Prospect Info: OHL Prospects' Review

[Brock]

http://ohlprospects.blogspot.ca/2017/07/31-teams-in-31-days-new-jersey-devils.html

As is the annual tradition each summer, I review the progress of New Jersey's OHL prospects.

Happy to answer any additional questions.

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[Jason MacIsaac]

http://ohlprospects.blogspot.ca/2017/07/31-teams-in-31-days-new-jersey-devils.html

As is the annual tradition each summer, I review the progress of New Jersey's OHL prospects.

Happy to answer any additional questions.

I see Studenic passing Bastian this year and really breaking out offensively. His skillset seems up near the top of Devils prospects, he just needs the minutes. Watching him skate is a treat, what a stride.

 

[MartyOwns]

thanks, good write-up. of the players mentioned, i'm most interested to see how White develops...not really sure what we have there yet.

 

[Cheddabombs]

Nice write up Brock, appreciate your insight as always!

Just curious as to what you think Studenic's potential could be?

 

[Brock]

Nice write up Brock, appreciate your insight as always!

Just curious as to what you think Studenic's potential could be?

For a guy like Studenic, he's probably a top 6 winger or bust. He certainly has the speed and skill to develop into a 2nd line winger, and next year will tell us a lot about his goal scoring ability and his hockey sense IMO.

 

[devilsblood]

For a guy like Studenic, he's probably a top 6 winger or bust. He certainly has the speed and skill to develop into a 2nd line winger, and next year will tell us a lot about his goal scoring ability and his hockey sense IMO.

I feel these guys are way too early in their development to make these type proclamations.

I also don't think there is much difference in terms of role between a 2nd line winger or a 3rd line winger.

4th liners can be a different breed entirely, a Ryan Carter type, a Gio, Fiddler etc, but a 2nd or a 3rd? What's the difference besides talent?

 

[Jason MacIsaac]

I feel these guys are way too early in their development to make these type proclamations.

I also don't think there is much difference in terms of role between a 2nd line winger or a 3rd line winger.

4th liners can be a different breed entirely, a Ryan Carter type, a Gio, Fiddler etc, but a 2nd or a 3rd? What's the difference besides talent?

Zone starts and QOC

 

[devilsblood]

Zone starts and QOC

That speaks to level of ability, not style of play.

Unless your thinking your 3rd liner should be more defensively oriented.

 

[Jason MacIsaac]

That speaks to level of ability, not style of play.

Unless your thinking your 3rd liner should be more defensively oriented.

I rank based on easier minutes. 2nd liners are that of the Gagner or Ribiero level that thrive against weak competition. 3rd liners are play drivers who may not have quite the high end skill but break even against better players.

 

[devilsblood]

I rank based on easier minutes. 2nd liners are that of the Gagner or Ribiero level that thrive against weak competition. 3rd liners are play drivers who may not have quite the high end skill but break even against better players.

In terms of style of play, what's the difference between Gagner and Bennett?

Aside from Gagner's ability to put points on the board, there is not much difference.

 

[Jason MacIsaac]

In terms of style of play, what's the difference between Gagner and Bennett?

Aside from Gagner's ability to put points on the board, there is not much difference.

Bennett drives play.

 

[devilsblood]

Bennett drives play.

Gagner has a 52.5% cf over the last 3 years.