Prospect Info: #41 RW Nathan Bastian

[Blender]

Watching his highlights I couldn't help but see Wayne Simmonds, underrated shot and hard worker around the net. Wraparounds, tips, etc. Simmonds went 61st overall and had 49 pts in 66 games his draft year. Bastian had 59 pts in 64 games. Not even sure Simmonds has Bastian's playmaking ability. Not saying Bastian automatically becomes a 50-60 point power forward but all the tools are there for it to happen. I might even be more excited about him than McLeod.

I can see this comparison, even down to their skating style. I liked this pick when we made it, and love it since looking into it in more detail.

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

Watching his highlights I couldn't help but see Wayne Simmonds, underrated shot and hard worker around the net. Wraparounds, tips, etc. Simmonds went 61st overall and had 49 pts in 66 games his draft year. Bastian had 59 pts in 64 games. Not even sure Simmonds has Bastian's playmaking ability. Not saying Bastian automatically becomes a 50-60 point power forward but all the tools are there for it to happen. I might even be more excited about him than McLeod.

Yes please. Simmonds is a great player and a premier power forward. Does this Bastian have the nasty edge to his game that Simmonds has though?

 

[HenriquesJawLine]

Yes please. Simmonds is a great player and a premier power forward. Does this Bastian have the nasty edge to his game that Simmonds has though?

You could see glimpses of it in his highlights, some nice hits that freed the puck and another where he went after a guy that laid a big hit on a teammate. I think I read that he needs to play that way more consistently though.

 

[NJDevils17]

Compares his game to Jeff Carter. Watching some highlights I can see that for sure. I think he'll end up at center long term for us and he could be a force down the middle in the middle six.

 

[Hockey Sports Fan]

Like with the McLeod pick, feels like the draft went as bad as it could have right before the Devils' pick. Was hoping any of Debrincat, Benson, Asplund, Kyrou, or Mascherin were going to make it to 41.

Obviously you can't hold that against Bastian though. I wonder if Nylander, McLeod, and Bastian are all gonna be back on the top line for Mississauga next season.

 

[devilsblood]

Like with the McLeod pick, feels like the draft went as bad as it could have right before the Devils' pick. Was hoping any of Debrincat, Benson, Asplund, Kyrou, or Mascherin were going to make it to 41.

Obviously you can't hold that against Bastian though. I wonder if Nylander, McLeod, and Bastian are all gonna be back on the top line for Mississauga next season.

I was a Cam Morrison guy. He and Bastian seem to have similar games actually.

 

[The Wumpus]

I wonder if Nylander, McLeod, and Bastian are all gonna be back on the top line for Mississauga next season.

I don't recall where I read it (so much hockey reading this weekend), but I read somewhere that the plan is to have Bastian as a full-time center behind McLeod next season.

 

[NJDevils17]

I don't recall where I read it (so much hockey reading this weekend), but I read somewhere that the plan is to have Bastian as a full-time center behind McLeod next season.

Great. He looked really good at center when McLeod was out this year.

 

[AfroThunder396]

I'm going to have to make it up to Missasauga for a game next year.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

go to 1:10.

 

[Devils731]

go to 1:10.

I had a few good laughs at that video. Good stuff.

Also, interesting that McLeod got a vibe the Devils were looking at Bastian, I guess they asked McLeod a few questions.

 

[VoidCreature]

go to 1:10.

Seems to think we have some good young prospects. In particular, the way he says Zacha's name excites me. Pav is well respected, I think.

 

[Emperoreddy]

go to 1:10.

Who is he talking to? Also he does seem genuinely excited about the kids he might end up playing with. Name dropped Speers and Zacha (someone else but I couldn't hear).

 

[HenriquesJawLine]

Who is he talking to? Also he does seem genuinely excited about the kids he might end up playing with. Name dropped Speers and Zacha (someone else but I couldn't hear).

The other one is Colton White, he mentioned to the media he's friends with him. Looking at Tampa's draft I'm guessing he was talking to Soo Greyhound Boris Katchouk (White and Speers' team)

 

[Emperoreddy]

The other one is Colton White, he mentioned to the media he's friends with him. Looking at Tampa's draft I'm guessing he was talking to Soo Greyhound Boris Katchouk (White and Speers' team)

That explains that. Not surprising they would be in awe of Zacha a bit since they saw him play first hand in the playoffs.

 

[Group Chat Legend*]

I like his enthusiasm about our list if prospects, makes you wonder what these kids know that we don't, considering they all have played together or against each other.

I think we had one of the best drafts in the league.

 

[Brodeur]

I don't recall where I read it (so much hockey reading this weekend), but I read somewhere that the plan is to have Bastian as a full-time center behind McLeod next season.

Castron mentioned it in an interview on the team site. I forgot that Mississauga also has RW Owen Tippett who is #4 on HockeyProspect.com's preliminary list for the 2017 Draft.

 

[Tretyak 20]

I like his enthusiasm about our list if prospects, makes you wonder what these kids know that we don't, considering they all have played together or against each other.

I think we had one of the best drafts in the league.

So did The Draft Analyst.

 

[Stephen Gionta]

Hopefully, Nylander - McLoed - Bastian all remain connected, and when Nylander hits UFA in 10 years, he signs with us =]

#thinkingahead

 

[Brodeur]

Hopefully, Nylander - McLoed - Bastian all remain connected, and when Nylander hits UFA in 10 years, he signs with us =]

#thinkingahead

Well obviously we drafted Mikey to lure his younger brother Ryan (early top prospect for 2018 draft).

 

[OmNomNom]

Well obviously we drafted Mikey to lure his younger brother Ryan (early top prospect for 2018 draft).

well, lets hope he falls in the rankings, since we'll be picking in the 20s as a playoff team

 

[thethinglonger]

 

[VoidCreature]

Bastian had five assists last night. He's up to 3 goals and 9 points in 4 games, 2.25 P/PG. His shot is legit, I have no idea how he didn't score more goals last year.

I'm honestly more excited about Bastian's upside than McLeod's for the Devils. He's a beast.

 

[JimEIV]

I love this pick.

 

[FooteBahl]

In the not too distant future, I can see myself salivating over a Wood-Mcloed-Bastian line.