#3 - Dylan Strome C

[letowskie]

still missing two centers for next year.

Sign two ECHL players;

We need Matthews next

 

[ParisSaintGermain]

Delighted with the Strome selection - well done Don

 

[ScottsdaleYote]

Had to exit the draft with our 1C of the future, and we did. I'm very happy...too bad nobody overpaid for 3OA, but we still made out well.

 

[Shepard]

Thank god it wasn't

Considering their Hamilton trade, we may have gotten an amazing haul for the pick.

 

[letowskie]

Considering their Hamilton trade, we may have gotten an amazing haul for the pick.

That's the LA pick.

 

[BlazingBlueAnt]

If anyone is interested, he's a comparison of basic metrics of Strome and our other center prospects

http://coyotesprospects.com/compare...name[3]=Laurent Dauphin&name[4]=Maxim Letunov

 

[Brock]

You guys will love Strome.

Had him ranked 3rd among OHL'ers.
http://ohlprospects.blogspot.ca/2015/05/my-final-top-50-ohl-players-for-2015_22.html

And he finished 2nd in my media/scout poll.
http://ohlprospects.blogspot.ca/2015/06/final-mediascout-top-10-for-2015.html

 

[Plub]

If anyone is interested, he's a comparison of basic metrics of Strome and our other center prospects

http://coyotesprospects.com/compare...name[3]=Laurent Dauphin&name[4]=Maxim Letunov

What happened in that 13-14 season?

 

[Matias Maccete]

They made me **** my pants when they announced the O'money trade. Thought for sure it was the coyotes pick being shipped to Boston

Ha me too. I started laughing my ass off once they said Buffalo. I was going to say all we got for 3 was ror and mcginn?

 

[BlazingBlueAnt]

What happened in that 13-14 season?

What do you mean? 13-14 was Strome's first year in the OHL

 

[The Feckless Puck]

Ha me too. I started laughing my ass off once they said Buffalo. I was going to say all we got for 3 was ror and mcginn?

Those of us who were there at the Draft Party were divided between sheer panic and fainting when that happened.

 

[Plub]

What do you mean? 13-14 was Strome's first year in the OHL

In what you posted Macinnis 37pts and Dauphin 57pts in their first year. Seeing as neither were taken 3rd is what is considered a very top heavy draft I was curious if something happened.

Where was he projected to go before this season started?

 

[WJF]

I like his sharp new haircut. He's looks 5 years older. Mature touch to get his ears lowered for the draft.
I'm happy we selected the player we needed to.

 

[BlazingBlueAnt]

In what you posted Macinnis 37pts and Dauphin 57pts in their first year. Seeing as neither were taken 3rd is what is considered a very top heavy draft I was curious if something happened.

Where was he projected to go before this season started?

Macinnis and Dauphin's first year was also their draft year I believe, so there's that.

 

[PhoPhan]

In what you posted Macinnis 37pts and Dauphin 57pts in their first year. Seeing as neither were taken 3rd is what is considered a very top heavy draft I was curious if something happened.

Where was he projected to go before this season started?

Late first. He was a riser, but deservedly so.

 

[Matias Maccete]

Those of us who were there at the Draft Party were divided between sheer panic and fainting when that happened.

I was there, I was the guy laughing like a lunatic when they said the word buffalo haha.

Also it just occurred to me I need to change my avy haha. So happy about that.

 

[Bonsai Tree]

A very nice and safe choice. Now we need to do a good job developing him. Best of luck to him!

 

[Matias Maccete]

I was there, I was the guy laughing like a lunatic when they said the word buffalo haha.

Also it just occurred to me I need to change my avy haha. So happy about that.

Boom, no more sad Hanifin avatar.

 

[kihekah19*]

No doubt the best choice for this team.

 

[KG]

No surprise here but I'm pleased with this pick. He should should project out as forecasted, and seems to have good character. Also big, and will still grow.

 

[AZviaNJ]

Enough trading for pieces. We need a 1C, hedge your bet on a kid with size, pedigree and a passion for the game. His future success rests largely on the developmental plan and support he receives.
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[Mosby]

Maloney: Nothing fatal with Strome's stride. There's just some technical issues. Already working with a skating coach.

 

[Vip]

Actually excited about this pick. Can't wait to see him play.

 

[XX]

For Strome, that’s not an issue, and his goal is to skate with the Coyotes when Arizona opens the NHL against the Kings in Los Angeles October 9.

“Everyone has their opinion, and I like to prove people wrong,†Strome said on a conference call with the Arizona media. “I’ll do everything in my power to prove people wrong.â€

The Coyotes are confident his development will be strong, but it’s likely Strome, after attending the Coyotes NHL camp his fall, will play for Erie next season.

Strome represents the second player from the Erie Otters selected within the first three picks. When Connor McDavid went first overall to Edmonton, and Jack Eichel second to Buffalo, the Coyotes quickly scooped up Strome at three.

“You really can’t compare me with McDavid,†Strome said. “We’re different players and ready to move on to different teams.â€

If Strome goes back to juniors next season, there are benefits.

Max Domi, selected at No. 12 by Arizona in the 2013 draft, spent the last two season at London after attending two Coyotes’ training camps, and now proclaims himself ready to compete at the NHL level.

“Keep in mind, we’re only 18 when we were drafted and need to work on everything,†Domi said during the Coyotes draft party in the Gila River Arena Friday. “There’s no better way to learn than to play in the OHL. After I spent the two times at training camp, and then back to London, I earned so much about myself as a player and as a person.â€

While recent Arizona draftees played against Strome at the junior level, all have nothing but praise.

“(Strome) is such as skilled player,†said Brendan Perlini, the Coyotes No. 1 pick last year. “He’s smart, shifty. I played with his brother (Ryan), and both are similar players.â€

While the rap on Strome is lack of speed, the 18-year old doesn’t see things that way.

“Again, I like to prove people wrong and I’ll be ready to compete,†he said. “Like every player, I need to work on my defensive game and in the defensive zone.â€

After dominating at the junior level, Strome and other recent first round picks now transition to the NHL game. Strome discounts there will be major adjustments in his game.

“It will be a tough transition,†he said. “I challenge myself and push myself to be better.â€

Strome is also receiving help in this transition from his brother, Ryan, who was a major contributor to the New York Islanders last season. In 81 games, Ryan popped in 17 goals, assisted on 33 others for 50 points, and four points (2 goals 2 assists) in seven Stanley Cup playoff games.

“I talk to my brother all the time,†Dylan said. “He’s always been at my side, and he is always willing to help in any way possible.â€

With the selection of Strome, the Coyotes pick was their first bona-fide center in recent drafts. Most pundits believe Strome represents the first true center-ice man in the desert since Jeremy Roenick.

The expectations are now set for Strome to develop into a superb playmaker, and reliable scorer.

“I want to be that No. 1 center for a while,†he said. “I’ll do whtever it takes to be that center.â€

More: http://thehockeywriters.com/strome-believes-he-is-nhl-ready/

 

[Jakey53]

More: http://thehockeywriters.com/strome-believes-he-is-nhl-ready/

I really liked what Domi had to say. Now, people may understand why he went back to junior.