tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967350.post8176011580935295889..comments2023-11-05T04:52:13.429-05:00Comments on Ottawa 67s Fan Report: Tyler Toffoli Named to OHL First All-Rookie Teammsconducthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12906245226475591720noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967350.post-33541665119974507292009-04-09T12:46:00.000-04:002009-04-09T12:46:00.000-04:00That makes sense. This issue comes up pretty much...That makes sense. This issue comes up pretty much each year in the OHL but apparently is not contentious enough to warrent reconsideration.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02006609260916901784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967350.post-75156679541250598942009-04-09T10:13:00.000-04:002009-04-09T10:13:00.000-04:00UPDATE>> The controversy following the 1990 ...UPDATE>> The controversy following the 1990 win by 31-year-old Soviet Sergei Makarov led the NHL to change the rules somewhat by adding a stipulation that states candidates who have turned 26 or older on or before September 15 of the season are not eligible.mike2006https://www.blogger.com/profile/08538339833785352842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967350.post-47416168305351239282009-04-09T09:52:00.000-04:002009-04-09T09:52:00.000-04:00A few years after the "European Invasion" began in...A few years after the "European Invasion" began in earnest, the NHL instituted the so-called Makarov rule, named after Sergei, a Russian who won the league's Calder Trophy (rookie of the year award) with Calgary in 1990 at the age of 31. Now the NHL rookie of the year must be under 25 years old.mike2006https://www.blogger.com/profile/08538339833785352842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967350.post-76758387811452862902009-04-09T09:06:00.000-04:002009-04-09T09:06:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.mike2006https://www.blogger.com/profile/08538339833785352842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967350.post-7607454390079245102009-04-09T09:02:00.000-04:002009-04-09T09:02:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.mike2006https://www.blogger.com/profile/08538339833785352842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967350.post-68429247097248960012009-04-09T05:56:00.000-04:002009-04-09T05:56:00.000-04:00And he was named to U-18 Team Canada. He seems to...And he was named to U-18 Team Canada. He seems to have proven his prowess as a rookie. Head-scratcher for sure. <BR/><BR/>And while we are chatting about rookies, there is something patently wrong when Rookie of the Year goes to a 19 year old player who has already been drafted and has played professionally. The league needs to level this playing field (ice).Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02006609260916901784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967350.post-66875658228743080332009-04-09T03:21:00.000-04:002009-04-09T03:21:00.000-04:00How did Sudbury Wolves rookie F John McFarland get...How did Sudbury Wolves rookie F John McFarland get left off the OHL all-rookie teams? (com'on, was he only the 3rd best centre)mike2006https://www.blogger.com/profile/08538339833785352842noreply@blogger.com