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Prior to this season he was very hyped? Especially after his 15 year old season that was better than McDavids. This year it’s clearly died down but at a point he was up there.
Prospect Info: The 2022 Entry NHL Draft Thread
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henchman21
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Hughes will have a final say on being in that group (those that haven't watched him this year are missing out...).
Wright is going to be a top 15 center in the NHL and he's going to be a damn good player for a ~15 years. He's a very good prospect, but he's a step back from the top end #1s of the Matthews/MacK level... and certainly down from McDavid.
Wright is going to be a top 15 center in the NHL and he's going to be a damn good player for a ~15 years. He's a very good prospect, but he's a step back from the top end #1s of the Matthews/MacK level... and certainly down from McDavid.
Metallo
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I have the same feeling. He really plateaued after his exceptional status season and missed covid season. I'll have to watch more to get my own opinion.
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Hasn't Cooley been cranking it up as of late? He could be that flashy 1OA if he ends up beating out Wright. Sakic and the scouting team should just take the year off, with Sakic trading all of the 2022 picks to boost the team this year.
In case someone missed it; NHL CSS midterm rankings: 2022 NHL Draft: Wright tops Central Scouting's midterm rankings
If I was going to give a quick top ten for me I got...
1. Shane Wright, C
2. David Jiricek, D
3. Logan Cooley, C
4. Matthew Savoie, C
5. Simon Nemec, D
6. Joakim Kemell, RW
7. Juraj Slafkovsky, LW
8. Brad Lambert, C/RW
9. Conor Geekie, C
10. Ivan Miroshnickenko, LW
A lot of good centres for this draft while - as of now - it is weak on defensive side, however, Jiricek and Nemec are as good as any defender drafted in the last two drafts. This list then doesn't taken in the possibility of Yurov, Nazar, Snuggerud, McGroarty, Howard, del bel Belluz, or Mesar (big fan of) either. Plus you got some really underappreciated players like Lekkerimaki or Hughes who should go in the mid-tier of the first round as well. Adding those to the top ten, that's quite the top twenty!
The last ten-ish or so picks for the first round are still a work in progress with a ton of Euro players being thrown in there and not really distinguishing themselves over others (this is a pretty deep draft from main-land Europe). However, the top fifteen for this draft is lit.
If I was going to give a quick top ten for me I got...
1. Shane Wright, C
2. David Jiricek, D
3. Logan Cooley, C
4. Matthew Savoie, C
5. Simon Nemec, D
6. Joakim Kemell, RW
7. Juraj Slafkovsky, LW
8. Brad Lambert, C/RW
9. Conor Geekie, C
10. Ivan Miroshnickenko, LW
A lot of good centres for this draft while - as of now - it is weak on defensive side, however, Jiricek and Nemec are as good as any defender drafted in the last two drafts. This list then doesn't taken in the possibility of Yurov, Nazar, Snuggerud, McGroarty, Howard, del bel Belluz, or Mesar (big fan of) either. Plus you got some really underappreciated players like Lekkerimaki or Hughes who should go in the mid-tier of the first round as well. Adding those to the top ten, that's quite the top twenty!
Cooley is quite similar to Beniers, they play the same type of way and both for me are close in talent level as well. Cooley is smaller in frame, but is a way better skater and probably has a bit more offensive flair than Matty. Beniers is the better two-way player and can handle the corners better.
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Slightly off-topic but has there been any discussion or worries that we're gonna see weaker prospects for several years due to all the missed development time at all ages over the last few years?
McKenzie's midterm rankings released today.
Wright leaves door open atop TSN's mid-season draft rankings - TSN.ca
Interestingly, certain NHL scouts have Wright number one, but says that the door is open to overtake him at the top. A lot of people are liking Cooley's game, but I am not sure why there isn't more hype for Savoie who probably has the best offensive tools in the entire draft?
Wright leaves door open atop TSN's mid-season draft rankings - TSN.ca
Interestingly, certain NHL scouts have Wright number one, but says that the door is open to overtake him at the top. A lot of people are liking Cooley's game, but I am not sure why there isn't more hype for Savoie who probably has the best offensive tools in the entire draft?
I think it depends on the individual at hand. Prospects who were underdeveloped, especially physically, these lockdowns have probably been a Godsent as they can spend much more time in the gym or getting stronger at home. The players who need to learn from mistakes and gain experience through game action such as defenders hurt a lot more than it helps. There are many pros and cons, but I know when people's hysteria over Covid was starting to dissipate, rinks allowed people to privately rent rinks and I am pretty sure you had a ton of top prospects globally practising on their game and working on mistakes. If that theory holds true, we should see more complete players than ones with a big weakness or two in their game, which could be seen especially among goalers.
My Avalanche picks from My Cozen's mock:
3/95 Marek Hejduk, RW, USA NTDP (USHL)
5/159 Brennan Ali, C, Avon Old Farms (HS-CT)
5/160 Pavel Kamko, LHD, Cherepovets (MHL)
6/191 Alexander Smolin, G, Magnitogorsk, (MHL)
7/223 David Hejduk, RHD, Wenatchee (BCHL)
3/95 Marek Hejduk, RW, USA NTDP (USHL)
5/159 Brennan Ali, C, Avon Old Farms (HS-CT)
5/160 Pavel Kamko, LHD, Cherepovets (MHL)
6/191 Alexander Smolin, G, Magnitogorsk, (MHL)
7/223 David Hejduk, RHD, Wenatchee (BCHL)
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I was method acting. All the Nova Scotians and Mooseheads got picked before I could get to them so I went for sons of former Avs and a Notre Dame recruit (Ali). Had to improvise with the other two guys and pick players I actually liked, although it wouldn't surprise me to see the Avalanche stay out of Europe with the pandemic and the Ukrainian crisis.
Something I can see the Avalanche doing.Does Hasbro mean nepotism in Czech?
Anyway Marek's ranked in the 70's so it's not like he's a reach there.
Disappointed that Daddy Milan didn't force the twins to both play either forward or defense so we could see the next Sedins in action.
henchman21
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Marek is worth a selection, but he's more of a 5th-7th round guy IMO. David isn't a legit prospect. I don't think the Avs should select either... don't need excess pressure on the kids.
Yeah I agree with Hench, based on what I've seen with the Hejduks' kids, Marek has the best chance of the NHL and even then he's more along the lines of Stienburg or Kovalenko type of selection. Really gritty and plays majority of the game along the boards and has solid two-way skills as well, but not a lot of offence or skill there. Definitely not a useless player, but if a team picks him in the top half of the draft that's because they have a very optimistic outlook on his development and players never really ever reach the top thresholds of their talent.
Еще один большой русский талант серьезно болен. У 18-летнего игрока «Авангарда», вероятно, лимфома Ходжкина
Top prospect Miroshnickenko was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma
Top prospect Miroshnickenko was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma
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Wow that sucks
Hodgkin is the same cancer as Mario Lemieux so there's hope I guess (although everyone is different)
I wonder if that makes him fall in the draft? That he might miss all of next season and that he's Russian. If Mailloux can be drafted in the 1st round after what happened, I guess a team is willing to take a chance on him. Sounds like something out of Yzerman's playbook.
Is comparing a kid with cancer to a dipshit who took and distributed video of a girl (whom I believe was underage) without her consent really necessary?
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