Recruits 2024 and Beyond

[Trotsky]

Notably, Gio is our only recruit who was listed in the Central Scouting Midterm Rankings, and I believe that a team must sign a drafted player within four years of the draft or that player becomes a free agent. Which means, if Gio is drafted and he plays a year of junior hockey, and the team that drafts him wants to sign him, there will be tremendous pressure on Gio to sign before his senior year even starts, and we'd potentially lose a year of his services. Someone more knowledgeable about this should let me know if I'm wrong—but if I have this right, then we really should be bringing in drafted players ASAP.

That's interesting.  IIRC there used to be an age limit that would push a guy before the clock ran out (e.g., Steve Inglehart), but since rules seem to be changed what with half of Q collecting social security the draft limit comes into play now.

[Pghas]

Gio played center last night.

[coz]

Notably, Gio is our only recruit who was listed in the Central Scouting Midterm Rankings, and I believe that a team must sign a drafted player within four years of the draft or that player becomes a free agent. Which means, if Gio is drafted and he plays a year of junior hockey, and the team that drafts him wants to sign him, there will be tremendous pressure on Gio to sign before his senior year even starts, and we'd potentially lose a year of his services. Someone more knowledgeable about this should let me know if I'm wrong—but if I have this right, then we really should be bringing in drafted players ASAP.

The rule is 2 years or they're eligible to be drafted. For college the rule changes and the team retains a players rights until they've exhausted their eligibility. We've had a few of guys that it's happened to, though most of them haven't signed with their original team. My best example is Steven Fogarty who played a year in the BCHL post draft then spent 4 years at Notre Dame before signing with the Rangers who drafted him and held his rights.

[ithacat]

Yesterday, Chris Heisenberg listed Henry Major as a SLU commit. Today he's listed as a Cornell commit (hopefully that's correct). Henry's developing more rapidly than brother Charlie (at comparable ages) and looks like a fantastic prospect, as does Charlie. In his Fr. and So. years at Skaneateles HS, Henry put up 132 points in 47 games. During his U16 year with BK Selects, Henry has a line of 53-48-54-102 (and a goal in his only game with the U18 team). Chicago holds his USHL rights and it would seem a logical next step for him.

[CAS]

That would be fantastic news.  Charlie Major is currently 8th in points in the USHL.  Would love (can't wait!) to see them both wearing the Cornell jersey...

[Redpucks1!]

Henry Major is definitely a Cornell commit.  I check the Chris Heisenberg site every day and saw last night that he was listed as a SLU commit.  I know his father well (we both coach high school hockey in section III) and immediately texted him to say congratulations to Henry on his commitment to St. Lawrence.  He replied "thank you, but he committed to Cornell". I said " even better yet!!"

[Trotsky]

Woohoo!

I don't suppose they are twins?  It's been a while.

[Redpucks1!]

I like your thinkin' Trotsky but, unfortunately, no such luck.  Charlie's an '04 birth year, Henry is an '07.

[Trotsky]

Are they the sons of Mark Major '87?

[Iceberg]

Woohoo!

I don't suppose they are twins?  It's been a while.

Erm, we just had the Tupker twins

[Redpucks1!]

They are nephews of Mark Major - Mark's brother Mitch is the father

[Trotsky]

Woohoo!

I don't suppose they are twins?  It's been a while.

Erm, we just had the Tupker twins

Like I said... it's been a while.

[abmarks]

Henry has a line of 53-48-54-102

Don't know how to read that.

Is that 53games, 48g, 54asst, 102 points?

[scoop85]

Henry has a line of 53-48-54-102

Don't know how to read that.

Is that 53games, 48g, 54asst, 102 points?

I'm pretty sure that's it

[ithacat]

Henry has a line of 53-48-54-102

Don't know how to read that.

Is that 53games, 48g, 54asst, 102 points?

I'm pretty sure that's it

Yes, sorry...