Prospect Info: 2019 27th Overall Pick | LW Nolan Foote

[TheDaysOf 04]

Al Murray:

"Obviously, we know the family well," Murray said. "We know Cal. Nolan's been around our American League team a little bit coming to watch Cal. He's familiar to us. Stacy Roest, our (assistant GM, director of player development) has worked with Cal and been on the ice with Nolan as well because he lives in that area. It's an easy pick for us, but he's the guy we wanted. He fits a lot of things we're looking for. He brings all of the attributes we want."

Murray said Foote has a hard, quick release shot that is NHL ready. Murray thinks he still has room to get even bigger too.

"If you meet him and look at him, he's a tall guy but he hasn't really filled out yet so there's room to put on more muscle," he said. "With that strength is going to improve his skating. We see him just sort of scratching the surface right now."

Bolt Prospects Draft Profile > Nolan Foote | Bolt Prospects

Scouting Comments:
Has all the physical tools you could ask for: size, strength, speed and quickness... Good blend of skill and savvy, but in his 3rd full WHL season, he’s left us wanting more most of the year. -- Red Line Report

Strengths:
Safe prospect with a very high floor that should play in the NHL due to his bloodlines and hockey sense in all three zones. Plays a power game from the wing position with excellent size, strength, and a hard shot. Like his brother, he's positionally mature despite his age and plays a solid 200 foot game. Possesses a wickedly heavy shot that the Lightning believe is already NHL caliber.

Weaknesses:
There's substantial disagreement within the scouting community about Foote's skating and/or motor. Some attribute his lack of burst to a flaw in his skating stride. Others believe his skating is solid, but doesn't always apply himself and may be bored with the junior hockey level. The truth may be somewhere in between.

Projection:
Solid two-way third liner who can spot on a scoring line as a complementary winger.

 

[Rschmitz]

Take a look at his prospect thread

LW Nolan Foote - Kelowna Rockets, WHL (2019, 27th, TBL)

A lot of early clamor he'd be the top pick or a lock for a top 3, very interesting

 

[FinnLightning26]

Seems like he could be a steal. It'll be interesting to see both Foote's come up.

 

[Iceman]

I can't tell if he looks more like his dad or Braydon Coburn.

Haha

 

[Coopers Gum]

There's no way that kid is 190 pounds.

 

[God King Fudge]

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

Wow that was quick

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

 

[Coopers Gum]

Whoa. Yzerman sighting.

 

[LightningStrikes]

 

[NatoGhost]

Left wing, shoots left... Left Foote?

Right D, shoots right...

 

[VinikToWinIt]

Foote scores with a nice shot for Team Canada vs. Spencer Knight - a sign of the future for the Florida franchises?

 

[Stormbreaker]

 

[Steazy Doo]

He scored two beauts in the pre-tournament too

 

[The Gongshow]

Can't wait for our two Feet to run wild in a few years

 

[JoVel]

I'd love to have both of the brothers being successful wearing a Lightning jersey. Don't know why but I love family stuff like that.

 

[2020 Cup Champions]

Slow down, everybody... let's just put one Foote in front of the other.

 

[TheGoldenJet]

Left wing, shoots left... Left Foote?

Right D, shoots right...

Speaking of this, Nolan Foote is being slotted into a right wing role at even strength for Team Canada at the WJC.

Anyone who’s seen him in juniors know if he’s played much on the right wing in the past?

 

[TeslaCoilFan]

Looks like Nolan might actually be the more impactful player faster than Cal even though he's younger. But, is early still.

 

[Lord Stan 2020]

hear he is tearing it up and being a monster player so far not playing the men but man this is promising see him fast tracked myself for many years on our ship.... kid has it cal be coming along too !!!!!

 

[aessi]

Looks like Nolan might actually be the more impactful player faster than Cal even though he's younger. But, is early still.

He looks alot like Laine but even slower skater. I still think he is either total home run or bust.

 

[Master P]

Hoping he can be a 3rd line grinder that can shoot the puck.

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

He looks alot like Laine but even slower skater. I still think he is either total home run or bust.

He doesn't look at all like Laine

 

[TeslaCoilFan]

His biggest problem in Dev Camp was his skating, but they had him doing some one-on-one work with Barb Underhill. Hopefully he'll continue to work with her. If she can bring his skating up to NHL level, his shot is certainly already there.

 

[Boltswin]

He doesn't look at all like Laine

Not sure if poster meant appearance or playstyle

edit: I am not familiar enough with Laine to support/ refute either position