Prospect Info: WJC's 2022 Thread

[WeThreeKings]

After a slow start this season in the OHL, Wright was heating up before the WJC. He's up to 30 points in 22 games which is on par with Cooley's production in an inferior league. And I love Cooley.

Wright's goal production is down from his 16 year old year but his assists are up. We'll see where things stack up at the end of the season.

It's the pace that's the issue for me. Just doesn't seem to be involved at all on the same level as before.

On another note. Slafkovsky is just such an intriguing player. He's so huge and moves well, that backhand was lethal.

 

[RandomTask26]

This 20 from Slovakia…

You like him?

definitely big and skilled, not sure if he’s a top 3 pick though

 

[dinodebino]

You like him?

definitely big and skilled, not sure if he’s a top 3 pick though

Slick. Shy but slick.

 

[Schooner Guy]

Just don't see a lot of creativity out of him, or full on puck control. Also, that's one of the best NCAA teams ever.

Not many North American players play a regular shift in the World Championships in their draft year like Beniers did last spring. He'd light up the CHL like Christmas tree just like Brady Tkachuk would have when folks were questioning everything about his offensive game.

I personally like McTavish better than Beniers (I love McTavish!). I just think the Danault comparisons in any shape or form are far fetched.

 

[NekkiChiconey]

Anyone else seeing some Barkov-esque skating and dangles in Slafkovsky?

 

[MadMslm]

After a slow start this season in the OHL, Wright was heating up before the WJC. He's up to 30 points in 22 games which is on par with Cooley's production in an inferior league. And I love Cooley.

Wright's goal production is down from his 16 year old year but his assists are up. We'll see where things stack up at the end of the season.

I think he had 11 points in the last 5-6 games he played.

Can’t see how he doesn’t make it. I see him as such a safe player, smart, careful of the defensive side of the game, and just his shot will give him a couple of goals in the next level.

He had one of the best season by a 15 years old ever. Only Spezza and Tavares did better.

 

[Habricot]

He’s not impressive at all.

Reminds me of Suzuki in the WJC. Underwhelming but can see him succed at the next level.

 

[Schooner Guy]

It's the pace that's the issue for me. Just doesn't seem to be involved at all on the same level as before.

On another note. Slafkovsky is just such an intriguing player. He's so huge and moves well, that backhand was lethal.

Slafkovsky looks like a sure fire top 10 pick and might knock on the top 5 door.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

I’ve actually said he looks a lot like couturier , interesting with the danault comps (another solid two way guy)

Yeah, Couturier/Danault comparisons are accurate. Good players, but certainly not elite.

 

[SOLR]

who do you currently have as your top 5?

Savoie
Wright (for now)
Jiricek
Cooley
Slafkovski
Nemec

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Not many North American players play a regular shift in the World Championships in their draft year like Beniers did last spring. He'd light up the CHL like Christmas tree just like Brady Tkachuk would have when folks were questioning everything about his offensive game.

I personally like McTavish better than Beniers (I love McTavish!). I just think the Danault comparisons in any shape or form are far fetched.

Well, here's better than Danault at same age. It's not a direct comparison just game styles. I expect Beniers to be a 30g, 30a, guy in NHL eventually, but McTavish is going to be PPG & be a guy you can't get the puck from.

 

[Habricot]

The defensive IQ is on Weber's level. It's such an obvious comparison but people wanna be imaginative

Actually his first pass is very much like weber. The puck leave hiss stick as fast as it was received.

 

[Gravity]

Michkov is unbelievable.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

How the f*** did the Leafs ended up with Knies.

They draft well.

 

[SOLR]

It's the pace that's the issue for me. Just doesn't seem to be involved at all on the same level as before.

On another note. Slafkovsky is just such an intriguing player. He's so huge and moves well, that backhand was lethal.

That's why I like him. He doesn't pretend to be something he's not, he's constantly trying to dominate his position and has all the tools to do so.

 

[bopeep]

I'm really impressed with Nemec's composure with the puck on his stick; he's got ice water in his veins

 

[Boardish]

Yeah, Couturier/Danault comparisons are accurate. Good players, but certainly not elite.

Am I totally wrong, or he has a similar role to what Poehling had in the WJC? Good skater, good 2way, good zone entries?

 

[Schooner Guy]

I think he had 11 points in the last 5-6 games he played.

Can’t see how he doesn’t make it. I see him as such a safe player, smart, careful of the defensive side of the game, and just his shot will give him a couple of goals in the next level.

He had one of the best season by a 15 years old ever. Only Spezza and Tavares did better.

Agreed on all fronts. People were questioning Tavares too when his stats took a bit of a dip the following season.

 

[Nedved]

Savoie
Wright (for now)
Jiricek
Cooley
Slafkovski
Nemec

Thanks for sharing.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Am I totally wrong, or he has a similar role to what Poehling had in the WJC? Good skater, good 2way, good zone entries?

Poehling was moved to wing.

 

[McGees]

Gorton better bring in some Grade A scouts.

 

[SOLR]

Thanks for sharing.

Savoie is not on team Canada because he's competing vs. Perfetti & Johnson, he'll have plenty of time later.

At that rate, Lambert will get back up there.

 

[Boardish]

Gorton better bring in some Grade A scouts.

Better use all that money. Seriously, no reason why we shouldn't be top 3 in term of drafting.

 

[SOLR]

I'm really impressed with Nemec's composure with the puck on his stick; he's got ice water in his veins

He's certainly a better D than Jiricek right now, but Jiricek has a much higher offence ceiling.

 

[Schooner Guy]

Yeah, Couturier/Danault comparisons are accurate. Good players, but certainly not elite.

Couturier's quite a few steps ahead of Danault. Consistent 76 point pace mostly on the 2nd line and with a strong defensive presence. Imagine if we could have nabbed a Couturier at #3 overall in 2012 or 2018.