Prospect Info: 2016 Leafs Pick - 72nd Overall (NJ) - J.D. Greenway - D - USNTDP [6-5/205]

[Jimclar]

The description of Greenway seems to be " a physical Jake Gardiner without the hockey sense". That doesn't scream NHLer to me.

 

[diceman934]

He is not going to make it. His brother will but not JD.

Keaton is a man of men. Everyone listens to him and does what he says he has a lifting personna. Minor hockey, ohl and now ahl same thing each level. Very few guys have it. It is hard to explain but everyone who knows him and played with him understands. His only downside is his skating. But Pronger was not a great skater. Even Gretz was a bad skater.

Pronger was a very good skater and Gretzky was a fantastic skater. Please leave hall of Fame players out of comparison of AHL players. Finn had it too, along with bad feet.

 

[LeafChief]

Greenway seems like a perfect prospect to just stash in the NCAA and see what happens. The raw talent is there.

 

[Jersey Fan 12]

Any news on his season at Maine? And will he stay in school for his senior year? I assume the Leafs retain the rights to signing him but I'm not totally sure.

 

[SeaOfBlue]

Any news on his season at Maine? And will he stay in school for his senior year? I assume the Leafs retain the rights to signing him but I'm not totally sure.

I imagine he is going back for his senior year. He needs his production to improve, but defensively he was solid and he has an amazing package. If he puts up 20+ points and can play like a #1, he's getting an ELC.

 

[LeafChief]

I had such high hopes for Greenway when he was drafted.

 

[Ana Crusis]

Will this guy get a elc you think?

 

[Morgs]

Will this guy get a elc you think?

Not from us. Definitely a Hunter pick and he's not improved at all since the draft.

I could see us potentially offering him a spot in the ECHL at some point? Probably not.

 

[Menzinger]

Will this guy get a elc you think?

I'd expect his rights will be released and he'll hit free agency

 

[LaPlante94]

Tbh I think we should get him a spot in the ECHL and maybe try him at forward. Don't think he'll ever really have a chance on defence. Worth a shot imo

 

[Calirose]

If you can't acquire Parayko, draft a younger version of him.