Dee Karl: Do You Feel A Draft? Early morning musings in mid June.

Dee Karl: Do You Feel A Draft?
Early morning musings in mid June.
- Dee Karl

All I can say is wow. There are No NHL ready prospects in the draft besides Nail? Thats not what I have read. In fact I read Murray was one of the most NHL ready players in the draft and could step right into the NHL

All I can say is wow. There are No NHL ready prospects in the draft besides Nail? Thats not what I have read. In fact I read Murray was one of the most NHL ready players in the draft and could step right into the NHL
- Cptmjl

Dee...you might want to re-read the article...McKenzie said:

“Nail Yakupov is likely to play right away. Ditto for Ryan Murray."

My take is both are NHL ready...

Dee...you might want to re-read the article...McKenzie said:

“Nail Yakupov is likely to play right away. Ditto for Ryan Murray."

My take is both are NHL ready...
- kear20

Here we go, usual blog

Dee...you might want to re-read the article...McKenzie said:

“Nail Yakupov is likely to play right away. Ditto for Ryan Murray."

My take is both are NHL ready...
- kear20

the obvious thing about Ryan Murray is that he missed the cut off by only 7 days I think to be eligible for last year's draft, so he will be 19 when the NHL season starts.

It's just a question would the Islanders start him in the NHL right away. I think its pretty certain they would give him that 9 game look and see what he can do.

the obvious thing about Ryan Murray is that he missed the cut off by only 7 days I think to be eligible for last year's draft, so he will be 19 when the NHL season starts.

It's just a question would the Islanders start him in the NHL right away. I think its pretty certain they would give him that 9 game look and see what he can do.
- jimbro83

He def would be in NHL. Kid looks VERY steady. Won't wow you that much a la Bryan Berard in his rookie campaign, but is a good offensive producer and solid in his own end.

the obvious thing about Ryan Murray is that he missed the cut off by only 7 days I think to be eligible for last year's draft, so he will be 19 when the NHL season starts.

It's just a question would the Islanders start him in the NHL right away. I think its pretty certain they would give him that 9 game look and see what he can do.
- jimbro83

Given he is 19 does he still have to go NHL or back to juniors or can a team put him in AHL for a while?

He def would be in NHL. Kid looks VERY steady. Won't wow you that much a la Bryan Berard in his rookie campaign, but is a good offensive producer and solid in his own end.
- Mancalledsting

loved BB... XX is going to sht all over him.

Given he is 19 does he still have to go NHL or back to juniors or can a team put him in AHL for a while?
- niteislander

I think u have to be 20 to start in the AHL, so its either NHL or juniors..
I could be wrong?

I think u have to be 20 to start in the AHL, so its either NHL or juniors..
I could be wrong?
- Ur Not Me

I think u are right.. really need to change that rule.

I think u are right.. really need to change that rule.
- niteislander

It is a ridiculous rule. There has to be a in between for these kids to develop

I think u are right.. really need to change that rule.
- niteislander

Maybe with the new CBA!!!

Maybe with the new CBA!!!
- jimmc7722

does one have anything to do with the other? AHL and NHL are seperate entities, no? I don't know if the new CBA would have an effect?

Doubt the CBA would change that rule bc thats how some junior teams make money, even with college unless the kids forgo there years later on in college

Doubt the CBA would change that rule bc thats how some junior teams make money, even with college unless the kids forgo there years later on in college
- Ur Not Me

That would make sense.

Ryan Murray 6'0 199 pds

besides ppl trying to compare players to prospects
Why do the Islanders need another small defensemen?
Dont u think we have enough small players on D?

It is a ridiculous rule. There has to be a in between for these kids to develop
- Cptmjl

No question. Murray it seems is clearly beyond Juniors. I would be surprisded if he was not in the NHL this year.

Ryan Murray 6'0 199 pds

besides ppl trying to compare players to prospects
Why do the Islanders need another small defensemen?
Dont u think we have enough small players on D?


- Ur Not Me

Even if Murray is not a big dman he still may be too good to pass up. Isles no question need to get bigger on D.

It is a ridiculous rule. There has to be a in between for these kids to develop
- Cptmjl

The problem is without the 19 year old rule the Junior leagues would be raped of talent. It's certainly not a bad rule from their perspective.

Here we go, usual blog
- Cptmjl

She didn't read the article...just reporting on what I read...

Ryan Murray 6'0 199 pds

besides ppl trying to compare players to prospects
Why do the Islanders need another small defensemen?
Dont u think we have enough small players on D?


- Ur Not Me

Nick Lidstrom was the best D man in the modern era of hockey. He is 6'1" and 192 lbs.

The problem is without the 19 year old rule the Junior leagues would be raped of talent. It's certainly not a bad rule from their perspective.
- PeteM

Yeah, I didnt think of that. Makes sense

Nick Lidstrom was the best D man in the modern era of hockey. He is 6'1" and 192 lbs.
- bixll

so u are saying he is the next Lidstom?

so u are saying he is the next Lidstom?
- Ur Not Me

only if we pick him

Ryan Murray 6'0 199 pds

besides ppl trying to compare players to prospects
Why do the Islanders need another small defensemen?
Dont u think we have enough small players on D?


- Ur Not Me

since when is 6 feet 200 pounds small?? i mean seriosuly...their are not that many defensman in the league over 6'4