C Ryan Donato (2014, 56th, BOS)

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Hoping he's there for NJ at pick #41....could use some talent in our forward prospect pool and in 3-4 years, some of our vets will be gone (Elias, Zubrus, etc.)
 

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he has looked really really good in the USHL from what I have seen with Omaha. So smart with and away from the puck.

6 points in 2 games so far in his USHL debut. this kid does have a future ahead but it will just take some time until he gets there.
 

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Figured I’d bump the thread as he is currently 2nd in PPG in NCAA, at Harvard with 12 goals and 20 points in 12 games. Has to be on a short list for hobey Baker this year despite currently ranking 39th in points. Largely due to Harvard (and all of the Ivy League) playing a light schedule so far.

Although his potential Olympic bid may screw up some hobey dreams if he misses some time at Harvard due to it. Likely a trade off he’ll accept
 

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Figured I’d bump the thread as he is currently 2nd in PPG in NCAA, at Harvard with 12 goals and 20 points in 12 games. Has to be on a short list for hobey Baker this year despite currently ranking 39th in points. Largely due to Harvard (and all of the Ivy League) playing a light schedule so far.

Although his potential Olympic bid may screw up some hobey dreams if he misses some time at Harvard due to it. Likely a trade off he’ll accept

He'll definitely be in consideration. Besides the light schedule, the other problem Ivy League schools play is that they play other Ivy League schools which is arguably the weakest conference and it's easier to rack up points. I'm not trying to take anything away from Donato as I think he's a legitimate NHL prospect, but it's something to consider.
 

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He's on the Jimmy Vesey plan at Harvard:

Jimmy Vesey
Age 19: 27 games, 11 goals, 7 assists, 18 points
Age 20: 31 games 13 goals, 9 assists, 22 points
Age 21: 37 games, 32 goals, 26 assists, 58 points
Age 22: 33 games, 24 goals, 22 assists, 46 points

Ryan Donato
Age 19: 32 games, 13 goals, 8 assists, 21 points
Age 20: 36 games, 21 goals, 19 assists, 40 points
Age 21: 12 games, 12 goals, 8 assists, 20 points

I heard an interview where Pierre Mcguire hinted that Ryan Donato might be Boston's best young forward. I'm assuming Pierre momentarily forgot about David Pastrnak, but still...
 

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Not getting a ton of attention, despite having 20 goals and 10 assists in 19 games for Harvard so far. He'll be a prospect to watch during the Olympics.
 

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The rich will just get richer. Donato has potential to be the 2nd best player from that 2014 draft class after Pastrnak. Scary with Heinen and Bjork already coming from it as well.
 

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So he hasn’t played one NHL game yet and he’s better than Draisaitl, Fiala, Larkin, Schmaltz and Fabbri? Ok...

What about Nylander, Point, Ehlers or Victor Olofsson :sarcasm:

But yeah as far as forwards go 2014 was one of the better recent drafts as far as depth goes.
 

Mick Riddleton

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Great stats in the Olympic tourney in Korea for him, 5 goals in 5 games and 6 pts total. Third in scoring and first in goals. Future looks good for the kid.
 

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