Yeah, when we look back on this draft years from now. I have a feeling Konecny is going to be one of those guys you wonder how he slipped to #24. He's a natural fit to be the heir apparent to Giroux one day for the Flyers.
Love the compete level in his game. His work ethic and skill around the net reminds me a lot of Parise. He has some filling out to do, but he could be a real valuable all around guy. I see him as a 25-25 type guy who can play in all situations. I have him going top 15.
If he was 3-4 inches taller, he'd probably be getting talked about as a top 7 pick at this point.
This was my post from Feb 2015. Still feel pretty strong about him. What a steal at 24.
I definitely can see the Parise comparisons but I also see some St. Louis in his game too.
I see him as more of a 25-40 guy though. His playmaking ability is off-the-charts. He already had 5 assists through 5 NHL games and 4 of them were primary beauties.
Got his first goal tonight. Such a talented player. A little piece of me will die with each of his successes knowing that he could have been a Leaf at 24... nonetheless, hoping he keeps it up and has a great career.
How has he looked? Still can't believe the Leafs traded down and refused to draft him.
With space he's amazing. When he has to be strong on the puck or tough along the boards he's looked pretty weak. Could take a couple years to build more muscle and get used to the league but in the meantime he's still a good player who can make some great plays. Very happy with him. I'm sure the Leafs would have been happy with him too but honestly they got some great pieces from that trade and Konecny is still no Marner.
How has he looked? Still can't believe the Leafs traded down and refused to draft him.
Good game tonight for TK. G, 5 SOG, 4HIT...only blemish was -2 and missed the open net after a great move against price on the break away
He was the best skater tonight on either team. He struggled to be contained and almost singlehandedly willed the team back down 2 goals with some big hits and a clutch goal. Also got into it with Markov. This was his most feisty game yet. It might be fair to say it was his best game yet, and he's been solid just about every game.
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Travis Calder Konecny