Import Draft

[Molson Muscle]

Without knowing for sure as it is just speculation. I think that this pick was made with the intention that it will be send to another team to acquire another asset for this year. Although I have not seen anything official I expect Sparks to be here in the fall. As I have mentioned in earlier posts, Barrie seems like a potential destination.

[marcusd777]

I think we can be pretty sure that our 2nd import for this year will come through a trade - whether Machovsky is part of the deal or not.


The following is from http://ohlprospects.blogspot.com/ :

32. Guelph Storm - Andrei Pedan - Defenseman
Finally a defenseman taken by an OHL club, Pedan is a difficult one to find any information on. He's a 1993 born defender with great size (6'3), and he was recently a first round selection by Moscow Dynamo in the KHL Draft. While all signs seem to be pointing to Pedan's arrival in Guelph, there's always the possibility he stays to try and make the KHL.
Scouting Report: Alessandro Seren Rosso handles this one. "Pedan can be very effective at both ends of the ice and likes to play aggressively. In spite of these valuable features he never represented Russia on the international stag. He has all the tools to be a high draft pick coming next June, but he needs to be tested against better competition."
Statistics:
Nothing can be found...

92. Guelph Storm - Matej Machovsky - Goaltender
Let the goaltending carousel in Guelph continue! The Storm used five goaltenders last season in the search for someone that could give them quality starts. Ultimately, Brandon Foote was able to do that when he returned towards the end of the season from hip surgery. However, I'm sure the Storm would love to have another quality goaltender in camp (allowing them to not use an overage spot on Cody St. Jacques). Machovsky is a young netminder (a 1993) who played in the Czech U20 league this year and also suited up for the Czech Republic at the Under 17's. Pretty hard to predict the type of impact he could have.
Scouting Report: From Hockey Canada's players to watch for the 2010 Under 17's..."Machovsky has great size, tremendous quickness and makes great reactionary saves. He has good lateral quickness, a very good work ethic and makes a lot of second-effort saves. He has a quick glove, can plays the puck well, and is really tough to beat when playing well."
Statistics:
2009-10
HC Slezan Opava U20 Czech U20 31 - - 3.91 .891
Czech Republic WJC-17 2 1-1 4.96 .873

[marcusd777]

Paul Osborne (Guelph Tribune) has an article about the import picks that is now up on the Storm website:

http://www.guelphstorm.com/article/from-the-stands_3807

Brooks on the likelihood of Pedan reporting:
“We are told he is committed to coming” said Brooks emphatically. “We think he wants to play in the NHL and players see that kids over here tend to get picked a little higher because they show they really want to play in North America.”

Brooks on the backup goalie situation:
“Brandon Foote is clearly our number one guy but I expect Machovsky to battle with Garrett Sparks for the back-up role” said Brooks. “With the injuries we have suffered (in the past) I have to make sure we have depth at the goaltending position. Things will sort themselves out at training camp but I expect the two kids to come in and fight for a spot.”

So what exactly happens to the goalie that loses out? Is Brooks figuring they'll fill one of the holes on D???

[Molson Muscle]

Paul Osborne (Guelph Tribune) has an article about the import picks that is now up on the Storm website:

http://www.guelphstorm.com/article/from-the-stands_3807

Brooks on the likelihood of Pedan reporting:
“We are told he is committed to coming” said Brooks emphatically. “We think he wants to play in the NHL and players see that kids over here tend to get picked a little higher because they show they really want to play in North America.”

Brooks on the backup goalie situation:
“Brandon Foote is clearly our number one guy but I expect Machovsky to battle with Garrett Sparks for the back-up role” said Brooks. “With the injuries we have suffered (in the past) I have to make sure we have depth at the goaltending position. Things will sort themselves out at training camp but I expect the two kids to come in and fight for a spot.”

So what exactly happens to the goalie that loses out? Is Brooks figuring they'll fill one of the holes on D???

I still maintain that the drafting of this import goalie is for another team. I think he will report to camp and once things sort themselves out this fall with players returned to their junior clubs, he will be part of a package to obtain another import.

You would think that Pedan would maybe like to have another Russian player on next year's Storm team to help him adjust to North American hockey. Maybe even a player that was in a similar situation to him last year. In his draft year and adjusting to the OHL handling the pressure of being a highly touted prospect .

[marcusd777]

Question is, what does Sparks think of Brooks' plan?

[hitek]

It depends if Brooks plan is one that is really known by us (and discussed in the tribune) or not. lol

If it really is Sparks is coming here having now signed, just with a chance to win the job, I expect
he and his family will be none to pleased. If he has not signed and he is coming here and if he doesn't make it
still has his NCAA eligibility I expect they will not be super unhappy.

And if he knows he comes here, it is his job to loose, but ultimately the intent is it is Spark's job to loose and our new Euro is really coming so another team can see him, and a trade can be made for another euro (possibly a defenceman who is 18 or 19, or maybe even 20), then I suspect Sparks and his family will be quite comfortable with the situation.

Hey this Euro Goalie may be the next super star, I have no clue, but I really expect this to be a Foote, backed up by Sparks and the Euro either coming next year, or being used as a trade for a euro defenseman.

What I hope... is Sparks and his Family know exactly what the real deal is... as for us Fans.. truely, we shouldn't
really matter at this point... when the final roster comes out of training camp, ok.. then the true commenting can begin.

[stormfan]

If it really is Sparks is coming here having now signed, just with a chance to win the job, I expect
he and his family will be none to pleased. If he has not signed and he is coming here and if he doesn't make it
still has his NCAA eligibility I expect they will not be super unhappy.

Correct me if I am wrong but if Sparks comes here unsigned and still wishes to keep his NCAA eligibility intact he would not be able to play any pre-season games.
One would think that Brooks would want to see Sparks in more than scrimmages in order to decide whether he makes the club or not. If Sparks isn't given that chance to play in real games during pre-season perhaps his parents would not be super unhappy; he would still have college as an option. However, I’d image his parents would be totally disillusioned with the Storm if their son didn't receive a real chance to make the team?

Let's hope this scenario doesn't happen.

[hockeyvoyage]

If he screws over Sparks it will make it even harder to get any Americans to come to the team. We will not be trusted as long as Brooks is here.

[stormtrackerguy]

Correct me if I am wrong but if Sparks comes here unsigned and still wishes to keep his NCAA eligibility intact he would not be able to play any pre-season games.

I believe you are correct, that is my understanding, too. Seems odd that preseason games should count towards eligibility, but it is what it is.

[stormtrackerguy]

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[marcusd777]

You know hockey news is slow when you read every word of that last post.

[hockeyvoyage]

LMAO

[stormfan]

I have always believed in amnesty for first offenders.

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[hitek]

Stormfan said: " Correct me if I am wrong but if Sparks comes here unsigned and still wishes to keep his NCAA eligibility intact he would not be able to play any pre-season games."

One would think that Brooks would want to see Sparks in more than scrimmages in order to decide whether he makes the club or not. If Sparks isn't given that chance to play in real games during pre-season perhaps his parents would not be super unhappy; he would still have college as an option. However, I’d imagine his parents would be totally disillusioned with the Storm if their son didn't receive a real chance to make the team?"

That would be correct if he has not signed. They are allowed so long in the camp for a show and tell. I think it is 48 hours, but not 100% sure. Unfortunately, the point is moot. He signed an agreement with the Storm. His NCAA eligibility is at this point toast. Take it from there..

Tim