2016 Draft: 4th Pick: Matt Cairns

[duul]

Like I said in the other thread, got to watch this player a good amount this season. He was obviously way too good for the OJ. Would've been playing in the OHL if not for wanting to pursue school. I think he could've been a 2nd round pick if he had played last season in the OHL. He was a true standout in the OJHL and in my opinion had a bigger impact on games than I've seen from players like Trevor Carrick and Drake Caggiula among others.

I think he is more of a surefire NHLer than anyone else we drafted except Puljujarvi. I would be very surprised if he doesn't continue to progress and jump into the NHL in 3-4 years.

 

[AVE MAN]

Like I said in the other thread, got to watch this player a good amount this season. He was obviously way too good for the OJ. Would've been playing in the OHL if not for wanting to pursue school. I think he could've been a 2nd round pick if he had played last season in the OHL. He was a true standout in the OHL and in my opinion had a bigger impact on games than I've seen from players like Trevor Carrick and Drake Caggiula among others.

I think he is more of a surefire NHLer than anyone else we drafted except Puljujarvi. I would be very surprised if he doesn't continue to progress and jump into the NHL in 3-4 years.

Wow! Great write-up. That's good to hear because i thought the pick was a bit off the board.

 

[The Nuge]

With his commitment to Cornell being for 17/18, by the looks of it, I wonder where he plays next season.

I didn't realize that. I wonder why the delay?

 

[Kalost]

Like I said in the other thread, got to watch this player a good amount this season. He was obviously way too good for the OJ. Would've been playing in the OHL if not for wanting to pursue school. I think he could've been a 2nd round pick if he had played last season in the OJHL. He was a true standout in the OHL and in my opinion had a bigger impact on games than I've seen from players like Trevor Carrick and Drake Caggiula among others.

I think he is more of a surefire NHLer than anyone else we drafted except Puljujarvi. I would be very surprised if he doesn't continue to progress and jump into the NHL in 3-4 years.

nice to hear

 

[belair]

His OHL rights belong to the Petes, Mancina's team. I wonder if they try to convince him to forego NCAA route.

 

[Jejune]

Gotta think Paul Coffey recommended him, no?

 

[Zaddy]

His OHL rights belong to the Petes, Mancina's team. I wonder if they try to convince him to forego NCAA route.

Doubt it. Looks like he is quite focused on school and he'll play in USHL next year which is a very good place to develop too.

 

[Jersey Fan 12]

Updated.

Not the junior season that excites — played just 19 games for the Big Red; sometimes as the seventh defensemen and at least one game at forward.