Prospect Info: #114 - Redmond Savage (C/LW)

[NickH8]

What's with last word army spamming OUR board with their shitty write ups?

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

You guys got great value in the fourth round. Savage should’ve went late 2/early 3.

He’s a very good defensive center. Great on face offs, probably the best defensive forward in his NTDP age group. He’ll be a main PK’er on any team he plays for. He also has enough skill and can skate. He’s capable of keeping up with skill players. I wouldn’t be shocked if he could top out as a 3C, and I don’t see much chance he’s not a 4C. One of the safest picks in the draft. He’ll play in the NHL.

 

[Lil Sebastian Cossa]

Redmond Savage is the Cream of the Crop.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

I like this pick. Could be a something.

How does his skating grade out?

 

[bedtime20]

Seems like a great kid, cool name, good skill.
Found this video where he gets interviewed and breaks down some of his game. It's 42 min but seems like a good watch.

Shift by shift vid:

 

[Lil Sebastian Cossa]

I like this pick. Could be a something.

How does his skating grade out?

I was drafted justifiably in a position I'd rather not be in

On balance, off balance, Doesn't matter I'm better than you are.

More on topic

https://thehockeywriters.com/red-savage-2021-nhl-draft-prospect-profile/

Sounds like they're expecting that it'll be pretty good. Two way C with good defensive instincts. Gives me a Sami Pahlsson vibe.

 

[WaW]

Brian Savage's kid!

 

[Electric Eric]

What's with last word army spamming OUR board with their shitty write ups?

They've done that for at least a couple years now.

 

[Hen Kolland]

I like this pick. Could be a something.

How does his skating grade out?

I’ve seen him characterized as a plus skater.

A lot of how he reads shares a lot in common with Glendening. Good skater, dominant face off guy, relishes matching up against the opponents best, first guy over the boards for a PK, relentless on the forecheck.

The element that I think is intriguing is that he clearly has more skill working in his favor offensively. Knowing the Wings history of slotting Glendening or Helm up a line to serve as a spark plug…Savage could be a really nice fit.

The name that comes to mind stylistically would be like a Yanni Gourde maybe? Again, that’s 100% based on just reading up on him.

 

[NickH8]

They've done that for at least a couple years now.

They really think writing elite prospects pages in text form is content, smh

 

[Lil Sebastian Cossa]

They really think writing elite prospects pages in text form is content, smh

A man in my position can never afford to look ridiculous, you understand that?

 

[Ghost of Ethan Hunt]

In keep with the nicknames '21 Draft/offseason

Brian Savage, former NHL'er or Randy Macho Man....I'm picking Randy MM

Or ..."Mickey Jr."


A Sea Bass & a Macho Man Savage, we're livin' right.

 

[Henkka]

Brian Savage's kid!

Hope he becomes more than just Mr. October!

 

[Ed Ned and Leddy]

Echoing a lot of what's been said- Savage has had a nice year with the NTDP. Strikes me as a mature kid for sure. I think he's a very solid bet to play bottom 6C and PK minutes.

 

[SirKillalot]

Yes, This is a Red Wings-type of player from all the info I have gathered in regards to him.
Tried picking him in all my fantasy leagues.
Bottom to middle six forward, the defensive is there, the question is how much offense will there be.

 

[Holden Caufield]

Brian Savage's kid!

Brian Savage could absolutely rip a puck.
Great shot…but not much else.

Hopefully that shot got passed down. Sounds like he is a better skater and 2 way player then his old man. Interesting pick.

 

[JohanFranzenstein]

The coolest name I have ever heard.

 

[The Zetterberg Era]

I like this pick. Could be a something.

How does his skating grade out?

He is a guy I have heard mixed things on, some like it some don't. I think his skating is pretty average, but it should be able to get better as he gets stronger. He has a good stride, he plays fast enough in junior level because he anticipates the play well. He makes smart little plays to enter and exit zones. I just think he is a solid trustworthy type. Intriguing to me is that because of his family ties to Miami he is a guy that will get to develop likely as their front line player. You would probably be more likely to see him as a #2 or even #3 at first kind of center if he went to one of the more glamour program. We will have to see if that matters, but I think that is going to help his offense. I like him and we have plenty of runway with him going the college. I think if he can find a little more power in his stride while he is there it will help him a lot.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

I’ve seen him characterized as a plus skater.

A lot of how he reads shares a lot in common with Glendening. Good skater, dominant face off guy, relishes matching up against the opponents best, first guy over the boards for a PK, relentless on the forecheck.

The element that I think is intriguing is that he clearly has more skill working in his favor offensively. Knowing the Wings history of slotting Glendening or Helm up a line to serve as a spark plug…Savage could be a really nice fit.

The name that comes to mind stylistically would be like a Yanni Gourde maybe? Again, that’s 100% based on just reading up on him.

He is a guy I have heard mixed things on, some like it some don't. I think his skating is pretty average, but it should be able to get better as he gets stronger. He has a good stride, he plays fast enough in junior level because he anticipates the play well. He makes smart little plays to enter and exit zones. I just think he is a solid trustworthy type. Intriguing to me is that because of his family ties to Miami he is a guy that will get to develop likely as their front line player. You would probably be more likely to see him as a #2 or even #3 at first center if he went to one of the more glamour program. We will have to see if that matters, but I think that is going to help his offense. I like him and we have plenty of runway with him going the college. I think if he can find a little more power in his stride while he is there it will help him a lot.

Looking at the clips and reading whatever I can dig up on him that's kind of the vibe I get. Maybe not Yanni Gourde but he looks disruptive on the ice; Savage gets on top of the other team on the forecheck and plays with a lot of tenacity and like TZE says he has really good anticipation of the play. I don't know if the offense is going to come at the next level but you can see the makings of a potentially solid bottom 6 type here.

 

[TheOtherOne]

Wasn't he in The Wonder Years?

And Princess Bride?

 

[Lil Sebastian Cossa]

When the Savage met the Cossa.
Oh I’m still in a state of shock.

 

[MBH]

Redmond Savage (C/LW)
5'11 / 181 lbs
USA NTDP
Heading to the Miami University (Ohio) for 2021-2022

Profile: Red Savage at eliteprospects.com

Favorite day 2 pick.
Seems like a good bet to be at least a depth guy.
But some of the folks I read say there are good offensive tools here.

 

[MBH]

“not bad” lol. That’s over a full round surplus of value. You should be dancing

I had him at 47

 

[Gniwder]

Wasn't he in The Wonder Years?

And Princess Bride?

Nah, that was Andre the Giant, not Macho Man

 

[Go Wings]

Oooooooooo yahhhhhhhhh!