Prospect Info: F Tristan Broz (2nd round, #58 overall, 2021)

[Lust for Life]

Tristan Broz at eliteprospects.com

Ranked #31 by ELITEPROSPECTS.COM
Ranked #51 by FCHOCKEY
Ranked #43 by TSN/BOB McKENZIE
Ranked #61 by MCKEEN'S HOCKEY
Ranked #38 by TSN/CRAIG BUTTON
Ranked #28 by NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING (NA Skaters)
Ranked #31 by ISS HOCKEY
Ranked #49 by DOBBERPROSPECTS
Ranked #75 by DRAFT PROSPECTS HOCKEY
Ranked #40 by SMAHT SCOUTING

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[Empoleon8771]

Broz is a player with an attacking mentality. He’s like a shark sniffing out blood in the water when he’s off-the-puck in the offensive zone, circling the perimeter, waiting for soft ice to emerge, or charging headlong to the net-front as low-to-high passing plays develop. He reads developing plays, creates options for his linemates, and adapts well during cycle plays.

Gives me some Guentzel vibes with respect to when Guentzel was drafted. Very high potential reward IMO.

 

[Jacob]

Seems like he ticks some boxes we need. Position of need, considered a skilled guy with upside. Ranked as high as a late 1st by some outlets but mostly he went where he was expected to.

 

[rmartin65]

Reports say he's a good skater, good playmaker. Decent enough size. I like it.

 

[Zap Rowsdower]

Just watched some highlights. Looks like really smooth with the puck and a great skater.

 

[Gurglesons]

Everyone saying it is a good pick. So I'm down.

 

[dogthateats]

 

[Big McLargehuge]

I don't trust Tristans.

 

[Jacob]

 

[Gumbercules]

Committed to Univ. of Minnesota next year.

 

[Gold Diamond]

Broz before hoez.

 

[MayorofWBS]

Committed to Univ. of Minnesota next year.

That's the only think I don't like about the pick. Minnesota development is mostly crap now. I like the pick but I just don't trust Minnesota to help him develop more.

 

[Big Friggin Dummy]

A Tristian who is good at handling the puck? Hell yeah, brother!

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

Seems like a guy with some good creativity and vision. From what I'm seeing/reading more a playmaker than a trigger guy but that isn't to say he can't put the puck in the net.

Name is Tristan, though. So like Big said that's a minus. But his last name IS pronounced "Bros" and not "Brawz" so that helps make up for it.

 

[tom_servo]

What's his major?

 

[dogthateats]

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Very good pick for you guys.

One of the most underrated players in the draft, in my opinion. He played for a team that doesn't get much hype, and he's a late '02 without much prior hype, so even less hype.

I was very impressed by this player. He's an all-around winger. Someone earlier in the thread mentioned Guentzel. I don't think thats a bad comparison in that Broz is above-average in most areas of the game. There's not much about his game to pick apart. I don't know if he's going to break a shift open. He may never score 85 points, but I think there's a good chance he ends up as a middle six winger, and I could see him being better if he hits his upside.

 

[The Grim Reaper]

That's the only think I don't like about the pick. Minnesota development is mostly crap now. I like the pick but I just don't trust Minnesota to help him develop more.

They just won the championship?

 

[Jacob]

Committed to Univ. of Minnesota next year.

They’re losing 3 of their top 6 scorers to graduation/pros so should be some good opportunity for him. Not sure what other incoming freshmen there are though. Good program, tough division.

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

What's his major?

Crossfit and beer pong brah!

 

[Jacob]

ISS and Elite Prospects both had him at 31st overall. Another had him at 75th though so kind of all over the place.

 

[The Old Master]

What's his major?

faceoffs

 

[tom_servo]

Crossfit and beer pong brah!

I would've preferred "hockey"

 

[MayorofWBS]

They just won the championship?

No they didn't

 

[dogthateats]