Prospect Info: CHL, NCAA & European Prospects Thread | Part II

[GhostofKenKlee]

So, the devils can or can't draft?

 

[Lou is God]

Hard to say...His family obviously putsa very high value on education.... that is the reason he is at Nobles this year in the first place.

I'm sure his family will push him with an education first mentality and you can't blame them for that.

That actually might be in our favor, Lou is a HUGE advocate of players getting their education so we know him and the Wood family is on the same page, also it seems the father Randy is interested in his son developing properly as a player and there are few better places if any at all for a young prospect to develop his game than the New Jersey Devils.

 

[GhostofKenKlee]

Hard to say...His family obviously putsa very high value on education.... that is the reason he is at Nobles this year in the first place.

I'm sure his family will push him with an education first mentality and you can't blame them for that.

I know people in my family that use sports to get degrees. However, to paraphrase Coach Thompson regarding Iverson leaving college: If he has to think about it, maybe he shouldn't be in college to begin with.

I do know if the goal is to become a pro, that window is only open for certain for so long. Whatever it is, it's nice to see Devils prospects/greenshoots.

 

[Jersey Fresh]

What's the loophole exactly? It's not so much playing four years in college, but the time removed from his draft year, correct?

 

[The Wumpus]

What's the loophole exactly? It's not so much playing four years in college, but the time removed from his draft year, correct?

A team has to sign a player within a certain number of years of drafting him. The reason it comes up with college players is they often remain unsigned longer as they would have to leave school if signing a contract, and you can continue playing in college at a much later age than juniors.

Hopefully Wood feels ready to go pro before that point. It would be a brilliant pick if he turns into anything.

 

[MichaelJ]

Is Miles Wood on track to play at BC for 15-16? If so, doesn't that mean if Santini sticks around they'll play at least the one season together?

 

[The Wumpus]

Is Miles Wood on track to play at BC for 15-16? If so, doesn't that mean if Santini sticks around they'll play at least the one season together?

You'd have to think so. He'll graduate high school this year and move on the the next level.

 

[Devils Trap]

Santini is ready (defensively atleast) to play in the NHL now.. Hes really good

 

[The Wumpus]

Santini is ready (defensively atleast) to play in the NHL now.. Hes really good

There will be space next season, assuming Sal and Zids are gone. That would leave Greene and five kids, though. I'm okay with that. It's not like we'll be competing for anything. Toss 'em in and let 'em learn. I wouldn't be surprised if Lou brings a mid-level vet in, however. Especially if Santini goes back to school.

In 3-5 years our D could be stellar from top to bottom.

 

[Mgd31]

Anyone have an NHL comparison to Santini? How are his attributes when compared to those of our other younger defensemen?

 

[JimEIV]

Santini comparisons are hard...mainly because he can skate like a two way defender but is primarily a stay home guy.

He skates very well, excellent hitter, very sound defender...I've seen him a few times last season and he seems to pass well and has a decent shot but he is 100% defense first.

My first instinct is to compare him to younger Mike Greene, maybe a younger Regehr... but I think he is more than that personally. I think he has more overall skill than those players.

I don't know?

 

[MichaelJ]

Santini is ready (defensively atleast) to play in the NHL now.. Hes really good

I'd have no problem giving the kid a shot since he seems like a leader and a man amongst boys already.

 

[Devils Trap]

Anyone have an NHL comparison to Santini? How are his attributes when compared to those of our other younger defensemen?

Really hard to compare.. Hes a really good defensive dman, who is a very good skater with it. Big hitter, very solid defensively, has great character, is a leader as well

 

[Omar Little]

Santini comparisons are hard...mainly because he can skate like a two way defender but is primarily a stay home guy.

He skates very well, excellent hitter, very sound defender...I've seen him a few times last season and he seems to pass well and has a decent shot but he is 100% defense first.

My first instinct is to compare him to younger Mike Greene, maybe a younger Regehr... but I think he is more than that personally. I think he has more overall skill than those players.

I don't know?

Matt Greene for the kings you mean?

 

[JimEIV]

Matt Greene for the kings you mean?

Yes sorry...the North Dakota Greene .

 

[Devilsfan992]

Anyone have an NHL comparison to Santini? How are his attributes when compared to those of our other younger defensemen?

Physical, Positioning, Skating. Those are his three top assets. He reminds me of a more physical, but less offensive-minded McDonagh. Also not as fast as McDonagh, but his skating is smooth.

 

[Classic Devil]

Physical, Positioning, Skating. Those are his three top assets. He reminds me of a more physical, but less offensive-minded McDonagh. Also not as fast as McDonagh, but his skating is smooth.

McDonagh is the comparison I always come back to, too.

 

[OmNomNom]

I spent a lot of time in Cleveland Circle at Cityside Northeastern undergrad - BU grad

<--- BU grad!

 

[Mgd31]

I spent a lot of time in Cleveland Circle at Cityside Northeastern undergrad - BU grad

no Maryann's for you, Jim?

 

[MichaelJ]

McDonagh is the comparison I always come back to, too.

A RHD McDonagh....awesome. If I'm Lou I don't even consider breaking up this group. The only one I'd consider trading is Gelinas.

 

[MichaelJ]

no Maryann's for you, Jim?

You missed out Jim... $1 Bud pints during my college years.

 

[Hockey Sports Fan]

So, the devils can or can't draft?

Can, but not in the first round. Or 2014.