Prospect Info: Austin Carroll (7th Round, 2014 Draft)

[Ace Rimmer]

This is completely prompted by the stats thread, and since I've only ever seen him play once (and didn't really notice him) I would like to know more.

I was mildly surprised to realize that he was passed over in two drafts, and grabbed by Calgary in the final round in 2014's draft. Now he leads his team in goals, points, and PIMs, and second in the most important stat - plus/minus. I realize that's not as impressive as a 20 year old, but still pretty good.

He's a big kid too, at 6'3" and 214 lbs. Appears to be truculent (but PIMs could reflect laziness and just be a bunch of holding / hooking penalties)

What's a realistic expectation here? Facepuncher with decent hands? NHL long-shot? I guess if anyone has seen him on a semi-regular basis, would be nice to know his skillset, if any. Did find one scouting report, and he appears underwhelming to the writer.

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[CraigsList]

I want to see him play in the AHL next year. I like this pick a lot, even if he was an overager.

 

[FlamesFan18]

I thought he looked pretty good in September. I truly believe he has an NHL shot as a bottom six player. He has the size and grit plus he brings an offensive game which is more important today. If he becomes another Bouma I will be very pleased, also reminds me of Ferland a bit.

 

[Lunatik]

Stew, I do believe he is the new style face puncher.

 

[1989]

Stew, I do believe he is the new style face puncher.

Prust 2.0?

 

[Gritty]

Prust 2.0?

He reminds me of Ferland when I watch him play. He's very aggressive on the forecheck, and hits hard like Bouma. He has decent hands, not quite as good as Ferland, but I could see him being the perfect 4th liners that could move up to the 3rd.

He'll be fun to watch in the AHL next season!

 

[Lunatik]

Prust 2.0?

I hope he isn't that level of jack ass

 

[FLAMES666]

Maybe turn into a Kyle Clifford type player

 

[HighLifeMan]

He has a wicked release and is a menace on the forecheck.

All things considered I think he has the ability to become a 15-20 goal third line energy player.

I thought he was ready to turn pro this year based on what I saw but an extra year won't hurt anybody.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

I see an AHL player, hopefully I'm wrong. Could be a late bloomer though, he's definitely not a Roy.

 

[AgeOfBennett]

I live in Victoria and have watched him on the royals for the past couple years and always thought he was the best player on the ice. I was stoked when the Flames drafted him. I think he was definitely a steal to get at the 7th round. Big RHS who is putting up awesome points this year. I could honestly see him as the next Clutterbuck but put up better points. Would be a great bottom six forward for us in the near future

 

[Johnny GODreau]

Carroll's 6'4, Clutterbucks 5'11.. If Carroll, can have an impact anywhere close to Clutterbuck that's a solid pick.