Prospect Info: Bakersfield Condors '18-19 Season
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Llamamoto
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Oh damn. I guess Draisaitl, Point, and like half of the best players in the league are horrible then.
CornKicker
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100%,
now some bonehead is going to come in to this thread and talk some junk about Benson playing his first full season since 2015 or some nonsense.
Actual the post above yours pointed out quite nicely how AHL stat watching for rookies is a joke.
BarDownBobo
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There was 5 rookies in the entire league that meet that standard. Guess the future of the NHL as a whole is pretty bleak.
... and Marchand, Pacioretti, Henrique, Zucarello, Palmieri, Kadri, E Karlsson, J Carlsson, T Johnson, Schenn, Atkinson, Zucker, Toffoli, R Smith, Killorn.... aaaand I got tired of this game
If Benson doesn’t put up 50 goals / 50 assist this season he is essentially a bust. That’s a fact. If a prospect isn’t perfect I’m not sure why we are wasting time trying to develop them.
I hope this contribution furthers discussion and you find it as valuable as I find spewing nonsense.
I hope this contribution furthers discussion and you find it as valuable as I find spewing nonsense.
Aceboogie
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That comment was a joke lmao. I have been a big Benson supporter for a while. His season has been quite impressive
ImmuneEH
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Doesn't take much to rile people up around here does it?
Furious Nerd
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Benson-Marody-Yamamoto is really starting to throw the puck around at high speed.
We picked up Marody for a 3rd. Looking like a steal of a trade for us.
We picked up Marody for a 3rd. Looking like a steal of a trade for us.
McDNicks17
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Look at them sideburns. He looks like a girl!
Cooper Marody, now, there's a haircut you can set your watch to!
Tobias Kahun
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Benson back to Yamamoto? Is that Quinn calling the game?
joestevens29
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This really has been the concern from day 1. If healthy he would've been a 1st round pick.
In some ways his injuries are a bit of a blessing in disguise. Kid hasn't had a lot of pressure from fans like other high end prospects. Team also seems to have been patient with him and weren't rushing him.
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Bryanbryoil
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I've been skeptical of him of late. Hopefully he keeps progressing and becomes a top 6 option for us.
He's been much, much better the last 2-3 games. But he has a ways to go.
I think - just like with Benson - we have to be realistic about his play: It's no coincidence that when you get put with Cooper Marody, you produce points. Hebig, Currie, Benson, Yamamoto, they've all seen the benefits of what Marody can create at the AHL level. All these guys would have at least 10 fewer points playing with any other C on the team.
The reason I think Yamamoto has a leg up on others to be a top 6 option in the future is his shooting mentality. When he's playing with confidence, he is ready to fire it all the time. Last night was a great example, passed the puck and was immediately ready to hammer it home. Like, less than a second, and he was cocked and ready. That's elite shooting ability. If he can bring that every shift, he's going to be a very good offensive option in the NHL.
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@replacement or any others who have watched Condors games - any thoughts or insights on Dave Gust? Seems to be getting better in his second AHL season as well. Could he possibly be worth an ELC?
No. PPG at 20 years old at AHL to become an impact player. That's the NHLE metric as I recall. Rarely do you see 18/19 year olds get PPG in the AHL. Just doesn't happen.
PPG as a NCAA Freshmen/rookie is the correct benchmark for impact forwards.
I think Gust becomes a UFA next year, I might be wrong though.
He's a good player, honest game, keeps his legs churning. He's especially good along the boards, using his skating to create space. Next year Bako will probably have a new crop of young kids, so he could be a good veteran presence.
In my opinion, no real NHL potential, but who knows!
Doesn't shoot nearly as well, and is even smaller. But other than that, I'd say they have pretty similar play styles. There are a lot of Condors that kind of have a similar style, Vesel, Esposito, Hebig, Currie, Gust. Smaller guys who skate well, competitive instincts, high motors. Hebig and Currie are the only two that have really stood out to me.
Condors with a decent 1st, but are down 1-0 to the Heat tonight. Gust nearly banked it in off Gillies, but it crossed the line just a hair after the period ended.
Stuart Skinner between the pipes tonight.
Stuart Skinner between the pipes tonight.
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