jetsforever
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I like the typical winnipeg part. It seems like we're getting a reputation for our drafting.
Yeah it's gotten to the point where it's no longer a coincidence
I like the typical winnipeg part. It seems like we're getting a reputation for our drafting.
Yeah it's gotten to the point where it's no longer a coincidence
This guy is a bit under rated IMO, he is my fave dark horse prospect that I think could develop very well in time.
It's funny, cause I'm usually a big believer in fancy stats, but I really like Foley.
For me Foly has been the one draft pick of our from this year that hasn't been getting much attention because of our other 4 top 5 picks but he is staring to grow on me.
It's funny, cause I'm usually a big believer in fancy stats, but I really like Foley.
Not really fancy stats in saying that players that make the NHL tend to score more than Foley does.
That said you have to remember that stats do not make decisions/evaluations for you but give information to allow you to make better decisions/evaluations.
For low scoring players like Foley, you ask some questions:
* was his low scoring due to factors outside of his ability
* do you see him developing into a player that can score
* what is it that separates him from the players who scored like him
* what other skills does he carry other than those that impact scoring and how much should those be valued
Myself, I always thought that Foley, much like Poolman, has the skill that I could see them being exceptions to their odds. They have the tools that separates them from players that score at their pace for their age and can see them scoring more in the future.
Not really fancy stats in saying that players that make the NHL tend to score more than Foley does.
That said you have to remember that stats do not make decisions/evaluations for you but give information to allow you to make better decisions/evaluations.
For low scoring players like Foley, you ask some questions:
* was his low scoring due to factors outside of his ability
* do you see him developing into a player that can score
* what is it that separates him from the players who scored like him
* what other skills does he carry other than those that impact scoring and how much should those be valued
Myself, I always thought that Foley, much like Poolman, has the skill that I could see them being exceptions to their odds. They have the tools that separates them from players that score at their pace for their age and can see them scoring more in the future.
I think he warrants more attention than Spacek that's for sure, and I like Spacek.
Not really fancy stats in saying that players that make the NHL tend to score more than Foley does.
That said you have to remember that stats do not make decisions/evaluations for you but give information to allow you to make better decisions/evaluations.
For low scoring players like Foley, you ask some questions:
* was his low scoring due to factors outside of his ability
* do you see him developing into a player that can score
* what is it that separates him from the players who scored like him
* what other skills does he carry other than those that impact scoring and how much should those be valued
Myself, I always thought that Foley, much like Poolman, has the skill that I could see them being exceptions to their odds. They have the tools that separates them from players that score at their pace for their age and can see them scoring more in the future.
With our new setup foleY still looks pretty decent from a scoring perspective. 20% success rate of similar scoring similar height drafted USHL players. Sample size of about 23 I believe.
This should correct for the favorable USHL NHLE we had that bumped him to over 30% originally.
Maybe not a "steal" but definitely proper value for his round
Well, stats in general then.
How does Connor look with the new setup?
I believe he had a better 2 nd half to the season. Next year I am hoping to see him make a big jump in his development. His team had 5/6 graduations to their forward group. He should get more ice time and opportunities.
Solid year for Foley, probably exceeded expectations for a 3rd round pick slightly. Would like to see him in a bigger role next season with Jankowski turning pro
Bit of an update. Foley has been at the National Junior Evaluation Camp, auditioning for a roster spot for the WJCs in January. Sounds like he's turning heads and making a strong impression.
http://m.thn.com/blog/jets-pick-erik-foley-is-turning-heads-with-team-usa/
“Foley again was a real bright spot,” said coach Bob Motzko. “He’s a big body, plays a north-south game and gets the puck deep in the zone. He’s a big, strong athlete, so he can stay out there and not lose a lot of energy. He deserved to be out there, he’s been playing real well.”