2018 Draft: 2nd Pick: Ryan McLeod (F) - Recalled to taxi squad 4/18/21

[CycloneSweep]

Nothing wrong with a Ryan Strome clone out of pick 40. Criticism of Strome comes moreso from acquisition and salary costs (5th overall pick by NYI and Eberle trade with a $3M salary). I don't think the Islanders are as disappointed in him if he was a second rounder. We also wouldn't be as down on him either if he hadn't cost us Eberle and $3M+ salary.

But no doubt Strome is at least an NHL-level player which we should be happy with out of a 40th pick.

McLeod skates to well to be a Strome clone. Hell a great skating Strome would be good for the team.

 

[bone]

McLeod skates to well to be a Strome clone. Hell a great skating Strome would be good for the team.

Agreed. I only attacked part of the comparison without mentioning that Stromes greatest weakness is likely McLeod's greatest strength.

 

[McFlyingV]

He's got a lot of tools to work with. I think Chia/KG selected him knowing that he can play up and down the lineup. A few scouting report has Ryan Kesler as his comparable, yet he says he models his game like John Tavares. With his inconsistency issue it's scary to think he might end up being a Ryan Strome clone.

McLeod could never be a Ryan Strome clone. His skating is elite, while Strome is an average skater at best.

Edit: CycloneSweep beat me to it

 

[CycloneSweep]

Agreed. I only attacked part of the comparison without mentioning that Stromes greatest weakness is likely McLeod's greatest strength.

His skating on Strome probably makes him a 40-45 point guy no questions asked

 

[NotAVacuumSalesman]

McLeod skates to well to be a Strome clone. Hell a great skating Strome would be good for the team.

You're absolutely right. I overlooked at his skating ability between the 2 players. But is the comparison to Ryan Kesler a fair assessment do you think?

 

[McDNicks17]

You're absolutely right. I overlooked at his skating ability between the 2 players. But is the comparison to Ryan Kesler a fair assessment do you think?

I think that's pretty far off.

He's more like a more playmaking focused JVR.

 

[CycloneSweep]

I think that's pretty far off.

He's more like a more playmaking focused JVR.

I'd love a young JVR here.

 

[Canovin]

His skating on Strome probably makes him a 40-45 point guy no questions asked

Strome already hit 50 points

 

[CycloneSweep]

Strome already hit 50 points

I meant on the regular, not at a peak year.

 

[NotAVacuumSalesman]

I think that's pretty far off.

He's more like a more playmaking focused JVR.

Thats more accurate than Kesler. Button has him to Nic Backstrom on his report which I thought was so far off as well.

 

[CycloneSweep]

Thats more accurate than Kesler. Button has him to Nic Backstrom on his report which I thought was so far off as well.

That's style wise not what he will be. I kind of see it.

 

[NotAVacuumSalesman]

That's style wise not what he will be. I kind of see it.

To who?

 

[CycloneSweep]

To who?

Backstrom

 

[NotAVacuumSalesman]

Backstrom

I see Backstrom slowing the game down opposed to making plays off the rush.

 

[McMozesmadness]

 

[McJazz]

So much skill. If he puts it all together he will become a very intriguing player. His shot is good too.

 

[McMozesmadness]

 

[SourOil]

Not sure if this is an original thought or not, but this guy is a nugent-lite.

His stance and stickhandling are really similar. May not have the same polished skill set, but his speed and playmaking sense have me excited.

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

had a fantastic rookie camp and according to Stauffer had a great scrimmage again today..

looking forward to seeing him in some pre-season games and using that NHL speed

 

[Bank Shot]

I think this guy has a long way to go in terms of compete level.

His skills are decent.

If he works hard and commits to battling all over the ice maybe he's got a 2/3rdish line future.

 

[Da McBomb]

Not sure if this is an original thought or not, but this guy is a nugent-lite.

His stance and stickhandling are really similar. May not have the same polished skill set, but his speed and playmaking sense have me excited.

His skating style totally reminded me of Nuge. Lets hope he and Benson can both prove to be 2nd round steals for us.

 

[Louis Cypher]

Strome already hit 50 points

And McLeod has yet to play a pro game. Let's not get ahead of ourselves. There's reasons McLeod dropped in the draft. First look he seems like a great pick but to say he will be better than Strome is a reach. Strome went top 5 but hasn't cleared that bet. Yet I hope. I think there's still room to grow for him.

 

[onetweasy]

Not sure if this is an original thought or not, but this guy is a nugent-lite.

His stance and stickhandling are really similar. May not have the same polished skill set, but his speed and playmaking sense have me excited.

I was at the rookie game in Calgary and that was my impression as well. Very intrigued by this player.

 

[Dempsey]

It took until his third full season in the OHL to top double digits in goals, so I'm still skeptical. He needs to dominate this season in the OHL because it's his fourth and final year there. I'll be more of a believer when I see that happen.

 

[LTIR]

Hated this selection by Oilers but looks like we may have a gem here.
Small sample and all but the kid already looks more polished than our previous top picks. Yam, Benson and even Puljujarvi.