Prospect Info: 2020-21 Prospects Thread (CHL, NCAA, Europe)

[Foppa2118]

Still early on Barron but I think he could end up being a real gem of a late 1st pick. Especially since his style fits so well with the Avs style.

He could potentially be the best late 1st round pick the Avs have made since Wolski with the 21st pick in 2004. He's really the only other candidate for the Avs. You have to go back to the Nordiques drafting Rene Corbet with the 24th overall pick in 91 and Foote with the 22nd overall in 89 for any others.

Both those two were technically 2nd round picks back then though.

 

[The Kingslayer]

Still early on Barron but I think he could end up being a real gem of a late 1st pick. Especially since his style fits so well with the Avs style.

He could potentially be the best late 1st round pick the Avs have made since Wolski with the 21st pick in 2004. He's really the only other candidate for the Avs. You have to go back to the Nordiques drafting Rene Corbet with the 24th overall pick in 91 and Foote with the 22nd overall in 89 for any others.

Both those two were technically 2nd round picks back then though.

Thats pretty sad.

 

[MarkT]

Two assists for Barron so far tonight. Both a result of him getting his shot through, which he seems to do quite a bit.

Today I learned that a player exists called Whynot: Cameron Whynot Hockey Stats and Profile at hockeydb.com

The Avs should definitely draft him next year. Do you know why?

 

[Hasbro]

Still early on Barron but I think he could end up being a real gem of a late 1st pick. Especially since his style fits so well with the Avs style.

MPJ, Bol Bol. Kut and Barron: KSE loves going after guys that slipped because of medical concerns in the draft year.

 

[MaKarter]

Today I learned that a player exists called Whynot: Cameron Whynot Hockey Stats and Profile at hockeydb.com

The Avs should definitely draft him next year. Do you know why?

Learned how to snowboard on a run in Steamboat named "Whynot". Easy green run that brought you from the mid-mountain top of the gondola down to the base of the mountain. Always took it to get to the base of the mountain.

Do you know why?

 

[S E P H]

Still early on Barron but I think he could end up being a real gem of a late 1st pick. Especially since his style fits so well with the Avs style.

Meh, I don't want to discredit him but this is his fourth season being in the same league since he was able to play one year earlier than a lot of his age group due to his birthday. Even the season he lost due to a blood clot, he still got to play one-fourth of it as well. In my mind he should be a point-per-game player considering his experience and captaincy, anything less than that would be an iffy sign to his talent level.

 

[Foppa2118]

Meh, I don't want to discredit him but this is his fourth season being in the same league since he was able to play one year earlier than a lot of his age group due to his birthday. Even the season he lost due to a blood clot, he still got to play one-fourth of it as well. In my mind he should be a point-per-game player considering his experience and captaincy, anything less than that would be an iffy sign to his talent level.

It's less about his production and more about that I think he's just a good defenseman. I think he's got a good mind for the game and if he continues working on his defensive game, he could turn into a good mobile two way defenseman.

Again still early, and he could run into some hurdles, but Barron will benefit a lot from the fact that his preferred up tempo style of play is one that the Avs organization and coaching staff are always going to support.

 

[S E P H]

It's less about his production and more about that I think he's just a good defenseman. I think he's got a good mind for the game and if he continues working on his defensive game, he could turn into a good mobile two way defenseman.

Again still early, and he could run into some hurdles, but Barron will benefit a lot from the fact that his preferred up tempo style of play is one that the Avs organization and coaching staff are always going to support.

That's a fair assessment, but what I am saying is that 5 points in 5 games should be expected for someone who's been in the league as much as he has. Personally, I wish he was playing in Europe since he's playing his fourth season in the LHJMQ, but since he lost 40ish games he has some development to get back though.

 

[Hasbro]

Today I learned that a player exists called Whynot: Cameron Whynot Hockey Stats and Profile at hockeydb.com

The Avs should definitely draft him next year. Do you know why?

From Halifax.

 

[PAZ]

Meh, I don't want to discredit him but this is his fourth season being in the same league since he was able to play one year earlier than a lot of his age group due to his birthday. Even the season he lost due to a blood clot, he still got to play one-fourth of it as well. In my mind he should be a point-per-game player considering his experience and captaincy, anything less than that would be an iffy sign to his talent level.

I'd be happy with a ~0.8 PPG production but I agree, if it's anything less there's going to be a big question mark whether he has enough talent to be effective in the NHL. If he only puts up a ~0.5 PPG pace, i'd have major concerns about his ability to make outlet passes and pass the puck.

 

[Ncit3]

Learned how to snowboard on a run in Steamboat named "Whynot". Easy green run that brought you from the mid-mountain top of the gondola down to the base of the mountain. Always took it to get to the base of the mountain.

Do you know why?

Whynot?

 

[dmac7719]

Avs prospect Alex Newhook primed for critical year at Boston College

Was brought up earlier that Newhook possibly could have been given an exemption from attending the first part of WJC camp. It looks like he is planning to be there at the start of camp, as Clark mentions in the above article that Newhook is already back in Canada going through his mandatory 2 week quarantine.

 

[Cousin Eddie]

Avs prospect Alex Newhook primed for critical year at Boston College

Was brought up earlier that Newhook possibly could have been given an exemption from attending the first part of WJC camp. It looks like he is planning to be there at the start of camp, as Clark mentions in the above article that Newhook is already back in Canada going through his mandatory 2 week quarantine.

I really like this comment from Coach York on Helleson..

“We were very excited because when we recruited him, we saw a very talented player who was smart with a good hockey skill set,” York said. “He’s becoming a man now and everything he has done is enhanced. His shooting ability is enhanced. His board work is enhanced. He is developing into a player and all facets of his game are getting better every week. I look at the 24 or 25 players we have on the ice and he’s the one who stands out the most in terms of the difference a year has made.”

 

[Metallo]

I really like this comment from Coach York on Helleson..

“We were very excited because when we recruited him, we saw a very talented player who was smart with a good hockey skill set,” York said. “He’s becoming a man now and everything he has done is enhanced. His shooting ability is enhanced. His board work is enhanced. He is developing into a player and all facets of his game are getting better every week. I look at the 24 or 25 players we have on the ice and he’s the one who stands out the most in terms of the difference a year has made.”

Very good to hear.

 

[Avs_19]

Avs prospect Alex Newhook primed for critical year at Boston College

Was brought up earlier that Newhook possibly could have been given an exemption from attending the first part of WJC camp. It looks like he is planning to be there at the start of camp, as Clark mentions in the above article that Newhook is already back in Canada going through his mandatory 2 week quarantine.

Good to hear. I doubt he ever considered not showing up to Canada's camp on time. He recently did interviews with TSN and Hockey East where he talked about the WJC and camp. The last quote to Clark is also telling:

“For me, (the world juniors) is the only thing that has been set in stone this whole time,” Newhook said. “With everything not being certain in the college season and in the pro season and juniors and whatever else, the world juniors has always been set to go. This is something I have had set in my mind for a long time. Especially when you add how much I want to be there because of last year. I am excited to get back there and whatever the process may be, I am excited to go through it and get there.”

Some good stuff on Helleson, Ambrosio, and Barron in that article as well.

 

[5280]

MPJ, Bol Bol. Kut and Barron: KSE loves going after guys that slipped because of medical concerns in the draft year.

I’ve got to think it’s just a coincidence.

 

[tigervixxxen]

I’ve got to think it’s just a coincidence.

Across KSE, probably but it is a conscious Avs strategy to go after injury fallers. Hishon and Josh Anderson come to mind too.

 

[5280]

Across KSE, probably but it is a conscious Avs strategy to go after injury fallers. Hishon and Josh Anderson come to mind too.

Right, I could see it as a strategy for the Avs or Nugs or even both. I can’t imagine there is much of a drafting strategy shared between organizations, though...

 

[Pokecheque]

Anderson was an injury faller? Yeesh.

 

[tigervixxxen]

Anderson was an injury faller? Yeesh.

Idk how much higher he could have gone but he missed most of that season with a broken back.

 

[Pokecheque]

Idk how much higher he could have gone but he missed most of that season with a broken back.

Huh, I was unaware of that--I just remember how reviled that pick was by people here.

 

[Hasbro]

I’ve got to think it’s just a coincidence.

Across KSE, probably but it is a conscious Avs strategy to go after injury fallers. Hishon and Josh Anderson come to mind too.

Keep thinking that sheeple!

 

[5280]

Keep thinking that sheeple!

Ha, I’m still not convinced Stan knows he owns a hockey team and I hope all Josh says to Joe is “yes sir, whatever you say sir”.

Tongue in cheek of course, but I really can’t imagine Josh has much influence on how Joe runs the Avalanche except for maybe regarding some financial considerations. I’m would assume he has more interest and maybe more influence on how the Nuggets operate.

 

[RockyMtnRedhawk]

Ivy league schools in ECAC just canceled their entire hockey season. I guess Stienburg is staying in the BCHL for a while unless they allow those players to transfer without losing a year, which doesn't sound like the case (yes, Stienburg is hurt at the moment). Gotta feel for those players, especially the seniors.

 

[McMetal]

Ivy league schools in ECAC just canceled their entire hockey season. I guess Stienburg is staying in the BCHL for a while unless they allow those players to transfer without losing a year, which doesn't sound like the case (yes, Stienburg is hurt at the moment). Gotta feel for those players, especially the seniors.

That sucks for Stienburg. I know he's a long shot but I thought he showed something positive when I saw him. The NCAA was a perfect place for him to develop.