Prospect Info: Luke Tuch

[Estimated_Prophet]

He's been wrong about plenty...

Brady Tkachuk?

I mean who couldn't tell he was gonna be an NHL.

I'm not going to put him on a pedestal cause he says water is wet.

Zach Fucale......he was going bananas as he slipped down the draft board.

 

[417]

Zach Fucale......he was going bananas as he slipped down the draft board.

I also remember him waxing poetically about Kenny Agostino when he was traded by the Pens for Jarome Igninla.

Either way...it's not to knock him about being wrong.

But I hate reading posts about how he's always right because he appears on radio shows with scripted questions designed to make him look flawless.

 

[montreal]

i posted the full game highlights in the prospect thread but in case some don't care to watch the longer clips, thought you might like this,

 

[Favster]

i posted the full game highlights in the prospect thread but in case some don't care to watch the longer clips, thought you might like this,

Don't know much about him but his size and skating ability make him an intriguing prospect. How would you rate his hands, shot and IQ?

 

[montreal]

Don't know much about him but his size and skating ability make him an intriguing prospect. How would you rate his hands, shot and IQ?

still getting to know his game but I have been surprised as he looks pretty good so far. Nice passing, decent shot. His game is going to be about how physical he is and his work around the net but there could be more offense that was first talked about at the draft. If there is then depending on how much and how he progresses, but down the road perhaps he could be a fit on a line with CC to create room for him. Tuch KK CC perhaps.

If not, would be surprised if he can't make it as a 3rd or 4th liner.

 

[robert ethan]

still getting to know his game but I have been surprised as he looks pretty good so far. Nice passing, decent shot. His game is going to be about how physical he is and his work around the net but there could be more offense that was first talked about at the draft. If there is then depending on how much and how he progresses, but down the road perhaps he could be a fit on a line with CC to create room for him. Tuch KK CC perhaps.

If not, would be surprised if he can't make it as a 3rd or 4th liner.

Most of last year's U18 team have flashed more O skill with their college teams this year than they did prior to the draft. I think the tight checking style the team was coached in reduced their stats and cost them on draft boards.

 

[Whitesnake]

His game still lacks refinement on almost all aspects of it but...that's what was once thought for a certain Josh Anderson. So that could change. Has the body. Has the skating (the speed but lacks in technique), has the nose on all 3 zones. WAs a great pick then. Looks even better now.

Timmins NEEDS some homerun as far as forwards are concerned....

 

[McGuires Corndog]

His game still lacks refinement on almost all aspects of it but...that's what was once thought for a certain Josh Anderson. So that could change. Has the body. Has the skating (the speed but lacks in technique), has the nose on all 3 zones. WAs a great pick then. Looks even better now.

Timmins NEEDS some homerun as far as forwards are concerned....

He’s definitely a long term project, but he’s a nice risk/reward gamble for sure. I like the pick a lot.

 

[Adam Michaels]

Tuch with his 3rd of the year to put BU up 2-1.

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

His game still lacks refinement on almost all aspects of it but...that's what was once thought for a certain Josh Anderson. So that could change. Has the body. Has the skating (the speed but lacks in technique), has the nose on all 3 zones. WAs a great pick then. Looks even better now.

Timmins NEEDS some homerun as far as forwards are concerned....

I would put Caufield in that category FWIW, provided he hits his absolute top upside.

 

[Adam Michaels]

Another goal for Tuch to put BU up 3-1. His 4th of the season.

 

[Adam Michaels]

Here is his first goal of the game:

 

[Adam Michaels]

Here is his second goal:

 

[Hannibal]

Lets goooooo!!!

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

It's almost like we have nice things now.

 

[robert ethan]

On Spencer Knight. Not cheap goals.

 

[Chet-Nick]

Thinking (hoping) Tuch will get an invitation for the US World Juniors at the 'Summer Showcase' (assuming COVID numbers have dropped).

In The Hockey News' annual Draft Preview. They mentioned Luke's physical style and that he skates well. Also adding his game differs from that of his older brother. Luke's projected as less of a offensive threat (3rd liner). A player deemed "difficult to play against."

There's a concern about his consistency/effort. A unnamed scout described Tuch as being "moody." Sometimes he brings it. Some nights he doesn't.

Patience. Give him time with BU. Off to a good start thus far.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Pleasantly surprised by the production this early.

 

[montreal]

Thinking (hoping) Tuch will get an invitation for the US World Juniors at the 'Summer Showcase' (assuming COVID numbers have dropped).

In The Hockey News' annual Draft Preview. They mentioned Luke's physical style and that he skates well. Also adding his game differs from that of his older brother. Luke's projected as less of a offensive threat (3rd liner). A player deemed "difficult to play against."

There's a concern about his consistency/effort. A unnamed scout described Tuch as being "moody." Sometimes he brings it. Some nights he doesn't.

Patience. Give him time with BU. Off to a good start thus far.

he was invited to USA's summer camp, he's all but a lock to be on the WJC team if he keeps producing like this.

His skating needs some work, he does coast a lot but the effort has been good as i've seen every game of his so far.

 

[Redux91]

Pleasantly surprised by the production this early.

I was thinking the same thing like...hes a rookie for crissakes lol

And you cant teach 6"2

 

[tazsub3]

oh wow, those two goals above are goal scorers goals and type of scoring that is required in the nhl.
Add size and streak and yes we have something

 

[Redux91]

he was invited to USA's summer camp, he's all but a lock to be on the WJC team if he keeps producing like this.

His skating needs some work, he does coast a lot but the effort has been good as i've seen every game of his so far.

Yeah I think he makes it easy, there will just be so many spots next year, that whole group of team USA guys that have been playing together since they were 15 are all moving on and turning 20, it was always the same guys in every U18 and the last 2 U20 and its neat for "them" that the entire journey actually culminated in the U20 Gold, even without Jack Hughes
That was one hell of a crop for USA the last 5 years

 

[Hannibal]

I was thinking the same thing like...hes a rookie for crissakes lol

And you cant teach 6"2

And you can’t teach 6’2 player to play a powerforward game. He does that to perfection!

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

I was thinking the same thing like...hes a rookie for crissakes lol

And you cant teach 6"2

god he looks like he's 6'4 out there. He's gonna be a big boy. Skating's already pretty good but if he can keep getting better at that he could be a real force.

 

[Redux91]

god he looks like he's 6'4 out there. He's gonna be a big boy. Skating's already pretty good but if he can keep getting better at that he could be a real force.

The Tuchs are HUGE lol, freaks me out how big Alex looks out there too