Prospect Info: Brendan Guhle (2015, 51st) – '18-19: Rochester #45 (AHL)

[Der Jaeger]

I think he's Jay Bouwmeester v 2.0

 

[truthbluth]

I think he's Jay Bouwmeester v 2.0

I don’t see that at all. I see a Duncan Keith lite, where the liteness comes on the O side. A very mobile, defensive defenseman. And we should be very happy to have that.

 

[struckbyaparkedcar]

Thinking realistically, Jake Gardiner is a solid comp.

 

[Der Jaeger]

I don’t see that at all. I see a Duncan Keith lite, where the liteness comes on the O side. A very mobile, defensive defenseman. And we should be very happy to have that.

Bouwmeester is a mobile defensive d-man.

 

[truthbluth]

Bouwmeester is a mobile defensive d-man.

You know what, you’re right. I am fooled by the same thing with Jay, that I see others on this board get fooled with about Brendan. Whenever I see STL play, and FLA before that, I see all that speed and skill and assume he’s a PMD. The stats bear out your assertion. Jay B is a very good comparable. My bad.

 

[Icicle]

This kid's confidence is such a roller coaster. He looks completely lost start of the year in NHL, goes down to the AHL and gets it together, comes up to the NHL and looks good, though lost in some games where given too many minutes, then sent down to the AHL for the playoffs and completely lost again. What's the prescription?

 

[OkimLom]

This kid's confidence is such a roller coaster. He looks completely lost start of the year in NHL, goes down to the AHL and gets it together, comes up to the NHL and looks good, though lost in some games where given too many minutes, then sent down to the AHL for the playoffs and completely lost again. What's the prescription?

time and patience.

 

[Icicle]

time and patience.

At which level?

 

[sincerity0]

At which level?

The NHL. He’s all but certain to make this roster out of camp.

 

[OkimLom]

At which level?

Both AHL and NHL

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

I think he's Jay Bouwmeester v 2.0

Is that a fantasy or your actual NHL projection?

 

[Der Jaeger]

Is that a fantasy or your actual NHL projection?

Actual projection. Really mobile defenseman who can compliment a #1 D on a top pairing, but never really tops out as a true #1D. Bouwmeester was projected to be an all-situation defender who produced points and drove offense. He got there for a little while toward the end of his time in Florida, but after the Flames trade, he was more of a high end compliment.

I'd like to see a Guhle - Ristolainen pairing in the future. Or, if by some act of God the Sabres get Dahlin, a Guhle - Dahlin pairing.

 

[Ralonzo]

I think he's Jay Bouwmeester v 2.0

Bret Hedican? That's a guy that could skate like the wind and had no offense to speak of.

 

[Der Jaeger]

Bret Hedican? That's a guy that could skate like the wind and had no offense to speak of.

Maybe. I think Guhle has more offense to give than that though.

 

[Chainshot]

Bret Hedican? That's a guy that could skate like the wind and had no offense to speak of.

Maybe. I think Guhle has more offense to give than that though.

He probably does. But is he really a true offensive d-man or is he a defensive guy who has an exceptional skill that will help him move the puck out of the zone?

 

[struckbyaparkedcar]

He probably does. But is he really a true offensive d-man or is he a defensive guy who has an exceptional skill that will help him move the puck out of the zone?

Neither. He's really good at skating and poised enough with the puck to make plays in both zones, but needs polish at each end of the ice. His defense is not defending, and his offense is being hard to keep up with.

 

[Der Jaeger]

He probably does. But is he really a true offensive d-man or is he a defensive guy who has an exceptional skill that will help him move the puck out of the zone?

I think he's a hockey version of a tweener. Great skater but not enough on the offensive end to truly run a powerplay or break the team out of the zone (aside from skating it out). On the defensive end, his skating will always put him in position, which in itself makes him a great partner for someone who likes to roam.

The above description is how I'd describe Bouwmeester, who is the best defensive tweener I've watched. A much better version of Tallinder.

 

[Chainshot]

I think he's a hockey version of a tweener. Great skater but not enough on the offensive end to truly run a powerplay or break the team out of the zone (aside from skating it out). On the defensive end, his skating will always put him in position, which in itself makes him a great partner for someone who likes to roam.

The above description is how I'd describe Bouwmeester, who is the best defensive tweener I've watched. A much better version of Tallinder.

Hank, Hedican, Bouwmeester... there is such a dearth of good defensemen on this team seeing someone out there who is any sort of quality would be most welcome.

He may not have the same level of offensive creativity in the zone or with the puck on his stick, but his ability to get up and down the ice at high speed will generate opportunities. He certainly seems to understand how to fill a lane and get to the net.

 

[joshjull]

Hank, Hedican, Bouwmeester... there is such a dearth of good defensemen on this team seeing someone out there who is any sort of quality would be most welcome.

He may not have the same level of offensive creativity in the zone or with the puck on his stick, but his ability to get up and down the ice at high speed will generate opportunities. He certainly seems to understand how to fill a lane and get to the net.

Hedican is a good reference point for Guhle at the moment

 

[Gabrielor]

Woof. He hasn't looked good this season...

 

[TheMistyStranger]

Woof. He hasn't looked good this season...

On the bright side, I totally forgot about him with Pilut being around

 

[Panthaz89]

Woof. He hasn't looked good this season...

basically a copy of when Beaulieu set up Tavarres from a year ago when we played the Islanders.

 

[La Cosa Nostra]

It's a little disheartening he has not seized a roster spot after apparently being close his first 2 training camps from being drafted at making the team. I am hoping he can be an internal replacement for Scandella. Would be great if he can step in full time in 20-21 and play a full season as a #4/5 getting 17-18 minutes a game. No desire to extend Scandella at 5 mil per.

 

[Der Jaeger]

Not worried. Clearly a confidence thing. It'll be ok. No need to rush him. Let him stay in Rochester all year and work things out.