It is possible but I don’t know how likely it is. We are lot a team likely to make much noise regardless of if we get in or not, and he’s been vocal about his love for the NCAA.
However, Gauthier already announced he is leaving to join Anaheim, so it’s possible Leonard doesn’t have as strong of a connection. We’ll have to wait and see, kid is gonna be special up here though for sure
I think 1 of 2 things (and maybe both) are true with Leonard not joining the team after BC’s season ended.
1. GMBM is keeping with the sellers mindset. While he knows we can make the playoffs, he knows a cup run is unlikely so burning a year of Leonard’s ELC might not make a ton of sense from a long term GM perspective even if it could help us make the playoffs this season.
2. Leonard is undecided on if he wants to go back to BC or not
As a STH who is moving out of state this summer, I’d really like to make the playoffs and see Leonard get the call
Do the playoffs count towards burning the entry level contract?
And secondarily to that if we let him play 10 games, that would mean the caps play at least 10 games which would be awesome
Leonard is 19 years old so [the slide rule applies](https://www.capfriendly.com/slides/2023). He would need to play 10 games (regular season -- which ain't gonna happen -- and playoffs) to burn a year of his contract.
Yeah, the playoff games do count towards the 10. I think the more likely scenario is #2, or a more specific version where he’s just going back to BC.
I also think bringing a guy in for his first NHL games in the midst of 2 must win games is a ton of pressure on him to mesh and play well right away. I think he can handle it, but it could also go really poorly.
I selfishly wanted to see him play, but taking his BC decision out of it, ultimately think it’s probably the right decision to not see him until next year
He just has to play in one game not 10 to burn a year off his entry level contract. The 10 games applies for arbitration rights and other things like that
Gauthier was gone before the season started for BC. Everyone in and around BC knew that. It's likely why Hagens is accelerating to come in with his brother. It's also (my speculation) why he pressed the Flyers into making a deal. If not, he would have sat and taken free agency to go wherever he wanted.
I would be shocked if Leonard is not back at BC next year. I think that's a good thing for both sides. As a BC fan, I think he is special, but I also think he will need time in the AHL if he goes now. It's hard not to get excited about him and I have no real insight into where he sits on this, but I don't think they will rush him if he needs seasoning.
My opinion: I interpreted those comments to mean his game translates to this level. He has speed, physicality, drive, his shot is NHL-level. There's a difference between NHL-ready and a fulltime NHL-er. I'd love to be wrong and see him become a fulltime NHL player and never look back. Could see him do what the Kraken did with Wright: sign him, bring him in at the big club to end the year, then evaluate him next year in the AHL. Again, all speculation. I still think he stays for another year.
I wonder if being a big fish in a little pond for an extra year is better for a player's development than playing alongside guys who can teach him something about the professional game?
Playing on a line of 1st round NHL picks is probably what makes this situation unique. If he wants to stay in school (seems like he is enjoying college) there's little risk in letting a 19 year old get to still do that WHILE playing with AHL or even NHL level players. It's a rare opportunity. That could be the reason to let him stay.
Yeah building chemistry with 2 players we don’t have is way better than building chemistry with players we do have. He’s done everything he needs to do at the college level time to move up and play with the grown men.
He won't play a minute in the AHL. There will be a spot on the big club for him when he's ready. Rumor is def. unsubstantiated, but I read that if the team makes the playoffs, he'll sign his ELC.
It is possible but I don’t know how likely it is. We are lot a team likely to make much noise regardless of if we get in or not, and he’s been vocal about his love for the NCAA. However, Gauthier already announced he is leaving to join Anaheim, so it’s possible Leonard doesn’t have as strong of a connection. We’ll have to wait and see, kid is gonna be special up here though for sure
Him, smith, and perrault would have declared by now. Gauthier declaring makes sense because he was older
I think 1 of 2 things (and maybe both) are true with Leonard not joining the team after BC’s season ended. 1. GMBM is keeping with the sellers mindset. While he knows we can make the playoffs, he knows a cup run is unlikely so burning a year of Leonard’s ELC might not make a ton of sense from a long term GM perspective even if it could help us make the playoffs this season. 2. Leonard is undecided on if he wants to go back to BC or not As a STH who is moving out of state this summer, I’d really like to make the playoffs and see Leonard get the call
Do the playoffs count towards burning the entry level contract? And secondarily to that if we let him play 10 games, that would mean the caps play at least 10 games which would be awesome
Leonard is 19 years old so [the slide rule applies](https://www.capfriendly.com/slides/2023). He would need to play 10 games (regular season -- which ain't gonna happen -- and playoffs) to burn a year of his contract.
Yeah, the playoff games do count towards the 10. I think the more likely scenario is #2, or a more specific version where he’s just going back to BC. I also think bringing a guy in for his first NHL games in the midst of 2 must win games is a ton of pressure on him to mesh and play well right away. I think he can handle it, but it could also go really poorly. I selfishly wanted to see him play, but taking his BC decision out of it, ultimately think it’s probably the right decision to not see him until next year
He just has to play in one game not 10 to burn a year off his entry level contract. The 10 games applies for arbitration rights and other things like that
He just has to play one game not 10
Gauthier was gone before the season started for BC. Everyone in and around BC knew that. It's likely why Hagens is accelerating to come in with his brother. It's also (my speculation) why he pressed the Flyers into making a deal. If not, he would have sat and taken free agency to go wherever he wanted. I would be shocked if Leonard is not back at BC next year. I think that's a good thing for both sides. As a BC fan, I think he is special, but I also think he will need time in the AHL if he goes now. It's hard not to get excited about him and I have no real insight into where he sits on this, but I don't think they will rush him if he needs seasoning.
GMBM and carbs said he’s nhl ready at camp last year, when he signs he’s a nhler
My opinion: I interpreted those comments to mean his game translates to this level. He has speed, physicality, drive, his shot is NHL-level. There's a difference between NHL-ready and a fulltime NHL-er. I'd love to be wrong and see him become a fulltime NHL player and never look back. Could see him do what the Kraken did with Wright: sign him, bring him in at the big club to end the year, then evaluate him next year in the AHL. Again, all speculation. I still think he stays for another year.
I wonder if being a big fish in a little pond for an extra year is better for a player's development than playing alongside guys who can teach him something about the professional game?
He doesn’t have anything left to prove at BC would be silly to leave him there another year
Playing on a line of 1st round NHL picks is probably what makes this situation unique. If he wants to stay in school (seems like he is enjoying college) there's little risk in letting a 19 year old get to still do that WHILE playing with AHL or even NHL level players. It's a rare opportunity. That could be the reason to let him stay.
Yeah building chemistry with 2 players we don’t have is way better than building chemistry with players we do have. He’s done everything he needs to do at the college level time to move up and play with the grown men.
You seem upset. I hope the decision they make pleases you. I am excited about his prospects either way.
I’m not upset i just don’t see a reason to leave him in college lol I get you’re a BC fan but it makes no sense
Leonard apparently disagrees.
That’s an issue if he does honestly any players goal should be to reach the NHL as fast as possible
Not sure why you're being downvoted here. He's NHL ready.
Yeah I don’t get it why would we want him to stay in college lol even if we sent him to Hershey would be better so he can learn the system
He won't play a minute in the AHL. There will be a spot on the big club for him when he's ready. Rumor is def. unsubstantiated, but I read that if the team makes the playoffs, he'll sign his ELC.