Prospect Info: #170 OA - Defenseman - Patrick Holway, USMAAAE

[SoupNazi]

It's Saturday night ok, I've had a few drinks!

You too, eh?

I'm just watching the DVR'd first round from yesterday. Pierre makes me need a drink.

 

[Frk It]

I hear you, brother.

Ron Swanson is my spirit animal, for real.

 

[Cyborg Yzerberg]

Ron Swanson is my spirit animal, for real.

Frk it and (future?) Mrs. Frk It IRL:

 

[Frk It]

Frk it and (future?) Mrs. Frk It IRL:

Hahahaha, their relationship is hilarious. But man I hope not.

 

[college hockey]

ok, good ones. but neither lundin nor janik were involved in offensive play at the NHL level.

i'm not sold on maine's program much. it could be worse, but it could also be a lot better. though it's interesting to have two players at maine soon. and of course it did no damage to gus to develop there. no media coverage for most of the time and focus on hockey (and some education).

You might want to do some research on Maine's program over the past 25 years or so because you obviously haven't.

 

[Anchor Town*]

You might want to do some research on Maine's program over the past 25 years or so because you obviously haven't.

You're obviously biased though

 

[Mijatovic]

Probably assume that because of his split time he never got as proficient as he could be. Multi-talented across sports puts him in good stead and he is obviously huge.

Might be interesting to see down the road.

 

[RabidBadger]

I always feel nervous about drafting north americans in the really later rounds. I feel like they never pan out.

I think if you get a guy after the 3rd round that suits up for a NHL game, regardless of nationality, you have picked well.

 

[Henkka]

yep, they really develop good kids for the european leagues.

seriously, can you think of any D who developed well in maine the last 20 years or so?

Can you think any who has joined the Red Wings prospect development system and then develop well in Maine?

 

[waltdetroit]

`Goose

 

[GBFP]

The Production Line ‏@TPLhockey 21h21 hours ago

Holway will be playing for Dubuque next season. The best uniforms in all of hockey.
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He`ll be in the USHL next season first...

 

[StormSurge9]

Can you think any who has joined the Red Wings prospect development system and then develop well in Maine?

Nyquist and Howard both went to Maine.

 

[RabidBadger]

We're really worrying about where a 6th rounder develops? Maine will do.

 

[newfy]

At 16 Yo Seth Griffith was said to be the best lacrosse player for his age.
Commited to hockey that year, was eventually 5th round pick and played for Boston last year.

Lots of American athletes play baseball and football into their late teens. Russell Wilson, Jamies Winston ect. are most recent.
Some experts argue that playing two sports growing up is better for development.

Maine committed to him, yes he played at a low level last year, but he is a known talent and sounds like he has potential to greatly improve. That's what you look for in a 6th round pick IMO.

Griffith was always a hockey first guy and lacrosse was never a consideration in the long run. Lacrosse for him was a way to stay in shape over the summer for hockey. He was the best at his age though and would likely win some MVPs in the NLL had he stayed with lacrosse

 

[Frk It]

FAVORITE UNIFORMS: “I like the Blackhawks a lot, honestly. I like their jerseys.â€

FAVORITE PLAYRS TO WATCH: “Right now I like Victor Hedman, just the way he plays D, and Tyler Johnson too. They’re both really good.â€

IF YOU COULD BE SOMEONE’S TEAMMATE FOR A DAY, WHO: “Jonathan Toews probably because of how he controls himself in and out of the rink. He’s just an unbelievable role model for every youth hockey player.â€

C'mon Pat...

http://redwings.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=774002&navid=DL|DET|home

 

[GoAwayDanCleary]

Worst prospect ever.

 

[sarcastro]

Can you think any who has joined the Red Wings prospect development system and then develop well in Maine?

Have they had any Mainers that didn't develop reasonably well? That Todd something guy from the mid 90s is the only other guy I can think of and I think he was undrafted.

 

[Kronwalled55]

C'mon Pat...

http://redwings.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=774002&navid=DL|DET|home

"My favorite player of all time is Claude Lemieux"

"I hate Little Caesars."

"If I were to replicate my game after any Red Wing it would be present day Dan Cleary or maybe Joakim Andersson."

"Mrazek hates puppies."

 

[Chex LeMeneux]

C'mon Pat...

http://redwings.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=774002&navid=DL|DET|home

Try to look at it this way, he's a defenseman who models his game after Victor Hedman and would like to play with Jonathan Toews aka "Dylan Larkin's older doppelganger" His love of the Blackhawks jersey is inexcusable though.

 

[r0bert8841]

I am actually kind of excited about this guy. Seems to have the tools and talent, and has a lot of time to figure it out. I am a huge fan on this pick.

 

[Tatar Shots]

at least he didn't grow up a Leafs fan like Larkin?

 

[Kronwalled55]

at least he didn't grow up a Leafs fan like Larkin?

This is even worse than that. He likes Tyler Johnson and the Blackhawks jerseys right NOW.

 

[Vladdy84]

This is even worse than that. He likes Tyler Johnson and the Blackhawks jerseys right NOW.

I really like Tyler Johnson and I LOVE the Blackhawks jerseys.

 

[GoAwayDanCleary]

I really like Tyler Johnson and I LOVE the Blackhawks jerseys.

And I love Patty Kane. But that stays between you and me.

 

[Bench]

And I love Patty Kane. But that stays between you and me.

Oh? You do? You love Patrick Kane? I see you're having a nice dinner there. That looks great.

I'M NOT APART OF THE SYSTEM!