2020-2021 CHL/NCAA/Euro Prospects Thread

[Dr Quincy]

Harris is showing off his PP QBing abilities this weekend. Great play by him here:

 

[Adam Michaels]

Biondi got his first career NCAA point today. An assist in a 4-1 loss to Colorado College.

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

Biondi got his first career NCAA point today. An assist in a 4-1 loss to Colorado College.

They might bump him all the way up to 5 minutes of ice time now instead of the 2 he's been getting !

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

So for those who've watched, how would you compare Struble to Harris so far? Harris has more points but Struble's looking really good in some of these highlights.

 

[WeThreeKings]

So for those who've watched, how would you compare Struble to Harris so far? Harris has more points but Struble's looking really good in some of these highlights.

If you gave Struble the IQ that Harris has and the poise/vision.. you'd probably have a top defense prospect in the NHL.

Remains the same for me,

Harris is a slam dunk NHLer and whether he's a bottom pair or top 4D guy is how his progression goes.

Struble is the wildcard but has the higher ceiling.

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

If you gave Struble the IQ that Harris has and the poise/vision.. you'd probably have a top defense prospect in the NHL.

Remains the same for me,

Harris is a slam dunk NHLer and whether he's a bottom pair or top 4D guy is how his progression goes.

Struble is the wildcard but has the higher ceiling.

Yeah the physical gifts are there for sure.

I know montreal's said that he felt that there at least 'might' be IQ concerns with Struble. Based on last year anyways.

How's he been so far though? Decision-making wise and such.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Yeah the physical gifts are there for sure.

I know montreal's said that he felt that there at least 'might' be IQ concerns with Struble. Based on last year anyways.

How's he been so far though? Decision-making wise and such.

Don't really know, I've only seen the highlights but the fact Struble is producing already might help the IQ concerns.

 

[Dr Quincy]

So for those who've watched, how would you compare Struble to Harris so far? Harris has more points but Struble's looking really good in some of these highlights.

Harris has been much better. Playing all situations pretty much as NE's #1D. He's also an assistant captain.

But, he's a year older so that's to be expected.

I'd say so far the only area that Struble has an edge on would be physicality.

 

[Dr Quincy]

Don't really know, I've only seen the highlights but the fact Struble is producing already might help the IQ concerns.

Today's game wasn't on but I watched the 1st game. I wouldn't say that Struble has an IQ problem but I don't think it's a great strength either. Whether it's natural innate ability or just learned with an extra year of development, Harris has been both steadier and more of a catalyst. He's been noticeable both offensive and defensively and his pts have been (except for todays 2nd assist) him being a driver (either w/ vision finding someone or knowing when to jump into the play)

 

[WeThreeKings]

Today's game wasn't on but I watched the 1st game. I wouldn't say that Struble has an IQ problem but I don't think it's a great strength either. Whether it's natural innate ability or just learned with an extra year of development, Harris has been both steadier and more of a catalyst. He's been noticeable both offensive and defensively and his pts have been (except for todays 2nd assist) him being a driver (either w/ vision finding someone or knowing when to jump into the play)

We should find out more as this year progresses.

Last year was hard to get a read because he was stepping from high school to the NCAA.. so with a year under his belt, I think we'll get a better picture of whether or not it was an adjustment or whether there's an IQ issue

 

[montreal]

Keep in mind that the team they faced this weekend was one of the worst teams in the NCAA last year. Next up they have Vermont who weren't very good either but then it gets interesting vs BU and Tuch as a Tuch vs Struble matchup should be fun to see.

Both players played well today, and it was more of the same, Struble being physical, getting a pim at the start of the vid which was a weak call imo. He clearly plays with an edge as you can see in the clip. I didn't have time to break it up so once again it's just one vid of both players. Also this was a new streaming service so I had to get used to as they need a 10 second FF or Rewind like AHL.live has

here's the totals,

Harris - 2a, 1 shot, +2
Struble - 2a, 3 shots, +1, 2 pims

 

[montreal]

Dobes 1 goal on 18 shots, in 9 games this is the 5th he's let in just 1 goal (though one of those games he came in relief and played just 44 mins)

 

[montreal]

Biondi's assist,

 

[montreal]

So for those who've watched, how would you compare Struble to Harris so far? Harris has more points but Struble's looking really good in some of these highlights.

I'm disappointed they didn't have Struble on the top pairing with Harris, they played well together last year but it just shows what Harris did was special as you just don't see many recently turned 18 year olds on the top pairing of a top 20 program especially non 1st round picks.

Harris has the IQ and Struble has the power, glad we have both.

 

[Plekatorz]

Deux espoirs des Canadiens, Struble et Harris, commencent leur saison en grand | Highlights

Game report for Harris and Struble 13-12-2020.

Really liked their game. Struble is a thug and Harris is stronger then ever.

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

Deux espoirs des Canadiens, Struble et Harris, commencent leur saison en grand | Highlights

Game report for Harris and Struble 13-12-2020.

Really liked their game. Struble is a thug and Harris is stronger then ever.

Nice to hear about Struble's decision-making. Though like you said, it was only the one game. If that's not an issue then this kid could be an absolute stud. Man is he strong out there. I think the tools are there where it's not impossible that he's our best D prospect out of them all. But again not seeing him actually play means I'm missing out a lot. Lets just hope he keeps improving.

 

[Plekatorz]

Nice to hear about Struble's decision-making. Though like you said, it was only the one game. If that's not an issue then this kid could be an absolute stud. Man is he strong out there. I think the tools are there where it's not impossible that he's our best D prospect out of them all. But again not seeing him actually play means I'm missing out a lot. Lets just hope he keeps improving.

I’ll continu with the reports, so, at least you will have these

 

[Kobe Armstrong]

Frolunda vs Djurgardens in about 30 minutes

Always a pretty good matchup!

 

[Adam Michaels]

 

[montreal]

Norlinder's team lost 5-1, ouch. his totals,

0 pts, -1, 1 hit, 20:04

that's a season high in TOI and the first time he's played over 20 mins in the SHL.

 

[Adam Michaels]

Denver is up 2-1 on Western Michigan early in the 2nd period.

Stapley has an assist so far. He was listed as their 4C when Denver released their line-up before the game.

 

[montreal]

have been watching the game a bit here and there while getting some work done, more listening to the game.

 

[Adam Michaels]

Looks like Ylönen is still in Finland as he's in the line-up for Pelicans today. I was expecting the loans of Ylönen and Leskinen to be over with Liiga on pause and NHL camps around the corner.

 

[Adam Michaels]

Pelicans are up 1-0 after one period. Ylonen has the goal. His 5th of the season. Today is his 20th game of the season.

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

Looks like Ylönen is still in Finland as he's in the line-up for Pelicans today. I was expecting the loans of Ylönen and Leskinen to be over with Liiga on pause and NHL camps around the corner.

It's indeed a bit strange, it's been stated he's 100% going to be in NA as soon as hockey starts so he SHOULD be at the camp. Maybe he got special permission or a specific later date where he'll still be in time for the camp.