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Depends. is he going to play college hockey next year? I don't know.sparty09 wrote:I'm not sure if this is the right forum, but I'll start this here. He won't be joining the big club, but is the plan for him to go to Peoria for the rest of the year?
If I remember correctly, they have 13 games left from now and the playoffs. That's a decent amount of time for him to play, if he so chooses.glen a richter wrote:That would be (Frank) sweet to get him some fine tuning at Peoria the rest of this season. I figured he was at least 2-3 years off though.
13 games left as of today, but when he shows up to join Peoria it may be less. Both Blues and Rivermen are on the "road" for the next couple weeks, but will practice at home. I expect that Jaden will be given a tour of Scottrade, sign a contract, and then practice until he is deemed ready. He may skate under Blues supervision.sparty09 wrote:If I remember correctly, they have 13 games left from now and the playoffs. That's a decent amount of time for him to play, if he so chooses.glen a richter wrote:That would be (Frank) sweet to get him some fine tuning at Peoria the rest of this season. I figured he was at least 2-3 years off though.
BREAKING NEWS: Jaden Schwartz to leave CC, sign pro contract with Blues
March 12, 2012 9:57 AM
BRIAN GOMEZ
THE GAZETTE
Sophomore left wing Jaden Schwartz is leaving Colorado College for a professional deal with the St. Louis Blues that he’s expected to finalize this week. And his departure opens the door for his older brother, Rylan, to also abandon the Tigers for the pro ranks.
Jaden Schwartz will sign with the Blues – the team that drafted him in the first round in 2010 – as early as Tuesday, sources familiar with Schwartz’s decision told The Gazette. The Blues have had discussions with Schwartz, sources said, since CC suffered a season-ending defeat Saturday to Michigan Tech in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association playoffs. Neither Schwartz nor CC coach Scott Owens returned phone and text messages.
If Schwartz sticks with the NHL-leading Blues for their playoff run, his contract would pay $700,000 a year, and if he winds up with the Peoria (Ill.) Rivermen of the American Hockey League, it would net $250,000 a year. Either way, his contract would be prorated based on the length of time he’s on the roster – a contract being negotiated by an adviser to Schwartz, whose NCAA eligibility is gone once he signs a pro deal or hires an agent.
Schwartz feels he’s ready to make the jump after a productive season in which he led CC with 41 points, including 15 goals and a team-high 26 assists. He had four game-winners, and five of his goals came on the power play, as he marked a point in 26 of his 30 games – he missed six games to captain his native Canada at the world junior championships.
Earlier, Schwartz said his late sister, Mandi, always told him to follow his heart. He’s not the biggest guy, at 5-foot-10 and 188 pounds, however, he possesses sharp instincts, he’s patient, he’s unselfish and he owns good vision. Plus, he’s a playmaker, like his brother, a junior center who recorded 40 points, including a team-best 23 goals, with a national-best 11 on the power play. Rylan Schwartz has attracted interest from the Blues, sources said, but he wasn’t drafted in the NHL, so he can sign with any team if he wants to leave CC.
I thought RFA status was strictly an age consideration? I could be wrong though.kodos wrote:Do playoff games count against the number of games played when determining when you become an RFA and all-that?
ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Blues Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced Monday the club has signed their first overall draft pick in 2010, Jaden Schwartz, to an entry level contract.
Schwartz will join the Blues in Chicago when they visit the Blackhawks tomorrow night at 7:30 p.m.
“Jaden had an excellent college career and we are excited that he is ready to make the jump to the NHL,” said Armstrong. “He will add depth to the skill level on our team and give us some options as we begin this stretch drive.”
“It’s been a dream of mine to play in the NHL and I’m excited to be able to do it as a St. Louis Blue,” said Schwartz. “The Blues are having a terrific season and I will do whatever they need me to do just to help out.”
Schwartz, 19, is currently in his sophomore season at Colorado College leading the Tigers with 41 points including 15 goals and 26 assists in 30 games.
During his freshman year, the 5’10, 193-pound forward posted 47 points (17 goals, 30 assists) in 30 games leading the nation in freshman scoring average with 1.56 points per game.
The Wilcox, Saskatchewan native was originally drafted by the Blues in the first round, 14th overall, of the 2010 Entry Draft.
I would assume, it's a shame that the press release is as vague as it is. But there's no way they just toss him in there, though I could see if the Blues have some things wrapped up near the end of the season they would give him some ice time in those type of games. But who knows? I'm sure we'll hear more about it, but fact of the matter is, he ain't goin' to Peoria.kodos wrote:Wait, "join the Blues" as in "join the Blues"???
I can't image they would just throw him on the ice... right?
Even if he plays this year, surely he's going to get some hard practices and pressbox time in first... right?
Maybe one game but if he looks overmatched out there he should probably just spend the rest of the season practicing, being a healthy scratch and working early on an offseason conditioning plan to be NHL ready for next season. And wait for a home game before throwing him out there for his first NHL action.kodos wrote:Yeah, but if the team needs to rest some guys, why not toss him in there if the games don't mean much.
Can't really hurt.
