Prospect Info: 39th Overall - Zach Ostapchuk (F)

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

Is he C? I think I heard management refer to him as C a few times.

 

[PlayOn]

Is he C? I think I heard management refer to him as C a few times.

He’s a natural centre, I think he said he prefers it, but he plays LW a lot for Vancouver. The org probably sees him as a C long-term though.

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

He’s a natural centre, I think he said he prefers it, but he plays LW a lot for Vancouver. The org probably sees him as a C long-term though.

Remarkable pick then, completely worth the gamble.

 

[PlayOn]

Remarkable pick then, completely worth the gamble.

Agreed. Sign me up for a big, speedy, skilled centre any day.

Found the quote from Ian’s recent article in case anyone was wondering:

“I’ve always been a natural centreman, so that’s where I feel more comfortable,” said Ostapchuk. “But playing in Vancouver the last two years, I’ve played a lot on the wing. So I do think that I can play both. I’m a very versatile player and it doesn’t matter where they put me, I can play.”

Senators NHL Draft notes: Why did their picks seem off the board? Did they consider a goalie at No. 10?

 

[Agent Zub]

these highlights look like Batherson when he was dunking on the Q.

 

[Wondercarrot]

Watching Ostuochuk his hilites look like Victor Lodin, a big winger that can turn his skates towards the net and has some finish

Onviously Mann loves those types of prospects, trying to find a Josh Anderson - could end up Alex Chiasson, or Colin Greening.

I know nothing about him but he looks way more skilled and fluid than either of a those guys

 

[RAFI BOMB]

 

[Cosmix]

Nice move to drive to the net while protecting the puck.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Nice move to drive to the net while protecting the puck.

Brady would bury the rebound

 

[BradyTkachucky]

Remember in his draft yr how a number on this board were saying that Pageau outplayed him in the playoffs? The Sens didn't think enough of him to draft him & passed him for Ziggy. It makes me wonder about his character, his will to win, his drive & determination & whether he is just another skilled player who maybe doesn't work hard enough or do whatever it takes to win, maybe similar to L. Brown. I wanted them to draft him & wouldn't be against adding him, but I don't think he is their kind of player now.

That was Jonathan Huberdeau, not Sean Couturier.

 

[Spezza]

Think the quote re: Huberdeau and Pageau was BM saying something along the lines of "lets get both 11s"

 

[BondraTime]

Think the quote re: Huberdeau and Pageau was BM saying something along the lines of "lets get both 11s"

That’s the quote, Saint John-Gatineau final

 

[Micklebot]

That was Jonathan Huberdeau, not Sean Couturier.

Pageau definately outplayed Couturier in the 2011 playoffs, I think Gatineau went on to lose against Huberdeau's sea dogs into the finals that year.

 

[TheDebater]

This does not look like a safe pick at all. Alot of criticism on draft day that Ottawa never drafts skill players with boom or bust potential, but Ostapchuk is looking pretty skilled with tons of offensive upside.

 

[Sensinitis]

Really intriguing player. Seeing where he got picked it seems like a good guess he was a 1st rounder on our list

 

[Tuna99]

Really intriguing player. Seeing where he got picked it seems like a good guess he was a 1st rounder on our list

He’ll have a monster season in the W and probably be on Canada’s world junior radar when that tournament try out is announced.

Mann is a genius at picking guys who are about to grow their game and earn valuable minutes on their teams (or PP or leadership roles)

 

[Tuna99]

Has a Nick Paul feel to him but with Peter Schaffer offence.

 

[operasen]

He looks the part of a developing difference maker. May be a real steal if he continues this projection.

 

[TheDebater]

Has a Nick Paul feel to him but with Peter Schaffer offence.

I have not seen enough obviously, but for some reason I got some Antoine Vermette vibes from the clips i watched.

 

[YouGotAStuGoing]

I have not seen enough obviously, but for some reason I got some Antoine Vermette vibes from the clips i watched.

Vermette is a great comparison, but weirdly it feels like Paul/Schaefer is a similar vibe.

 

[Tuna99]

I have not seen enough obviously, but for some reason I got some Antoine Vermette vibes from the clips i watched.

Ostaochuk seems to have a much heavier stick and upright net drive, OStupchim reminds me of Jordan Staal and Vermette (great player) is Formenton

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Nice little highlight pack of goals

It would be nice if this kid turns out to be a steal.

 

[God Says No]

Damn, he looks good on the highlights. Interesting how he'll do this season.

 

[aragorn]

This could be a bigger version of White & replacement down the road.
Ceiling - 2nd line Centre
Floor - 3rd line C/LW

All this damn advertising make articles so difficult to read these days. Marketing & advertising (corporate words for exaggerated lies) are everywhere & have permeated everything.

Zack Ostapchuk- 2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile (thehockeywriters.com)
Prospect Profile: Zack Ostapchuk - DraftGeek
Zack Ostapchuk- 2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile - newsmaxsport.com
Zack Ostapchuk is winning over teams ahead of NHL Draft: Barclay Parneta | The Province
Zack Ostapchuk Selected 39th Overall By the Ottawa Senators (vancouvergiants.com)

 

[Joeyjoejoe]

Nice little highlight pack of goals

It would be nice if this kid turns out to be a steal.

Who's #42 on that line? he sees the ice really well and setting him up nicely on a couple of his goals.