Dubyk's Thoughts on Being Claimed

medicine Hat News Link

The following quotes were from the News Article
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"Right now, I am kind of mind blown," said Dubyk over the phone from Humboldt. "I am a Bronc right now.

"None of the coaches have phoned me from the Moose Jaw Warriors. The only way I found out was going on the Internet, and I found out I was claimed. That is where I am sitting right now.

"I thought I put up good enough numbers to get listed or even traded," said Dubyk. "I went down to Humboldt, and you know what, I am with them right now, and I don't have any plans right now about what I am going to do.
"We will see in a couple of days."
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--Article Goes on to interview the Warriors Director of hockey operations Alan Miller, and he wasn't sure if Dubyk is their answer but wants to find out.

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- Well If Dubyk does go to Moose Jaw it sucks that the Tigers get nothing for him. The Tigers must have been aware of Moose Jaw's interest as the MH News article suggests, and that's probably why they delayed putting him on waivers.

If Dubyk makes moose Jaw he gets another crack at the can to open some eyes if he can play solid #1 hockey. If the Jaw were to hold onto him for a month or two and then release him, he might have a tougher time finding somewhere to play.

He has a tough decision to make.

Wednesday Night Games

Tigers Defeated Lethbridge 3-2 in Exhibition Play. Dawson MaCauley played the entire 60 minutes for the Tigers while the Hurricanes new 20 yr old goalie Damien Ketlo played in net for Lethbridge.

Sheen, Petryk, and Dieno scored for the Tigers. Gavin Broadhead was involved in a fight.

Gamsheet

The Tigers have 1 final pre-season game in Stettler facing the Rebels. The Tigers are 3-1-0-1in pre-season
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Tigers At NHL Camps

Vancouver 5 SJ Sharks 3
Kellan Tochkin had 2 assists and a +1 rating.

http://www.pointstreak.com

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Flames 4 at Oilers 3
Tyler Pitlick 1 goal, 2 PM's, +1
Oiles have 3 goalies and they each were given 1 start. Bunz turn to be scratched

http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/gamesheet_full.html?gameid=1703727

Thier was some speculation among oilers fans that Pitlick may get sent back to Junoirs but that speculation has been put to rest as Steve Tambellini has confirmed that Tyler Pitlick will turn pro this year.

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Minnesota 4 Dallas 1
- Dylan Busenius +3, 1 shot
- jace Colye -1, 2 shots
- A.Theriau -1, 1 shot
- C.Grbavac 2 shots, a fight and 7 PM's
-Triston King - no stats

http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/gamesheet_full.html?gameid=1707818
-Dallas finished last in the Traverse City 6 team tournament.
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Phoenix 8 Kings 7
Linden Vey 1 assist
Kale Kessy 19PM 1 fight+instigator+tripping penalty

http://lakingsinsider.com/2011/09/14/rookie-game-postgame-reaction/#more-15775

I'll look for the fight videos tomorow as they aren't up at the time of posting

Devan Dubyk claimed off waivers by Moose Jaw.

Moose Jaw Times article on Moose Jaw's Claim

http://www.mjtimes.sk.ca/Sports/Hockey/2011-09-14/article-2748190/Warriors-pick-up-Dubyk/1


Devan Dubyk left the Tigers Recently to head to the Humboldt Broncos, due to the 3 overager rule. Interestingly enough when Devan Dubyk left he had this to say:

"I've got to be loyal to the Humboldt Broncos," says Dubyk. "They gave up a roster player for me so I've got to be loyal to them and stick with them and that's what I'm going to do. If someone comes knocking at my door, I've just got to politely turn them down and say I'm loyal to this team and I'm going to stick with them."

Will Dubyk change his mind and report to the team that traded him away 2 years ago? Or will he stick with Humboldt? The warriors may be out of luck?

Edit
An Anonymous poster in the comments has mentioned that Dubyk will need a release before he can officially join Humboldt.

Moose Jaw currently has 5 20's on thier roster including Dubyk.

NHL Prospects Tiger Edition Cont.

Tuesday September 13th Games

Oilers 2 Jets 0
-Tyler Bunz Shuts out the Jets!
-Tyler Pitlick no points, shots not updated at time of post
-Sebastien Owuya no points but he crunched Drew Czerwonka along the boards

http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/gamesheet_full.html?gameid=1703725
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St. Louis 6 Dalas 1
-Jace Coyle 1 shot
-Alex Theriau -1, 2 PM's
-Cole Grbavac -2, 2 shots 6 PM's
-Triston King -1, 1 shot

http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/gamesheet_full.html?gameid=1686834
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Columbus 3 Minnesota 1
-Dylan Busenius Scratched

http://www.pointstreak.com

For Days 1 and 2

http://tigerturf.blogspot.com/2011/09/nhl-prospect-camp-tiger-edition.html
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Almost Everyone's teams are playing Wednesday Night as the Traverse City prospect camp Concludes.

Tigers Release 3

Jared Wilson, Chad LaBelle and Cole Sanford were all released to their respective midget AAA teams, with 17-year-old Wilson going back to the Calgary Royals, 16-year-old LaBelle headed to the Calgary Northstars and Sanford, also 16, going back to the Program of Excellence in Kelowna, B.C

http://www.medicinehatnews.com/local-sports/tigers-release-three-more-players-09132011.html

So thier Roster now Looks Like:

Goalies:(3)
Tyler Bunz, (19)
Dawson MaCauley (17)
Kenny Cameron (18)


Defense(11)
Ryan Aasman (19)
Kyle Becker (17)
Dylan Busenius (18)
Spenser Jensen (16)
Matthew Konan (20)
Tyler Lewington (17)
Scott McKay (19),
Sebastian Owuya (20)
Patrick Parkonnen (18)
Ty Stanton (16)
Alex Theriau (19)


Forwards(17)
Dylan Bredo (18)
Gavin Broadhead (16)
Trevor Cox (16)
Rhys Dieno (18)
Emerson Etem (19)
Jonathon Gaudet (19)
Cole Grbavac (20)
Jayden Hart (17)
Kale Kessy (19)
Wheaton King (19)
Boston Leier (18)
Reid Petryk (18)
Adam Rehak (19)
Riley Sheen (17)
Hunter Shinkaruk (17)
Curtis Valk (18)
Kellan Tochkin (20)

31 Players Total

Likely To Not Return(2)
Tyler Pitlick(20)
Linden Vey(20)

The forward group is almost set. The Tigers have 2-3 cuts on forward to make. Although this year they may keep an extra depth player with Etem's return uncertain.

4 Defensive Cuts to make. This will be a very tough decision for the Tigers to make as a couple of thier new rookies are making legitimate cases to stay. Are they good enough to push out a veteran or two for thier spots?

NHL Prospect Camp - Tiger Edition

Last Edit: Tuesday Morning 8:45 AM (included Dylan Busenius game with minnesota)
For my thoughts on Saturdays exhbition game look down 1 post.

The Traverse City Tourney started on Saturday and here is a recap of Tiger Performers for both Days

Sat Sept 10. Dallas 8 Carolina 2
Jace Coyle: +1, Alex Theriua: +6, Cole Grbavac 3 shots, Trisston King 1 assist +2
http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/gamesheet_full.html?gameid=1662920

Sun Sept 11 Dallas 2 NY Rangers 6:
Jace Coyle 1 shot, 2 PM's
Triston King -2
Cole Grbavac 2 assists +2 1 shot 7 PM's 1 fight
Alex Theriau Scratched

Grbavacs Fight - Cole Grbavac vs Tayler Jordan
-Nothing Landed Grbavac with the takedown.



http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/gamesheet_full.html?gameid=1686832

Saturday Sept 10 Buffalo 6 Minnesota 3
-Dylan Busenius was scratched


Sunday Sept 11, Minnesota 4 Detroit 2
Dylan Busenius was a +1

Sun Sept 11 -- Oilers 7 Canucks 2
-Bunz ws the backup, Pitlick healthy Scratch, Tochkin Scratched
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EDITED In Mondays Game
Vancouver 4 Calgary 3
Kellan Tochkin 1 goal 6 shots +2

Jets vs SJ
- Owuya Scratched

Tigers Defeat Lethbridge 10-1 Exhibition

Was busy this weekend plus my internet was down, but here are a few notes from this weekends exhibition game.

The Tigers simply played like a team full of players still looking to grab a roster spot. Lethbridge Came out and played more physical early in the second but they couldnt withold a Tigers Surge.

2 players Jared Wilson and Kyle Becker were not listed on the Tigers Gameday roster sheet, everyone else including the gameday scratches were listed. Haven't heard anything news wise about them being released, but it may be the case?

EDIT Kyle Becker is injured.

Notes On New Players
Ty Stanton(16) - Very smart, and very quick. As a 16 year old he has lots or room to fill out his frame but this Dman could be a stud for the Tigers down the road. He looked very good

Tyler Lewington(17) - Reminded me of Former Tiger Thomas Carr - Very steady work ethic, made all the right plays. Lewington and Stanton played the majority of the game together, and they looked very poised and confident all night.

Spenser Jenson - Big body but looks like he hasn't 100% adjusted to the whl speed, which may not be a great thing when it comes to regular season play. He could possibly be an odd man out.

Rhys Dieno - Reminds me of Bretton Cameron, but with quicker acceleration. Finishes his checks, works hard, and also displays some skill.

Adam Rehak - 4 goals. This kid loves to shoot. He was on a 3 on 1 and shot the puck from the high slot(of course he scored). Has an aggressive nose for the net, and tried to go after a hurricane player after he knocked over his linemate in the corner, has a fiestyness to him.

Riley Sheen - displayed a couple nice offensive moves. Has nice hands in tight however while he wasnt bad defensively he wasn't winning some of the puck battles that the other players were winning in his own end.

Trevor Cox(16)- Small speedy but with the forwards left he could be an odd man out.

Jonathen Gaudet - He got into a fight early on was behind the paly but the opposing player got an instigator. Gaudet pounded on him. Gaudet, Grbavac, Kessy - could be the most feared(intimidation wise) line in the league if they happened to play together. Although it might be better to spread their toughness out.

Ryan Aasman - Got into a fight after he was tangled with a Hurricane player who was looking to go all night. The Tigers have two rookies who have looked pretty good. If the Tigers want him to stay they will likely either have to cut a young rookie in lewington/stanton or trade someone like Mackay.

Overall a very good showing by the rookies. By my account they have roughly 1 goalie, 4 defenseman, and 4-5 forwards to cut. Although they might not get down to the numbers for a while.

Goaltenders - Both played half the game. MaCauley let in one goal. As it stands the goaltending battle is still very close, with Bunz a key prospect in the Oilers system one of these two might be the starter for the Home opener in two weeks. Right Now its too tough to call.

Pats Defeat Tigers 6-5 SO Exhibition

GameSheet: http://www.whl.ca/schedule/show/game/59413

The Tigers have Video highlights on their website.

Tiger Vets In Lineup:6 + Wheaton King, Ryan Aasman
Regina Vets In Lineup: 8 + 5 players with 30 games or more whl experience

Dawson MaCauley was in net for all 5 Regina goals. Kenny Cameron came into the game in the second period and shut the door the rest of the way. However he was beaten twice in 2 attempts in the shootout. The seesaw battle for backup continues.

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The Tigers make their only home exhibition game Tonight at the Arena.

Devan Dubyk Moving On

Full Article: http://www.tigershockey.com/article/dubyk-moving-on


"It was a tough overeager situation here, and I didn't crack the top three so I've decided to play Junior 'A' in Humboldt, Saskatchewan for the Broncos," states Dubyk.

"It's sad to leave a great organization like the Tigers, and a great group of guys. I know I'll miss them and hopefully they miss me, and hopefully they'll make a long playoff push."

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Well with the numbers game, I think he knew that the oulook for this season didn't look very good for him. I'm happy to see that he will be able to keep playing hockey for another year, where it looks like he will be a starter. I wish him Good Luck!

That essentially cuts camp down one more to 34.

Tigers Cut 4

Blake Penner(15)
Nathan Mortlock(15)
Quinlan Moore (17)
Brennan Hunker (17)


35 players remain in camp. From what I remember last year they had 29 players but had no extra's spares as players left for NHL Camps. 8 Players will be heading off to pro camps this next week(not including linden Vey, or tyler pitlick) Both are expected to be gone. Their may be an outside shot of pitlick returning if the Oilers farm system is filled with thier many up and coming prospects, however I still think it is unlikely for that scenario to happen.

Emerson Etem will have a chance to make the Ducks this year. If Anaheim Forward Teemu Selanne decides to retire Etem might just be given a chance to stick in the nhl if he impresses. IMO I think they will send Etem back after a handful of nhl games, but if selanne does retire they just may end up keeping him. Keep your fingers crossed.


http://www.tigershockey.com/article/tigers-cut-down-roster-after-weekend-tourney
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Dieno Shows Spark

Camp Exodus Set to Begin
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If I may make a comment :), this year the MH News and tigershockey.com have done an excellent job at reporting any and all news about the Tigers so far this season. Much Much better than in years past. Keep it up, Good Work!