Prospect Info: Blake Speers -RW- (67th Overall 2015)

[Cheddabombs]

Wait is that image saying speeers was the 4th highest PPG draft eligible in the OHL?

That's awesome value

4th highest for 17 year olds, which basically is draft eligible except for guys re-entering. So yea, really nice value with that pick.

 

[JimEIV]

I like this pick a lot.

 

[ForeverJerseyGirl]

I like this pick a lot.

Me too.

 

[blink]

I really like this pick. I think Speers will turn out to be a good one.

 

[Classic Devil]

I also really like this pick.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Is it possible to even play devil's advocate and not like this pick?

I don't think so, really very little not to like.

 

[Zippy316]

I wanted Dergachyov but I can't complain about this pick.

Not like I really knew much about Dergachyov other than reading about him and youtube videos.

 

[Billdo]

Is it possible to even play devil's advocate and not like this pick?

I don't think so, really very little not to like.

I'm sure someone will find a way.

 

[JimEIV]

Is it possible to even play devil's advocate and not like this pick?

I don't think so, really very little not to like.

This is the pick that can save the horrible decision to give up #36 and the even more horrible decision to take a goalie.

 

[Kurt Cobain]

Great value, this pick is awesome. Anyone know what his skating ability is like. I consider that to be the most important asset an undersized, skilled played can have.

 

[TheUnseenHand]

Not sure what's so bad about trading the 36th pick for a guy like Palmieri. If the 36th pick ended up being as good as Palmieri that would be considered a success.

But yeah this pick is awesome.

They gave up 41 for Palmieri. They gave up 36 to drop back and ultimately take a freaking goalie.

 

[Kurt Cobain]

They gave up 41 for Palmieri. They gave up 36 to drop back and ultimately take a freaking goalie.

Yeah I edited that immediately and a while ago. Don't know how you were able to quote it lol.

 

[ForeverJerseyGirl]

Blake meets the media:

 

[Emperoreddy]

Blake meets the media:

Like this kid. Like his attitude. He wants to get here as soon as he can.

Also he put on 20 pounds last year? Jesus.

 

[Cheddabombs]

Hmm, not sure if I like the pick anymore. He just doesn't look like an NHL-er, ya know?

 

[ForeverJerseyGirl]

Like this kid. Like his attitude. He wants to get here as soon as he can.

Also he put on 20 pounds last year? Jesus.

He definitely seems to be very driven, and he has a clear idea of what he wants to improve on in terms of strength and shooting. That's great to hear.

 

[TheUnseenHand]

Hmm, not sure if I like the pick anymore. He just doesn't look like an NHL-er, ya know?

Neither does the Nuge. He does ok though. Hell, was there a less hockey player looking player than Gretzky?

 

[Missionhockey]

I want to know why he fell and was getting no hype.

Is it because he plays on a stacked team? It's definitely not the numbers.

 

[Marshal Rochambeau]

I want to know why he fell and was getting no hype.

Is it because he plays on a stacked team? It's definitely not the numbers.

He's not as far along as other talented forwards. All he needs is more strength and he can be a great player.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Some size concerns. Scouts are still really size biased even though he isn't small.

 

[Davegarri]

Like this kid. Like his attitude. He wants to get here as soon as he can.

Also he put on 20 pounds last year? Jesus.

20 pounds in a year? That's nothing! I put on 30 in a month going into my junior year of high school. High school football lol
I also lost 50 in 6 months after I graduated

But I do like his attitude a lot. He handles the media well and just wants to work his hardest to succeed. I think this kid is going to be a solid player moving forward. Love the pick.

 

[Hockey Sports Fan]

Really really like this pick, great value in the 3rd round. Reminds me a bit of when Vancouver drafted Cole Cassels, but Cassels' draft year wasn't nearly as good. A 2-wayish forward who had to play more of a depth role, and had a serious break-out the following two years with an increased role. Speers could be primed for a huge breakout next season.

 

[Kurt Cobain]

Really really like this pick, great value in the 3rd round. Reminds me a bit of when Vancouver drafted Cole Cassels, but Cassels' draft year wasn't nearly as good. A 2-wayish forward who had to play more of a depth role, and had a serious break-out the following two years with an increased role. Speers could be primed for a huge breakout next season.

I feel like your last sentence could be said for every single player we drafted this year. When you consider their individual situations. As well as the guy we traded for.

 

[Devils Dominion]

20 pounds in a year? That's nothing! I put on 30 in a month going into my junior year of high school. High school football lol
I also lost 50 in 6 months after I graduated

But I do like his attitude a lot. He handles the media well and just wants to work his hardest to succeed. I think this kid is going to be a solid player moving forward. Love the pick.

I shed 35 lbs in 5 years.
Feel a ton better now.

 

[Brock]

I had Speers ranked 15th among OHL guys this year.

http://ohlprospects.blogspot.ca/2015/05/my-final-top-50-ohl-players-for-2015_21.html