CHL Takeover

Thinking about ruining people's lives so that I can sell a book about how bad hockey is.

[CHL Takeover @RickBreasthead]

Glenn blocked me for pointing out the obvious and saying he should fight for his league.

[RINK Hockey Academy Kelowna @rha_kelowna]

Keep up with the RHA U18 Prep/AAA Classic all weekend: https://t.co/VCimBYtpgb

[Kristi Dosh @SportsBizMiss]

This combined with the new CSC lawyer hire today to investigate and enforce make it sound like we may see some action coming. Bigger question is whether penalties can withstand legal scrutiny.

[CHL Takeover @RickBreasthead]

@BCHL_Alberta Which is why I predicted that players would come back. I didn't say it was the best thing, though for some they will be stunted in their development because they can't handle it mentally and emotionally.

[CHL Takeover @RickBreasthead]

@pschneids111 @Pete___Hughes @collectsdecks @tcgold3n @SchlossmanGF Every level has this. Who is guilty? Not always the team, many times the family/advisor demands it or they will go elsewhere. Less of an issue now, as NCAA and Jr A leagues were the threat that was given.

[CHL Takeover @RickBreasthead]

This won't and shouldn't be limited to players who are struggling. Some will relish in the struggle and others will need a regroup. All of it is OK. Also, Josephson should have stayed in the WHL, no matter what the opinions are around the why. @Pete___Hughes @SchlossmanGF

[Off the Puck @OHLoffthepuck]

We should be getting close to hearing some names not finding success in the NCAA thinking of making the move to/back to the CHL

[CHL Takeover @RickBreasthead]

Compare this to what Zegras did last night. That is why coaches don't respect Zegras, and neither do most players. He plays soft. He can only take a cheap shot. Count how many current NHL coaches are on the ice. Their teams won't want Zegras. Ever.

[Travis Ballinghoff @travieballin26]

“Pack mentality. You eat together as a pack. If you’re the lone wolf, you’re done. But a pack lives.” - Rick Tocchet

[CHL Takeover @RickBreasthead]

@Rints4Hockey @eliteprospects @CHLHockey @MitchLBrown @OHLHockey @TheWHL @QMJHL @USAHockeyNTDP NTDP isn't willing to admit that they have been passed by. The CHL will need to go back to the Top Prospects Game with 40 of their players instead just to have a competitive game.

[Chris Peters @chrismpeters]

Pray for all the teachers bringing their students to a school day game where the team’s name is the 67’s.

[CHL Takeover @RickBreasthead]

@Rints4Hockey @albmau The answer is none. The right players will make it.

[CHL Takeover @RickBreasthead]

CHL to NCAA talk

[Dan 👍👍👍 @NewFoundDanHKY]

@OHLoffthepuck I don’t understand why some guys want to cut off their own runway… Everyone should see it as a benefit that they can stay in junior for as long as possible and then still have 4 years of college to get ready for the NHL instead of grinding in the minors. Should dominate b4 movin

[CHL Takeover @RickBreasthead]

@SchlossmanGF @collectsdecks @Pete___Hughes @tcgold3n Those 2 are not comparable to the average CHL player to go to NCAA this year. Most are not 1st rounders, in fact most aren't even drafted.

[CHL Takeover @RickBreasthead]

@ClankoMedia Boettiger as well

[CHL Takeover @RickBreasthead]

@Rints4Hockey Most are not prepared for that, though. Many of the guys in the CHL have never had to grind their way through a season.

[CHL Takeover @RickBreasthead]

@tcgold3n @collectsdecks @Pete___Hughes @SchlossmanGF Listen to the Pipeline Show season preview where they interviewed Sutter. Mostly just him going off about it.

[CHL Takeover @RickBreasthead]

@Pete___Hughes @sopasofan @SchlossmanGF Finnie is who I thought of right away as well.

[CHL Takeover @RickBreasthead]

@Pete___Hughes @sopasofan @SchlossmanGF Agree with you. That is my opinion but there are some kids who might thrive moving up. I don't know that you want to play 15 mins a night for 38-42 and maybe be scratched a few rather than 25 mins for 68. Games are important parts of learning.

[CHL Takeover @RickBreasthead]

@IanGustafson12 @Pete___Hughes @SchlossmanGF I wouldn't let my kid leave. If he doesn't have the ability to work through this, he probably isn't made for pro hockey either. The majority of hockey families don't prepare their kids for these inevitabilities, so many will bail.

[CHL Takeover @RickBreasthead]

The look on Zegras' face when Acciari gets up tells you all you need to know about how tough he really is. Sheer terror. Zegras will never live up to his hype, because he's a wimp, and wimps can't make it.

[CHL Takeover @RickBreasthead]

@ClankoMedia @jr_on_juniors He should have removed himself as soon as he knew that charges were coming. It was reported Jan 2 and his legal team would have been aware of the process.

[CHL Takeover @RickBreasthead]

I almost don't want to know the details of the Kesler thing, but there is no way he is associated with Little Caesars anymore, right @ClankoMedia ?

[CHL Takeover @RickBreasthead]

@tcgold3n @Pete___Hughes @SchlossmanGF There is no way that Sutter takes him back after the way he left. Good trade chip though.

[CHL Takeover @RickBreasthead]

@clintgc There is an argument for that. It depends on your development curve at 18/19/20, all determined after being drafted. I can envision players who have signed their ELC being allowed to play NCAA in the next year as well. Signing bonuses are basically NIL if they don't play games.

[CHL Takeover @RickBreasthead]

@sopasofan @Pete___Hughes @SchlossmanGF Oh for sure. That doesn't mean everyone is up for that path.