RPI 2010-2011 IV: We Still Have Allen York. Sorry, Everyone!

[Jasma]

Re: RPI 2010-2011 IV: We Still Have Allen York. Sorry, Everyone!

I guess it is possible that he will be pressured to leave next year, but he only has to look at Jerry D'Amigo to see what leaving early can do. Columbus doesn't have the best goalies in the world, but goaltenders don't just step into the NHL. It will be a couple of years before he gets his chance in Columbus. He would be better served to complete his education (academics and hockey), and be ready for life before and after his hockey career.

Well said. Each case is unique. For D'Amigo it may have made more sense. The amount of money, how much you want to play college hockey and get a degree, the current market for players, the depth of talent in the particular organization all factor into the decision. Right now a lot of people are second-guessing D'Amigo's decision. His stock has dropped considerably, but you have to know the particulars of the contract he signed. He may still be getting a lot of money, though the comments Appert made in Ken Schott's article today lead me to believe that D'Amigo may have been sold a bill of goods by Toronto and his agent or advisor.

[redhead18]

Re: RPI 2010-2011 IV: We Still Have Allen York. Sorry, Everyone!

I guess it is possible that he will be pressured to leave next year, but he only has to look at Jerry D'Amigo to see what leaving early can do. Columbus doesn't have the best goalies in the world, but goaltenders don't just step into the NHL. It will be a couple of years before he gets his chance in Columbus. He would be better served to complete his education (academics and hockey), and be ready for life before and after his hockey career.

Completely agree, Id love to see him return to RPI for his senior year.

[engineerhockeyfan]

Re: RPI 2010-2011 IV: We Still Have Allen York. Sorry, Everyone!

Hockey's Future article on Columbus' top 20 prospects, York moves up to #15 from the previous rankings in September.

http://www.hockeysfuture.com/article..._blue_jackets/

I guess it is possible that he will be pressured to leave next year, but he only has to look at Jerry D'Amigo to see what leaving early can do. Columbus doesn't have the best goalies in the world, but goaltenders don't just step into the NHL. It will be a couple of years before he gets his chance in Columbus. He would be better served to complete his education (academics and hockey), and be ready for life before and after his hockey career.

[redhead18]

Re: RPI 2010-2011 IV: We Still Have Allen York. Sorry, Everyone!

Hockey's Future article on Columbus' top 20 prospects, York moves up to #15 from the previous rankings in September.

http://www.hockeysfuture.com/article..._blue_jackets/

15. (17) Allen York, G, 21, 7.0C
Acquired: 6th Round, 158th overall in 2007

York had a decent season last year after assuming the starting job with the emergent R.P.I, but he's been phenomenal this season. He's been included on the early list for the Hobey Baker, going 16-6-3 thus far with a 1.89 goals against average and a .932 save percentage. With the lack of goaltending depth at the pro level, and York appearing to be the most ready of the Blue Jackets three goalies outside of professional hockey, he may be pressured into signing a contract with the organization following this season. However, the Alberta product is eligible to return for his senior season.

[FlagDUDE08]

Re: RPI 2010-2011 IV: We Still Have Allen York. Sorry, Everyone!

We have won the last 2 times we saw Kotyra but remember he was on the ice for that second playoff game in Cornell a couple years back when we were short handed 5 on 3 for most of a period.

So was Murphy, who made most of those calls.