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Post by canucklehead on Aug 19, 2008 6:26:42 GMT -4
4 new free agent invites: Andrew Howes - 18 yrs old forward brother of Scott Howes had 4 points and 30 PIM with the Pickering Panthers of the Ontario Provincial Junior A League last year. Daniel Crescenzi - 18 year old forward who was an all star in Toronto midget AAA Dane Horvat - 18 year old forward 25 points and 55 PIM in 41 games with the Streetsville Derbys of the Ontario Provincial Junior A League last season. Jordan Gallea - 19 year old defenseman had 6 points in 37 games over 3 season with the Ottawa 67's of the OHL. ---- Source was the Telegraph Journal ------ telegraphjournal.canadaeast.com/sports/article/389343 Also Paul Hutchings from Whitbourne, Newfoundland |
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Post by qfan on Aug 19, 2008 11:59:43 GMT -4
I doubt Howes will take up a spot on his brothers team? Not this year anyway. They are looking to be top contender so I see them getting top end players. Althought they could include him in a trade if he is any good.
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Post by bjindaho on Aug 19, 2008 12:09:26 GMT -4
well, there is always the 4th line
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Post by canucklehead on Aug 19, 2008 12:18:30 GMT -4
I kinda find Gallea interesting played limited game but under a great coach and could allow for a defenseman to be traded.
I am a huge Scott Howes fan I'm curious to see how his brother does he only played in 17 games last year
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Post by habh8er on Aug 19, 2008 13:40:07 GMT -4
I kinda find Gallea interesting played limited game but under a great coach and could allow for a defenseman to be traded. I am a huge Scott Howes fan I'm curious to see how his brother does he only played in 17 games last year A 19 Y.O. free agent Dman could mean that the "Bizzaro" thread is going to be reality, lol. A trade involving a defenceman....Gagne 16(nope), Despres 17(nope), Sauve 18(nope), Grant 19(nope)Amyot 18, Stich 19 and MacDonld18, possibility. If Howes' brother has anywhere near the nose for the net that his brother has, it could be worth the investment. Scott took the "biscuit to the basket" last year better than anyone in the league IMO. He just seemed to be able to find a lane between 6 or 7 guys like they were standing still. Maybe his little bro has some of that instinct lurking under the surface. |
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Post by Captain Obvious on Aug 19, 2008 14:02:43 GMT -4
I kinda find Gallea interesting played limited game but under a great coach and could allow for a defenseman to be traded. I am a huge Scott Howes fan I'm curious to see how his brother does he only played in 17 games last year A 19 Y.O. free agent Dman could mean that the "Bizzaro" thread is going to be reality, lol. A trade involving a defenceman....Gagne 16(nope), Despres 17(nope), Sauve 18(nope), Grant 19(nope)Amyot 18, Stich 19 and MacDonld18, possibility. If Howes' brother has anywhere near the nose for the net that his brother has, it could be worth the investment. Scott took the "biscuit to the basket" last year better than anyone in the league IMO. He just seemed to be able to find a lane between 6 or 7 guys like they were standing still. Maybe his little bro has some of that instinct lurking under the surface. It must be pretty far under the suraface, he was 1-3-4 in 17 games in Jr.A. Sounds like just a token invite as a favor to his brother. |
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Post by canucklehead on Aug 19, 2008 14:04:39 GMT -4
I kinda find Gallea interesting played limited game but under a great coach and could allow for a defenseman to be traded. I am a huge Scott Howes fan I'm curious to see how his brother does he only played in 17 games last year A 19 Y.O. free agent Dman could mean that the "Bizzaro" thread is going to be reality, lol. A trade involving a defenceman....Gagne 16(nope), Despres 17(nope), Sauve 18(nope), Grant 19(nope)Amyot 18, Stich 19 and MacDonld18, possibility. If Howes' brother has anywhere near the nose for the net that his brother has, it could be worth the investment. Scott took the "biscuit to the basket" last year better than anyone in the league IMO. He just seemed to be able to find a lane between 6 or 7 guys like they were standing still. Maybe his little bro has some of that instinct lurking under the surface. I can see Amyot and possibly Stich if they are looking to upgrade to a Euro forward |
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Post by habh8er on Aug 19, 2008 14:09:29 GMT -4
A 19 Y.O. free agent Dman could mean that the "Bizzaro" thread is going to be reality, lol. A trade involving a defenceman....Gagne 16(nope), Despres 17(nope), Sauve 18(nope), Grant 19(nope)Amyot 18, Stich 19 and MacDonld18, possibility. If Howes' brother has anywhere near the nose for the net that his brother has, it could be worth the investment. Scott took the "biscuit to the basket" last year better than anyone in the league IMO. He just seemed to be able to find a lane between 6 or 7 guys like they were standing still. Maybe his little bro has some of that instinct lurking under the surface. It must be pretty far under the suraface, he was 1-3-4 in 17 games in Jr.A. Sounds like just a token invite as a favor to his brother. Yeah, token invite.....I'm sure J.B. and the Ontario scouts have a reason other than a favor to have the kid in camp....we'll see next week. |
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Post by killer on Aug 19, 2008 18:44:50 GMT -4
It must be pretty far under the suraface, he was 1-3-4 in 17 games in Jr.A. Sounds like just a token invite as a favor to his brother. Yeah, token invite.....I'm sure J.B. and the Ontario scouts have a reason other than a favor to have the kid in camp....we'll see next week. Howes' stats don;t exactly jump off the page at you either, maybe he is a tireless checker............. we shall see in less then 2 weeks. |
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Post by elementz on Aug 20, 2008 9:28:55 GMT -4
A 19 Y.O. free agent Dman could mean that the "Bizzaro" thread is going to be reality, lol. A trade involving a defenceman....Gagne 16(nope), Despres 17(nope), Sauve 18(nope), Grant 19(nope)Amyot 18, Stich 19 and MacDonld18, possibility. If Howes' brother has anywhere near the nose for the net that his brother has, it could be worth the investment. Scott took the "biscuit to the basket" last year better than anyone in the league IMO. He just seemed to be able to find a lane between 6 or 7 guys like they were standing still. Maybe his little bro has some of that instinct lurking under the surface. I can see Amyot and possibly Stich if they are looking to upgrade to a Euro forward Anyone in mind? |
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Post by canucklehead on Aug 20, 2008 10:14:56 GMT -4
I can see Amyot and possibly Stich if they are looking to upgrade to a Euro forward Anyone in mind? If they are looking for a Euro forward the pickings might be alittle slim so trading Stich isn't likely I'd venture to say the top available Euro might Knotek. I think they will try to improve the offense though possibly adding a 20 year replacing Liske and possibly a 19 year NHL drafted player. Some possibly names might be Tommy Joly Danny Masse Felix Petit Paul Byron JP Chabot Robert Slaney Yannick Riendeau Logan MacMillen Just some possible ideas of players that might be acquired I certainly don't think Amyot will be the player though he might be part of it I think it's going to be one of those deals that is completed at the next draft. |
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Post by habh8er on Aug 20, 2008 11:05:21 GMT -4
RULES FOR SIGNING FREE AGENTS CLARIFIED www.hockeyscene.com/hockeyscene/homepage_full_story.jsp?lid=1&nid=3570SAINT JOHN, N.B., August 18, 2008 - The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and the other members of the Canadian Hockey League have finally put something on paper covering free agent signings of those players who come from areas outside the territory assigned to the league.
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Post by eaglewatcher on Aug 22, 2008 20:25:34 GMT -4
For those who haven't heard, Evan Sparling, the 17 year old
brother of Ryan Sparling, has secured a walk-on try out with the Sea Dogs.
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Post by habh8er on Aug 22, 2008 20:36:11 GMT -4
For those who haven't heard, Evan Sparling, the 17 year old brother of Ryan Sparling, has secured a walk-on try out with the Sea Dogs. Another "token invite" no doubt. ;D What do think his chances are, probably pretty thin IMO. |
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Post by lalalaprise on Aug 22, 2008 21:03:37 GMT -4
Evan Sparling was actually a huge bantam AAA scoring star at 14. He had some issues adjusting to Midget AAA at 15 with the Tradesmen and looked physically overmatched, much like Ryan looked at 15. Evan played High School hockey at 16 though so i wasnt able to watch him.
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