Lunatik
Normal is an illusion.
The only lists I look at usually are the scouting services because they have the most views of the players.Lots of these guys who put out lists generally see guys only a few more times than that.
The only lists I look at usually are the scouting services because they have the most views of the players.Lots of these guys who put out lists generally see guys only a few more times than that.
I like this pick. Probably not a super high ceiling, but we don't need him to have one. Having a 6'4 C on your 3rd line is fine by me.
I think he has a high ceiling based on his skill level and big body. He models his game after Malkin which is intriguing, he has no where near Malkin's speed though (and no I am not saying he will be anywhere near Geno).
It will be interesting to see his numbers next year. He just turned 18 last month, is 6'4" 210 lbs and apparently a fitness freak by all reports (did very well in the combine as well) so if he can work on consistency issues I think we'll get a real good player.
Remember Hunter Smith?
Ironically, Hunter Smith was a good player for the heat last year for his age. His numbers probably don't do him justice as he wasn't playing power play.
Yeah, nobody talks about him anymore. Very underwhelm for a 2nd rounder. Does he still have a shot at the NHL, even as a goon?
Yeah, nobody talks about him anymore. Very underwhelm for a 2nd rounder. Does he still have a shot at the NHL, even as a goon?
I think he (Smith) has more shot after last year than he did in the first three post-draft years. No one is making the NHL as a goon going forward so offense and cycling are going to be what gets a guy like Hunter into the show. What i expect is he'll have a good year next year, maybe get a game 82 cup of coffee. A year later he will get qualified, pass through waivers smoothly, get a short callup at some point that year where he is Garnet Hathaway is and just adrenealine fueled, get qualified again, pass waivers again, and finally break out that year as a prospect who could play fourth line and make an impact. It's a long road for Smith ahead so he has to prove an ability to improve every year.
Best player in the draft in 10 years?Ruzicka has the tools to be in NHL. But fans of Flames, let him time for development. Be patient (i know you are after Mark Jankowski draft ). In 5 years, Ruzicka could be used also in first team.
I had Ruzicka as the 14th best OHL'er available this year.
http://ohlprospects.blogspot.ca/2017/05/my-final-top-50-ohl-players-for-2017_15.html