C Mathew Barzal - Seattle Thunderbirds, WHL (2015, 16th, NYI)

[LiamM]

I heard hes averaging like 3 points per game in the pcbhl but I can't find anywhere that shows his stats. I can't even find the BWC roster that hes currently on. PCBHL doesn't have anything on their website and neither does BWC.

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[Marshal Rochambeau]

Try http://www.eliteprospects.com/ or http://www.hockeydb.com/.

 

[LiamM]

Tried both of those already, but thanks!

 

[Marshal Rochambeau]

Tried both of those already, but thanks!

Those two usually have everything.

Good luck in your search.

 

[LiamM]

Yeah its like impossible to find any stats on the PCBHL that league has their stuff locked down. Funny when so many good players have come from it.

 

[LiamM]

Found a pretty nifty website with everything I was looking for: http://www.scoutreels.com/athletes/mathew-barzal

They even have a bwc roster.

88 points in 29 games, kid could be the next Nugent-Hopkins!

 

[BCV Scout]

Yes, scoutreels is great, I use it every day.

 

[Garyboy]

Whoa Nelson! He's a '97 correct? Remember hearing how great he was at the Quebec Peewee Tournament. Here's hoping they have another All-Canada game this spring, so we get to see him on the same ice as McDavid.

 

[habsrule4eva3089]

Whoa Nelson! He's a '97 correct? Remember hearing how great he was at the Quebec Peewee Tournament. Here's hoping they have another All-Canada game this spring, so we get to see him on the same ice as McDavid.

McDavid, Barzal, Noel... 2015 looks to be interesting if these players keep on developing!!!

 

[LiamM]

yeah tyler soy is looking pretty good too...

 

[habsrule4eva3089]

Just reading from these boards but 2014 and 2015 look be amazing from an offensive perspective...
Reinhart, Ho Sang, Virtanen
McDavid, Barzal, Noel
The World Junior Team for these birth years will be stacked if these kids become what they're projected to be!!!

 

[BCV Scout]

I guess McDavid and Barzal will have to fight over their jersey number then cause they both wear #97!

 

[Garyboy]

I guess McDavid and Barzal will have to fight over their jersey number then cause they both wear #97!

Just have to put them on opposing teams at the All-Canada game! Would be swell to see Barzal live against McDavid.

 

[Oilers4life1987]

C Mathew Barzal - Seattle Thunderbirds, WHL (2015 Draft)

Can he play in the WHL if so can he crack seatles team this year? Thoughts & opinions after seeing live today

 

[Oilers4life1987]

Obviously we all know McDavid will but my question is about Barzal

 

[Mason10]

I don't think he can play this year, as he isn't 16 yet. But I think he can get called up and play 4-5(notsure) games max in the season. Once his season is over he may join Seattle in the playoffs(if they make it)

 

[R S]

Nope, he can't play for Seattle this year. His WHL season will be capped at 5 games.

He was fantastic today. It was only the 2nd time I've actually seen but the reports from this season don't lie. Not as good as McDavid, but I'd say he's the second best in this age group right now for sure. In the future between the two? Hard to say.

 

[Oilers4life1987]

Ah okay thanks for the information but cud he have applied for exceptional status or is it just the OHL that allows that. It wud be sick to see Mcdavid n barzal in the CHL this year

 

[Breakfast of Champs]

Ah okay thanks for the information but cud he have applied for exceptional status or is it just the OHL that allows that. It wud be sick to see Mcdavid n barzal in the CHL this year

The ohl is the only league that has seen any apply, and he would have had to apply long ago in order to be playing. However with the whl draft being in bantam and not midget I'm not sure how it could work in the whl, I'm assuming the 1st overall pick could apply to play a year early, but I'm not sure.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

Barzal still hasnt signed with Seattle yet. Most of the 1st round bantam picks in his draft have all signed with their respective teams but Barzal still hasn't. Seattles first pick in 2011 Ryan Gropp(6th overall) still hasnt signed with Seattle either and is going to play Junior A in Penticton and the speculation is he will be playing NCAA(horrible mistake because he has a late birthday and could get 3 full years in WHL before he is eligable for NHL draft). But i guess some players just arent cut out for Major Junior. Hopefully Barzal will sign though so everyone forgets about the dissapointment of Gropp not playing in Seattle.

 

[byeyimini]

I PVR'd the mentor-ship game on TSN, just had a chance to watch it. WOW, what a fun player to watch. I hope he signs and plays next season, it would really be a loss for the WHL if he doesn't.

 

[IHaveNoCreativity]

Why won't players play in Seattle ?

 

[Juxtaposer]

Why won't players play in Seattle ?

When was the last time the Thunderbirds turned out a top forward? Please don't tell me you have to go back to 1997 with Marleau. The only NHL players from there are Marleau, Laich, Sarich, Thompson, and Osgood. The last top-pick was Thomas Hickey.

 

[IHaveNoCreativity]

When was the last time the Thunderbirds turned out a top forward? Please don't tell me you have to go back to 1997 with Marleau. The only NHL players from there are Marleau, Laich, Sarich, Thompson, and Osgood. The last top-pick was Thomas Hickey.

Thats a solid history, so why won't players play there ?

 

[Juxtaposer]

Thats a solid history, so why won't players play there ?

That's an awful history. When you look at other teams like Kelowna, Portland, Niagara, Windsor, London, etc, Seattle doesn't really have a history of developing good NHLers. The only top-end skater they've turned out in 15 years was Marleau 15 years ago.

Obviously I'm just speculating, but I believe that a lot of times the difference between a player choosing NCAA vs. CHL is the reputation for development for the CHL team with their rights.