Dallas Stars Prospect Scott Glennie Set to Join Texas Stars

by Brad Gardner on Apr 5, 2011 3:19 PM CDT in Dallas Stars News

Brandon Wheat Kings center (they call him a center) Scott Glennie is set to join the Dallas Stars affiliate Texas Stars in the AHL, says Wheatkings.com. Or should we say "former" Wheat Kings center?

At 20 years old and with four seasons of juniors under his belt Glennie will join the Texas Stars full time next season as he continues his hopeful road to the NHL, where he projects as a right wing for Dallas some day.

Glennie will not exactly be a Jamie Benn type add for Texas this year and should not be expected to have a tremendous impact on their post-season, but the experience will be beneficial for Glennie's development and eventual transfer full time to Cedar Park next year.

From the Wheat Kings release:

The Wheat Kings have confirmed that 19-year old center Scott Glennie will join the Texas Stars of the American Hockey League for the balance of the regular season and playoffs.

Glennie, who finished second in team scoring this season with a career high 91 points including 35 goals, was chosen by the Dallas Stars in the first round (8th overall) of the 2009 National Hockey League Entry Draft. He signed with the Stars last summer.

A 4-year Western League veteran, the 6’2" 192 lb Winnipeg product led Brandon in playoff scoring this spring with three goals and 10 points in six games as the Wheat Kings fell to the Medicine Hat Tigers in their best of seven opening round playoff series.

Read more at wheatkings.com and join us in congratulating Mr. Glennie on taking the next step forward in his hockey career. He could be in the lineup for Texas as soon as Wednesday night to take on the hated Peoria Rivermen.

No formal announcement has been made by either the Dallas or Texas Stars.

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Fantastic!

I’m really looking forward to seeing this kid play

Don't play F A G! Do not play F A G! Don't- (BLAST F). OH MY GOD WHAT ARE YOU (BLAST A) DOING?! I SAID NOT TO (BLAST G)!

by DFWTrojanTuba on Apr 5, 2011 3:26 PM CDT reply actions

Good for him!

Should be good experience for him! Listened to a segment on XM HomeIce a few weeks ago with one of the top Jr. scouts and he said he was really high on Scott Glennie. Thought he’d need a year in the AHL first but really liked him. We’ll see!

by StarsFan29 on Apr 5, 2011 3:47 PM CDT reply actions

I'd be surprised if it were anything less than 2 years in the AHL, personally.

Defending Big D

by Brad Gardner on Apr 5, 2011 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions

so funny

i (and many of us) were beginning to get down on him. from not making the AHL club out of camp to a slow start the negativity began to spill over.

still we can argue if we should have even drafted what may turn out to be a “good glennie”. but nearly every draft has those scenarios.

by spatulacity on Apr 5, 2011 3:55 PM CDT reply actions

I also talked....

with some Brandon fans recently….they think he projects to be a 2nd line player, which I’d be more than happy with. Who knows…but seem to be good things from people/scouts who see them on a more daily basis.

by StarsFan29 on Apr 5, 2011 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions

His Wheat Kings were eliminated by...

Jace Coyle’s Medicine Hat Tigers. Also on the team: Alex Theriau

Blogging about the Texas Stars at 100DegreeHockey.com

by scm83x on Apr 5, 2011 3:59 PM CDT reply actions

I would think they'll stick Glennie on the wing

if they play him immediately, but… Do they have a need at center?

Defending Big D

by Brad Gardner on Apr 5, 2011 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions

Not that up on the Texas injuries/needs...

What have you heard recently, if anything, from Stars management regarding Glennie?

by StarsFan29 on Apr 5, 2011 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions

It's the typical situation

Everyone plays center: Rallo, Gagnon, Roman, Tousignant, Sceviour, Schultz, Chupp, Morin. Even Wathier takes faceoffs muhc of the time on a line with Roman and Gagnon.

I think he’ll be used in an “F” type role. Being a “center” or “wing” doesn’t mean as much in the A for Texas, I think.

Blogging about the Texas Stars at 100DegreeHockey.com

by scm83x on Apr 5, 2011 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions

i hope he turns out to be something

GET OFF NIEUWENDYK'S NUTS

by 8thegreat on Apr 5, 2011 4:17 PM CDT reply actions

+1

We will take all the helpful talent we can get. ;)

by k9mike on Apr 5, 2011 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions

I'm not sure why everyone has constantly been expecting Glennie and Campbell to make immediate jumps into the NHL...

This isn’t the NBA.

NHL prospects take multiple years to develop in the minors before they make it to the big show. That’s just the way it is with this league. The fact that he’s going to Austin right now is a good sign, but that does NOT mean he’ll be playing in dallas next year. not even if there’s a crapton of injuries in Dallas. And Campbell will be a few years away still. Prospets require patience.

Occasionally some go straight to the NHL, but that’s not the common thing that happens. Sometimes it’s a good thing, and sometimes it winds up killing their skill development.

"I’m going on record that he read it wrong. We’ll see who’s right." - Hull Fan, in regards to Joe not trading Richards

by Tsudbury on Apr 5, 2011 4:27 PM CDT reply actions