LD Pierre-Olivier Joseph (2017, 23rd, ARZ; traded to PIT)

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Saw him ranked as #32 on Button's list. I know that Button's list should be taken with a grain of salt, but i'm intrigued by Joseph. If anybody could give me some insight, pros/cons, it would be much appreciated!

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[Stive Morgan]

Any relation to the Mathieu Joseph drafted by Tampa Bay?

 

[Mathletic]

Any relation to the Mathieu Joseph drafted by Tampa Bay?

They're brothers.

 

[Mista]

Thoughts ?

 

[keon]

They're brothers.

Identical twins born a year apart.

 

[danyhabsfan]

How good is this guy?

34 pts in 50 games as a defenseman is decent and he only turns 18 in july.

 

[joe sacco]

I saw him play this weekend in Halifax, and he looked quite good. Logged a lot of time on what looked like the top PP unit. Good speed, puck skills, shot. He has a large frame too - I would be surprised if he lasts until round 2. Scouts should get a good look at him as Charlottetown are poised for a long playoff run.

 

[edguy]

Theres no major holes in this guys game. He can do it all smooth mobile skater, high hockey IQ, very solid defensively, passionate, and one thing scouts and management is going to love is his character and leadership ability (yes intangibles). This guy can bring a locker room together, which is very important. Hes been doing it im Charlottetown for a year and a half now. He will be captain in Charlottetown next year hands down, and wouldnt be shocked to see him where a letter in the NHL one day.

 

[LastWordArmy]

Our Report

http://lastwordonhockeyprospects.co...ier-joseph-scouting-report-2017-nhl-draft-46/

 

[monsieurthibz]

Our Report

http://lastwordonhockeyprospects.co...ier-joseph-scouting-report-2017-nhl-draft-46/

I wish every draft profiles would have interviews of the coaching staff and from different actors around said prospect. IMO it says so much about the player than regular game highlights.

 

[lawrence]

I have a few guys I like with the 2nd round. He is one of them. Wouldn't mind him at all. I believe Vancouver categorized his attributes as an offensive defensemen.

 

[edguy]

I have a few guys I like with the 2nd round. He is one of them. Wouldn't mind him at all. I believe Vancouver categorized his attributes as an offensive defensemen.

He won't be an offensive d-man. He plays a really steady 2-way game, who has a very calming demeanour to his game.

 

[oooooooooohCanada]

Button has Toronto taking him at 17.

 

[Pyrophorus]

Button has Toronto taking him at 17.

Soooo.....someone he ranked at #32, thinks MHunter should take him at #17?

Other D's are available.

 

[oooooooooohCanada]

Soooo.....someone he ranked at #32, thinks MHunter should take him at #17?

Other D's are available.

Where did he rank him 32? He's ranked 19th in his March rankings. Can't find his April ones.

And I mean you can argue there are better D available but its entirely subjective. Every year guys go later and end up better and such. Draft is a crapshoot for the most part. Not saying we take him but its hard to really say someone is better or not right now.

 

[Unfriendly Ghost]

I would love for Detroit to take him with #38. If he lasts that long.

 

[Flamesfan62]

I would love for Detroit to take him with #38. If he lasts that long.

Doubt he's still there at 38, I've seen him play over 100 times and can definitely say he'd be a great pick if he'd sneak down there.

 

[Killerjas]

0 talk about this guy. I think he is dark horse.

 

[firstemperor]

Theres no major holes in this guys game.

Wouldn't the major hole be is his lack of a shot?

 

[CrazyPucker27]

Wouldn't the major hole be is his lack of a shot?

His shot may not be hard, but gets through, and he knows how to place it, which means a lot more than a big hard shot. His shot power will quite obviously get better as he fills into his lanky frame.

 

[edguy]

His shot may not be hard, but gets through, and he knows how to place it, which means a lot more than a big hard shot. His shot power will quite obviously get better as he fills into his lanky frame.

Pretty much this. He's just so lanky now once he starts a pro training routine, and starts adding muscle all these things will come

 

[67Cup]

It certainly caught my eye when Button predicted he would go to the Leafs in his mock draft. Maybe he will be the late riser who shoots up the draft boards, like Dennis Cholowski last year. IIRC, the scouting reports have some similarities.

 

[CanuckCity]

Measured in at 6'2.25 & 163!!lbs

Y'all weren't kidding when you said he's lanky haha. I like this guy tho and would be all for nucks taking him at 33 if he makes it that long.

 

[PG Canuck]

Measured in at 6'2.25 & 163!!lbs

Y'all weren't kidding when you said he's lanky haha. I like this guy tho and would be all for nucks taking him at 33 if he makes it that long.

Thing he preached though was, patience. This kid has a good head on his shoulders.

 

[leafsfan2point0]

Would be happy with this pick at 17. He must have grew over the course of the season. If he can add strength and get up to 190-200 over the next couple seasons I can see him turning into a solid top4 d