2020 Entry Draft Thread Part 3

[NotProkofievian]

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.

His speed is below average even for the OHL. His skating stride is f***ing garbage, lest I be accused of unfairly evaluating him. But yes, his edges in general are excellent, and he's not easily separated from the puck. Overall, I'd rate him a perfect 5/7, definitely worth a 14th overall pick.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

His speed is below average even for the OHL. His skating stride is f***ing garbage, lest I be accused of unfairly evaluating him. But yes, his edges in general are excellent, and he's not easily separated from the puck. Overall, I'd rate him a perfect 5/7, definitely worth a 14th overall pick.

He makes up for it by keeping his feet moving, so he has some feet quickness to him. He doesn't have "heavy " feet at all. He's very smooth and agile.

Because of this, he's actually fine in traffic in the offensive zone, where he can wheel around ok, he gets caught in open ice when it's a speed game. NHL is a speed game.

My preference is for one of the Swedes.

 

[Goldenhands]

Its so easy to be high on Perfetti since you dont have to know hockey much to see that this kid is highly skilled... I never debated his skills, neither his skating agility or that he will become a good player, but when you think about the Habs and take in consideration that we already are a small team, picking an undersized winger with skating issue is the last thing you want that early in a such great draft...

I mean, people not fed up to get steamrolled by bigger teams yet? This draft is a great one to beef up in the top 6, but yeah, lets draft another softie...

 

[L4br3cqu3]

Its so easy to be high on Perfetti since you dont have to know hockey much to see that this kid is highly skilled... I never debated his skills, neither his skating agility or that he will become a good player, but when you think about the Habs and take in consideration that we already are a small team, picking an undersized winger with skating issue is the last thing you want that early in a such great draft...

I mean, people not fed up to get steamrolled by bigger teams yet? This draft is a great one to beef up in the top 6, but yeah, lets draft another softie...

Size is overrated, or so I heard and did read here pretty often.

 

[jfm133]

Schneider is 9.5 months older than Sanderson. That needs to be taken into account.

I think Schneider has more forward motion (offensive speed), while Sanderson might have better edges (defensive speed). At this age, I'd rather the offensive player.

 

[ahmedou]

Ready to give my feedback soon.

I like to wait until this period of the year. You know why? To see by myself my prospects since the beginning of their season. Waiting for our mock draft. And to not be spoiled by the analysis of the posters essentially. I enjoy working like that.

 

[SOLR]

Schneider is 9.5 months older than Sanderson. That needs to be taken into account.

Sure. Sanderson is in the NLDP - which also needs to be taken into account (hint: it tends to hype players, by placing them in a promotional position rather than a development one).

 

[SOLR]

Size is overrated, or so I heard and did read here pretty often.

But mobile size isn't. The tension is speed vs. size.

 

[Goldenhands]

Size is overrated, or so I heard and did read here pretty often.

You cant go wrong with Lundell, Holloway or Quinn, all listed at 6"1 bringing different attributes, but still a good size presence...

 

[McGees]

0% chance Habs draft Perfetti IMO as their motto for drafting lately has been 'speed and character'...which is not him.

 

[jfm133]

Size should not be a factor. Trades are there for a reason. Same thing for positions. They key is to be right on the player. Let's say we would hit 100% with Romanov, Struble, Harris and Norlinder, all left D. If it would be the case it would be a great problem to have. So if the Habs end up with too many very good smaller players, there is ways to trade to balance the roster. The key here is very good.

 

[Simarino]

0% chance Habs draft Perfetti IMO as their motto for drafting lately has been 'speed and character'...which is not him.

They drafted/acquired quite a few players with skating issue on the top of my head KK Suzuki Mcshane.. Caufield i think for such a small player he needs to get faster.

 

[Simarino]

Size should not be a factor. Trades are there for a reason. Same thing for positions. They key is to be right on the player. Let's say we would hit 100% with Romanov, Struble, Harris and Norlinder, all left D. If it would be the case it would be a great problem to have. So if the Habs end up with too many very good smaller players, there is ways to trade to balance the roster. The key here is very good.

I agree with you so much on that one, try to draft the player who will bring the more value to your organization, then if you have a competent GM he should be able to do what’s necessary to have a good/great team

 

[The Great Weal]

Schneider is 9.5 months older than Sanderson. That needs to be taken into account.

I remember when people here said the same to me when Boqvist was younger than Hughes. If I had to pick between the 2 of them right now, I'd pick Hughes AINEC.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

0% chance Habs draft Perfetti IMO as their motto for drafting lately has been 'speed and character'...which is not him.

Caufield isn't really fast given his size.

I think this dumbass management finally realized that character is great and all, but you need some f***ing skill on the team, too.

 

[NotProkofievian]

I remember when people here said the same to me when Boqvist was younger than Hughes. If I had to pick between the 2 of them right now, I'd pick Hughes AINEC.

Hughes was better than Boqvist during his draft year too. Boqvist had one thing over Hughes: his shot.

 

[The Great Weal]

Hughes was better than Boqvist during his draft year too. Boqvist had one thing over Hughes: his shot.

I let you jabronis almost convince me that Boqvist was better. I believe some here said that Boqvist did everything better than Hughes besides skating(which Boqvist is already really good at) while being like 10 months younger.

 

[NotProkofievian]

I let you jabronis almost convince me that Boqvist was better. I believe some here said that Boqvist did everything better than Hughes besides skating(which Boqvist is already really good at) while being like 10 months younger.

I waffled, but Hughes was ahead of Boqvist on my final list. The deciding factor was that Boqvist was unable to earn himself a pro job in Sweden, while other, less ''elite'' first year eligibles were doing just that. I didn't like it. Hughes was at least skating circles around the NCAA. He was 7th on my list. Ahead of Tkachuk I might add.

 

[jfm133]

To compare Hughes and Boqvist this year is unfair, at the same age Hughes was in the NCAA. One is 10 months younger than the other. The fair comparison will be what Boqvist will do next year in comparison to what Hughes did this year. I am not saying Boqvist will end up the better player, but Hughes is a liability on the defensive side. Against the Habs last February he was awful as a defender. That being said he is still very young and will likely improve his defensive game over time.

 

[No ReGretzkys]

To compare Hughes and Boqvist this year is unfair, at the same age Hughes was in the NCAA. One is 10 months younger than the other. The fair comparison will be what Boqvist will do next year in comparison to what Hughes did this year. I am not saying Boqvist will end up the better player, but Hughes is a liability on the defensive side. Against the Habs last February he was awful as a defender. That being said he is still very young and will likely improve his defensive game over time.

Wow so you base his defensive game on one single game?? Hughes had one of his worse games of the year against the habs. (I went to the game to watch Hughes and Pettey). He's been excellent defensively all year, I watch the Canucks regularly.

 

[get25]

Could Byfield drop more than 4th?

Could some pick Rossi or one of the Swedes be picked before him?

We saw Puljujarvi before...

 

[A55P2]

Could Byfield drop more than 4th?

Could some pick Rossi or one of the Swedes be picked before him?

We saw Puljujarvi before...

I was in Finland when the Pulju draft happened. People had their doubts even back then. I think there wasn't as many doubters in North America, but in Finland he was seen as a risk.

Byfield is a much better player. Like Dach like year, there's no way he goes lower than 4. I say he'll get drafted second.

 

[montreal]

If you want to beef up on your USHL prospects plus whatever other games they have, hockeytv is free till April 6th.

 

[NotProkofievian]

If you want to beef up on your USHL prospects plus whatever other games they have, hockeytv is free till April 6th.

You da real MVP.

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

If you want to beef up on your USHL prospects plus whatever other games they have, hockeytv is free till April 6th.

Sweet ! I'll definitely catch a couple games, I'll I've got is free time now.

Edit : Chicago vs Dubuque from March 7 it is !