C Adam Beckman (2019, 75th, MIN)

[57special]

His skating is ok, but could be better. Has good height, but needs to beef up. Two way play is mediocre. Puck handling is good, and passing surprisingly good. Shot and release is already NHL top 6 calibre, and the guy always looks to score.

He's got a lot of work to do in the off ice training, diet, and skating departments. You could say that most prospects do, and you wouldn't be wrong, but Beckman, more than most, looks like a bit of a late bloomer, and would benefit more than most with packing on some good lbs. If he gets bigger, and a bit faster I can see him being a LH version of Alex Tuch. Ceiling is probably a #2LW, floor is an AHL'er, if he simply stops developing.

Would like to see him come back in the fall with an additional 10-15 lbs, an improved skating stride, and better edges.

 

[Bevans]

His skating is ok, but could be better. Has good height, but needs to beef up. Two way play is mediocre. Puck handling is good, and passing surprisingly good. Shot and release is already NHL top 6 calibre, and the guy always looks to score.

He's got a lot of work to do in the off ice training, diet, and skating departments. You could say that most prospects do, and you wouldn't be wrong, but Beckman, more than most, looks like a bit of a late bloomer, and would benefit more than most with packing on some good lbs. If he gets bigger, and a bit faster I can see him being a LH version of Alex Tuch. Ceiling is probably a #2LW, floor is an AHL'er, if he simply stops developing.

Would like to see him come back in the fall with an additional 10-15 lbs, an improved skating stride, and better edges.

Barring a very late growth spurt I don't see him growing to 6'4 220 like Tuch. I can't see him playing Tuch's style in terms of shooting at top speed or crashing the net. If Tuch had Beckman's one timer he'd be an elite player. I think they play complentary styles, but I don't see the comp.

 

[covfefe]

Beckman is a late bloomer. He's also a perfect example of how playing Midget at 16, vs getting buried on a 4th line in the WHL, can benefit a prospect. Both approaches can and do work, but it's certainly not one size fits all.

 

[thestonedkoala]

Beckman has to be one of the most underrated prospects in the NHL.

 

[57special]

ehhh...he needs time in the AHL. Skating is just average, to me. He needs to work on his speed, or he won't get enough chances to use that shot of his.

 

[StanleyCup55]

Notched another pre-season goal last night. I think he’ll be on the roster second half of season

 

[thestonedkoala]

Notched another pre-season goal last night. I think he’ll be on the roster second half of season

I think 7-8 games and then sent down.

 

[Bevans]

I think 7-8 games and then sent down.

He'd be going to AHL, not Juniors. So this scenario is unlikely unless he completely flames out.

 

[keppel146]

He should be in the AHL full time this year imo. But he looks like he has some good potential.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

4th goal, 5th point in three preseason games:

 

[EXTRAS]

4th goal, 5th point in three preseason games:

Top notch release

 

[Eegs]

Gordie Howe Hat Trick tonight as well.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

I think its pointless to find things to complain about this young man. Dudes a clutch AF and just scores goals and points.
If he has flaws, so what? Every player has one or two. He is only 20.

 

[57special]

I think its pointless to find things to complain about this young man. Dudes a clutch AF and just scores goals and points.
If he has flaws, so what? Every player has one or two. He is only 20.

I don't see a lot of flaws. As a late bloomer, he is still filling out, so he should get stronger and faster. At 6'1", the size is there, but some man muscles will help. His forte will be as an offensive player, but he works to get back on D. What sticks out about him is his shot, and the ability to be in the right place to score goals.

 

[Nsjohnson]

What I love about this kid is that he really, really, really wants to score with every shot.

On a MN team that's been anemic for most of 20 years with this kind of idea, this is refreshing.

 

[Reddawg]

Wish I could find a place to put a Calder dark horse bet down on him, kid is legit.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

Could be making his NHL debut tonight

 

[Jorma Heart]

Could be making his NHL debut tonight

How did he look?

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

How did he look?

Fine, given that he wasn't put into the greatest of situations.

 

[57special]

How did he look?

3 SOG in 10 minutes. Looked ok- he is definitely a shooter.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

In his last 4 games in the AHL.

2 goals
3 assists
+3
20 shots on goal
4 penalty minutes

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

7 points in 7 AHL games, and an assist in 3 NHL for the 20 year old, former 3rd round pick.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

i know he is only 22 (turns 23 in less the 4 months)
maybe he can still turn it around?

his 18 year old season in the WHL though... 48 goals, about 110 points, 1.80 ppg
was +44..played really well, scored goals, points..
showed so much promise, also great start to his AHL career..
- even scored 24 goals in 53 games last season

this season though in the AHL.. 5 goals, 15 points, 0.45 ppg
has missed 6 Iowa Wild games, not gotten a call up, injury troubles?
is his career, development been troubled with injuries or he is just not
good enough pro player


12 games total in the NHL so far, 1 assist, his role in those games though; small.
4th line; ice time range of 7-11 minutes, really can't do much with those
minutes, when you have played top minutes in your career

 

[Obvious Fabertism]

He’s a tweener and where he goes in the NHL is going to depend on his effort and dedication levels over the next stretch. I am personally not too crazy about him but the Wild org has been complimentary of him and his character in the past. He seemed to hit a bit of a lull during the second half of last season and hasn’t pulled out of it, just not fully engaged IMO. The lack of call ups is a bit out of his control, the Wild cap situation this season made him hard/impossible to call up for most of it because he makes more than our other AHLers. Assuming Duhaime is out in the off season, he would be a strong candidate for that spot, but he will be in a 4th line role if he makes it, not a ton of opportunities to move up past the 3rd line either, long term. He has a knack for being in the right spot in the O zone and has a few attributes that are NHL caliber, but his shot has not yet translated up to beat professionals and the rest of the package is pretty vanilla.

 

[Jbcraig1883]

I don't think he is in the Wild's future at all. I wouldn't be surprised if he is flipped for another prospect of similar age/potential so both get a new start.

He has a great shot, has improved his positioning and decision making, but is not someone who can stickhandle through traffic or deke, is not great along the boards, and isn't good/gritty enough to play on PK and bottom 6. IMO, he has to strike lightning by getting an opportunity in the top 6 playing with a great playmaker.