Let’s talk about: Wyatt Johnston

[My3Sons]

He's really developed nicely as a player. There was some media coverage when he first started with the Stars that included his parents and it was very heart warming. This put him on my radar screen and he is an easy player to root for. He's in a great spot and he should have a very productive career. He plays a game suited for a bigger player so he will have to pick his spots to avoid injury.

 

[McVespa99]

Lol, how about we wait until he actually records 10 pts in a season before crowning him as a good player (which in my book would top 6 forward)

Didnt say he was a good player. But I think he will be

 

[eojsmada]

My fantasy league team did well with him and Thomas Harley, this year.

 

[eartotheground]

My fantasy league team did well with him and Thomas Harley, this year.

what's your fantasy team's name?

 

[eojsmada]

what's your fantasy team's name?

Private League with a bunch of friends. Just Team Eojsmada...LOL

 

[BonMorrison]

So where does he go in a redraft?

 

[eartotheground]

So where does he go in a redraft?

#1 in my heart

 

[Regal]

So where does he go in a redraft?

At this point I’m not sure if any of the forwards are worth taking over him. Probably depends how high people are on Power’s upside

 

[larsen361]

He's really developed nicely as a player. There was some media coverage when he first started with the Stars that included his parents and it was very heart warming. This put him on my radar screen and he is an easy player to root for. He's in a great spot and he should have a very productive career. He plays a game suited for a bigger player so he will have to pick his spots to avoid injury.

He’s never missed a game in his NHL career and his body is only maturing more and getting stronger. He plays a bigger game in terms of getting to the greasy areas but I think I’ve seen him take maybe 1 or 2 big hits in his career - the guy is methodical.

 

[BruinDust]

My fantasy league team did well with him and Thomas Harley, this year.

I had both as well. My league is 16 players, we keep 5 for next year. Johnston will be a keeper for me. If I'm not mistaken I believe he was the highest scoring 20-year old in the league this past season. In a 2021 redraft I think he goes 1st overall. Sure, 5 years from now Owen Power might be some 6'6 monster on D and the clear No.1. But right here today, it looks like Johnston is the best player in his draft class.

 

[larsen361]

What is Johnston's ceiling? Could he be a 90 pt guy?

He just put up 65 points averaging exactly 17 minutes and on PP2. If you’re talking possible ceilings he could be a ~110 point guy. He shoots a ton (little over ~3 shots/game) and has been quite consistent so far at 15%. He’s a big game player, thrives in the clutch, is very consistent. If you look at his production d+1 to now I’d wager it’s quite similar to many current 100+ point guys

 

[DRW895]

Dallas suprisingly became winner of Mantha-Vrana trade

 

[eojsmada]

I had both as well. My league is 16 players, we keep 5 for next year. Johnston will be a keeper for me. If I'm not mistaken I believe he was the highest scoring 20-year old in the league this past season. In a 2021 redraft I think he goes 1st overall. Sure, 5 years from now Owen Power might be some 6'6 monster on D and the clear No.1. But right here today, it looks like Johnston is the best player in his draft class.

It's still early, but he's definitely showing he should have been a top 5 pick for sure.

 

[ORRFForever]

The kid is just great. I love watching him.

Anyone have any comparables?

 

[NYR94]

 

[ORRFForever]

Wyatt Johnston with 2 points, tonight. Stankoven with 1.

Dallas is loaded with young (Canadian) talent.

**

As a Leaf fan, I've been pitching the idea of trading Marner for Stankoven and Bourque.

 

[LT]

Wyatt Johnston with 2 points, tonight. Stankoven with 1.

Dallas is loaded with young (Canadian) talent.

**

As a Leaf fan, I've been pitching the idea of trading Marner for Stankoven and Bourque.

What on earth makes you think Dallas would even consider this

 

[Mrfenn92]

Stud

 

[MNRube]

Wyatt Johnston with 2 points, tonight. Stankoven with 1.

Dallas is loaded with young (Canadian) talent.

**

As a Leaf fan, I've been pitching the idea of trading Marner for Stankoven and Bourque.

This sounds like Lakers & Yankees fans. But at least they have the titles to back it up

 

[ORRFForever]

What on earth makes you think Dallas would even consider this

I'm a Leaf fan.

This sounds like Lakers & Yankees fans. But at least they have the titles to back it up

 

[Lou Sassole]

Dallas suprisingly became winner of Mantha-Vrana trade

Please, Don't remind me.

 

[Hockeyville USA]

Elite. He goes 1st in a redraft, simply because he's more consistent than everyone else and gets the job done.

Although Guenther is gonna look really good for the Utah Outlaws/Yeti/Mammoth

 

[SlafySZN]

What a player.

 

[Dr Pepper]

Wyatt Johnston with 2 points, tonight. Stankoven with 1.

Dallas is loaded with young (Canadian) talent.

**

As a Leaf fan, I've been pitching the idea of trading Marner for Stankoven and Bourque.

In the words of that car commercial that's getting a lot of airtime during these playoffs, "dream on".

 

[Shark Finn]

Why would you spell Avs like that?

It's either AVs, AVS or Av's around here.