@gopher-fan-26 as of what we’ve seen so far, I’d expect Moore and Wood both back. Kurth will also be back unless he wants to move on, which I’d doubt as he’s not an NHL caliber guy at least at this point.
Lamb I think is an interesting question as he hasn’t been real high on any prospect boards I’ve seen but he’s really blossomed this year. Don’t think it’s a big push from the rangers to sign him though as he’d probably slot AHL and they’ll maybe feel they can wait on him.
I agree on Moore just not quite ready yet. Wood would be a huge suprise, very low percentage of players first round don't sign to their drafted team... There will be a chance for one if not both kurth and lamb to sign so we'll see how it plays out
I agree it would be odd, but i also don’t know if i see Nashville telling him he’s slotting into the nhl right away and he’s very young at 19. Definitely is one I could see coming back and then having his pick of the best situation for him
It is doubtful that a first round draft pick will play his 4th eligible college year. The Predators will not want to lose a prospect they spent such a high pick on and it is significantly to Matt's advantage to get his contract signed as soon as possible to start the clock ticking on his second NHL contract.
It would be different if Wood wasn't having a good season and that there were issues he could correct. But he can fix those at the AHL level.
Lamb is a different story as a 4th round pick. Staying his senior year would allow him to both improve his value and also choose an organization with the most potential for him.
Bob should tell Potulny to keep his paws off of Lamb! 😂 (Rangers AHL coach)