Oh wow , that's just brutal . Sucks for his development
Im not so sure its a bad thing for him. Sure he would have a lot more points on a better team but he already knows how to put up points.
This way he's playing tons of minutes in the defensive zone against the other teams top players. If you want him to improve his defense, this is a pretty good way at getting lots of practice at it.
Im not so sure its a bad thing for him. Sure he would have a lot more points on a better team but he already knows how to put up points.
This way he's playing tons of minutes in the defensive zone against the other teams top players. If you want him to improve his defense, this is a pretty good way at getting lots of practice at it.
I agree with this. The only downside in my eyes is the fact he is part of a losing culture in Moose Jaw.
Im not so sure its a bad thing for him. Sure he would have a lot more points on a better team but he already knows how to put up points.
This way he's playing tons of minutes in the defensive zone against the other teams top players. If you want him to improve his defense, this is a pretty good way at getting lots of practice at it.
True. But it could hurt his confidence if he can't get his scoring chances , and doing his thing every game .
I still think it would've been best to leave him up with the leafs. I didn't see him in camp, and other then Phaneuf's praises I didn't hear much, but I see no benefit of him being on a last place team, other then being available to Eakins sooner.
Carlyle is a fine defensive coach who seems to know how to handle young players. But if I have faith in Carlyle, I guess I should have faith in his decisions.
It's one game folks.. the team sucks ass. It will be better for him in junior. They either will have to get better next season or trade him to a Mem Cup contender
Fortunately, the WHL season only runs to March 17th, so he's not even going to be there for another 2 months unless MJ somehow miraculously makes the playoffs, and if that's the case, then he can stay there.
I still think it would've been best to leave him up with the leafs. I didn't see him in camp, and other then Phaneuf's praises I didn't hear much, but I see no benefit of him being on a last place team, other then being available to Eakins sooner.
Carlyle is a fine defensive coach who seems to know how to handle young players. But if I have faith in Carlyle, I guess I should have faith in his decisions.
Disagree. He needs to learn to play better in his own end, better he gets a ton of ice time to work on it at the junior level rather than sheltered minutes at the NHL level. We've been down this path before. I'm not even sure he shouldnt be back in junior next year, but I suppose that will depend on how well he does at the next camp.
We all are following Rielly very closely. But what is the proper way to evaluate if a prospect is rising from the position they were drafted at? Specifically, how do we judge someone like Matt Finn, taken in the 2nd round, and assess how well he is developing. How does a 2nd round prospect like a Shea Weber or PK Subban go from being considered not first round quality during their draft year, to becoming a superstar prospect. How can Matt Finn do this?
We all are following Rielly very closely. But what is the proper way to evaluate if a prospect is rising from the position they were drafted at? Specifically, how do we judge someone like Matt Finn, taken in the 2nd round, and assess how well he is developing. How does a 2nd round prospect like a Shea Weber or PK Subban go from being considered not first round quality during their draft year, to becoming a superstar prospect. How can Matt Finn do this?
First off.... Frattin was taken 100th overall, in the 4th round.
Secondly, some guys don't develop until a little later on, and some guys peak early. A lot of guys just need proper coaching, and a little fire lit under them, and the class just comes out of them.
First off.... Frattin was taken 100th overall, in the 4th round.
Secondly, some guys don't develop until a little later on, and some guys peak early. A lot of guys just need proper coaching, and a little fire lit under them, and the class just comes out of them.
Lol Matt Finn and Matt Frattin are two different people. Finn was taken in the 2nd round 35th overall in the 2012 entry draft.
Lol Matt Finn and Matt Frattin are two different people. Finn was taken in the 2nd round 35th overall in the 2012 entry draft.
lol... read that wrong.
But the same reply stands. Some kids don't bring it all together in junior, in time to be taken at the top of the draft. They have the tools to be better than their position, but the right coaching and attention to details is needed to bring it out of them.
We all are following Rielly very closely. But what is the proper way to evaluate if a prospect is rising from the position they were drafted at? Specifically, how do we judge someone like Matt Finn, taken in the 2nd round, and assess how well he is developing. How does a 2nd round prospect like a Shea Weber or PK Subban go from being considered not first round quality during their draft year, to becoming a superstar prospect. How can Matt Finn do this?
Good coaching and commitment. Finn already has a good toolset to be a strong smart defensive player. He just needs to acclimate his game to the NHL as well as prepare his body to become a pro. I think the AHL would be good for him because there is a lot of systems work in that league and his mind can adjust to systems he might see in the NHL. I don't necessarily know where he could end up, but good coaching, commitment to strngth and fitness and a desire to keep on improving every year will take him as far as he can go.
Good coaching and commitment. Finn already has a good toolset to be a strong smart defensive player. He just needs to acclimate his game to the NHL as well as prepare his body to become a pro. I think the AHL would be good for him because there is a lot of systems work in that league and his mind can adjust to systems he might see in the NHL. I don't necessarily know where he could end up, but good coaching, commitment to strngth and fitness and a desire to keep on improving every year will take him as far as he can go.
Yeah. I think you could see a Dan Hamhuis type of player out of Finn if his defensive game continues to develop.
Fortunately, the WHL season only runs to March 17th, so he's not even going to be there for another 2 months unless MJ somehow miraculously makes the playoffs, and if that's the case, then he can stay there.
Yup.
I believe the leafs would have 19 games after that date and the Marlies have 16 games. Im not sure of the rules, but I do believe that when we call up a guy from junior we can either sign him to an ATO which lets him play for Marlies or a PTO where he can suit up just for the Leafs. If he is signed to an ATO he can only play for the Leafs on an emergency call up
Kassian, Stewart, Lucic among other powerforwards have entered the NHL as 19-20 year olds. Could one perhaps expect to see Biggs as soon as next season to? Physically he is probably ready right now but how is his game developing? I watched some of team USA´s games and he looked like one of their better players when they won the gold.
I believe the leafs would have 19 games after that date and the Marlies have 16 games. Im not sure of the rules, but I do believe that when we call up a guy from junior we can either sign him to an ATO which lets him play for Marlies or a PTO where he can suit up just for the Leafs. If he is signed to an ATO he can only play for the Leafs on an emergency call up
They already signed him to an ELC. No tryout necessary. The only issue is whether or not a year gets burned off that contract.
Kassian, Stewart, Lucic among other powerforwards have entered the NHL as 19-20 year olds. Could one perhaps expect to see Biggs as soon as next season to? Physically he is probably ready right now but how is his game developing? I watched some of team USA´s games and he looked like one of their better players when they won the gold.
there is a slight chance if he has a good camp, but he will probably be with marlies.
