C Nolan Patrick - Brandon Wheat Kings, WHL (2017, 2nd, PHI) II

[Halfy]

Brandon named a new captain. Patrick was it last year. If you're into reading into things.

I'm sorry, but I file this under: "duh"

 

[Hockeypete49]

He made an even prettier saucer pass earlier in the game that made me sit up in my seat. It was from in tight at the bottom of the circle to Lindblom right in front of the net. It didn't result in a goal but its rare to see a saucer pass with such little time and space, and it almost looked like a trick play.

For his size he can sure move, not a speed burner but above average and just love the little head fake to make the pass to Ghost for the winner. 2.4% ya gotta love it!

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

I'm sorry, but I file this under: "duh"

You may know but others might not. Just passing along information as most people drop interest in really following these guys once another team drafts them.

 

[Appleyard]

My god kid is freaking HUGE

Pretty much the story of the Flyers prospect pool.

The rookie game line-up vs the Islanders would have been the 2nd tallest team in the NHL last season after the Jets... and it was mainly teenagers.

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

Rare to see a kid with such high hockey IQ, and the skillset to take full advantage of it.

Philly is really lucky to have Patrick.

 

[Rebels57]

He made an absurd pass again last night. Behind the Bruins net and in traffic he passed the puck between his legs, between a defenders legs, and right into the slot to Simmonds who nearly scored if not for a great save by Rask.

He also moved the puck real well on PP2.

 

[winnipegger]

Philly all of a sudden has some fantastic prospects...Patrick and Provorov are two big pieces of a contender.

 

[Cheddabombs]

How has Patrick played so far? I've snooped around and seen some highlights, seems like he's doing well! Leading up to the draft I grew to really like both potential picks, sucks to see him on Philly )) but I hope he has a great career. Can't wait for the two to face off against each other

 

[FlyTimmo]

He looked a tad sluggish in his first game. But after that he has been great. He is too good not to become a 1A or 1B center.

 

[boredmale]

Brandon named a new captain. Patrick was it last year. If you're into reading into things.

My guess is if he doesn't play for the Flyers he will go to the Olympics

 

[tacogeoff]

Going to miss watching him live. he is an exceptional talent.

 

[GellMann]

Gross, he's going to change his number when he "makes the team" right?

 

[Tripod]

He looked a tad sluggish in his first game. But after that he has been great. He is too good not to become a 1A or 1B center.

I do think having surgery led to late training and conditioning in the summer. I would expect him to keep getting better as the year goes on. Assuming no surgeries next summer, I expect 2018 to be a bigger jump in points for him.

Regardless, you can already see how smart he is in anticipating the play, making the subtle passes, being in the right spots, etc... Just need his conditioning to catch up to his brain.

So nice to finally have 3 centers again.

 

[Rebels57]

Gross, he's going to change his number when he "makes the team" right?

Yup the 64 is temporary.

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

My guess is if he doesn't play for the Flyers he will go to the Olympics

He can't. He's under NHL contract.

Gross, he's going to change his number when he "makes the team" right?

Yeah. Once he makes the team he'll have his choice of a number. His junior number #19 is open currently.

 

[Rebels57]

Patrick dropped the gloves with David Krejci tonight for his first NHL fight. Id call it a draw and both walked away with bloody noses. He also picked up an assist in the game.

 

[Pia8988]

It wasn't really a draw. I thought it was a pretty poor showing. Patrick may want to be careful if he wants to try to push around people because he is very much not a fighter.

 

[Rebels57]

It wasn't really a draw. I thought it was a pretty poor showing. Patrick may want to be careful if he wants to try to push around people because he is very much not a fighter.

Lmao so says the Bruins fan.

Both got their shots in. Neither went down. Both had bloody noses. Good fight. [mod]

 

[Pia8988]

Lol. Patrick's damage came from when he ripped Krejci's helmet side ways against one of the most non fighters in the NHL. He should not be trying to drop the gloves with anyone in the future.

Krejci is an awful fighter and Patrick showed himself to be even worse.

 

[Rebels57]

Id say he held his own pretty well for a teenager.

 

[Rebels57]

 

[flyersfan018]

It wasn't really a draw. I thought it was a pretty poor showing. Patrick may want to be careful if he wants to try to push around people because he is very much not a fighter.

Lol it was a nothing fight. Calm down buddy.

 

[ChurchOfAlfie]

He can't. He's under NHL contract.

According to Elliotte Friedman, Patrick would be available to Canada if he returns to junior. Mentioned it in his 31 thoughts column. Although he'll be in the NHL, so its a moot point.

 

[NHL Dude 120]

He can't. He's under NHL contract.

Lets say hypothetically he was sent to juniors could he in theory play in the Olympics

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

According to Elliotte Friedman, Patrick would be available to Canada if he returns to junior. Mentioned it in his 31 thoughts column. Although he'll be in the NHL, so its a moot point.

He didn't say that. He gave a hypothetical based off his opinion that those players should be made available. Previously it was put out there (but nothing definite I guess going by what Friedman's saying here) that junior players under NHL contracts would be not allowed just like AHL players under NHL contracts. In any event you're right that it's very likely a moot point with Patrick making the NHL.

11. Burke said that if the world championships taught him one thing, it was to inject some youth. “We took that line of Travis Konecny, Mitch Marner and Brayden Point. They were great for us.” He wouldn’t comment about it further, but that is going to be a gentle negotiation for both Canada and the United States. Will CHL and NCAA teams be willing to release players for the Olympic tournament? It becomes even dicier if those same players already miss time for the World Juniors. My opinion is you have to let them go, but you know there’s going to be pushback — especially in February. Team USA just had the University of Denver’s Troy Terry at its Olympic seminar, a selection that makes a ton of sense. I could see Canada taking a long look at Cale Makar (Colorado) and/or Nolan Patrick (Philadelphia), if available. I’d assume the kids would love to go, too.