Prospect Info: #131 Cole Fraser, 6'2 Rh Defenceman

[Henkka]

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=297963

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[Unfriendly Ghost]

It would seem they didn't draft this guy for his offensive upside.

 

[HisNoodliness]

Not a fan of this one. Less than .5 ppg CHL D essentially never succeed. Would have preferred another Hakan pick. Oh well best of luck, I hope he turns out.

 

[Tatar Shots]

It would seem they didn't draft this guy for his offensive upside.

To be fair they didn't draft a single player for their offensive upside

 

[Unfriendly Ghost]

To be fair they didn't draft a single player for their offensive upside

You're exactly right, but that one stings. I'm not a big fan of what they're doing here.

 

[Petes2424]

It would seem they didn't draft this guy for his offensive upside.

He's not an OD that's for sure but he does move the puck... Likes intimidation and uses his stick well... Looks like someone was spending some time in Peterborough... He could surprise. Let's see what he does next season and how he evolves. Thought he'd go later but at this point it's a crapshoot.. Especially this year

 

[Oddbob]

How many offensive d are you really going to get in the 5th round?

 

[Brock]

http://ohlprospects.blogspot.ca/2017/05/my-final-top-50-ohl-players-for-2017_13.html

Fraser was part of my Honorable mentions for my Top 50 OHL'ers available this year.

 

[Ennui]

Love that this kid has committed himself to making life a living hell for opposing players. Loves to fight, agitates, hits anything that moves? We could certainly use a little of that.

 

[Unfriendly Ghost]

Wright didn't say much other than this kid is very physical, has good character, and would love to make Kronwall type hits for the Wings.

 

[newfy]

know nothing about his actual ability to play hocey but as far as toughness goes, some good comments from the announcer here

 

[Henkka]

Tough, physical, traditional 3rd pairing defenceman. Hard hitter.

Don't have to expect anything more, if he ever pans out.

 

[Leronziia]

This mf has a mean right hand.

 

[Henkka]

This mf has a mean right hand.

Looks like Joe Frazier more than Cole Fraser.

 

[Petes]

Enjoy!

https://youtu.be/zVAsbMzhCN4

 

[Dotter]

Wings need more guys that can take a bite out of their opponent.

I love the direction the team is going. Big, mean and nasty. \w/

 

[newfy]

Wings need more guys that can take a bite out of their opponent.

I love the direction the team is going. Big, mean and nasty. \w/

Yep, if they suck theyll be entertaining which cant be said for the last 5 years. If they pan out and guys are scoring and beating the other teams up theyll be the most hated team in the league.

Good direction to go. Sick of watching Nyquists and Tatars disppear in the playoffs and softies like Andersson or Miller not take the body once in a playoff series

 

[norrisnick]

Yep, if they suck theyll be entertaining which cant be said for the last 5 years. If they pan out and guys are scoring and beating the other teams up theyll be the most hated team in the league.

Good direction to go. Sick of watching Nyquists and Tatars disppear in the playoffs and softies like Andersson or Miller not take the body once in a playoff series

Those are mutually exclusive...

 

[newfy]

Those are mutually exclusive...

Speak for yourself I guess. I know theres plenty of fans who were entertained watching Probert and Kocur go wreak havoc on an opponent while the team was rebuilding. If theyre gonna be a bad rebuilding team, they might as well not let their young players get pushed around until they can add the talent to the roster to be contenders again

Wouldnt be surpised if McIlrath is re-signed the way he played this year for the Griffins and the way the team is trending

 

[SpookyTsuki]

Wings need more guys that can take a bite out of their opponent.

I love the direction the team is going. Big, mean and nasty. \w/

You talking about the Griffins? They already are. Fraser will be a good dman for them though I guess a mean lashoff maybe

 

[Henkka]

You talking about the Griffins? They already are. Fraser will be a good dman for them though I guess a mean lashoff maybe

Most proably Fraser will be Griffins "dylanmcilrath" on their 2024 Calder Cup run.

 

[norrisnick]

A carny freak show doesn't replace Cirque de Soleil.

Speak for yourself I guess. I know theres plenty of fans who were entertained watching Probert and Kocur go wreak havoc on an opponent while the team was rebuilding. If theyre gonna be a bad rebuilding team, they might as well not let their young players get pushed around until they can add the talent to the roster to be contenders again

Wouldnt be surpised if McIlrath is re-signed the way he played this year for the Griffins and the way the team is trending

 

[njx9]

A carny freak show doesn't replace Cirque de Soleil.

Which, of course, is completely non-sequitur to the idea that the "carny freak show" can still be entertaining. Unless your entire idea of nuance is an on/off switch.

 

[norrisnick]

Which, of course, is completely non-sequitur to the idea that the "carny freak show" can still be entertaining.

Not so much.

 

[PelagicJoe]

Tough, physical, traditional 3rd pairing defenceman. Hard hitter.

Don't have to expect anything more, if he ever pans out.

This mf has a mean right hand.

If he is competent and has a decent hockey IQ, it works for me. Our current D is abysmal outside of Mike Green. I wouldn't mind having a good stay at home d man that will absolutely crush the opposition.