Prospect Info: 6th Rounders Are the New 5th Rounders (2011-2012 Prospect Updates)

[Hull Fan]

Originally Posted by piqued

I find it encouraging that he's seeking out the bigger challenge.

I'd rather he actually get selected and play than attempt something that may be just beyond him yet. Good for him for wanting to play for the best but that does no good if he doesn't even get an invite.

[piqued]

He'll get an invite.

[glovesave_35]

Originally Posted by piqued

I find it encouraging that he's seeking out the bigger challenge.

The Stars fan in me agrees with you. The American is still disappointed.

[piqued]

We really need to stop paying attention to The Hockey News.

Apparently Oleksiak hasn't decided yet.

[caley]

I read that the Stars have parted ways with Sergei Korostin. What's his story? (Sorry I used the search function and it claims that no one has ever used the word Korostin on HF)

[aisforaaron83]

Originally Posted by caley

I read that the Stars have parted ways with Sergei Korostin. What's his story? (Sorry I used the search function and it claims that no one has ever used the word Korostin on HF)

he was not skilled enough nor strong enough. he is playing tier II in Russia

[Faidh ar Rud Eigin]

Originally Posted by piqued

We really need to stop paying attention to The Hockey News.

Apparently Oleksiak hasn't decided yet.

It was more than just THN. TSN also reported it.

I think he has decided and didn't think it would get out so soon (US Hockey would've been pissed) so he says no comment. It's not like before when he said he hadn't decided, this time it's no comment then he repeats what he's been always saying.

[BigG44]

Hockey News article on Troy Vance.

[piqued]

Originally Posted by aisforaaron83

he was not skilled enough nor strong enough. he is playing tier II in Russia

He did last year, but it seems like he's moving up to the KHL this year.

[Mike Farkas]

Originally Posted by caley

I read that the Stars have parted ways with Sergei Korostin. What's his story? (Sorry I used the search function and it claims that no one has ever used the word Korostin on HF)

Couldn't hack it over here, got scratched in the AHL playoffs IIRC, took his talents to the VHL (second tier Russia, as correctly noted already)...I asked my source inside the Stars about Korostin and while I don't have a quote handy it went something like this...

Me: ...Sergei Korostin?
Source: Probably not coming back.

I got the feeling that it was a mutual thing.

[Cin]

One of the weakest players I've seen in the AHL. Thank god Korostin isn't coming back. He couldn't even handle the ECHL if I remember correctly.

[BigG44]

Jamie Oleksiak must have made his decision.

Originally Posted by Chris Botta

Mayfield and Brian Ferlin were added to USA invite list after Brandon Saad and Jamie Oleksiak declined invitations. Roster is at 42.

EDIT: US vs. Canada decision ... not NCAA vs. OHL vs. AHL

[MetalGodAOD]

Ya he declined the US's invite.

http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/stars...valuation-camp

[txomisc]

Originally Posted by BigG44

Jamie Oleksiak must have made his decision.



EDIT: US vs. Canada decision ... not NCAA vs. OHL vs. AHL

Never heard of Brian Ferlin and Im too lazy to look him up. Has he been drafted yet?
Scott Mayfield. Ugh. If we could have traded Richards I'll bet we could have drafted Mayfield.

[MB Stars]

interesting video on youtube

[KiedisA]

Ferlin was a Bruins´ pick this year..:

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=45729

[Bennrocks]

Originally Posted by StarsFanInCanada

interesting video on youtube

Did i see the luongo bellyflop?

[Cin]

Looks like really good work ethic, good stuff.

[Ziostilon]

is Scott Glennie sticking with RW. or still switching in between center and the right side

[Cin]

He took offensive zone draws in the playoffs last year so probably both depending on where Benn stays.

[piqued]

The organization now views him primarily as a center.

I thought this was a nice quote about Labrie from Jackson:

He missed almost the entire season, but [our scouts] say he played lights out in the playoffs.

http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/stars...brie-a-battler

Obviously they were mainly watching draft-eligibles, especially Saint John's players, but it's nice to know they're still evaluating guys we already have in the system and relaying that information.

[MB Stars]

This picture of Besko makes me laugh lol

[piqued]

Apparently Hockey Canada lobbied hard to sway Oleksiak in their direction.

[Mike Farkas]

Originally Posted by piqued

I thought this was a nice quote about Labrie from Jackson:

He missed almost the entire season, but [our scouts] say he played lights out in the playoffs.

http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/stars...brie-a-battler

His playoffs went excellently. If he was 6-foot-2, he'd probably be a top-3 prospect in the organization...I'm a big Labrie fan, it's a shame that only genetics are holding him back because he has a lot to offer on the ice...

[BigG44]

Brett Ritchie making his mark in a Team Canada scrimmage today.

Brett Ritchie of the Sarnia Sting had a pair of goals to lead the victorious Red team.