No pressure, kid.Reminds me of Cam Neely.
No pressure, kid.Reminds me of Cam Neely.
gotta be edmonton.I can't say who, but there is a NHL team that their development position is if the players are worth it they will put in the work themselves, and essentially have no developmental system in place.
screams ArizonaI can't say who, but there is a NHL team that their development position is if the players are worth it they will put in the work themselves, and essentially have no developmental system in place.
I can't say who, but there is a NHL team that their development position is if the players are worth it they will put in the work themselves, and essentially have no developmental system in place.
Wow, but not surprising with how some teams seem to have a world of issues developing prospects.
Development is a big factor in a player making it to the NHL.
How does that work out for them? Like, do they have a notably good or bad hit rate on prospects?I can't say who, but there is a NHL team that their development position is if the players are worth it they will put in the work themselves, and essentially have no developmental system in place.
I think a very underappreciated aspect of draft / development is opportunity and pipeline management. The top-end prospects probably have to have a lot of their own drive / work ethic to become top NHLers. But at least half of the prospects are going to be in the bottom end of rosters and payrolls, and there isn't a huge advantage in drafting and developing that tier because they can be acquired inexpensively via trade and/or free agency (or on waivers). Many of them become available because other teams have a glut in their system. Teams that draft excessively from the CHL will end up with a bottleneck at the AHL / NHL level, because they need to find them development positions at a younger age than many European players.I can't say who, but there is a NHL team that their development position is if the players are worth it they will put in the work themselves, and essentially have no developmental system in place.
How does that work out for them? Like, do they have a notably good or bad hit rate on prospects?
My hope for him is he turns into a 30g/60+pt NHL winger down the road and adds a shooting option on the pp that teams have to respect. I like the kid's work ethic, skillset and character, and if he continues to develop, that's a pretty darn nice addition that replaces Wheeler in the top 6 RW down the road. Hopefully.
I think Perfetti will really help our pp in the future to where we don't miss a beat once Wheeler retires. This team has some really nice pieces at all positions for the now and in the future. Hope they all continue to develop.
My hope for him is he turns into a 30g/60+pt NHL winger down the road and adds a shooting option on the pp that teams have to respect. I like the kid's work ethic, skillset and character, and if he continues to develop, that's a pretty darn nice addition that replaces Wheeler in the top 6 RW down the road. Hopefully.
I think Perfetti will really help our pp in the future to where we don't miss a beat once Wheeler retires. This team has some really nice pieces at all positions for the now and in the future. Hope they all continue to develop.
Lucious in at #22 in Wheeler's ranking:
NHL top 50 prospects, 2021 edition: Byfield, Caufield and Power headline Wheeler’s drafted skaters ranking
22. Chaz Lucius, C, 18 (Winnipeg Jets — 18th overall, 2021)
It was a weird draft year for Lucius and he’s going to have to stay healthy and prove some of the teams that passed on his uncertainty wrong with his play, but based on everything I know about his health and his skill level, I expect him to become an impactful goal-scoring forward (that may be at the wing but he is a natural center). His ability to shoot from a variety of stances, get his shots off quickly under pressure, get open and then create for himself with his hands when there isn’t a clear opportunity, are A-level tools that grade out among the best prospects in the sport in each category. But he’s also a sneaky-good playmaker who I suspect will offer more dimension in college (and beyond) than people expect.
Lucious in at #22 in Wheeler's ranking:
NHL top 50 prospects, 2021 edition: Byfield, Caufield and Power headline Wheeler’s drafted skaters ranking
22. Chaz Lucius, C, 18 (Winnipeg Jets — 18th overall, 2021)
It was a weird draft year for Lucius and he’s going to have to stay healthy and prove some of the teams that passed on his uncertainty wrong with his play, but based on everything I know about his health and his skill level, I expect him to become an impactful goal-scoring forward (that may be at the wing but he is a natural center). His ability to shoot from a variety of stances, get his shots off quickly under pressure, get open and then create for himself with his hands when there isn’t a clear opportunity, are A-level tools that grade out among the best prospects in the sport in each category. But he’s also a sneaky-good playmaker who I suspect will offer more dimension in college (and beyond) than people expect.
I knew Buffalo was bad but yikes!
EDIT: All joking aside, this is quite surprising to hear.
gotta be edmonton.
screams Arizona
screams Arizona
I can't say who, but there is a NHL team that their development position is if the players are worth it they will put in the work themselves, and essentially have no developmental system in place.
OTT usually has done good at drafting/developing though over the years.... but no clue it's bc they tell the players they are on their own, or have a program in place. but from what i've heard how arizona treat their pro players, idk if they'd treat their prospects much better.I was thinking Carolina just because their owner is so tight with expenses.
Edit: As said below I think Ottawa would make sense for the same reason.
In Vancouver or Boston ?Reminds me of Cam Neely.
He looks like he could develop into a big, hard-shooting rw.In Vancouver or Boston ?
Cam took awhile to find his game. But as an 18 year old he was just step off. I remember watching his first game here and kept thinking if he gets it together he'll be something.
I wouldn't think Chaz has the meaness.
Lucius seems more like a Toffoli or DeBrincat type of player. He's not a power forward, but more of a sniper with a great shot, very good hands and vision, and terrific timing.In Vancouver or Boston ?
Cam took awhile to find his game. But as an 18 year old he was just step off. I remember watching his first game here and kept thinking if he gets it together he'll be something.
I wouldn't think Chaz has the meaness.
Islanders have two people in their hockey operations with a title of "player development" (Reasoner and Malakhov).Honestly my bet would be the Islanders.
Wait, what holes are we filling with a pipeline?Always nice as well that your young wingers have center experience like ours will. Helps with the defensive side of the game a lot
I agree completely about being able to fill our holes in the top six very well with what we have in the pipeline. Once they are ready.