Former college players - Rookies in NHL this year.

[scsavre]

So how are the representatives from our teams doing.

Matt Read is tearing it up. That is awesome for Bemidji. 2 goals 4 assists for philthy in just 6 games.

Anyone else doing anything.

Ness had a good tryout, then sent to the A.

Craig Smith from Wisc is doing good too, 2 goals, 2 assits.

I think I saw Frattin at least playing.

Always good to see some WCHA'ers doing well.

[cbrooks]

Frattin hasn't put up any points yet.

I'm hoping Jason Gregiore cracks the lineup for the Jets later this year.

[OnAFly]

Leafs fans seem excited about Frattin. Has he been a regular in the lineup?

[solbes]

Mixed results with former Duluth players. Very dissapointed in what happened to Stalock. He broke the record for rookie goaltender wins in a singe AHL season with 39. And appeared in relief in one NHL game (win). But last year had a nerve cut after an opposing player stepped on the back of his leg. He had surgery, but still has no feeling in his left foot. He is practicing, but no timetable on a return to game ready shape.

Justin Faulk was up with Carolina for the first 3 games, but was sent down with a -6 rating in 3 games. He scored some points with the AHL affliate and was recently recalled to Carolina.

Mike Connolly (Sharks) and Justin Fontaine (Wild) are both doing well with their AHL affiliates. Connolly has 7 points in 4 games (4G/3A) and leads his team. Fontaine is tied for 2nd in points for the Aeros with 5 points in 6 games (2G/3A). May be awhile before either of them sees the bigs, but I would not be surprised for a rookie year call up, especially MConn.

[scsavre]

Goood update solbes.

I see jake gardnier is playing.

Mielle has 2 games played and frattin looks to be playing still. 1 assist in 8 games.

[Bear55]

I heard former Badger Jake Gardiner was doing very well during pre season and has played 6 games for Toronto this year with a couple of helpers.

[brmuskie]

Frattin just got sent down - "to gain some confidence"

Matt Read has been sidelined with an upper body injury for a few games now - whatever that means. He has been tearing it up for the Flyers. His time on ice in all situations is unreal for a rookie in the NHL. He is getting quite a bit of powerplay time and penalty kill time too.

[solbes]

I see Cade Fairchild just got called up by the Blues. Could make his NHL debut soon.

Justin Faulk is still up in Carolina. He recorded his first pt on Sunday, an assist.

[scsavre]

Former Badger Craig Smith 7,13 - 20pts in 25

Former Beaver Matt Reid 9,5 - 14pts in 21

Former Badger Jake Gardiner 0,7 - 7pts in 23

Former inmate Matt Frattin 2,3 - 5pts in 22

Former Badger Branden Smith 0,2 in 3 games.

I think Leddy has 2,14, -16pts in 26 but he is considered a 2nd player.

Is it just me or is wisc producing the best NHL rookies this year. wow, you would think they would have been better last year.

[cbrooks]

Why can't Frattin get any love ? Come on now

[scsavre]

I think my computer just auto corrected it to inmate.

[Bear55]

]I think my computer just auto corrected it to inmate.

That auto correct must have psychic powers.

[wormdunker]

Kind of a rookie year for Ryan McDonagh. He got called up late last year. Last I looked he was 6th leading Plus/minus defender in the league.

[solbes]

Matt Read, my goodness. What a player he's been for Philly. 45GP 15G 16A 31Pts +12. He is 25, but man what a start to an NHL career. I was curious to see how a guy like Backes did in his first year. A few more games and 10G 13A 23pts.

Although he's not a rookie, good to see Al back in action after that nasty cut nerve on the back of his leg. Currently on a rehab assignment in ECHL. Still hoping to see this guy in a San Jose uni sometime next year.

[archerystud]

Not discounting Read (he is good) but I'd still take Backes over him.

Backes first season with the Blues was a year removed from the Blues having the worst record in the NHL.

[solbes]

Here's a Justin Faulk fight on Youtube, his first apparently. He's starting to really improve out there and score some goals too. GP 44, G 6, Pts 15, -8 is his current line. Still 19 yrs old.

[Bear55]

Nice work Mr Faulk, wow just imagine is UMD still had him this season.

[cbrooks]

Nice post Solbes

[solbes]

Anyone notice MConn playing for the Av's last night? He was recently traded from San Jose to Colorado. Fitting that his first NHL start would be in the building of his last college game. Mike had a few shots on a goal and a penalty.

Hoping to see more of this guy in the future.

[OnAFly]

I saw that. Read (BSU) is also doing very well with the Flyers this year.

[OnAFly]

Frattin signed with Toronto.

[yakfisher]

And Chorney signed with St. Louis.