C Gavin Brindley - University of Michigan, NCAA (2023, 34th, CBJ)

[Bonin21]

Steal at 34

 

[Dominance]

His play this year suggests he may very well join Fantilli on Columbus’s top line in the not too distant future. That’s pretty awesome, in light of the reports they are close friends.

 

[majormajor]

Brindley has always looked great. The question is whether or not his size, or lack of it, will prevent him from being an effective NHL'er. Some small guys figure it out, others can't. You can say the same about Stankoven, though he looks to be a lock to be a good NHL'er. Amazing what he is doing in the AHL.

I worry less about guys like Brindley that are built like tanks. Their success rate seems to be much higher.

 

[MichaelFarrell]

The fact so many players went above Brindley still disgusts and appalls me. Leonard and Brindley were my two favorite players in last years draft and of course they both go to division rivals.

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

Size obsessed scouts with another L. It’s weird because sub 6 forwards are everywhere and tall forwards are rare. Small guys are the norm and size is the exception yet we keep seeing too many skilled players passed over for size.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Brindley has always looked great. The question is whether or not his size, or lack of it, will prevent him from being an effective NHL'er. Some small guys figure it out, others can't. You can say the same about Stankoven, though he looks to be a lock to be a good NHL'er. Amazing what he is doing in the AHL.

I think he can be effective at his size. He’s a small forward that can play a grinding game. It’ll be where in the lineup that is. He has a chance at top 6, he’s probably likely to end up middle 6, and bottom six isn’t out of the question either.

 

[tunnelvision]

 

[Hockeyville USA]

The Ducks took Myatovic ahead of Brindley lol

 

[Cowumbus]

Hat trick tonight.

 

[DollardStLaurent]

Hat trick tonight.

Make that 4 goals on 5 shots and a +5.

 

[Cowumbus]

5 point night tonight. Second round picks aren’t usually considered steals, but this kid is great.

 

[TLEH]

He's the best player on Michigan.

I'm not sure of his NHL impact level yet though.. the feet hands, shot and compete are all great. Should be able to easily play up and down a lineup.

 

[DollardStLaurent]

5 point night tonight. Second round picks aren’t usually considered steals, but this kid is great.

Both the Michigan and Minnesota sites had Brindley with 4 points tonight, not 5.

 

[Cowumbus]

Both the Michigan and Minnesota sites had Brindley with 4 points tonight, not 5.

They changed it after the fact. I was not stat watching, but watching the actual game. They took away a secondary assist from him. They took away the assist on this goal:


Oh no, he only had a 4 point game!

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Wonder if he turns pro or if he goes back again. I think his game may be ready for the next step, but I’m not sure (and doubt) he’ll jump straight to the NHL.

 

[stevo61]

Wonder if he turns pro or if he goes back again. I think his game may be ready for the next step, but I’m not sure (and doubt) he’ll jump straight to the NHL.

I kind of expect him in the AHL. Maybe the odd call up depending on injuries

 

[Cowumbus]

Wonder if he turns pro or if he goes back again. I think his game may be ready for the next step, but I’m not sure (and doubt) he’ll jump straight to the NHL.

He and McGroarty have nothing left to prove really.

Might sign an ATO once Michigan is done.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

He’ll probably leave. McGroarty is gone. Casey and Duke are likely gone. Nazar might be gone.

They’ll bring in some good players like Hage and Gridin, but it won’t be the same type of powerful team as the last couple of years.

 

[DollardStLaurent]

He’ll probably leave. McGroarty is gone. Casey and Duke are likely gone. Nazar might be gone.

They’ll bring in some good players like Hage and Gridin, but it won’t be the same type of powerful team as the last couple of years.

With all that talent, they're a big disappointment this year.
11-11-2-0-2 in the conference.
18-13-3-0 overall.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

With all that talent, they're a big disappointment this year.
11-11-2-0-2 in the conference.
18-13-3-0 overall.

They don’t have as good of a team this year. But their offense is pretty good. Their problem is defending and goaltending.

 

[Cowumbus]

He’ll probably leave. McGroarty is gone. Casey and Duke are likely gone. Nazar might be gone.

They’ll bring in some good players like Hage and Gridin, but it won’t be the same type of powerful team as the last couple of years.

Not his thread, but if he leaves it’s a mistake.

With all that talent, they're a big disappointment this year.
11-11-2-0-2 in the conference.
18-13-3-0 overall.

yeah it’s a down year for sure. A lot of the defensemen aren’t any good at playing defense…

And not being able to rely on Hughes hurts. There is a huge talent drop off even from Hughes to Casey, and guys like L. Fantilli/Truscott are fine just not difference makers.

 

[TLEH]

Not his thread, but if he leaves it’s a mistake.

yeah it’s a down year for sure. A lot of the defensemen aren’t any good at playing defense…

And not being able to rely on Hughes hurts. There is a huge talent drop off even from Hughes to Casey, and guys like L. Fantilli/Truscott are fine just not difference makers.

Disagree on Nazar leaving. I’m not really a fan of Naurato, everyone else is leaving and their incoming class isn’t that good. I’d rather sign him to go play in Rockford than another year at Michigan.

 

[Cowumbus]

Disagree on Nazar leaving. I’m not really a fan of Naurato, everyone else is leaving and their incoming class isn’t that good. I’d rather sign him to go play in Rockford than another year at Michigan.

If he plays in Rockford than sure, but I don’t have much faith in Chicago brass not rushing him to the NHL.

 

[Mrfenn92]

If he plays in Rockford than sure, but I don’t have much faith in Chicago brass not rushing him to the NHL.

Not sure who the current hawks brass has rushed?

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Wonder if he turns pro or if he goes back again. I think his game may be ready for the next step, but I’m not sure (and doubt) he’ll jump straight to the NHL.

I think he's 100% ready to be a contributing NHL player, especially on Columbus (no offense). Dude has been dominant at the NCAA for 1.5 years now, going back to the midpoint of last season, and was excellent in both WJC showings.

He's a little bit like a Benson type who can play up and down the lineup despite being a smaller guy. Smart, competitive player who is reliable all over the ice.

I would like to see him get a chance across from Gaudreau, I think the chemistry would be pretty insane. Gaudreau - Fantilli - Brindley could be a legit line the next few years.