Prospect Info: Harrison Blaisdell, C (5th round, 134th overall)

[Hammer Slammer]

 

[Guardian17]

 

[Guardian17]

 

[jetsforever]

I think this is my favourite pick from today - seems to give a good interview too

 

[nobody imp0rtant]

If I may channel my inner Don Cherry...

See how he talks about having a team-first attitude, eh? Mentions Mom and Dad, eh? Got his family there and uh... Tell ya, ya grow up on the Prairies you're gonna be respectful, right? Gotta love this kid. Gonna be a beauty. Winnipeg gets more guys like this kid, you know... good Canadian kids and... and hey, nothing against the Europeans cause there's some good ones but... Canadian kids, you know... in their blood, right? Few more of these, they got the Cup. Tell you right now.

 

[Finnflash]

Watched the video. (By the way watch your videos all the time great work).

He didn’t win too many face offs and looked to give up while on defence more than I like.

Has some skill though

 

[nobody imp0rtant]

He didn’t win too many face offs and looked to give up while on defence more than I like.

Sounds like Scheifele.

 

[Jetsetter]

What's not to like here? Nice pick!

 

[GJF]

Great pick for a 5th rounder.

 

[Daximus]

Here's what I have on Blaisdell. I have a HockeyTv sub and watch BCHL and AJHL all the time when I have downtime. So my notes are extensive.


Final Rank: 46
Potential: middle 6 goalscoring physical pest with high character
NHL Comparable: Mike Ribeiro without the off ice issues
Notes: Elusive skater with burner wheels when he is taking defenders wide. Loves to crash the net and feed on loose pucks. Never shy's away from contact in any zone and is especially tenacious in his forechecking. Not to big of a kid, which is a testament to his play style. Weirdly able to remain physical and borders on being a pest at times while also not going over the edge and taking bad penalties. Slick and quick hands in tight but can be prone to trying to do to much with the puck at times. Has a quick and accurate release that he uses much better from high danger areas which he has zero fear in getting to. Loves to stand out front and tip pucks isn't afraid of even the biggest defenders in his face. Has decent vision but is always looking for the goal moreso then the pass. Can be prone to trying to put to much on his plate when down, which may be remedied when he has better players around him. Can be prone to passing up good passing opportunities to take low percentage shots.

 

[JetsFan815]

Here's what I have on Blaisdell. I have a HockeyTv sub and watch BCHL and AJHL all the time when I have downtime. So my notes are extensive.


Final Rank: 46
Potential: middle 6 goalscoring physical pest with high character
NHL Comparable: Mike Ribeiro without the off ice issues
Notes: Elusive skater with burner wheels when he is taking defenders wide. Loves to crash the net and feed on loose pucks. Never shy's away from contact in any zone and is especially tenacious in his forechecking. Not to big of a kid, which is a testament to his play style. Weirdly able to remain physical and borders on being a pest at times while also not going over the edge and taking bad penalties. Slick and quick hands in tight but can be prone to trying to do to much with the puck at times. Has a quick and accurate release that he uses much better from high danger areas which he has zero fear in getting to. Loves to stand out front and tip pucks isn't afraid of even the biggest defenders in his face. Has decent vision but is always looking for the goal moreso then the pass. Can be prone to trying to put to much on his plate when down, which may be remedied when he has better players around him. Can be prone to passing up good passing opportunities to take low percentage shots.

You should be working as full time scout lol. You probably as many games if not more than some fulltime scouts.

 

[DannyGallivan]

This is our only pick of the draft I'm happy with. He's still a long shot, but my intuition is telling me that if we have a "steal" in this draft, it's him.

 

[DannyGallivan]

I always cringe a little when I see a C prospect with more goals than assists. But meh, it’s the fifth round.

This may not be "hockey politically correct", but it's generally easier to get assists than goals. I prefer finishers.

 

[DannyGallivan]

Was gonna say, he’s a Regina boy as well. Give us all the dirt.

You win with Western Canadians. Good pick, if he continues his development. UND is a great place for that.

 

[ps241]

From a value perspective I think this is might be the top pick from Jets in this draft.

 

[Kipper933]

Yeah, one of the best value picks in the draft for me, I also had him as a mid-2nd.

He was 2nd in u19 goal scoring in the BCHL, a handful behind Newhook.

As far as the assists totals go, he plays wing too, and looked great at the WJAC last year when he was just playing wing. I think his game translate a lot better as a high-energy, goal scoring winger.

 

[Neuf]

This the Hayes pick, then.

 

[Fixed to Ruin]

2 goals, 2 assists for 4 pts in 4 games for North Dakota.

 

[JetsUK]

Great to see this kid off to a good start. I'm all about light in the darkness this season.

 

[mazmin]

Love that he compared his game to Marchard (sans face licking) in an interview. I have a ton of trust in NorDak developing him the right way. If one of Blaisdell or N. Smith can assert themselves as a second line NHL C then the Jets will be okay moving forward as Little ages out over the next 3-4 years.

I'll try to make it to a few games this year and I'll report back. Going to Fargo next weekend but watching two USHL games only.

 

[Fixed to Ruin]

I'll try to make it to a few games this year and I'll report back. Going to Fargo next weekend but watching two USHL games only.

Looking forward to your comments.