2020 Entry Draft Thread Part 3

[SOLR]

I was watching Perfetti vs Drysdale yesterday and exactly 2 of Perfetti's shifts did not end in a shot, scoring chance, or goal for Saginaw that Perfetti created. I suppose that's one way to end up leading your team in scoring and +/- in both of your OHL years. He must be lucky making all those junior plays.

You can either bet that Perfetti's Hlinka is indicative or not. I think it's mostly indicative. This is the kind of guy I would interview...

 

[NotProkofievian]

You can either bet that Perfetti's Hlinka is indicative or not. I think it's mostly indicative. This is the kind of guy I would interview...

Pretty indicative I would say. He does a lot of the same things to older, stronger, faster players in the CHL. Perfetti is slow as molasses in January, but if you watch him for a game, he'll make someone look even slower. If he learns how to skate he'll be an elite winger.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Pretty indicative I would say. He does a lot of the same things to older, stronger, faster players in the CHL. Perfetti is slow as molasses in January, but if you watch him for a game, he'll make someone look even slower. If he learns how to skate he'll be an elite winger.

I saw a report that he is, in fact a slow but he has good edge work that helps make him at least a little bit elusive to get that slight opening he needs to make a play.

 

[NotProkofievian]

I saw a report that he is, in fact a slow but he has good edge work that helps make him at least a little bit elusive to get that slight opening he needs to make a play.

He turns and stops very quickly, but perhaps more importantly he's really good at establishing body and stick position on defenders. It's pretty hard to take the puck away from him. And, of course, he's brilliant. He changes directions when the defence is vulnerable, i.e. when they're crossing over. He gets a lot of mileage out of a truly awful skating stride.

 

[L4br3cqu3]

So no Rasmus Dahlin/Quinn Hughes/Miro Heiskanen with a top 10 pick!?

Sanderson isn't in the same class at all. Drysdale might be, but that's it in the top-10.

 

[Simarino]

Sanderson isn't in the same class at all. Drysdale might be, but that's it in the top-10.

I never said that Sanderson was in the same class, was asking a question to someone who said no Dman with a top 10pick.

 

[Blame the referee]

So no Rasmus Dahlin/Quinn Hughes/Miro Heiskanen with a top 10 pick!?

For sur we draft them. But when i see post suggesting a Guy like Sanderson (and l dont hate him) i prefer to go with a forward.


If Drysdale is There at 8, we can sure make a case for him too

 

[Simarino]

For sur we draft them. But when i see post suggesting a Guy like Sanderson (and l dont hate him) i prefer to go with a forward.


If Drysdale is There at 8, we can sure make a case for him too

Drysdale is a must pick for me at 8, i just dont see that many special forwards in that 2020 class.. Lafreniere-Stutzle-Byfield-Rossi-Holtz-Raymond and Jarvis are guys that i would certainly pick before the 2nd best dman of this class, the rest not so sure.

 

[Frank JT]

Drysdale is a must pick for me at 8, i just dont see that many special forwards in that 2020 class.. Lafreniere-Stutzle-Byfield-Rossi-Holtz-Raymond and Jarvis are guys that i would certainly pick before the 2nd best dman of this class, the rest not so sure.

I think exactly the same

 

[Weber Fan]

I just watched videos and right now my top 5 is ....

Lafrenière
Byfield
Stutzle
Rossi
Drysdale

 

[montreal]

there's a local kid that played for Lac St. Louis, Devon Levi, he's a late birth day (he's 3 months younger then Struble). He's slated to join Struble/Harris next year at NU and they currently don't have a starter for next year so I was wondering if anyone knew him as it might make sense to use a late pick on him if he's any good as our goalie depth needs to be beefed up at some point.

 

[Vijo Morganstein]

If only there was some recent highly skilled, incredibly smart player we could compare Perfetti to, maybe one who had his skating criticized around draft time.

 

[Simarino]

I think exactly the same

Then you have a great hockey mind Sir!!

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Top 31 prospects eligible for 2020 NHL Draft

If the draft goes like the NHL's draft ranking, we will have the choice between Holtz and Raymond

I find it hard to believe both Swedes will be there, but I'll take whichever one is there. About time we had a legitimate Swedish prospect in our system.

I really want Rodion Amirov too. Wish we could get another 1st to pick him up.

 

[NotProkofievian]

@covfefe check out the mainboard Jarvis thread haha.

 

[Goldenhands]

Wallinder is this year's Bode Wilde, impressive athletic tools, but the IQ and awarenesses are just not there... Terribly dumb player!

 

[Goldenhands]

My first round wish list for the Habs:

1-Lafreniere
2-Stutzle
3-Byfield
4-Drysdale
5-Lundell
6-Quinn
7-Holtz
8-Holloway
9-Rossi
10-Schneider
11-Raymond
12-Amirov
13-Jarvis
14-Perfetti
15-Mercer
16-Sanderson
17-Jurmo
18-Gunler
19-Lapierre
20-Peterka
21-Zary
22-Mysak
23-Hirvonen
24-Barron
25-Bourque
26-Perreault
27-Ponomarev
28-Chromiak
29-Poirier
30-Foudy
31-Rychel

 

[NotProkofievian]

Wallinder is this year's Bode Wilde, impressive athletic tools, but the IQ and awarenesses are just not there... Terribly dumb player!

Lmao. Is that right? Did you watch 1 game?

 

[Goldenhands]

Lmao. Is that right? Did you watch 1 game?

Watched at least 3, what are you disagreeing with? Whats your own take on Wallinder?

 

[Simarino]

My first round wish list for the Habs:

1-Lafreniere
2-Stutzle
3-Byfield
4-Drysdale
5-Lundell
6-Holtz
7-Holloway
8-Schneider
9-Quinn
10-Rossi
11-Raymond
12-Amirov
13-Jarvis
14-Perfetti
15-Mercer
16-Sanderson
17-Lapierre
18-Gunler
19-Peterka
20-Askarov
21-Zary
22-Mysak
23-Hirvonen
24-Barron
25-Bourque
26-Perreault
27-Ponomarev
28-Chromiak
29-Poirier
30-Foudy
31-Rychel

If we pass on Rossi to take one of Lundell,Holloway Quinn or Schneider, i will hurt the remote of my TV badly!!!

 

[NotProkofievian]

Watched at least 3, what are you disagreeing with? Whats your own take on Wallinder?

He needs to learn how to play defence, but he is not dumb at all. Dumb players don't make the other team look stupid the way Wallinder can. I never remember seeing Broberg or K'Andre do it, for example, and you seemed fine with their IQs.

TBH, there's a good chance you were watching Styf and didn't realize it. What number is Wallinder in your mind?

 

[Goldenhands]

He needs to learn how to play defence, but he is not dumb at all. Dumb players don't make the other team look stupid the way Wallinder can. I never remember seeing Broberg or K'Andre do it, for example, and you seemed fine with their IQs.

TBH, there's a good chance you were watching Styf and didn't realize it. What number is Wallinder in your mind?

"He needs to learn how to play defense..." What is the first thing a defenseman has to do? Lmao

His reads are bad, its not only defense, thats his overall awarenesses and decision making under pressure...

 

[NotProkofievian]

He needs to learn how to play defense... What is the first thing a defenseman has to do? Lmao

His reads are bad, its not only defense, thats his overall awarenesses and decision making under pressure...

Wut? His ability to handle pressure is one of his best assets. Of course, sometimes he's cavalier and overconfident and gets burned as a result. But his coaches don't seem to care and neither do I. J20 isn't the NHL, it's the place to test your abilities and see what you can do. Modo is also perhaps the most ''firewagon'' team in the universe which leads to lots of chaotic situations. Without a doubt the most fun junior team to watch anywhere.

But put simply, Wallinder played his way through J20 and into Allsvenskan in less than 1 season. Hugo actually had the inside track on him being a 2nd year J20 player and got lapped by Wallinder. He's not dumb, you're missing something.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

If we pass on Rossi to take one of Lundell,Holloway Quinn or Schneider, i will hurt the remote of my TV badly!!!

I'll probably be at my buddy's house, so if he doesn't break his tv, I will

 

[MarkovsKnee]

I saw a report that he is, in fact a slow but he has good edge work that helps make him at least a little bit elusive to get that slight opening he needs to make a play.

I've had a ton of time recently to watch shifts video so I went hard in on Perfetti because of @NotProkofievian crazy love for him.

He is actually quite the dynamic skater. His top end speed needs work, it's average, but his startup is not. It's sprinter quality. He gets to top speed very quickly and surprises guys all the time. It allows him to create space and to break free.

His edge work is superior. He can go from forward skating to crossovers to mohawks to reverse spin back to forward again all while stick handling guys and retaining possession of the puck. It's all incredibly smooth too.
He is strong on his skates and very well balanced. He doesn't get pushed over.

His shot is Kovalevesque. Release is phenomenal and he doesn't miss. Loves shooting high, shortside. That's a really tough target and most players over shoot it, but he makes it look easy.

Skilled passer and quality vision too. Not a one dimensional shooter at all.

He's small but he battles. He's similar to Suzuki in that regard.

His average speed is below average for the NHL though, so it's a MUST to work on. Add in bigger & smarter players too, they won't be as easily fooled by his trickery as they know how to peel guys off, and take time & space away.

At worst, he's a Mike Cammalleri type. A PP specialist who'll score goals and make plays.

However, the potential is there for a Martin St. Louis or a much better shooting Mitch Marner type. The high skill level is there. Needs to do some leg training.