DaveG
Noted Jerk
Will be interested to see just where Josh Wesley fits in this draft. Glen's son, first player from NC to make it to the NTDP.
That's where you're wrong. McDavid has yet to play a single OHL game and you guys put so much pressure on him. I know OHL fans are happy to see their next "phenom", but you will be sorry when you see Nathan MacKinnon dominate. Nathan MacKinnon is build like Crosby, not talent wise, nor skillwise, but physically. Strong on skates, and explosive. MacKinnon will score over 100 pts next year and he should make team Canada.
That's where I'm wrong? Aren't we all just giving our "opinions"?
McDavid is 2 years younger than MacKinnon, and most who have seen both play are in agreement that McDavid is the superior talent.
I'm just saying my opinion too. McDavid's talent is undeniable, the kid is full of skills and he's ahead of his draft class and the 96's too.
The bolded part is very questionable. MacKinnon has dominated a Remparts team by himself on a few occasions this past year, I'm starting to think that you are really underestimating him and that you haven't seen him at all. McDavid is good, real good, but not on the same level than MacKinnon, talent wise. Making fancy moves isn't everything in hockey.
I'm just saying my opinion too. McDavid's talent is undeniable, the kid is full of skills and he's ahead of his draft class and the 96's too.
The bolded part is very questionable. MacKinnon has dominated a Remparts team by himself on a few occasions this past year, I'm starting to think that you are really underestimating him and that you haven't seen him at all. McDavid is good, real good, but not on the same level than MacKinnon, talent wise. Making fancy moves isn't everything in hockey.
With respect, the only way to know if a player is good or not is to see both players at the same stage of thier development live numourous times. Unless you made the trip out to Shattick 5-6 times two years ago, then im not sure how anyone could make that assessment either way.
Not trying to nitpick but mackinnon played a tournament in moncton (ACC), for under 14, 15, and 16. He very well could have seen him live there in those years.
Thats fine, but where do you see McDavid play live?
How can you make such a bold statement without doing it?
I have never seen McDavid live, I am just pointing out that he wouldn't have had to go to shattuck to see Mackinnon live in the past 3 seasons.
I agree, however I have never seen mcdavid live and I may still give him the edge over mackinnon who I have seen around 50 times live. Not that I know enough to say that for sure, but from what I've seen/heard of mcdavid he is even better than mackinnon....and that says a lot.Thats fair, but I don't know how anyone can make the statement that one player is better then the other without seeing them play live at the exact same age, same stage if his development. I would never try it, but hey, if someone thinks that can, good for them.
Mcdavid off to a solid start leading the otters in scoring after 10 games with 12 points
5 goals and 7 assists.
Last night was the first time I saw highlights of McDavid. He looks amazing......just blown away by what he can do at such a young age. Barzal looks amazing too.
McDavid playing very solid this season and should be even more dominant once he gets stronger, which he will. Barzal has all the earmarks to be a top NHL draft pick but he is on the smaller size. A lot can happen in the next 3 seasons to determine who will end up in the first round.
Barzal has nice size 5'11" 165lbs.
I think this would be a little on the large size, 5' 9" 155 at most , I no scouts like to hear and see big numbers but scales don't lie.
I realize this but look at the latest pictures of him looks like he has grown alot in the last year.
Also here is Team B.C measurements from 2 weeks ago.
http://www.whl.ca/uploads/assets/WH...vents/2012_U16_Challenge/2012_Team_BC_U16.pdf
Watching his second FEL game and i have to say wow. Just scored his first goal. Crazy to think that he is 2015 draftee. Let's see if he can mantain the spot in the FEL team as 16 year old like Barkov did.
Saarela, Julius Nättinen, Mikko Rantanen, Sebastian Aho
Alot of high-end foward prospects from Finland for this draft. But anything can happen until the draft but now it looks promising.