Prospect Info: [2018 - 123rd] Jack Gorniak (NCAA - University of Wisconsin)

[Adam Michaels]

I called Tyszka last year's sleeper pick. I think Gorniak may be this year's sleeper pick.

 

[Mike Mike Caron]

A better looking Steve Ott.

 

[montreal]

A better looking Steve Ott.

doesn't sound like he's anything close to the kind of player Ott was. He's looked at to be a scorer with speed. Unless you were actually talking physical looks and if so then I'm out.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

If he works out, sounds like a Pyatt/Bournival type. Speedy bottom 6er, forechecker, probably penalty killer.

We'll see how he develops at Wisconsin. Hopefully Granato is able to help develop this kid. Seems like his skating is elite already.

A lot of prospects to watch out for this year in NCAA.

 

[The Great Weal]

I think this kid may surprise us.

Still not happy about passing up on Roman

 

[Delereau]

This is the pick that got me excited. This young men is somewhat talented, but, and it is much more important, he really seem to have is ''shit'' together. The more i learn about him, the more i listen to is interview, the more i'm impress. He is well behave, seem to know what he is worth, and he seem to be grounded a lot. Guys, we may have found a second coming of a Gallagher (no he wont be exactly Gallagher, but i mean, he will be a late rounder that will have a real impact) . Not to say he will score 30 goals, but this young man seem to have all the tools to get to his potential. Now let hope is ceiling is at least 3rd liner, and this will be a pick we will cherish for years!

 

[Leon Lucius Black]

Another Brendan Gallagher for the Canadiens?

“Two players I like to play like: one is from Montreal itself is Gallagher,” Gorniak told reporters in Dallas after the Canadiens drafted him. “I think I like to model my game after him. He’s a fast, energetic forward, too. And then Brayden Point (of the Tampa Bay Lightning), I think our speed is very similar. So that’s another player I look up to.”

I didn't know much about Gorniak but he seems like an interesting prospect, mentions the Habs' scouts were at a lot of his games this year.

 

[Redux91]

This is the pick that got me excited. This young men is somewhat talented, but, and it is much more important, he really seem to have is ''****'' together. The more i learn about him, the more i listen to is interview, the more i'm impress. He is well behave, seem to know what he is worth, and he seem to be grounded a lot. Guys, we may have found a second coming of a Gallagher (no he wont be exactly Gallagher, but i mean, he will be a late rounder that will have a real impact) . Not to say he will score 30 goals, but this young man seem to have all the tools to get to his potential. Now let hope is ceiling is at least 3rd liner, and this will be a pick we will cherish for years!

He was easily the best interview, that definitely got my hopes up lol oddly enough, but ultimately it will be the NCAA production that will have to open our eyes

 

[Asamu]

According to an interview on RDS on his draft day, he compares his speed with Brayden Point and his energy with Brandan Gallagher. I wouldn't mind having a poor's man Point with the Habs someday. Also according to his playoff stats, he had 27 points in 15 games. That's almost 2 PPG !

There was also a McCarron who compared his playstyle with Milan Lucic. I wonder what's happening with him...

 

[De Montreal]

holy **** his favorite food is chicken

Catching up with… Jack Gorniak

 

[Mrb1p]

I called Tyszka last year's sleeper pick. I think Gorniak may be this year's sleeper pick.

Same. Both have impressive tool box, they just need to produce wiht it.

 

[Habs76]

According to an interview on RDS on his draft day, he compares his speed with Brayden Point and his energy with Brandan Gallagher. I wouldn't mind having a poor's man Point with the Habs someday. Also according to his playoff stats, he had 27 points in 15 games. That's almost 2 PPG !

There was also a McCarron who compared his playstyle with Milan Lucic. I wonder what's happening with him...

Well to be fair, current McCarron is probably better than current Lucic.

 

[le_sean]

He’s a good looking dude. I’m sure he’s going to have a hell of a time being an athlete at an American college

 

[Adam Michaels]

 

[Maitz]

holy **** his favorite food is chicken

Catching up with… Jack Gorniak

He really sounds down to earth and a really good kid. Man these guys at 18-19-20 yrs old are so aware of what’s coming up. I’m 30 and at their age if I was drafted by an NHL team I would’ve been a d*** haha I love women and party too much.

 

[CapSpace]

According to an interview on RDS on his draft day, he compares his speed with Brayden Point and his energy with Brandan Gallagher. I wouldn't mind having a poor's man Point with the Habs someday. Also according to his playoff stats, he had 27 points in 15 games. That's almost 2 PPG !

There was also a McCarron who compared his playstyle with Milan Lucic. I wonder what's happening with him...

Same that's happening to Lucic.

 

[montreal]

Haven't followed Wisconsin in years, but was looking at the roster, Gorniak is headed there at the right time as they have a heck of an incoming Freshman class next year and the following as long as the commitments hold up.

In '19-'20 they have Turcotte, Owen Lindmark and Caufield from the USNDTP, plus their fans talk up Mathieu De St Phalle. So they should be a fun team to watch in a few years.

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

Haven't followed Wisconsin in years, but was looking at the roster, Gorniak is headed there at the right time as they have a heck of an incoming Freshman class next year and the following as long as the commitments hold up.

In '19-'20 they have Turcotte, Owen Lindmark and Caufield from the USNDTP, plus their fans talk up Mathieu De St Phalle. So they should be a fun team to watch in a few years.

The way his coach was putting him over after the draft, he'll have a real opportunity to win some minutes as a freshman. I'd actually be glad to see the Badgers get back to being respectable, that conference is way more fun when Wisconsin-U and Minnesota-U are good.

 

[montreal]

The way his coach was putting him over after the draft, he'll have a real opportunity to win some minutes as a freshman. I'd actually be glad to see the Badgers get back to being respectable, that conference is way more fun when Wisconsin-U and Minnesota-U are good.

yea they are going to be a young team for sure, plus losing 3 of their top 6 scorers which 2 of were their 2 best is going to sting. So as long as he plays well he should get good ice. But the time he's a Junior this could be a really fun team to watch. I get the big-10 network on tv so will be keeping a close eye on him.

 

[26Mats]

According to an interview on RDS on his draft day, he compares his speed with Brayden Point and his energy with Brandan Gallagher. I wouldn't mind having a poor's man Point with the Habs someday. Also according to his playoff stats, he had 27 points in 15 games. That's almost 2 PPG !

There was also a McCarron who compared his playstyle with Milan Lucic. I wonder what's happening with him...

Well his play style still is comparable to Lucic: ineffective in the new NHL. Lucic just scored 10 goals in 80 games playing with McDavid. Pretty sure McCarron could do that.

 

[S Bah]

Gorniak is another 4th round gem picked by the Habs, just like Victor Mete was with the 100th OV 4th round in 2016.

 

[26Mats]

I called Tyszka last year's sleeper pick. I think Gorniak may be this year's sleeper pick.

Looking forward to seeing what both can do against AHL and NHL competition. Won't put much stock into their Junior and college numbers. Of course it will be nice to see them put up numbers, but many have put up numbers in Junior and College and not been good NHLers.

 

[montreal]

The Wisconsin site has him listed at 5'11 177. Also said he was named Mr Hockey in Wisconsin, didn't know that.

Jack Gorniak - 2018-19 - University of Wisconsin

 

[montreal]

not watching this one as I'll get to see him later on since Wisconsin is on tv a good bit but it looks like he got his first assist/point in his 1st NCAA game.

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

Everything's coming up Milhouse for us tonight !