Andy Pred 48 337 Report post Posted February 22, 2017 Have we got ourself a future stud on the back end? Needs to put some weight onto his slender frame but the kid is a point a game in his rookie season in the O , with Saarijarvi going at just under a point per game and Sambrook also keeping the scorer busy things looking good down the line. Hopefully Cholowski also lives up to to his billing and we have some good D in the pipeline. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krsmith17 7,191 Report post Posted February 22, 2017 I wasn't a fan of the Hronek pick when we first made it, because I felt there were better players still on the board at 53, like Taylor Raddysh... Still wish we picked him, but oh well... Hronek is starting to look like a decent prospect though. He's been the kid I have been keeping a close eye on this season and he has been very impressive thus far. He's playing on a very bad Saginaw team, is 2nd on the team in points (50) and shots (186) in just 48 games (6-8 less than the rest of the team). He also leads the team in +/- with a +15, most of the team are in the minus, with the worst being -24. He's 5th in the entire league in scoring for defensemen, and 2nd in points per game. He definitely needs to bulk up a significant amount if he wants to have a career in the NHL, but not bad at all for a 170lbs. 19 year old kid... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022 Report post Posted February 28, 2017 Hes over a ppg and + 15... on a terrible team... as a Dman. Love this selection. No hes not big, but neither was Raffi. Put one of those big boys Sambrook or Malmstrom next to him and call it a pair. 3 krsmith17, BinMucker94 and scotzman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juklitz 85 Report post Posted September 1, 2017 http://kuklaskorner.com/tmr/comments/mid-day-quickies-howards-new-gear-a-czech-interview-with-hronek-and-tweets It´s actually very nice interview (it´s his former czech team yt channel), but not a lot of interesting info - wasn´t expecting himself to go that soon on draft - he was afraid of Wings and how he can make the team, was aware of tough way to NHL - was ok with decision to be 7th D during GR p-o.. he was the only player on GR roster from junior leagues for final games - He´s told to be full GR next season, knows it´s going to be tough Strange guy from the first shot, maybe just a feeling from that interview. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Pred 48 337 Report post Posted February 5, 2018 well so far he's having a good first full season in GR and today's game saw him finish with 2a and a +5 rating. He is GRs leading D as a rookie in points and team leading in + - . He has 5+18 in 40 games and a +19. 2 krsmith17 and marcaractac reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted February 13, 2018 7 goals and 26 points through 43 games. +21 rating. Not bad for a 20-year-old rookie. 1 krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted February 14, 2018 (edited) EDIT: wrong thread Edited February 14, 2018 by Dabura Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krsmith17 7,191 Report post Posted February 14, 2018 2 hours ago, Dabura said: 7 goals and 26 points through 43 games. +21 rating. Not bad for a 20-year-old rookie. Even more impressive considering his slow start this season. He's currently on a 5 game point streak with 7 points (3 goals, 4 assists) in that time. Future top 4 defenseman in Detroit. He may even get a look this season (after the deadline). 1 Dabura reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted February 14, 2018 10 hours ago, krsmith17 said: Even more impressive considering his slow start this season. He's currently on a 5 game point streak with 7 points (3 goals, 4 assists) in that time. Future top 4 defenseman in Detroit. He may even get a look this season (after the deadline). As you've said in the past, we're certainly due for a nice success story on the back end. Maybe Hronek is the one? Filip Hronek: Future Red Wings Defenseman [The Hockey Writers] Just speaking anecdotally, I love his positive attributes, love the way he plays the game. Really tantalizing combination of supreme skating ability and gamebreaking offensive prowess -- the kind of package and potential we as Wings fans want in the pipeline. To my eye, he's looking more like an AHL veteran than a rookie; for someone with only one OHL season under his belt, he's surprisingly assertive and effective in driving play, creating plays, finishing plays, making his teammates better. IMO, he's our #1 defense prospect right now. 1 krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krsmith17 7,191 Report post Posted February 14, 2018 16 minutes ago, Dabura said: As you've said in the past, we're certainly due for a nice success story on the back end. Maybe Hronek is the one? Filip Hronek: Future Red Wings Defenseman [The Hockey Writers] Just speaking anecdotally, I love his positive attributes, love the way he plays the game. Really tantalizing combination of supreme skating ability and gamebreaking offensive prowess -- the kind of package and potential we as Wings fans want in the pipeline. To my eye, he's looking more like an AHL veteran than a rookie; for someone with only one OHL season under his belt, he's surprisingly assertive and effective in driving play, creating plays, finishing plays, making his teammates better. IMO, he's our #1 defense prospect right now. I agree. Other than Dahlin of course. 2 Dabura and marcaractac reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022 Report post Posted February 14, 2018 Hronek & Cholowski are the future Or as I like to call them... Kindl & Smith part deux 1 Dabura reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted April 15, 2018 Griffins played their final regular season game last night. Hronek put up four points, including a pretty goal. He finishes the regular season with 11 goals, 28 assists, and a +24 rating through 67 games. 1 krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022 Report post Posted April 18, 2018 On 4/15/2018 at 9:36 AM, Dabura said: Griffins played their final regular season game last night. Hronek put up four points, including a pretty goal. He finishes the regular season with 11 goals, 28 assists, and a +24 rating through 67 games. 1 Dabura reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Pred 48 337 Report post Posted June 11, 2020 Well 2 seasons into his NHL career and he’s going at almost a point per 2 games on a poor offensive side. Hmm, not too shabby so far. Hopefully this is a start to a bright future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonas Mahonas 1,872 Report post Posted December 7, 2022 On 2/22/2017 at 4:30 AM, Andy Pred 48 said: Have we got ourself a future stud on the back end? Needs to put some weight onto his slender frame but the kid is a point a game in his rookie season in the O , with Saarijarvi going at just under a point per game and Sambrook also keeping the scorer busy things looking good down the line. Hopefully Cholowski also lives up to to his billing and we have some good D in the pipeline. Hronek is having a Norris caliber year so far. I am pleasantly surprised at his turnaround. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
