LW/RW Jesper Bratt - London Knights, OHL (2016, 162nd, NJD)

[Blender]

A big part is that there really in't much negative to say about this kid

Yea he runs around sometimes and ends up out of position, but usually recovers quickly. Sometimes tries to do a bit much himself. That's about it...

 

[Jersey Fresh]

When your primary quality is being defensively safe and sound, adding a few (!) points in your first couple of games in the NHL makes him look like a.. perfect player?

Well, he is tiny. I'm sure at some point players will start taking runs at him to try and throw him off his game.

Matt Martin tried and Henrique jumped in, which was good to see.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Strong game tonight. Won’t get noticed because he wasn’t on the scoresheet, but he had a monster effort on the PK to end regulation and force OT

 

[VoidCreature]

Strong game tonight. Won’t get noticed because he wasn’t on the scoresheet, but he had a monster effort on the PK to end regulation and force OT

Still blown away by the things he can do with the puck.

 

[NjDevsRR]

He is a difference maker even on the 3rd line. He is a good player and will only get better.

 

[Callum]

Looked good tonight, one of the more noticeable players for the Devils.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

crazy how many people said how good he looked last night when yesterdays game was his lowest TOI of the season by quite a bit. Played only 11 mins(usually is around the 17 min mark) but obviously made a huge difference

 

[AfroThunder396]

He is already a top PKer. Absolutely relentless and has great positioning. Knows when to be patient and when to pressure.

 

[Blender]

crazy how many people said how good he looked last night when yesterdays game was his lowest TOI of the season by quite a bit. Played only 11 mins(usually is around the 17 min mark) but obviously made a huge difference

Had no power play time last night, which he had been getting. Was great on the PK though and had some really good 5 on 5 shifts.

 

[Zippy316]

His biggest asset, IMO, is his vision allowing him to make slick passes in traffic and under pressure.

Just about every shift he pulls off slick passes to teammates through sticks or bodies catching them in stride.

 

[Snippit]

His ice time has been dropping in the last few games. It sounds like he's still been playing well but I wonder if there's a chance he gets sent to London?

 

[Cheddabombs]

His ice time has been dropping in the last few games. It sounds like he's still been playing well but I wonder if there's a chance he gets sent to London?

I don't see it, at least not for a while. Maybe closer to the half-way mark so they avoid losing a year of his RFA status. But for now, despite getting less ice time he's still very effective.

 

[HenriquesJawLine]

His ice time has been dropping in the last few games. It sounds like he's still been playing well but I wonder if there's a chance he gets sent to London?

I think that's just because of Stafford being back

 

[Emperoreddy]

I don't see it, at least not for a while. Maybe closer to the half-way mark so they avoid losing a year of his RFA status. But for now, despite getting less ice time he's still very effective.

I could see it when both Zajac and Boyle are back as it will start to get really crowded st forward st that point.

Until then I don’t see it either. He is still playing well.

 

[Snippit]

I don't see it, at least not for a while. Maybe closer to the half-way mark so they avoid losing a year of his RFA status. But for now, despite getting less ice time he's still very effective.

Is Zacha ahead of Bratt at the moment? Where does Bratt figure into the lineup when Boyle and Zajac are back?

 

[Cheddabombs]

Is Zacha ahead of Bratt at the moment? Where does Bratt figure into the lineup when Boyle and Zajac are back?

Bratt and Zacha are together on the 3rd line, they're about even in my eyes. That's where things get difficult when those two get back. It looks like Trav may be back around December, which would be about the time that we could send Bratt down before losing that year of his RFA eligibility so it could line up well. It's tough to say right now. My heart tells me he stays in but we'll see.

 

[PensandCaps]

How can there even be a conversation in sending him down? He's beyond NHL ready...plays the game well in every aspect. You can play him on any line, any situation...he's a Jack of all trades.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Is Zacha ahead of Bratt at the moment? Where does Bratt figure into the lineup when Boyle and Zajac are back?

Zacha has the benefit of being a C, so even with Zajac and Boyle, we would most likely move Henrique to wing for Zajac and keep Zacha at center. Henrique at wing does take a winger spot away, so that could be where the numbers start getting tough for Bratt. His ability to also play RW is big for him to stick all year.

 

[My3Sons]

Bratt offers things on ice beyond just points. He’s a pk and energy guy as well. Surprisingly tough and doesn’t shy away from contact. He can play an NHL game right now as was stated previously. Doesn’t mean he stays all year if both Zajac and Boyle return and the team is fortunate not to have anyone else injured for a long stretch. I think the OHL v AHL question remains a bit unsettled. Not sure OHL will do much for him but if it turns out he can play AHL and be called up if needed that might be the deciding factor along with whether he continues to get at least semi regular minutes. I guess the first milestone is the tenth game? If he is still in NJ it seems more likely he is there to stay at that point?

 

[Snippit]

So according to Pronman he's not eligible for the AHL?

 

[VoidCreature]

For all those questioning, watch this and you'll understand why Bratt is going nowhere.

 

[firstemperor]

For all those questioning, watch this and you'll understand why Bratt is going nowhere.

Wow did the Sharks look bad (and Bratt great there). I opened the video, kind of aimlessly watching and seeing PP in the corner of my eye......thought the Devils were on the PP.

 

[VictorLustig]

Sharks looked amazing there

 

[Cheddabombs]

Bratt is the Devils' best penalty killer at the age of 19, that's not a hyperbole either. He really should be getting more even strength minutes but in the time he does have on the ice he's still made a positive impact.

 

[EliasFTW]

Bratt is the Devils' best penalty killer at the age of 19, that's not a hyperbole either. He really should be getting more even strength minutes but in the time he does have on the ice he's still made a positive impact.

It's hard to get more even strength ice time for a 19yo kid when the team loves to take penalties