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Turris signs with Phoenix


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Turris signs with Phoenix
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Since:Oct 23, 2006

April 1, 2008 10:02 am

http://www.uwbadgers.com/sport_news/mhky/headlines/story
.html?sportid=119&storyid=13568

The first and hopefully only defection happened yesterday as Kyle Turris passed on his final three seasons at UW  to play for the Coyotes.  He could have had a special season in Madison next year, but you can't really blame him for going.

 


Turris signs with Phoenix
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Reputation:99
Level:Superstar
Since:Aug 10, 2006

April 1, 2008 11:51 am
I wish him well. I had hoped he;d be back but i can hardly blame him, he is being called directly up to the team and will play for them Thursday, I would do the same thing.

Turris signs with Phoenix
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Reputation:98
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Since:Nov 6, 2006

April 1, 2008 2:11 pm
Good luck Turris.

Turris signs with Phoenix
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Reputation:78
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Since:Mar 6, 2008

April 1, 2008 2:26 pm

Best of luck to Turris! I think Phoenix should have given him another year to develop. Sure he is a great player and has been expected to be great (3rd pick in 2007 draft), but he is still small and honestly didn't even put up that great of numbers in the WCAA. He led our team in poiints but was only 3rd team WCHA. 3rd team WCAA doesn't merit an NHL star by any means. We are talking about a great AMERICAN COLLEGE hockey conference. He is no Danny Heatley yet.

On the other hand,  Phoenix does need help NOW and needs to look to the future so it does make sense. Turris was also MVP at junoirs last year leading canada to a championship.

Wish he was back for one more.


Turris signs with Phoenix
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Reputation:99
Level:Superstar
Since:Aug 10, 2006

April 2, 2008 10:32 am
TC, I agree he is small and not physically ready for the NHL yet, however he is oNLY 18 years old, to called up at age 18 is a rare, rare occurrence in the NHL, their scouts must see some genious. And let's face it, as an NHL pro he will be able to focus on getting stronger etc.. alot more than he could in college. This is a good move for him as much as it pains me to say it. Also, your point is right on that the Coyotes need help NOW, if a championshhip caliber team owned his rights they would have more patience and probably give him more time to develop but they don't have that kind of time.