115 WHL players eligible to come back to the league this year got invites to NHL camps.
Let’s check in on how they are doing or did. So far just Luka Burzan has been returned to his team. Some player have yet to get going as camps start on different dates.
Many of the players will just play at Rookie Camps or Showcases like the Young Stars Tournament, Traverse City Tournament or the Rookie Faceoff.
Lets look at them through some videos and other news items and interviews.
Brandon Wheat Kings (6)
- Ty Lewis (COL) – 1998 – Free Agent – Signed.
Ty Lewis makes it 6-2. He and O'Connor have found instant chemistry.
— AJ Haefele (@AJHaefele) September 9, 2018
- Schael Higson (VGK) – 1998 – Invite.
- Luka Burzan (OTT) – 2000 – Invite- Returned. He is now headed back to the Wheat Kings, ready to impress and possibly get picked in 2019.
Nice finish from Luka Burzan on the shorthanded breakaway. #SensRooks pic.twitter.com/nkZ5Z8M4sf
— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) September 8, 2018
- Stelio Mattheos (CAR) – 1999 – Drafted 2017. He had a slick assist in the opening game. His Hurricanes are 1-2 at the Traverse City Tournament and are playing in the 5th place game Tuesday.
- Cole Reinhardt (COL) – 2000 – Invite.
Reidhardt set up a teammate for a goal as he tries to show off and possibly get picked in 2019.
1st lead of the tourney!
[2 – 1 COL Matt Boucher (2) Assists: Cole Reinhardt (1)https://t.co/v6PXmsmoI7
— Nathan Rudolph (@AvalancheReview) September 10, 2018
- Jiri Patera (VGK) – 1999 – Drafted 2017.
Calgary Hitmen (4)
- Riley Stotts (TOR) – 2000 – Drafted 2018.
#Leafs take a 3-2, thanks to a tip-in from Giorgio Estephan. Riley Stotts started the whole play, with a nifty cross-ice pass on the PP. @TLNdc pic.twitter.com/P1vWEeH1Y6
— Jacob Stoller (@JLStoller) September 9, 2018
- Vladislav Yeryomenko (NSH) – 1999 – Drafted 2018.
- Carson Focht (BOS) – 2000 – Invite.
- Egor Zamula (PHI) – 2000 – Invite.
Edmonton Oil Kings (3)
- Trey Fix-Wolansky (CBJ) – 1999 – Drafted 2018.
#CBJ F prospect Trey Fix-Wolansky (2018, seventh round, No. 204) is 5-foot-6, has some grit to his game, some silky mitts … and isn’t afraid to drop them, apparently:
“I’m not gonna lie. I didn’t win that one, but I held my ground. That’s all that’s important.” pic.twitter.com/sVRLra6vBB
— Brian Hedger (@JacketsInsider) September 8, 2018
- Brett Kemp (VGK) – 2000 – Invite.
- Wyatt McLeod (PIT) – 2000 – Invite.
Everett Silvertips (7)
- Connor Dewar (MIN) – 1999 – Drafted 2018.
- Riley Sutter (WSH) – 1999 – Drafted 2018. He had a power play goal on Monday at the Showcase.
- Wyatte Wylie (PHI) – 2000 – Drafted 2018.
- Jake Christiansen (CAL) – 1999 – Invite.
Jake Christiansen isn't messing around. #CGYvsEDM pic.twitter.com/JI40N2U1WK
— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) September 9, 2018
- Carter Hart (PHI) – 1998 – Drafted 2016 – Signed. The Flyer goalie is already impressing and we have not even hit main camp yet.
Will Carter Hart Let up a goal? Hasn't yet in 40 minutes. https://t.co/CUUPPsLync
— Jamey Baskow (@JameyBaskow) September 10, 2018
- Ondrej Vala (DAL) – 1998 – Free agent – Signed.
- Garrett Pilon (WSH) – 1998 – Drafted 2016 – Signed.
Prospect Showcase standout Garrett Pilon chats with @vogscaps about his 80 point junior season and looking ahead to @thehersheybears #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/nvrOAeAZ4o
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) September 9, 2018
Kamloops Blazers (4)
- Montana Onyebuchi (TB) – 2000 – Invite.
- Dylan Ferguson (VGK) – 1998 – Drafted 2017 – Signed.
- Jermaine Loewen (DAL) – 1998 – Drafted 2018.
Jermaine Loewen open ice hit pic.twitter.com/fSOv3qhLqL
— Josh Lile (@JoshL1220) September 8, 2018
- Sean Strange (COL) – 2000 – Invite.
Kelowna Rockets (4)
- Kyle Topping (SJ) – 1999 – Inivte.
- Dillon Dube (CGY) – 1998 – Drafted 2016 – Signed.
Your #CGYvsEDM 3 Stars:
⭐️- Dillon Dube
⭐️⭐️ – @Tylerparsons22
⭐️⭐️⭐️ – @andrewmange13 pic.twitter.com/BRq487cmO5— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) September 9, 2018
- Cal Foote (TB) – 1998 – Drafted 2017 – Signed.
- Kole Lind (VAN) – 1998 – Drafted 2017 – Signed.
Kootenay ICE (3)
- Martin Bodak (VGK) 1998 – Invite.
- Duncan McGovern (WPG) – 2000 – Invite.
- Brett Davis (DAL) – 1999 – Drafted 2017.
Lethbridge Hurricanes (4)
- Igor Merezhko (CAL) 1998 – Invite.
- Jordy Bellerive (PIT) – 1999 – Free Agent – Signed.
- Calen Addison (PIT) – 2000 – Drafted 2018.
WBS Coach Clark Donatelli on @calenaddison: "He's quick and small, but he's very, very crafty. He's going to utilize his body in one-on-one battles… He's going to be a fine player going forward. We're very impressed with him."
Prospects Challenge story: https://t.co/6ZrnFvudr2 pic.twitter.com/7qwsxbQTWP
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) September 8, 2018
- Akira Schmid (NJ) – 2000 – Drafted 2018.
It's September. That means hockey is back. That means it's time to track #NJDevils prospects again.
Here's our report for September 1:
– Rough debut for Akira Schmid
– Eetu Pakkila is off to a nice start pic.twitter.com/QQimOR509g— Devils Insiders (@DevilsInsiders) September 2, 2018
Medicine Hat Tigers (6)
- Mason Shaw (MIN) – 1998 – Drafted 2017 – Signed.
- David Quenneville (NYI) – 1998 – Drafted 2016 – Signed.
- Jordan Hollett (OTT) – 1999 – Drafted 2017.
.@JordanHollett with a big right pad save to keep the #SensRooks ahead 1-0! 1:35 left in the first in Laval
— Belleville Senators (@BellevilleSens) September 8, 2018
- Linus Nassen (FLA) – 1998 – Invite.
- Dylan MacPherson (FLA) – 1998 – Invite.
Words with @tigershockey F Ryan Chyzowski (VGK) and D Dylan MacPherson (FLA), both of which set to attend NHL training camps over the next several days.#whl #mhsports pic.twitter.com/SQRGXA2u3C
— Mitch Bach (@CHATTVMitchBach) September 7, 2018
- Ryan Chyzowski (VGK) – 2000 – Invite.
Moose Jaw Warriors (6)
- Jett Woo (VAN) – 2000 – Drafted 2018. He apparently had a minor procedure recently. He will be back with the Warriors in a couple of weeks.
- Josh Brook (MTL) – 1999 – Drafted 2017.
As @EricEngels writes, Josh Brook is showing all of the traits that make a future NHLer.https://t.co/OH6iRuihdt
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) September 8, 2018
- Justin Almedia (VAN) – 1999 – Drafted 2018.
- Kale Clague (LAK) – 1998 – Drafted 2016 – Signed.
- Brett Howden (NYR) – 1998 – Trade with Tampa Bay – Signed.
The first (unofficial) goal of the Rangers' 2018-2019 season goes to Ville Meskanen on the PP. Great setup from Brett Howden. pic.twitter.com/jA1lMOvyJE
— Adam Herman (@AdamZHerman) September 7, 2018
- Oleg Sosunov (TB) – 1998 – Drafted 2016 – Signed.
Portland Winterhawks (10)
- Cody Glass (VGK) – 1999 – Drafted 2017 – Signed.
Keegan Kolesar scores Cody Glass assist. 6-1 Knights over Colorado mid-way through 2nd. #VGK #8NN #RookieFaceoff #NHL pic.twitter.com/Vxr1ciXN8W
— Ron Futrell (@RonFutrell) September 9, 2018
- Jake Gricius (SJ) – 1999 – Invite.
- Joachim Blichfeld (SJ) – 1998 – Drafted 2016 – Signed.
- Henri Jokiharju (CHI) – 1999 – Drafted 2017 – Signed.
- Skyler McKenzie (WPG) – 1998 – Drafted 2017 – Signed.
#YoungStars ?: Skyler McKenzie on this weekend in Penticton, his transition from junior and more. pic.twitter.com/5BD1EUSAd3
— Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) September 7, 2018
- Dennis Cholowski (DET) – 1998 – Drafted 2016 – Signed.
"It's big. Taking these kinds of games into training camp is going to help a lot," – Dennis Cholowski, who had a goal & assist tonight. | #drwpt pic.twitter.com/hWXo4Nv5Jx
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) September 9, 2018
- John Ludvig (BOS) – 2000 – Invite.
- Kieffer Bellows (NYI) – 1998 – Drafted 2016 – Signed.
- Brendan De Jong (CAR) – 1998 – Drafted 2017.
- Shane Farkas (CAL)- 1999 – Invite
Prince Albert Raiders (5)
- Parker Kelly (OTT) – 1999 – Free Agent – Signed.
- Cole Fonstad (MTL) – 2000 – Drafted 2018.
Cole Fonstad nets the first Habs goal of the Rookie Showcase! 2-1 TOR #GoHabsGo
— Habs Trade Central (@habstradecen) September 9, 2018
- Ian Scott (TOR) – 1999 – Drafted 2017.
- Brayden Pachal (CAL) – 1999 – Invite.
- Noah Gregor (SJ) – 1998 – Drafted 2016
Prince George Cougars (2)
- Joel Lakusta (STL) – 1998 – Invite.
- Jackson Leppard (TB) – 2000 – Invite.
Red Deer Rebels (5)
- Alexander Alexeyev (WAS) – 1999 – Drafted 2018.
Here's the goal by @malenstyn that put #Caps up 3-0.. He had 11 pts (4G, 7A) with Swift Current on run to WHL Championship..
Great work, too, by Alexander Alexeyev.. He's had a helluva tournament already.. #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/lBnv8i2cIu
— Rob Carlin (@RobCarlinNBCS) September 10, 2018
- Dawson Barteaux (DAL) – 2000 – Drafted 2018.
- Brandon Hagel (MTL) – 1998 – Invite.
- Jacob Herauf (PIT) – 2000 – Invite.
- Reese Johnson (NYR) – 1998 – Invite.
Regina Pats (8)
- Jake Leschyshyn (VGK) – 1999 – Drafted 2017.
- Cale Fleury (MTL) – 1998 – Drafted 2017.
- Nick Henry (COL) – 1999 – Drafted 2017.
- Robbie Holmes (COL) – 1999 – Invite.
- Max Paddock (SJ) – 2000 – Invite.
- Sam Steel (ANA) – 1998 – Drafted 2016 – Signed.
- Josh Mahura (ANA) – 1998 – Drafted 2016 – Signed.
#NHLDucks scorers tonight: Isac Lundestrom, Deven Sideroff, Josh Mahura, Lundestrom, Max Comtois, Hunter Drew, Jack Kopacka, Simon Benoit. Sam Steel had two assists and Comtois and Troy Terry had one helper each.
— Elliott Teaford (@ElliottTeaford) September 9, 2018
- Libor Hajek (NYR) – 1998 – Trade with Tampa Bay – Signed.
“We didn’t play our way.” — Libor Hajek on today’s loss to Detroit, what he’s thought of the tournament and more from Traverse City. #NYRTCT pic.twitter.com/B3sgSlHpgb
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) September 10, 2018
Saskatoon Blades (4)
- Eric Florchuk (WSH) – 2000 – Invite.
- Max Gerlach (ARI) – 1998 – Invite.
- Kristian Roykas-Marthinsen (WAS) – 1999 – Drafted 2017.
- Chase Wouters (TB) – 2000 – Invite.
Seattle Thunderbirds (3)
- Jaret Tyszka (MTL) – 1999 – Drafted 2017. Tyszka took a tough hit from behind from former Spokane Chiefs center Hudson Elynuik. He was stretchered off the ice, taken to the hospital and has since been released.
Content warning: Here’s the Elynuik hit. Tyszka the second Habs player stretchered off. pic.twitter.com/JMwXFrjetr
— Scott Wheeler (@scottcwheeler) September 9, 2018
- Reece Harsch (VGK) – 1999 – Invite.
- Liam Hughes (PHI) – 1999 – Invite.
Spokane Chiefs (7)
- Jake McGrew (SJ) – 1999 – Drafted 2017.
.@McgrewJake potted a pair of goals in the #SJSharks 5-4 win over the Vegas Golden Knights. He spoke to the media following tonight’s win #2018VegasRookieFaceoff pic.twitter.com/C0W2ttmcBU
— San Jose Barracuda (@sjbarracuda) September 10, 2018
- Jaret Anderson-Dolan (LA) – 1999 – Drafted 2017 – Signed.
This kid! #LAKings Jaret Anderson-Dolan over the left shoulder for a 1-0 lead! #NHLDucks #LAKvsANA #Vegas pic.twitter.com/KF2kH2UsZM
— Augie (@AugieRunGood) September 9, 2018
- Filip Kral (TOR) – 1999 – Drafted 2018. Kral is still easing back into the flow of things and appears to be nursing an injury.
Filip Kral (2018, fifth round) the only player in a red jersey ahead of Leafs’ rookie tournament. Poor kid still not quite ready to go. Big year for him in Spokane once he gets back. Looks good in drills though.
— Scott Wheeler (@scottcwheeler) September 6, 2018
- Ty Smith (NJ) – 2000 – Drafted 2018 – Signed.
So this was a different idea for a “game story” … filmed every shift for #NJDevils top prospect Ty Smith yesterday and asked him about some of them afterwards. See some of the smart, subtle plays that have made the NJD brass so excited to have him. https://t.co/TGObVon0W7
— Corey Masisak (@cmasisak22) September 9, 2018
- Eli Zummack (TOR) – 2000 – Invite.
- Dawson Weatherill (BOS) – 1998 – Invite.
- Kailer Yamamoto (EDM) – 1998 – Drafted 2017 – Signed.
Swift Current Broncos (6)
- Tyler Steenbergen (ARI) – 1998 – Free Agent – Signed.
- Josh Anderson (COL) – 1998 – Drafted 2016 – Signed.
Thou shall not skate by Josh Anderson…#GoAvsGo pic.twitter.com/HyZIOvFnQ0
— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) September 10, 2018
- Stuart Skinner (EDM) – 1998 – Drafted 2017 – Signed.
- Beck Malenstyn (WSH) – 1998 – Drafted 2016 – Signed.
Beck Malenstyn picks up the Capitals fourth goal of the game, his first of the rookie showcase. Alexander Alexeyev added an assist, his second of the game and his third of the Showcase, which leads all players in the Showcase.
— CapitalsPR (@CapitalsPR) September 10, 2018
- Joel Hofer (STL) – 2000 – Drafted 2018.
- Colby Sissons (NJD) – 1998 – Signed.
Tri-City Americans (7)
- Michael Rasmussen (DET) – 1999 – Drafted 2017 – Signed.
Michael Rasmussen utökar till 4-0, assist till Zadina och Veleno. #LGRW #RedWings pic.twitter.com/XlcXZRjVmD
— Anton Johansson (@antonj85) September 10, 2018
- Jusso Valimaki (CAL) – 1998 – Drafted 2017 – Signed.
Juuso Valimaki: pretty good? pic.twitter.com/3HzXd3NHkY
— FlamesNation (@FlamesNation) September 9, 2018
- Kyle Olson (ANA) – 1999 – Drafted 2017.
- Krystof Hrabik (WPG) – 1999 – Invite.
Krystof Hrabik has credit for the 3rd #NHLJets goal as they've been pretty darn good here in the second period. pic.twitter.com/bdnuB8q9BX
— JetsNation (@NHLJetsNation) September 9, 2018
- Morgan Geekie (CAR) – 1998 – Drafted 2017 – Signed.
Morgan Geekie with a quick release and a goal from the slot. 1-0 Canes. pic.twitter.com/xUF3HYamE4
— Brett Finger (@brett_finger) September 7, 2018
- Jake Bean (CAR) – 1998 – Drafted 2016 – Signed.
- Dylan Coghlan (VGK) – 1998 – Free Agent – Signed.
Vancouver Giants (7)
- Milos Roman (CAL) – 1999 – Drafted 2018.
- Dylan Plouffe (ARI) – 1999 – Invite.
- Tyler Benson (EDM) – 1998 – Drafted 2016 – Signed.
Slick feed from Tyler Benson, beautiful finish from Caleb Jones.#Oilers pic.twitter.com/jya4zv7kTK
— Matt Mosewich (@EDMFutureWatch) September 9, 2018
- Kaleb Bulych (VAN) – 1999 – Invite to Young Stars.
.@WHLGiants defenceman Kaleb Bulych scores to put the #Canucks up 4-3 in the third pic.twitter.com/fpO8QQ0N2x
— Ryan Biech (@ryanbiech) September 9, 2018
- Owen Hardy (VAN) – 1999 – Invite to Young Stars.
- David Tendeck (ARI) – 1999 – Drafted 2018
- Alex Kannock-Leipert (WSH) – 2000 – Drafted 2018
Victoria Royals (4)
- Scott Walford (MTL) – 1999 – Drafted 2017.
- Tanner Kaspick (STL) – 1998 – Drafted 2016 – Signed.
#stlblues prospects get a third-period goal from Tanner Kaspick!
Tune in for more action from Traverse City on FSGO right now: https://t.co/vP3yYL1owJ pic.twitter.com/7UC1e2wHYU— FOX Sports Midwest (@FSMidwest) September 8, 2018
- Matthew Phillips (CAL) – 1998 – Drafted 2017 – Signed.
- Lane Zablocki (DET) – 1998 – Drafted 2017.
