galixon
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Post by galixon on Apr 12, 2024 19:47:46 GMT -4
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Post by sc74 on Apr 12, 2024 20:47:45 GMT -4
Hopefully there's no french in Brantford so little Aiden won't be traumatized.
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Post by artvandelay on Apr 12, 2024 20:49:23 GMT -4
I was kind of hoping all season the Eagles would draft him with SJ's pick, or that the Mooseheads would pay an absolute boatload for that pick to take him. Kind of an odd rule that lets him go to the OHL instead.
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Post by bois on Apr 12, 2024 22:59:46 GMT -4
Hopefully there's no french in Brantford so little Aiden won't be traumatized. without knowing anything at all behind the scenes you dont need to be an idiot we all love French language you dont have to be some kinda hero
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Post by sc74 on Apr 12, 2024 23:37:23 GMT -4
Hopefully there's no french in Brantford so little Aiden won't be traumatized. without knowing anything at all behind the scenes you dont need to be an idiot we all love French language you dont have to be some kinda hero Maybe you should have read previous posts instead of calling others idiots? It was clearly a joke about devinm's awful take on the situation. I even added the wink for good measure.
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Post by countryboy on Apr 13, 2024 11:19:24 GMT -4
Another Nova Scotian went later in the draft…Max Brocklehurst. He’d been playing in the US.
PEI hockey fans might remember his father Craig Brocklehurst, who had one big season playing Jr A for the Charlottetown Abbies. He is another former OHL player, hence his son is allowed to opt into the OHL draft.
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Post by nsfan on Apr 13, 2024 11:54:35 GMT -4
Wtf is this take? This is a situation that is a small % of players and it doesn't even have to be a good player. On top of this I doubt the Q gets him anyway if he didn't have that option it would likely be the states. I don't know the situation but maybe Aidens his parents feel might not flourish in a town where most people don't speak English. If that’s what his parents think, why don’t they hide him in their basement so he won’t be hurt by the atrocious idea of learning a new language? Hopefully, his parents aren’t as shallow as what you suggest. The language/cultural differences have played a part in player decisions for a long time. Don’t kid yourself. Some have no problem going to a market like Val d’Or , some do. But having the OHL eligibility rule in effect as it is, and having that option would be hard for any family not to consider. Then the decision becomes less about language and more about development. Playing in southern Ontario in the OHL vs possibly a French community in the Q is just his scenario. He’s lucky he has it I guess. But the rule is the problem not whether a player decides to use it. Most people I know would lean towards the OHL option if given the choice. But my perspective is as person from NS in a unilingual English house. It may be different in other situations obviously
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Post by nsfan on Apr 13, 2024 12:02:02 GMT -4
Another Nova Scotian went later in the draft…Max Brocklehurst. He’d been playing in the US. PEI hockey fans might remember his father Craig Brocklehurst, who had one big season playing Jr A for the Charlottetown Abbies. He is another former OHL player, hence his son is allowed to opt into the OHL draft. Interesting info. He played for Dal for a year while I attended in the late 90s and did play for the Abbie’s. The debate about the rule will continue but likely not change lol
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Post by sc74 on Apr 13, 2024 14:21:22 GMT -4
If that’s what his parents think, why don’t they hide him in their basement so he won’t be hurt by the atrocious idea of learning a new language? Hopefully, his parents aren’t as shallow as what you suggest. The language/cultural differences have played a part in player decisions for a long time. Don’t kid yourself. Some have no problem going to a market like Val d’Or , some do. But having the OHL eligibility rule in effect as it is, and having that option would be hard for any family not to consider. Then the decision becomes less about language and more about development. Playing in southern Ontario in the OHL vs possibly a French community in the Q is just his scenario. He’s lucky he has it I guess. But the rule is the problem not whether a player decides to use it. Most people I know would lean towards the OHL option if given the choice. But my perspective is as person from NS in a unilingual English house. It may be different in other situations obviously It's sad actually that people are so afraid of neighbours who aren't that much different to them and prefer sending their kids thousands of kilometers away because of that fear. These kids are with their team 90 % of the time if not more and the language is always english. So that's a pretty poor reason. (I'm not talking about a specific player, it's just a general thought.) As for O'Donnell, I do understand about the OHL though. It's not a secret that the league has more exposure from NHL teams than the Q. I guess it can go both ways. He would have been a top draftee in the QMJHL but he's a end of first round pick in the OHL.
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Post by hal on Apr 13, 2024 14:30:34 GMT -4
So can some team still take him in the Q Draft ?
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Post by nsfan on Apr 13, 2024 15:44:30 GMT -4
The language/cultural differences have played a part in player decisions for a long time. Don’t kid yourself. Some have no problem going to a market like Val d’Or , some do. But having the OHL eligibility rule in effect as it is, and having that option would be hard for any family not to consider. Then the decision becomes less about language and more about development. Playing in southern Ontario in the OHL vs possibly a French community in the Q is just his scenario. He’s lucky he has it I guess. But the rule is the problem not whether a player decides to use it. Most people I know would lean towards the OHL option if given the choice. But my perspective is as person from NS in a unilingual English house. It may be different in other situations obviously It's sad actually that people are so afraid of neighbours who aren't that much different to them and prefer sending their kids thousands of kilometers away because of that fear. These kids are with their team 90 % of the time if not more and the language is always english. So that's a pretty poor reason. (I'm not talking about a specific player, it's just a general thought.) As for O'Donnell, I do understand about the OHL though. It's not a secret that the league has more exposure from NHL teams than the Q. I guess it can go both ways. He would have been a top draftee in the QMJHL but he's a end of first round pick in the OHL. I agree with you. At the end of the day, most kids adapt well and develope in the Q. The rule is ridiculous and unfair. But given a choice the business and development side weight heavy towards the OHL with advisors and hockey folks. I personally think for personal growth inside and outside of hockey having a kid experience different culture is invaluable. My 17 year old son, is playing Jr A at the moment in a predominantly French community. Loves the town and teammates ( many of who are from Quebec). But every kid is different I guess and deal with different factors in making those decisions. I respect it but it is unfortunate in many ways.
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Post by JEagle on Apr 23, 2024 16:07:47 GMT -4
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Post by jordo999 on Apr 24, 2024 9:30:44 GMT -4
Tyler Peddle's brother by chance?
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Post by Briwhel on Apr 24, 2024 9:46:24 GMT -4
Tyler Peddle's brother by chance? Yes and a Gatineau 3rd rounder. The only way I think he comes to the Q is if he's on the same team as his brother (in the Maritimes)
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Post by jimmy on Apr 24, 2024 10:27:28 GMT -4
Tyler Peddle's brother by chance? Yes and a Gatineau 3rd rounder. The only way I think he comes to the Q is if he's on the same team as his brother (in the Maritimes) Given that his brother's career has not progressed as expected, and that he now has a commitment to a major D1 program, I doubt even that would cause him to change course at this point.
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