NHL Daily: Nolan Patrick, Johnny Gaudreau, Roster Cuts
By Ryan Ritchie
NHL Daily: 2017 Top Prospect Nolan Patrick Scores a Highlight Reel Goal, Johnny Gaudreau’s Agent Says His Client Has No Intention of Asking for a Trade, Training Camp Roster Cuts, Canucks Prospect Troy Stetcher, and More (Morning Coffee Headlines)
Grab your morning cup of coffee and join us here at Puck Prose for a compilation of NHL daily links that will help keep you updated with everything going on in the hockey world.
In today’s edition: Presumed 2017 first overall pick Nolan Patrick is scoring highlight reel goals early in his draft year, Johnny Gaudreau’s agent makes it clear that his client has no intention of asking Calgary for a trade, training camp roster cuts in Edmonton and Nashville, Vancouver Canucks defensive prospect could be headed for the AHL, and much more!
NHL Daily: Morning Coffee Headlines
Nolan Patrick Scores Beautiful Goal
Scouts are pegging WHL Brandon Wheat Kings F Nolan Patrick the consensus number one pick at next June’s draft. He’s off to a hot start with six points in three games and added a beautiful highlight reel goal on Sunday. [The Hockey News]
Oilers Trim Roster to 36 Players
Edmonton trimmed their training camp roster down to 36 players. Jujhar Khaira, Mitch Moroz, Eetu Laurikainen, and Joey LaLeggia were sent to AHL Bakersfield. Taylor Beck and David Musil were placed on waivers with the purpose of AHL reassignment. [Oil on Whyte]
Trade Rumors: Reported Asking Price for Jacob Trouba Makes Little Sense
Nashville Gets Roster Down to 31
Nashville Predators made a significant amount of cuts on Sunday afternoon. They sent 14 players to AHL Milwaukee, most notably Jack Dougherty, Matt Irwin, Justin Kirkland, and Harry Zolnierczyk. They also released nine players from tryouts, including Mark Visentin and Eric Knodel. The Preds also sent Frederic Allard back to his junior club. [NHL.com]
Story of How “Coyotes” Name Came to Be
Vincent Benedict over at Howlin’ Hockey explores the history behind the “Coyotes” team name down in the Desert. Other considerations included Phoenix Phreeze, Phoenix Goal Miners, Phoenix Scorpions, Phoenix Moon Doggies, and the Phoenix Jets. [Howlin’ Hockey]
Metropolitan Division: Rookies to Watch in 2016-17
Gaudreau Has No Intention of Asking for Trade
Perhaps it hadn’t even been considered as a possibility to most fans, but if anyone out there was worried that Johnny Hockey would follow in the footsteps of Jacob Trouba, you can breathe a sigh of relief. Gaudreau’s agent Lewis Gross immediately shot down the possibility stating that his client wants to stay in Calgary [Sportsnet]
Key Factors to Meet Expectations in Brooklyn
Michel Anderson over at Eyes on Isles released a great write-up explaining in detail what the Islanders must do to meet expectations in 2016-17. It ranges from different overall team aspects to particular players and positions. Definitely worth a read if you’re an Isles fan, or even if you’re just a puck junkie. [Eyes on Isles]
Atlantic Division: Rookies to Watch in 2016-17
Boogaard Family Keeps Their Legal Battle Going Against NHL
Joanne Boogaard, the mother of former NHLer Derek Boogaard who unfortunately passed away, will have her case heard. This past Thursday, a U.S District Court Judge granted an amendment that will allow Derek’s family to move forward with their case against the NHL. The Boogaard family filed a wrongful death lawsuit back in 2013 claiming they mishandled their son’s drug addiction. [CBC]
Canucks Troy Stetcher Likely Headed for Utica
Janik Beichler at The Canuck Way believes that highly sought after college free agent defenseman Troy Stetcher is likely headed for the AHL. Janik explains that while his preseason/training camp play has been impressive, there are simply too many factors working against the 22-year-old [The Canuck Way]
Next: Group Roundtable: Protection List Decisions in Expansion
NHL Daily Morning Rant
Teams continue to trim their rosters as we near closer to opening night on October 12th. Most have around 30-35 bodies left in training camp, with the obvious magic number to get down to being 23. This next week and a half are some of the toughest decisions a team can make. Here’s a list of some unexpected players turning heads early on:
D Yohann Auvitu (New Jersey Devils) – 3gp 5pts
D John Gilmour (New York Rangers) – 2gp 3pts
F Danton Heinen (Boston Bruins) – 3gp 3pts
F Travis Konecny (Philadelphia Flyers) – 3gp 3pts
F Anton Rodin (Vancouver Canucks) – 2gp 3pts
F Josh Ho-Sang (New York Islanders) – 3gp 2pts
F Chase De Leo (Winnipeg Jets) – 2gp 2pts
F Kyle Connor (Winnipeg Jets) – 2gp 2pts
F Drake Caggiula (Edmonton Oilers) – 3gp 2pts
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