Prospect Info: 2020-2021 Prospect Thread (CHL, NCAA, Europe) Part II

[Iceberg]

I don't know, but i just don't think he is a good fit with the way we play... Seems to lack pace.

 

[Pokecheque]

I don't know, but i just don't think he is a good fit with the way we play... Seems to lack pace.

That's not the issue. He can play with plenty of "pace," just didn't really get it going this last time around. Time will tell if he gets another shot or not. He was downright explosive in his brief callup last season.

I respecfully disagree with the "pace" argument with any given player when the Avs did just fine with Carl Soderberg for multiple seasons despite the fact that he's one of the worst skaters in the NHL.

 

[henchman21]

That's not the issue. He can play with plenty of "pace," just didn't really get it going this last time around. Time will tell if he gets another shot or not. He was downright explosive in his brief callup last season.

I respecfully disagree with the "pace" argument with any given player when the Avs did just fine with Carl Soderberg for multiple seasons despite the fact that he's one of the worst skaters in the NHL.

Slow players can play fast. Fast players can play slow. Barrie is a great example of a slow player that can play fast. Kaut does seem like a more deliberate type, but I don't think that is the main issue in his game. Kaut just isn't very good with the puck on his stick... he's not bad per say, but he's not even on a Donskoi... or hell even Compher level with the puck. That's a problem in the NHL. His play, patience, and yeah even some pace with the puck needs to improve.

 

[Richard88]

Since when is the word "pace" used to describe a hockey player?

 

[Cousin Eddie]

That's not the issue. He can play with plenty of "pace," just didn't really get it going this last time around. Time will tell if he gets another shot or not. He was downright explosive in his brief callup last season.

I respecfully disagree with the "pace" argument with any given player when the Avs did just fine with Carl Soderberg for multiple seasons despite the fact that he's one of the worst skaters in the NHL.

You sure about that? I think he was good. But I think he was good because of the things that he excels at like his cerebral game, work ethic and getting himself into scoring situations. I definitely wouldn’t describe any part of his game this season or last as “explosive”.

 

[henchman21]

Since when is the word "pace" used to describe a hockey player?

Since forever

 

[Richard88]

Since forever

Maybe it's just me but I associate that word with football (i.e. soccer) and certainly not skating

 

[henchman21]

Maybe it's just me but I associate that word with football (i.e. soccer) and certainly not skating

 

[Pokecheque]

You sure about that? I think he was good. But I think he was good because of the things that he excels at like his cerebral game, work ethic and getting himself into scoring situations. I definitely wouldn’t describe any part of his game this season or last as “explosive”.

Oh yeah, I can remember one play that resulted in a goal because he came charging into the attacking zone, caused a turnover and made a fantastic play. Also used his physical game and won some battles for the puck. When I say "explosive" I don't mean to imply that he suddenly burst up the ice like MacKinnon, just that there is plenty of jump to his game, he has some speed and decent acceleration--we unfortunately didn't see it this time around.

 

[Northern Avs Fan]

What did Bednar say about Kaut? Link to interview?

This is the quote I saw. That’s about as plainly as he can put it. Be better, or you won’t play for this team.

 

[PowerMac]

So Bednar only notices something if it's LOUD, thought so.

 

[MonsterMack]

So Bednar only notices something if it's LOUD, thought so.

Well I don't know about that, but Kaut was sure quiet.

 

[expatriatedtexan]

So is Kaut officially on this summer's trade watch?

 

[klozge]

Well I don't know about that, but Kaut was sure quiet.

I remember one good play. A nice short pass he made to Kadri who then got beaten by the goalie. That's pretty much all he showed in this stint. Quiet indeed.

 

[John Mandalorian]

I remember one good play. A nice short pass he made to Kadri who then got beaten by the goalie. That's pretty much all he showed in this stint. Quiet indeed.

Instead of "quiet" wouldn't it be more euphemistic to say "Kadri-esque" or "Compher-ish" instead?

 

[Metallo]

Maybe it's just me but I associate that word with football (i.e. soccer) and certainly not skating

Surprising coming from a wordsmith like you. I would have thought you would enjoy some new words introduce to the stale hockey vernacular.

 

[Cousin Eddie]

Nice little blurb from Baugh’s most recent piece. Looks like Annunen will be over soon.

The team is still in the process of working out what to do with the prospects whose rights expire June 1 and will likely sign many to entry-level contracts. As for Annunen, a goalie prospect: He is still waiting for his immigration paperwork to go through. When it does, he’ll be able to come to the U.S. and, after a quarantine period, join the Eagles.

 

[RockyMtnRedhawk]

I don't know, but i just don't think he is a good fit with the way we play... Seems to lack pace.

 

[Pierce Hawthorne]

So is Kaut officially on this summer's trade watch?

He probably should be. I think its obvious his style just doesn't fit the way The Avs play. He doesn't have enough speed or skill to make it work here.

And he should still carry some decent value to a few teams around the league.


Tbh I'd look to use him as an attachment to make salary somewhere.

 

[Tommy Shelby]

Kaut will excel in a slower paced system where they will utilize his skills around the net better. He's not an offense driver, he should never be the best player on a line which is why he always looks so bad on the 4th lines.

 

[John Mandalorian]

This is the quote I saw. That’s about as plainly as he can put it. Be better, or you won’t play for this team.

As long as you're not making 3.5 million.

 

[tigervixxxen]

Kaut needs to play somewhere intelligence is valued on the bottom two lines. He’s not a try hard and never will be. Guess what, Bowers isn’t either. Just stop drafting guys with those profiles, it never works.

 

[Pierce Hawthorne]

Kaut needs to play somewhere intelligence is valued on the bottom two lines. He’s not a try hard and never will be. Guess what, Bowers isn’t either. Just stop drafting guys with those profiles, it never works.

If that's the case neither of them will ever be NHLers... Pretty straightforward

 

[tigervixxxen]

If that's the case neither of them will ever be NHLers... Pretty straightforward

Other teams value different things

 

[Iracundia]

I think Kaut needs to finish his checks with a lot more vigor than what he has shown so far. He has the size and enough speed to do that but instead he does a slight bump or just a fly-by.