36th Overall Pick: Adam Clendening

[HockeySauce]

The London Knights own this kids rights in the OHL and I know they tried their hardest to get him to report. They absolutely love the kid so I was stoked to see the Hawks draft him

They do? Hopefully he'd come to London, they could obviously use him.

 

[Central PA Hawk Fan]

I'm amazed so many haven't heard of Clendening, he's a great prospect. I don't care if you have 6+ PMD prospects in the minors, you draft BPA. You can always trade these guys down the line for needs, and PMDs are always in demand around the league. IMO, let him play 2 more years at BU and then sign him. Good pick.

 

[ColdSteel2]

One thing you gotta like about this guy is the fact he's a RH PMD. You don't see a lot of right handed PMD in the league. Could be another Shattenkirk.

 

[AmericanDream]

I think everyone is getting a little to specific with the criteria for what makes a player this or that.

Lalonde's best attribute is his ability to get the puck up ice, or carry the puck up ice. It's always been his strength and likely always will with his skating ability. Pretty clearly, he's a puck-moving-Dman, but obviously if you can move the puck that doesn't mean you can't play responsible in your own end.

pretty much this.

I think the term PMD gets thrown around wayyyyy too much on these boards. There is a reason why there is a shortage of true PMD dmen out there, and why a guy like Alex Goligoski got a king's ransom back in that Pitt-Dallas trade.

I think people need not worry about specific labels with players as many players usually move away from those tags they got drafted for and evolved into slightly different players.

I mean how many 110 point players are in the NHL right now, and how many 110 point players got drafted out of all the CHL the last few years?? Sometimes players simply have to evolve just to make it to the NHL, especially offensive minded young dmen.

I like Lalonde a lot, you can look that up in any of my posts, I just dont think he should be labeled as a PMD, and I dont feel he will be one in the NHL.

I like the Clendening pick and look forward to his progression over the next few years.

 

[Sevanston]

In my opinion, the two things that will always trump everything else are heart and hockey sense.

It sounds like Clendening (he really needs a nickname) has plenty of both. He's a fine pick. Everything else will come with time.

Plus, Stan's clearly showed us lately that he really doesn't give a damn about the size of his defensemen, only their speed.

 

[MadhouseOnMadison]

In my opinion, the two things that will always trump everything else are heart and hockey sense.

It sounds like Clendening (he really needs a nickname) has plenty of both. He's a fine pick. Everything else will come with time.

Plus, Stan's clearly showed us lately that he really doesn't give a damn about the size of his defensemen, only their speed.

Have to agree with this. Every player goes through cold streaks, but even when the puck isn't doing what you want it to strong effort and smart plays will always make you an asset.

 

[HockeySauce]

In my opinion, the two things that will always trump everything else are heart and hockey sense.

It sounds like Clendening (he really needs a nickname) has plenty of both. He's a fine pick. Everything else will come with time.

Plus, Stan's clearly showed us lately that he really doesn't give a damn about the size of his defensemen, only their speed.

Clendening is not a good skater.

Unless, you meant the speed to which they make descions?

 

[Bubba88]

I like Lalonde a lot, you can look that up in any of my posts, I just dont think he should be labeled as a PMD, and I dont feel he will be one in the NHL.

I agree with this.

but right now Lalonde is a PMD.

 

[EXTRAS]

Hi guys,

I'm an outsider looking for some advice. How many years do you think it will be before Clendening makes the Hawks? Do you see him being a fixture on the hawks D? If so, what role do you believe he will play, and what do you expect his ceiling to be, or what do you believe he will realistically become? Where would you put him on Chicagos callup list?

What are his strengths and weaknesses?

I looked through his past stats. Could he be a 30-35 point guy at the NHL level?

Thanks.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

I don't see him having a future on Hawks blueline

IMO be will be trade chip in offseason (Or at deadline)

 

[EXTRAS]

I don't see him having a future on Hawks blueline

IMO be will be trade chip in offseason (Or at deadline)

Thanks. Well, then remove the "on hawks" and could you answer the same question for his nhl career in general?

 

[Taze em]

Thanks. Well, then remove the "on hawks" and could you answer the same question for his nhl career in general?

He'll play in the NHL next season, PP specialist who is weak on defense. 30-40 pts.

 

[EXTRAS]

Thanks.

 

[Bubba88]

don't see his future with the Hawks either but in the NHL

 

[ColdSteel2]

See him as a guy who bounces around third pairs and other leagues.

 

[deytookerjaabs]

Wow, he does not get enough credit around here. Usually one of the most noticeable Dmen when I get a chance to see the Hogs play and was simply outshined by TVR even though Clendening had a good pre-season. There are a lot of teams on the league he could blossom into a legit 2nd pairing puck mover. The pessimism here is strong, just look at what a lot of guys said about Leddy and go ask an Islander fan what they think of him.

 

[Hawkaholic]

Clendening could be as good as Keith Yandle, or could be a M-A Bergeron. But I definitely see him in the NHL and putting up points, if not next year, the year after.

 

[Sevanston]

Putting up points was definitely never going to be Clendening's problem in the NHL. But his skating and defensive play have improved while in Rockford.

I expect him to be pushing for an NHL slot by next year. That is of course assuming he doesn't end up on Jeremy Morin Road or Brandon Pirri Avenue.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Clendening could be as good as Keith Yandle, or could be a M-A Bergeron. But I definitely see him in the NHL and putting up points, if not next year, the year after.

Good way of putting it though Clendening doesn't have the skating ability of either of those guys

 

[Taze em]

He is the defensive version of Brandon Pirri. He'll go elsewhere and do well though.

 

[Hawkaholic]

Good way of putting it though Clendening doesn't have the skating ability of either of those guys

Actually his skating is pretty good nowadays. It's not Leddy or anything, but it's average.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Yeah but Yandle and MAB both were smooth fluid skaters (At least from what I recall MAB was pretty damn good skater)

 

[Hawkaholic]

Yeah but Yandle and MAB both were smooth fluid skaters

So is Clendening.

 

[EXTRAS]

If one of your Defenseman goes down with an injury, Do you reckon Clendening is the first call up?

 

[Hawkaholic]

If one of your Defenseman goes down with an injury, Do you reckon Clendening is the first call up?

Doubtful, that probably goes to Cumiskey or hopefully not FDahlbeck.