Just a little update on John Klingberg since we haven't heard much about him this year-- he's moved up to Skelleftea's 2nd D pairing and is now playing about 15-16 minutes per game. He's got 7 points through 12 games in the SEL so far. He might be getting himself back on track here.
Just a little update on John Klingberg since we haven't heard much about him this year-- he's moved up to Skelleftea's 2nd D pairing and is now playing about 15-16 minutes per game. He's got 7 points through 12 games in the SEL so far. He might be getting himself back on track here.
IIRC ... 6 points came in two games (2 in 1 and 4 in the other). Glad to hear though he's earned the trust of his 3rd team in 3 years. I think he stays at least one more year in Sweden, and he could have a pretty big year next season.
Kitchener Rangers still waiting for results from MRI on Radek Faksa's (DAL) lower body injury. He remains out indefinitely. #stars #ohl
Early in the year there were several reports indicating several GM's are pushing for the NHL to allow 19 year old players in the AHL. The agreement between the NHL and CHL expired last year, and I think they only created a temporary agreement for this season IIRC. As part of the temporary compromise this season, 19 year old players who previously played in the NHL as an 18 year old (RNH with EDM for example) were permitted in the AHL.
MRI on the lower body sounds like a potential season ending injury so Faksa's stay in the OHL could be over if rules change over this summer. The reports indicated that the GM's were seeking a rule change allowing all 19 year old players drafted in the 1st round to be permitted in the AHL from what I remember.
That news about Faksa is making me very nervous. It sounds like a knee. You absolutely hate for any prospect to suffer that kind of injury early on in their career.
Early in the year there were several reports indicating several GM's are pushing for the NHL to allow 19 year old players in the AHL. The agreement between the NHL and CHL expired last year, and I think they only created a temporary agreement for this season IIRC. As part of the temporary compromise this season, 19 year old players who previously played in the NHL as an 18 year old (RNH with EDM for example) were permitted in the AHL.
MRI on the lower body sounds like a potential season ending injury so Faksa's stay in the OHL could be over if rules change over this summer. The reports indicated that the GM's were seeking a rule change allowing all 19 year old players drafted in the 1st round to be permitted in the AHL from what I remember.
I honestly can't see it happening, the CHL expected a status quo to be negotiated once the lockout was over, and it doesn't sound like the NHL wants to move away from that.
I honestly can't see it happening, the CHL expected a status quo to be negotiated once the lockout was over, and it doesn't sound like the NHL wants to move away from that.
I hope it does change. The current setup better serves the CHL than the NHL.
That news about Faksa is making me very nervous. It sounds like a knee. You absolutely hate for any prospect to suffer that kind of injury early on in their career.
Yep. This year hasn't been too great for Faska's development.
I hope it does change. The current setup better serves the CHL than the NHL.
There are very few players who should be in the AHL after their draft year, and if you allow any player from the first round to go up you'll see a lot more ruined players.
Maybe the top 5 should be allowed to go to the AHL, but not the first round.
There are very few players who should be in the AHL after their draft year, and if you allow any player from the first round to go up you'll see a lot more ruined players.
Maybe the top 5 should be allowed to go to the AHL, but not the first round.
I get the feeling you and I aren't on the same page.
I realized when I said 19 year old season ... the way the CHL would refer to that would typically be the first year after the draft. For example, the player is drafted in June, and September typically starts the 19 year old season.
I meant more along the lines of the AHL. You have to be 20 years old by December 30th (or some date in December) to play in the AHL right now. By 19 year old season, I meant they'd play another year in the CHL (the third CHL season for most draft picks), and then they'd go to the AHL one year early.
Were we talking about the same thing?
EDIT: The way it is now, most CHLers play two years post draft before going to AHL unless they have a late birth date between September and December.
I get the feeling you and I aren't on the same page.
I realized when I said 19 year old season ... the way the CHL would refer to that would typically be the first year after the draft. For example, the player is drafted in June, and September typically starts the 19 year old season.
I meant more along the lines of the AHL. You have to be 20 years old by December 30th (or some date in December) to play in the AHL right now. By 19 year old season, I meant they'd play another year in the CHL (the third CHL season for most draft picks), and then they'd go to the AHL one year early.
Were we talking about the same thing?
EDIT: The way it is now, most CHLers play two years post draft before going to AHL unless they have a late birth date between September and December.
More of just replying to the general idea of changing the CHL-NHL agreement. But I did misread your post.
That news about Faksa is making me very nervous. It sounds like a knee. You absolutely hate for any prospect to suffer that kind of injury early on in their career.
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Injury update from Coach Spott: C Radek Faksa's MRI results show MCL injury. Timeline for return is 4-6 weeks.
