Nick Schmaltz

[Raskolnikov]

Thought I would revive this sub forum with one dedicated to the Hawks top futures prospect.

How is he doing? How many years away is he? It took Danult and McNeil both 4 years, but I think he can get home faster with his advanced playmaking abilities.

 

[ClydeLee]

He took a strong jump this year in his game allaround.. maybe less-so goalscoring though, but his skills playing the puck and playing without it around & defensively have improved. He had a strong WJC and PKs good on his team.

He'll probably get signed this year after North Dakota's tournament run ends, but that may only join the Icehogs instead of the Hawks at that point. He probably could use an AHL season or at least play there somewhat mostly next season before he finds a consistent NHL spot with the club but if he keeps improving maybe he'll do enough to impress Q.

I don't think after this strong sophomore season run that he'll stay there any more years.

 

[Raskolnikov]

Thank you for that I didn't realize he was still under college ownership.

I love how in hockey you own prospects all over the country and all over the world playing in many leagues. Shits hilarious,