in the third and turned a close game into a laugher.
Kings only dressed 8 or 9 veterans, and many of the rookies got a lot of early burn from the coaching staff. Swift Current had 3 of their top forwards playing (Lowry, Gordon, Derko) and they caused some problems for the OK's defense on more than one occasion.
Mason Geertsen won an extemely lopsided fight, while Travis Ewanyk took it upon himself to jump (and cleanout) a Bronco (Bews?) that had been taking healthy runs at a few young defenders.
All in all, it was everything you'd expect out of an exhibition game where the rookies were the go to guys.
It's nice to know that we have character like that in our system.
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No one that has signed an NHL contract who has 4+ years in the CHL will be back even if there is a lockout. Teams will send those guys to the Minors instead.
Hey I would love Mark Stone and Michael Ferland back in Brandon but I know both of those guys will have roles in the AHL with or without a lockout.
A guy like Pysyk with his pedigree will be in the minors.
You also have to remember these CHL teams only have room for 3 overage spots. You can't risk dropping guys for a few months of a player and risk losing them once the lockout stops.
Hey Joe how has Kord Pankewicz looked so far for Brandon? I taught the kid last year and was wondering if he was going to make the team this year?
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Pankewicz is still with the team and will make the club. They have him at forward and he looks a little rough but so do most 16 year old rookies. Lots of skill there
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Jesse Gabrielle. Kid was dynamite at the camp. Might have been the best player the entire camp. Had the scouts drooling. Going to play with the Topeka team in the NAHL junior league this year as a 15 year old. Youngest player ever to play in that league
Got my tickets in the mail today. Anyone else get theirs?
Yup. I'm actually pretty happy with the package...a "pair" of tickets for your seat, the discount card for merchandise, the little calendar with the dates and times, and the playoff tickets (all the way up through 4 rounds).
I dont see how Moroz will be top six on the Oil Kings this year.
Wruck St. Croix Foster
Legault Lazar Samuelsson
Moroz Ewanyk Wilson
I see the top nine shaking out something like this.
Moroz could swap with Legault but the Legault/Lazar/Samuelsson unit was pretty dynamic late last year. Also Legault is a smaller speedy type guy and I think a shutdown unit of Moroz/Ewanyk/Wilson would be pretty effective.
I agree and I'm not worried with that, Moroz was a beast with little min last season, with him going between the 2nd and 3rd lines I think he will get over 20 goals for sure. I like the idea of Ewanyk and him playing together, 1st jr then ECHL or AHL then NHL good to have chemistry! In 5 or 6 years it would be sweet to have the Oil Kings line: Moroz Ewanyk Pelss
I agree and I'm not worried with that, Moroz was a beast with little min last season, with him going between the 2nd and 3rd lines I think he will get over 20 goals for sure. I like the idea of Ewanyk and him playing together, 1st jr then ECHL or AHL then NHL good to have chemistry! In 5 or 6 years it would be sweet to have the Oil Kings line: Moroz Ewanyk Pelss
Ewanyk and Moroz compliment each other very well. They will be able to get away with pretty much whatever they want this year for the most part. Not too many teams are going to be able to stop them. Great all purpose line.
Ewanyk and Moroz compliment each other very well. They will be able to get away with pretty much whatever they want this year for the most part. Not too many teams are going to be able to stop them. Great all purpose line.
Don't really like your inclusion of Wilson earlier though but it might happen that way. That guy stinks up the joint every time he steps on the ice, I get a little angry when I see him step foot on the ice. Seems like he could be a much better player for his physical skills but lacks an instinct.
Don't really like your inclusion of Wilson earlier though but it might happen that way. That guy stinks up the joint every time he steps on the ice, I get a little angry when I see him step foot on the ice. Seems like he could be a much better player for his physical skills but lacks an instinct.
Wilson used to be one of the few guys who had some size, would hit and could fight. With Lazar, Samuelsson and Moroz in the top-9 and younger bigger bodies like Baddock and Pollock who might bring more offense pushing for spots Wilson might become expendable this year. I'm curious to see the personnel moves Bob Green makes this year with the team's goal being the Memorial Cup. With that in mind I wonder what the roster will look like next year?
good to have chemistry! In 5 or 6 years it would be sweet to have the Oil Kings line: Moroz Ewanyk Pelss
