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Post by player on May 21, 2008 13:54:39 GMT -5
anyone have an idea how the NAHL draft is progressing? names, news?
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Post by sparkman17 on May 21, 2008 16:01:56 GMT -5
I'm shocked that the draft results are not posted anywhere!!! They always have shown them live in past years...what's the deal this year?
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Post by fangers on May 21, 2008 17:03:45 GMT -5
frustrating....
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Post by sparkman17 on May 21, 2008 17:57:37 GMT -5
They are now posted on the NAHL website....no big surprises, however, some interesting picks
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Post by fangers on May 21, 2008 18:08:26 GMT -5
only 5 goalies picked...I guess goalies supposed to have to slog thru open camps and hope to get a spot...
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Post by sparkman17 on May 21, 2008 18:47:27 GMT -5
The NAHL draft, in my opinion, has been something where teams plug a hole or two, but not to choose core players. The skaters that are tendered prior to the draft are the ones the teams really covet. Also, since each team really only looks at 1 to 2 new goalies every year, that/those spot(s) are filled by a tender.
This year, with the suspension of the Ohio Blue Jackets, several previous "golden boys", who were hoping to make it big in Tier I, may be very happy to be picked up by a NAHL team. It will be curious to see how many of those former USHL boys stick with the NAHL clubs. I think this will be a pivitol year in the history of the NAHL, what with so many changes in teams and cities. I still think that in the near future, there will be a true eastern division made up of former Tier III, EJHL teams.
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Post by sparkman17 on May 21, 2008 18:49:28 GMT -5
P.S. It hurts my heart, by the way, to have a Karma of -1 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by sparkman17 on May 21, 2008 19:02:31 GMT -5
Also, regarding those 5 goalies, notice that 3 of the 5 come from junior programs. It is really hard for a young goalie to crack into a major role. You rarely see young goalies in the NHL play significant ice time...same goes for juniors. Most coaches want goalies with experience or age. It seems most would rather go with a 20 year old with not so good stats than take a chance on a young tender, (16 or 17). At least that seems to be the case in the NAHL. Some of the most succesful USHL goalies over the last few years have previous NAHL experience. So, regarding goalies, it seems that age/experience is really sought out!
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Post by mctopeka on May 22, 2008 8:59:36 GMT -5
I do know that the NAHL Coaches look at the competition the Goalies faced when making their choice on whether to tender them, draft them or invite them to a tryout camp.
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Post by fangers on May 22, 2008 12:14:43 GMT -5
Also, regarding those 5 goalies, notice that 3 of the 5 come from junior programs. It is really hard for a young goalie to crack into a major role. You rarely see young goalies in the NHL play significant ice time...same goes for juniors. Most coaches want goalies with experience or age. It seems most would rather go with a 20 year old with not so good stats than take a chance on a young tender, (16 or 17). At least that seems to be the case in the NAHL. Some of the most succesful USHL goalies over the last few years have previous NAHL experience. So, regarding goalies, it seems that age/experience is really sought out! Understand that...think alot has to do with what type of style/personality a coach likes in a goalie too. Tough part is getting a younger goalie in a spot where they can get that experience...apparently top 3 in the top midget league (MWEHL) two years running is not yet enough... So it will be hit some selected camps and hope to stand out amonsgt the herd.  |
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Post by sparkman17 on May 22, 2008 16:18:05 GMT -5
apparently top 3 in the top midget league (MWEHL) two years running is not yet enough...
Sad but true
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Post by crosscheck on May 27, 2008 12:02:06 GMT -5
Also, regarding those 5 goalies, notice that 3 of the 5 come from junior programs. It is really hard for a young goalie to crack into a major role. You rarely see young goalies in the NHL play significant ice time...same goes for juniors. Most coaches want goalies with experience or age. It seems most would rather go with a 20 year old with not so good stats than take a chance on a young tender, (16 or 17). At least that seems to be the case in the NAHL. Some of the most succesful USHL goalies over the last few years have previous NAHL experience. So, regarding goalies, it seems that age/experience is really sought out! Understand that...think alot has to do with what type of style/personality a coach likes in a goalie too. Tough part is getting a younger goalie in a spot where they can get that experience...apparently top 3 in the top midget league (MWEHL) two years running is not yet enough... So it will be hit some selected camps and hope to stand out amonsgt the herd. I look at some of the goalies that have come out of the CSHL and have noted their success. (3 of the NAHL top goalies in Bartus, Moss and Heeter) Many think the MWEHL is the end all of hockey, but apparently it is not. |
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