Prospect Info: At 8th Overall the Kings Select Brandt Clarke

[King'sPawn]

Clarke and Pinelli with the Cs. Samuel Helenius has an A also

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

My man, you've become the dark cloud round here. Hard to blame you though.

In reality I think this is one guy special enough that he transcends 'development'. He's just a real offensive savant. They may be able to refine his D over time so he's an all around stud like Doughty (he's very good already, though) but of all the guys we've drafted in the top 10, this is the one that just already has 'it' at a high level (Byfield is raw but completely amazing and just needs time, Turcotte is like Toews but he's not showing to be a league-leading offensive talent even if he's a magnificent all-around player, etc.) and i'm pretty sure he's just going to walk right into the league and open some eyes immediately.

 

[kilowatt]

In reality I think this is one guy special enough that he transcends 'development'. He's just a real offensive savant. They may be able to refine his D over time so he's an all around stud like Doughty (he's very good already, though) but of all the guys we've drafted in the top 10, this is the one that just already has 'it' at a high level (Byfield is raw but completely amazing and just needs time, Turcotte is like Toews but he's not showing to be a league-leading offensive talent even if he's a magnificent all-around player, etc.) and i'm pretty sure he's just going to walk right into the league and open some eyes immediately.

I sure f***ing hope so. It would be pretty fun to hear people talk about Makar, Hughes, Fox, and Clarke.

 

[Gjwrams]

In reality I think this is one guy special enough that he transcends 'development'. He's just a real offensive savant. They may be able to refine his D over time so he's an all around stud like Doughty (he's very good already, though) but of all the guys we've drafted in the top 10, this is the one that just already has 'it' at a high level (Byfield is raw but completely amazing and just needs time, Turcotte is like Toews but he's not showing to be a league-leading offensive talent even if he's a magnificent all-around player, etc.) and i'm pretty sure he's just going to walk right into the league and open some eyes immediately.

I agree. This dude is a stud! Clarke and Chromiak are two guys I think will transform our current offense. The dudes just make stuff happen!

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

I sure f***ing hope so. It would be pretty fun to hear people talk about Makar, Hughes, Fox, and Clarke.

I know it's really early but I do think he's that smart and skilled, a rare kind of talent that could ascend to that level.

 

[AbsentMojo]

BC not being invited to WJC camp

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

BC not being invited to WJC camp

Did they have a reason? Seems like he shoulda been a super obvious choice

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

They didn't know how to spell his name imo

probably makes more sense then whatever other bullshit they make up

 

[Little Psycho]

So they want to lose??

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Barrie in the middle of a big covid outbreak and with camp coming up, it may be a protocols thing.

That's the only legit reason I could see

 

[lumbergh]

They didn't know how to spell his name imo

probably makes more sense then whatever other bullshit they make up

No players with silent letters in first and last names are allowed on the team.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Use it as fuel, kid.

 

[SufferingSelfCreated]

Good. Less chance for Kirby Dach type injury in the tourney.

 

[BringTheReign]

Barrie in the middle of a big covid outbreak and with camp coming up, it may be a protocols thing.

That's the only legit reason I could see

Scott Wheeler tweeted that according to two sources close to Clarke that this was not the case. The reason he wasn't invited isn't related to C19.

Edit: I saw some crazy speculation on the intl board that Clarke wasn't invited because LA management told Hockey Canada that they wouldn't release Byfield even if he was healthy. I know that would be insane, but we've seen ever poorer and pettier decisions come to light from hockey management groups lately.

 

[Steve Zissou]

 

[DoktorJeep]

These junior tournaments are really overblown.

 

[bmr]

That may be one of the most egregious snubs I've ever seen. Use it for fuel, kid.

 

[Reclamation Project]

Hot take - international hockey is stupid and overrated. The goal is the Stanley Cup. Keep kicking ass and you'll be on the Kings in no time!

 

[AbsentMojo]

Did they have a reason? Seems like he shoulda been a super obvious choice

Seems so - like top pairing. Waiting to hear more from my source (my kid who monitors everything)

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Scott Wheeler tweeted that according to two sources close to Clarke that this was not the case. The reason he wasn't invited isn't related to C19.

Edit: I saw some crazy speculation on the intl board that Clarke wasn't invited because LA management told Hockey Canada that they wouldn't release Byfield even if he was healthy. I know that would be insane, but we've seen ever poorer and pettier decisions come to light from hockey management groups lately.

That seems like an odd reason… ducks arnt gunna send drysdale…. So shouldn’t they snub zelleweger and mctavish too?

 

[ScoreZeGoals]

I honestly thought Clarke was an absolute lock, and he didn't even get an invite? Something really strange is going on with this situation

 

[YP44]

Hot take - international hockey is stupid and overrated. The goal is the Stanley Cup. Keep kicking ass and you'll be on the Kings in no time!

That is a hot take. The players all seem to think they are important, and not just world juniors but look how important the Olympics seem to be to a lot of star guys. I don't really get it, I would rathe win a cup than a gold, and I definitely would not want to fly to the other side of the world during a pandemic (goes for international players coming to Alberta for the world juniors too).

 

[bland]

Its important for kids to play in high pressure/prestige games. What an astonishing decision. There are not 6 better defensemen under 21 in that country, much less not even inviting him to camp to compete for a fringe spot.

Now I have zero qualms with rooting against Canada. **** 'em.

 

[King'sPawn]

Its important for kids to play in high pressure/prestige games. What an astonishing decision. There are not 6 better defensemen under 21 in that country, much less not even inviting him to camp to compete for a fringe spot.

Now I have zero qualms with rooting against Canada. **** 'em.

Yup. It's one thing if he was cut because he was outplayed. But not getting an invite is certainly a choice.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Edit: I saw some crazy speculation on the intl board that Clarke wasn't invited because LA management told Hockey Canada that they wouldn't release Byfield even if he was healthy. I know that would be insane, but we've seen ever poorer and pettier decisions come to light from hockey management groups lately.

That would be extra stupid since Canada has enough 4Cs anyway