I don't think he grew up here. Sounds like a similar situation to Myers and Couturier.Anyone got more info on him and how he's doing so far? Being from LA he seems like a great target for the Ducks (...or the Kings)
Is he good enough to go top 15?
All around type player. Powerforward with a two-way game and a good offensive game. Much alike Gabriel Landeskog or Evander Kane in my opinion.
I've seen the term power forward thrown around a lot in regards to Rychel lately, and I just don't agree with it. I also don't see him as anywhere close to as good of an all around player as someone like Landeskog.
Rychel is a terrific goal scorer. He has great instincts in the offensive zone, and is very dangerous around the crease. He knows how to battle for position in front of the net and is aggressive in fighting for pucks.
But I think the rest of his game still has a lot of maturing to do. His play away from the puck can leave some to be desired at times. While he can be effective in the corners, I find that sometimes he looks comfortable hanging out around the net area waiting for something to happen (the reason many people believed he'd struggle without Alex Khokhlachev this season). He'll throw a check, but I wouldn't call him a banger or someone who you have to constantly look out for physically. Defensively, he can tend to float, but there's potential for improvement.
He's definitely a work in progress as a complete two way player, and not someone I'd call a power forward.
Just my two cents.
Landeskog is a good comparison, i almost see him as an Andrew Ladd with more offence. He won't score the pretty goals but he buries his fare share of goals from inside 5 feet. good speed. hard working mentality and good character. should be an easy 1st round without a bust of a year. "ebert-esque"
Does he posses highend skill ?
What's his ceiling ?
I'd say he will be anywhere from 50-70 points in the NHL with intangibles. Two-way play and physicality. His shot is a pretty strong asset of his.
Might turn out a little better than Ladd has, but hey, 2 stanley cups for that guy already.
I'd say 50-70 points is a ceiling. He is a bit of a risky pick, but there is significant reward if he is coached correctly and put with the right players (he NEEDS a skilled center to be at his most effective)
I'd love a guy like landeskog on my team if that's his comparable please get him in our tam lol.