DH26 Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 If Boucher scores 25 next year I will be surprised Scoring in the OHL doesn't automatically equal pro success so he could easily be the next Brett MacLean and just wash out completely. Guys like Barch I think could score 20 in the junior leagues and Travis Moen scored nothing in junior and scores more in the NHL so who knows how their skills transfer over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 Thursday 3/28OHL Western Conference Quarterfinals#4 Kitchener defeated #5 Guelph 2-1 (Lead Series 3-1)Ben Thomson LW: E, 2 PIM (Cross Checking) WHL Eastern Conference Quarterfinals#6 Swift Current lost to #3 Calgary 3-1 (Lose Series 4-1)Reece Scarlett D: -1Graham Black C: Assist (PP), E, 2 PIM (Cross Checking) Final Regular Season StatsReece Scarlett D: 67 GP 9-40-49 +14 66 PIMGraham Black C: 68 GP 24-26-50 +4 33 PIM Final Playoff StatsReece Scarlett D: 5 GP 0-3-3 -2 10 PIMGraham Black C: 5 GP 1-3-4 -2 2 PIM The NCAA Tournament will be on ESPNU from 2 PM to 12:30 AM. Games featuring Devils prospects are:2 PM #1 Minnesota (Helgeson) vs. #4 Yale (West Regional)5:30 PM #2 North Dakota (Rodwell) vs. #3 Niagara (West Regional)10:30 PM #4 Wisconsin (Faust) vs. #1 UMass-Lowell (Northeast Regional) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Id like to see boucher becoming what gallager is for mtl right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Id like to see boucher becoming what gallager is for mtl right now totally different style of player. i wonder if scarlett and black get ATOs - wouldn't surprise me if black didn't, since he's had a hard season. would still like to see him signed to a contract soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 (edited) totally different style of player. i wonder if scarlett and black get ATOs - wouldn't surprise me if black didn't, since he's had a hard season. would still like to see him signed to a contract soon. I wonder if the amount of d-men they already have would impact Scarlett getting an ATO this year. Regardless, at least he will move on to Albany next year. I'm conflicted on what will happen with Black next year. While he can move onto Albany, I wonder if they'll give him the extra year of junior given his battle to keep weight on and grow while battling Graves' disease. Either way, I am very pleased with what both guys did in Swift Current this year. Speaking of Swift Current, they have some interesting draft elgibles this year in D Dillon Heatherington and C Colby Cave. We'll have to see if the Devils keep drafting Broncos for a 3rd year in a row. EDIT: Cave's EP page should read 20 assists instead of 0. Edited March 29, 2013 by thefiestygoat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted March 30, 2013 Author Share Posted March 30, 2013 Friday 3/29QMJHL Quarterfinals#3 Blainville-Boisbriand defeated #14 Acadie-Bathurst 3-2 (Win Series 4-1)Stefan Matteau LW: E, 2 PIM (Hooking), 2/4 Faceoffs, 1 HitOHL Western Conference Quarterfinals#4 Kitchener defeated #5 Guelph 4-2 (Win Series 4-1)Ben Thomson LW: +1#3 Owen Sound defeated #6 Sault Ste. Marie 5-3 (Lead Series 3-2)Artur Gavrus C: Assist, +1NCAA TournamentWest Regional Semifinals#1 Minnesota lost to #4 Yale 3-2 (OT)Seth Helgeson D: -1, 2 PIM (Cross Checking), 2 ShotsFinal Season Stats: 40 GP 0-5-5 -5 62 PIM 0.00 SH% 1.08 SH/GPFinal College Stats: 150 GP 7-20-27 +16 222 PIM#2 North Dakota defeated #3 Niagara 2-1Derek Rodwell RW: DNP (I think he is a healthy scratch again)Northeast Regional Semifinal#4 Wisconsin lost to #1 UMass-Lowell 6-1Joe Faust D: -3, 2 ShotsFinal Season Stats: 42 GP 1-0-1 E 14 PIM 3.33 SH% 0.71 SH/GPAHLAlbany defeated Hershey 5-3Jon Merrill D: Assist, +2, 1 ShotThe Minnesota-Yale game was a bit weird. It felt like there was about 10 faceoffs in the first few minutes so the game had no flow. Then Minnesota never really seemed to get in it until mid way thru 3rd period when they finally came alive and got two goals to tie the game up. Then immediately into over time, Helgeson's D partner butchered a pass to Helgeson behind the net that Agostino (from Iginla trade) intercepted and fed to the front for the instant winner. Agostino also had a goal for Yale.Devils prospects in the NCAA Tournament tomorrow on TV:ESPNU 4 PM #2 North Dakota (Rodwell - if he plays) vs. #4 Yale (West Regional Final)ESPN3 5 PM #2 Miami (Coleman) vs. #3 Minnesota State (Midwest Regional Semifinal) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derlique Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 (edited) Merrill (#5) had a nice assist and made a hell of a defensive play on a breakaway. Looks good! Edited March 30, 2013 by SMantzas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted March 30, 2013 Author Share Posted March 30, 2013 (edited) That was a really nice read Merrill made to set up that goal. Loved the recovery he made to break up the breakaway cleanly. OT: Nolan Zajac D (Denver) just finished his freshman season (20 yrs old): 37 GP 6-20-26 +12 22 PIM 12.24 SH% 1.32 SH/GP Points from the PP: 4-12-16 Edited March 30, 2013 by thefiestygoat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vadvlfan Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 That was a really nice read Merrill made to set up that goal. Loved the recovery he made to break up the breakaway cleanly. OT: Nolan Zajac D (Denver) just finished his freshman season (20 yrs old): 37 GP 6-20-26 +12 22 PIM 12.24 SH% 1.32 SH/GP Points from the PP: 4-12-16 I'm guessing he was never drafted. Wonder if Lou will consider giving him a shot on down the line? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS-SS Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 (edited) I don't know if this is the right thread to post it in, but Reid Boucher scored a goal tonight as well as recording 2 assists on his first game with the A-Devs and Merril on his side picked up 2 assists. Edited March 31, 2013 by SS-SS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 I don't know if this is the right thread to post it in, but Reid Boucher scored a goal tonight as well as recording 2 assists on his first game with the A-Devs and Merril on his side picked up 2 assists. Nice fvcking PP goal by boucher too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS-SS Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Nice fvcking PP goal by boucher tooYep the deflection he put on that goal was first class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share Posted March 31, 2013 Saturday 3/30WHL Western Conference Quarterfinals#2 Kelowna defeated #7 Seattle 4-3 (Trail Series 3-2)Damon Severson D: Assists (PP), +1NCAA TournamentWest Regional Final#2 North Dakota lost to #4 Yale 4-1Derek Rodwell RW: -1, 4 PIM (Hooking, Interference), 1/1 FaceoffFinal Season Stats: 32 GP 2-1-3 E 34 PIM 5.00 SH% 1.25 SH/GPMidwest Regional Semifinal#1 Miami defeated #4 Minnesota St. 4-0Blake Coleman C: 2 Assists, +3, 2 PIM (Interference), 1 Shot, 7/12 FaceoffsMiami vs. St. Cloud State will be on ESPNU at 4 Sunday.AHLAlbany lost to Portland 5-4 (SO)Jon Merrill D: 2 Assists (1 PP), +1, 2 PIM (Tripping), 2 ShotsReid Boucher LW: Goal (PP), 2 Assists (1 PP), +1, 3 Shots, Stopped in SO* 3rd Star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nessus Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Wow, what a start from those two guys in Albany. With Tedenby back, and Josefson on his way, hopefully Albany will become more exciting again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share Posted March 31, 2013 Here are the Albany highlights featuring Merrill and Boucher from last night: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilMinder Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Wow that is awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insanity_gallops Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Fiesty, think the Devils have any interest in Mike Zalewski? Younger bro of Steve is a big dude and can put the puck in the net pretty effectively so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 (edited) Fiesty, think the Devils have any interest in Mike Zalewski? Younger bro of Steve is a big dude and can put the puck in the net pretty effectively so far To be honest I had never heard of him until you pointed him out. Looking over at his EliteProspects page I see he was passed over in his 2 draft years playing in the BCHL and was a 20 year old freshman for RPI. While he is technically a free agent, I'm under the impression most guys wait till after their junior years to sign a pro contract. He is big as you mentioned (6'2 209 LW) so perhaps he is a late bloomer in terms of skill matching up to his size. Finished 5th in scoring for RPI behind upperclassmen who were mostly older than him and was tied for the team lead in goals. I've been a fan of Steve Zalewski but he is going to be 27 next year and who knows if he'll be in the organization by the time Mike turns pro. If he still is I bet the Devils will have some interest since they love keeping families together in the organization. Mike definetely seems like a player who will have a shot to turn himself into an attractive NCAA FA down the road. Edited April 1, 2013 by thefiestygoat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 Sunday 3/31OHL Western Conference Quarterfinals#3 Owen Sound defeated #6 Sault Ste. Marie 4-3 (Win Series 4-2)Artur Gavrus C: Goal, +1NCAA TournamentMidwest Regional Final#2 Miami lost to #4 St. Cloud State 4-1Blake Coleman C: Goal (PP), -1, 2 PIM (Holding), 1 Shot, 7/16 FaceoffsFinal Season Stats: 40 GP 9-10-19 +6 56 PIM 7.32 SH% 3.08 SH/GP 46.48 FO% 18 BlocksI was only half paying attention to the game but from watching Miami a few times this year, I have to say I'm a big Coleman fan. I really think he can be a solid bottom 6 player for the Devils in a few years. He's strong, fearless, and aggressive. Loves to hit and cause havoc in front of the net. Not the best faceoff man though.No Devils prospects will be featured in the Frozen Four. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derlique Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Good to see Gavrus producing after his slow start in the O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Would've liked to have seen a better season out of Coleman but looks like he didn't get the breaks. It wouldn't surprise me if he were a point a game next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 Would've liked to have seen a better season out of Coleman but looks like he didn't get the breaks. It wouldn't surprise me if he were a point a game next year. I'm going to take a look at the Miami roster but hopefully he gets bumped up to a consistent top 6 role next year. In the roughly 5 games I saw this year he was mostly on the 3rd line but got a decent amount of time playing the front of the net on the PP. On my unofficial prospect spreadsheet, he had the 2nd most shots per game played which was a nice sign - not counting Gavrus' short BXL stint. (Note: OHL, WHL, and BCHL shots totals for players aren't available) Good to see Gavrus producing after his slow start in the O Combining his regular season and playoff games - his 1st 14 games (0 goals, 3 assists) and his next 13 games (10 goals, 6 assists).Talk about turning it on but I suppose he just needed some time to adjust to moving overseas again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Boucher just scored again and Merrill has another assist i think... thats 2 in 2 for boucher... thats real good news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS-SS Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Boucher just scored again and Merrill has another assist i think... thats 2 in 2 for boucher... thats real good news Are the Albany Devils becoming more interesting to watch than the Devils ? hahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share Posted April 3, 2013 Tuesday 4/2WHL Western Conference Quarterfinals#2 Kelowna defeated #7 Seattle 4-3 (OT) (Series Tied 3-3)Damon Severson D: 2 Assists (1 on the GWG), +24th game this series to go to overtime and the 5th game to be decided by 1 goal. Kelowna has come back from 3 straight OT losses to force game 7 Wednesday night! Shots were 59 to 43 Kelowna tonight. AHLAlbany defeated Springfield 3-1Jon Merrill D: 2 Assists (1 PP), E, 1 ShotReid Boucher LW: Goal (PP), E, 2 ShotsJon Merrill with 5 assists in his first 3 AHL games along with a +3 rating, 2 PIM, and 4 shots.Reid Boucher with 2 goals and 2 assists, +1, and 5 shots in his 2 games with Albany this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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