MAK Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 (edited) It was a formality but I'm glad it's done !! white will be a great 4th liner. I'm not sur he has the speed to but a 3rd liner. Edited May 15, 2008 by marky_and_komi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Habby2919 Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Hasnt he led the Hitmen in scoring the last three years? :hlogo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsniper Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Hasnt he led the Hitmen in scoring the last three years? :hlogo: Technically, yes. 06-07 was really his only outstanding year though. He shared the lead with Dupont 3 years ago and Bortis this past season with Galiardi and Nixon not far behind him. He should end up being a decent grinder anyway though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easy Ryder Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 White, Wyman, Stewart even Conboy are gonna have to proove themselves at the camp. The need for a solid winger with grit and energy to replace Bégin and Kostopolos in 2010 is there. Good signing and Hamilton is going to be a lot better team next year, at least more prospects to develop instead of the same old Ferland , Milroy, Locke all over again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I think Stewart has proven he can play in the NHl, he has good size and speed, seems pretty smart, willing to fight. The key for him can he bring it every night instead of a 2 game trial. Plus GC likes him. I read somewhere that White may not have enough speed for the NHl. Can anyone confirm or deny that. I know nothing about him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsniper Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I think Stewart has proven he can play in the NHl, he has good size and speed, seems pretty smart, willing to fight. The key for him can he bring it every night instead of a 2 game trial. Plus GC likes him. I read somewhere that White may not have enough speed for the NHl. Can anyone confirm or deny that. I know nothing about him. Yeah, Ryan White is known for his bad skating and is basically the main reason he won't be any higher then a 3rd liner. He's a great gritty player however and can play with a chip on his shoulder. It's gonna be weird going to the Saddledome next season and not seeing White there. In all likelihood, I won't be seeing Karl Alzner either. *sigh* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saskhab Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 White's obvious deficiency is skating, I don't know if he's "too slow" for the NHL, but it definitely held him back from being a possible 1st rounder in his draft year. Much like another winger on our team, I suppose. I see him as a potential 3rd line guy who can contribute offensively on a fairly regular basis. As for Stewart, he proved he can play in a game against AHL level competition (Sundin-less Maple Leafs) with NHL caliber teammates. Nothing more. He's elevated himself into the mix, but I fully expect him to see more AHL time next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAK Posted May 13, 2008 Author Share Posted May 13, 2008 White, Wyman, Stewart even Conboy are gonna have to proove themselves at the camp. Conboy won't be at the camp cause he's going to Michigan U or state(cant remember) thus making him ineligible for professional training camp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokyohabs Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Good signing and Hamilton is going to be a lot better team next year, at least more prospects to develop instead of the same old Ferland , Milroy, Locke all over again. Easy Ryder will be relieved: http://www.rds.ca/canadien/chroniques/251653.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easy Ryder Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Easy Ryder will be relieved: http://www.rds.ca/canadien/chroniques/251653.html Austria ? Not a strong league. He has been a shadow propect for the Habs. His junior days and his size were promising. Never filled expectations or was not given the chance anyway his habs days are gone and it makes room for new blood in Hamilton. Good luck to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Ferland has his chances. No offense to him but it's been the same issues each time he didn't make the team and he got more than enough tries considering the team didn't have and still doesn't have that big forward who can throw out the body and make his presence felt on the ice. As for White, I really hope his skating isn't his downfall because every time I saw him play, I was always astonished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thib46 Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Conboy won't be at the camp cause he's going to Michigan U or state(cant remember) thus making him ineligible for professional training camp. Can he attend if he pays his own way and all of his expenses to attend the camp? I thought I read someplace where he could do it. ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easy Ryder Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Can he attend if he pays his own way and all of his expenses to attend the camp? I thought I read someplace where he could do it. ??? I don't think it would be legit, way too easy to repay the player cash with no proof. Otherwise Pac and Mcdo would play all pro camp for full evaluation. Conboy is still raw and didn't play enough high level hockey. Another year but after that he is gonna be bulk as a monster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saskhab Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 NHL training camps are in mid to late September. Classes start in early September. Not to mention that the first month of a college is pretty much as awesome as life gets. Technically, you're right on the "pay your own way" restrictions for NCAA players, but they don't show up at the main camp, just usually the summer development camp and that's it (and they have to pay their way to that as well). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CerebusClone Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Andrew Conboy is a prospect I'm anxious to see at training camp (whenever that happens), and it will be interesting to see him play at a higher level. Obviously he's not likely to become anything more than a 4th liner, but he could be great in that role. He can play hockey, he seems to have realized that his niche in the NHL will have to include his pugilistic abilities, he'a also a great energy type player, and he's got some decent speed combined to what should be a huge frame. He could be the enforcer we're looking for, the kind who'll defend his teammates but can also help the team on the ice with his play. My only concern however, espacially seing how "energetic" he was this year, is potential cocaine problems like his brother Tim's... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 The NCAA is strict on making sure players don't break their rules. Basically, you're not eligible for NCAA as soon as you take any step into turning into a pro player. I think the meaning of the NHL training camp itself is to try out to get a spot on a pro team which pretty much goes against the whole spirit of the rule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saskhab Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 The NCAA is strict on making sure players don't break their rules. Basically, you're not eligible for NCAA as soon as you take any step into turning into a pro player. I think the meaning of the NHL training camp itself is to try out to get a spot on a pro team which pretty much goes against the whole spirit of the rule. It's not against becoming professional, it is against players getting paid to play for anything but an amateur club. It's also against outside sponsorship, whether via an agent or corporation. Going to an actual NHL training camp, though, I think is unfeasible more because of scheduling than anything else. Going to a summer evaluation camp is permissable if the player covers all the expenses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTH Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 It's not against becoming professional, it is against players getting paid to play for anything but an amateur club. It's also against outside sponsorship, whether via an agent or corporation. Going to an actual NHL training camp, though, I think is unfeasible more because of scheduling than anything else. Going to a summer evaluation camp is permissable if the player covers all the expenses. Isn't it easy for teams to pay the players back once they're at camp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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