Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted March 14, 2011 With Maine being knocked out of their season, Holland has apparently offered an entry level contract to our prospect. He is currently deciding if he will skip senior year. Freep Nyquist, the Wings’ fourth-round pick in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, scored 18 goals, 33 assists and 51 points in 36 games this season. He ranks sixth nationally in scoring, 1.42 points per game, according to collegehockeystats.net. Thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robb himself 143 Report post Posted March 14, 2011 lock em' up! the trio of Jarnkrok, Pulkkinen and Nyquist is going to be DEADLY... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carman 387 Report post Posted March 14, 2011 I think he should join the Griffins now, he's accomplished enough at Maine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hatcher#2 13 Report post Posted March 14, 2011 I would like to see him turn pro now as well and i think he is ready for the next step. I like what Nill said as well in another article about him. "If you're four years away from having a chance to making the NHL, stay in college," Nill said. "If you're close, it's time to move on." Sign the deal Gustav, get to that next level. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z Winged Dangler 2,082 Report post Posted March 14, 2011 i hope he jumps in and plays with tatar and they average over a point a game each together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newfy 695 Report post Posted March 15, 2011 An education is important but making the jump to pro now is in his best interests. He has already proven he can tear up against NCAA players, now he needs to get used to the long schedule etc of pro hockey. Hopefully his offense translates Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F2B&G 15 Report post Posted March 15, 2011 He's basically learned all that he could from Maine's current staff. Time for him to over-ripen in Grand Rapids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted March 15, 2011 I really, really hope he's playing with Grand Rapids next season. One of our most exciting prospects, and would be one of the biggest arrivals in GR for some time. I agree with an above posted, a future line of Nyquist-Jarnkrok-Pulkkinen is scary, make it happen Kenny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted March 15, 2011 What's the difference in competition between the CCHA and GR? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted March 15, 2011 better to be in the nhl than ncaa for development Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted March 15, 2011 better to be in the nhl than ncaa for development AHL Fixed it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted March 15, 2011 An education is important but making the jump to pro now is in his best interests. He has already proven he can tear up against NCAA players, now he needs to get used to the long schedule etc of pro hockey. Hopefully his offense translates He definitely shouldn't give his education up. Abdelkader left before his senior year and ended up finishing his courses over the summer. I hope Nyquist does the same so he can eventually graduate. What's the difference in competition between the CCHA and GR? Good point. Then again-- the Wings would've taken him last year if he wanted to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellowknife Redwing 57 Report post Posted March 15, 2011 Part of me wants him to finish school because he's so close, but the other part desperately wants to have a look at this kid within the organization. I think he's going to do great things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mabuhay Red Wings 177 Report post Posted March 15, 2011 I hope he stays another year. He deserves a Hobey Baker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
under_par_00 45 Report post Posted March 15, 2011 Get this kid in GR now! Tatar will dominate next year, and it would be an interesting team if Gustav, Pulkkinen, and Jarnkrok join him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightfall 871 Report post Posted March 15, 2011 As long as he finishes his education, thats the most important thing. Abdelkader went back to school to finish his degree. Nyquist can do the same thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted March 15, 2011 (responding to my own post. heh) I think him skipping senior year is likely the best choice. He's 6th in college scoring, and I doubt staying with the team another year will improve his play more than the Griffins. He can continue his education separately as many pro players have done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted March 15, 2011 As much as it pains me to say this, UMaine is not going to be a contender any time soon, therefore I do not see Gustav winning a Hobey Baker. He would put up good numbers again and be in the conversation, but not a winner. He can always finish his education in the offseason if he chooses. Some guys just like the college scene though (NCAA Football Leinhart and others stayed for 4 years), although SoCal is much nicer than Orono Maine, trust me! I see him signing with GR and playing there for 2-3 seasons, then getting the call up. I am very interested in seeing him play with the likes of Tatar, Pulkkinen, and Iron Hook! The future of this team APPEARS bright and talented. Hope it all transfers to the NHL level. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick Zombos Ghost 82 Report post Posted March 15, 2011 some players have taken the contract and taken summer classes to finish their degree. hope he considers it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dimaline312000 51 Report post Posted March 15, 2011 I'd love to see him come up and play for the Griffins, get him in here and developed and I believe he'll be a good quality player with a ton of potential!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings1110 184 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 yay, another soft euro, that being said he does have alot of offensive potential. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carman 387 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 yay, another soft euro, that being said he does have alot of offensive potential. One of the most erroneous and biased statements in hockey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings1110 184 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 One of the most erroneous and biased statements in hockey. hahahaha perhaps i was exaggerating alot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmamolo 287 Report post Posted March 16, 2011 To me it's a pretty clear cut decision. Finishing one year of college can easily be accomplished outside of the classroom. But the experience he'd gain by signing that contract and coming to GR now, finishing this season and then playing all of next year would be massive in his development. If he truly wants a shot at playing in the NHL he should jump all over this opportunity because he can finish school in the summer(s). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mabuhay Red Wings 177 Report post Posted March 18, 2011 Hobey Baker Finalist once again! For some reason I sense that he wants to leave Maine on a more winning note. I guess I wouldn't be surprised either way if he stayed or decided to go pro. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites