Vladdy Namestnikov signs ELC

Still All In · 03-13-2012, 02:45 PM

per team

Hockeyfan02 · 03-13-2012, 02:50 PM

Good to get it out of the way now.

newham89 · 03-13-2012, 02:52 PM

Hurray! Well done Vladdy!

Bure · 03-13-2012, 03:08 PM

Good for him, good prospect.

KeziaTML · 03-13-2012, 03:25 PM

Stoked for this, just acquired him in my keeper about 30 mins before this announcement

TheDaysOf 04 · 03-13-2012, 04:24 PM

Good for Vladdy!

Only a matter of time before Killorn and Janosik get signed too hopefully. Those 2 along with Schemitsch and Marshall are the only other draft picks that need to be signed or lost.

Hockeyfan02 · 03-13-2012, 04:37 PM

He could play in the AHL next year according to these BP tweets:

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Confirmed that Namestnikov could be assigned to AHL right out of camp next year. Vladdy has played 2 OHL seasons.

The decision will come down to 1) Where he'll play the most & 2) If Yzerman thinks he's physically ready for AHL. London a great environment

TheDaysOf 04 · 03-13-2012, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Hockeyfan02

He could play in the AHL next year according to these BP tweets:

Yep. He turns 20 in November so he is old enough to play in the AHL.

BP is noting that he's only played 2 seasons in the OHL, but he would have been over here quicker if not for some unexpected problems in his family.

http://www.lfpress.com/sports/knight.../18342656.html

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“We would’ve been over here earlier,” he said, “but my grandmother battled cancer for two years and needed someone to look after her. She passed away and once my aunt decided to go (back to Detroit), that was it. We all went back.”

LightningStrikes · 03-13-2012, 05:22 PM

anatsu · 03-13-2012, 05:33 PM

Btw, could Namestnikov play in the NHL in this season and in playoffs, hypothetical?

Hockeyfan02 · 03-13-2012, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by anatsu

Btw, could Namestnikov play in the NHL in this season and in playoffs, hypothetical?

I imagine he could if Schwartz in St. Louis is able to.

anatsu · 03-13-2012, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Hockeyfan02

I imagine he could if Schwartz in St. Louis is able to.

Yup, but does CHL and Uni. players have different kind of rules in these situations?

**Death Taxes Conacher** · 03-13-2012, 06:02 PM

The Knights would have to be eliminated before he could play for the Lightning or Ads. They are the best team in the OHL though.

anatsu · 03-13-2012, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Nacho Labrie

The Knights would have to be eliminated before he could play for the Lightning or Ads. They are the best team in the OHL though.

Okay, thanks for the info! Was chatting with friend about CHL-players coming to the NHL to play in playoffs and in last reg. season games.

Felonious Python · 03-13-2012, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Hockeyfan02

I imagine he could if Schwartz in St. Louis is able to.

Whatever St. Louis did with Schwarz, let's not do with Vlad.

Oh, did you mean Jaden Schwartz? Whenever I hear Schwar(t)z in STL, I automatically go to Marek.

TheDaysOf 04 · 03-13-2012, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by anatsu

Btw, could Namestnikov play in the NHL in this season and in playoffs, hypothetical?

Nope. The only way a junior player can be recalled to an NHL team is like how Calgary did with Sven Bärtschi in an emergency situation.

He can be loaned to Norfolk when London's season is over.

Hockeyfan02 · 03-13-2012, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Felonious Python

Whatever St. Louis did with Schwarz, let's not do with Vlad.

Oh, did you mean Jaden Schwartz? Whenever I hear Schwar(t)z in STL, I automatically go to Marek.

Yeah the prospect they signed this week.

stryfe604 · 03-13-2012, 09:17 PM

yes.