Prospect Info: 2023 Draft #70: C Jonathan Castanga

[TheLegend]

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[Mosby]

Ehhh don’t like this one

 

[JasonDemersWasOkay]

Not rated very highly

 

[Alberta Yote]

Needed at least 1 North American.

I already feel like these picks don't mean much. Might as well take some chances in future grinders.

 

[Chootoi]

Very good skating playmaker. He played high school and those guys never get any love. I don't hate the pick, but it's very early.

 

[AZviaNJ]

"Castagna is a tremendous athlete, the kind of player who excels in on-and-off-ice testing and does it in a pro frame. His game is defined by his skating (acceleration and top gear), his versatility, and his drive… By all accounts, he was a special kid at SAC, where he excelled in the classroom, on the lacrosse field and also in theatre per coach."

Scott Wheeler (From ‘The 2023 NHL Draft prospects who missed Scott Wheeler’s final top 100 ranking’, The Athletic, June 9, 2023)
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Speed, versatility, theatre......looks like we found our next Martinook

 

[Freddy Sjostrom]

Another combine monster, top 5 in 5 events. Measured in at 6’2.25” /195. As Wheeler said, skating is legit.

 

[Grimes]

Could be a gem. BA mentioned having layers of players coming in. I don't think he minds if some of these guys take a couple extra years to make it

 

[Prestigeworldwide]

Not only did he rock the combine, he might be one of the most well spoken players. Wow.

 

[Vinny Boombatz]

Not only did he rock the combine, he might be one of the most well spoken players. Wow.

Yeah, this kid is impressive

 

[Prarievarg]

That's not how an nhl prospect talk. Certain bust.

 

[Jakey53]

Could be a gem. BA mentioned having layers of players coming in. I don't think he minds if some of these guys take a couple extra years to make it

We had like what 12 picks. If three play in the NHL we should consider ourselves lucky. I'm more worried about our first round picks developing like we hope. Anything else is a bonus.

 

[Jakey53]

Not only did he rock the combine, he might be one of the most well spoken players. Wow.

It's so much fun watching and listening to these kids. They have worked all their life for this moment. It would be nice if they would all make the NHL. At least they will have memories for the rest of their life.

 

[Prarievarg]

It's so much fun watching and listening to these kids. They have worked all their life for this moment. It would be nice if they would all make the NHL. At least they will have memories for the rest of their life.

It's bittersweet seeing their happiness, knowing only a couple of these kids will make it.

 

[rt]

Not only did he rock the combine, he might be one of the most well spoken players. Wow.

Holy smokes. He’s like a future CEO haha.

 

[lanky]

It's bittersweet seeing their happiness, knowing only a couple of these kids will make it.

Most of them will get a meaningful number of pro games, if not NHL games. They can earn good money from a young age, without racking up student debt. Minor leagues aren't the dream but they can be a rewarding chapter of a career.

 

[Prestigeworldwide]

That's not how an nhl prospect talk. Certain bust.

Give yer nutz a tug bud!
Thats what I want to hear out of a real power forward

 

[LDN]

London?

 

[rt]

London?

Huh? Cornell.

 

[RABBIT]

London?

What do you know….?

 

[rt]

What do you know….?

They interview did NOT sound like a kid who’s going to the OHL.

 

[moosemeister]

Future team lawyer for the Coyotes

 

[Kai Yo T]

Future team lawyer for the Coyotes

The kid certainly doesn’t need hockey to make a good living.

 

[crazyhockeylover96]

https://media.tenor.com/MFq-IYyeFuUAAAAd/seinfeld-george-costanza.gif


This is so stuck in my head with this guy.

 

[slv]

Very interesting pick, but the guy needs to improve his shot.