C Adam Beckman (2019, 75th, MIN)

[Artorius Horus T]

12 game point streak.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Point streak now 14 games.
- after going 2 games without a goal, Adam scores a goal 2 games in a row. (1+1, 1+1).
- 12 sog combined

 

[Al Lagoon]

God, er, Pronman doesn't rank him as a top prospect. */tosses Beckman Wild jersey in trash/*

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

He is becoming an extremely good prospect. Alot of hype building with him across the WHL this season.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

God, er, Pronman doesn't rank him as a top prospect. */tosses Beckman Wild jersey in trash/*

He addressed it in the comments, saying that it was because he doesn’t have elite playmaking ability or skating. Said shot and brain are elite though. Makes no sense since most players on the list didn’t have “elite playmaking” and about half of them he says their skating is “just fine.” Looking at stats, he’s following a similar path to Sam Steel, who led the dub in scoring his 18yo season. I wish there were more videos out there on the guy. His shot looks insane from what I can see.

 

[AKL]

He addressed it in the comments, saying that it was because he doesn’t have elite playmaking ability or skating. Said shot and brain are elite though. Makes no sense since most players on the list didn’t have “elite playmaking” and about half of them he says their skating is “just fine.” Looking at stats, he’s following a similar path to Sam Steel, who led the dub in scoring his 18yo season. I wish there were more videos out there on the guy. His shot looks insane from what I can see.

Top 50 prospects and the guy leading the whole WHL in scoring as an 18 year old isn't on it because only his shot and his IQ are elite. Blame the elite supporting cast Beckman has surrounding him in Spokane, I guess.

Figure that one out.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

Top 50 prospects and the guy leading the whole WHL in scoring as an 18 year old isn't on it because only his shot and his IQ are elite. Blame the elite supporting cast Beckman has surrounding him in Spokane, I guess.

Figure that one out.

He has a hard job. To actually scout all of the players and watch as much hockey as he says he does would be impossible. That was a long article he wrote too. Probably took a few days. There were some extremely questionable prospects he left off the list, and I wonder if some of the guys that he said “just missed” he just forgot existed. That would be an extremely bad look, but he’s balancing hundreds of drafted prospects so I could see it. I just wish he wouldn’t contradict himself so much.

 

[AKL]

He has a hard job. To actually scout all of the players and watch as much hockey as he says he does would be impossible. That was a long article he wrote too. Probably took a few days. There were some extremely questionable prospects he left off the list, and I wonder if some of the guys that he said “just missed” he just forgot existed. That would be an extremely bad look, but he’s balancing hundreds of drafted prospects so I could see it. I just wish he wouldn’t contradict himself so much.

I recognize that his job is impossible and will never please everyone, all I'd say is that the guy leading the WHL in scoring as a just-drafted 18 year old (over guys like Cozens, mind you) probably deserves a longer look.

I'm not upset by it, ultimately it means nothing. And I don't know who the top 50 actually are because I don't have a subscription, but it's just kinda... weird. And a weird justification for leaving him off too, like you said. I could see him having just forgot about Beckman until he was done, as you suggested.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

From 41 games this season, Adam has scored a goal in 26 of them.
- and a point in 30

 

[SupremeNachos]

God, er, Pronman doesn't rank him as a top prospect. */tosses Beckman Wild jersey in trash/*

Pronman writes articles that I would expect from a site like BR.

 

[sting101]

Have watched him live a couple times in the last month. Once without Ty Smith in the lineup also.

He's a nice prospect for sure but i would settle the expectations building from junior scoring. especially if your criticizing Pronman also. Quality of competition is just so poor compared to AHL even.

IceQ and hands are of top quality and he has a good frame, reach and a very good shot which still needs work to be an effective pro scorer. Short sample but his release needs to be more explosive, accuracy and patience is excellent though.

Skating and strength at this point is very much a work in progress for the next levels. He's very smooth but he needs more pop to be able to create the time and space to take advantage of his skill set. His edge work while decent is not a plus trait once he turns pro.

Take it for what it is (a 2 game summary this year and a few games last) but i would say your 75th selection is looking like a 30-45 pick. Similar to Kole Lind or Tyler Benson. Nice pick trending the right way

 

[57special]

Your second paragraph is an observation that isn't unique to Beckman, and could be applied to literally tens of thousands of prospects that have gone through the CHL. Mario Lemieux, Sidney Crosby, etc. have turned out alright. Probably best to delete it, or say the same thing about every single player that goes through the CHL...and while you are at it, the BCHL, the USHL, etc..

 

[kyle44]

Your second paragraph is an observation that isn't unique to Beckman, and could be applied to literally tens of thousands of prospects that have gone through the CHL. Mario Lemieux, Sidney Crosby, etc. have turned out alright. Probably best to delete it, or same the same thing about every single player that goes through the CHL...and while you are at it, the BCHL, the USHL, etc..

Folks sure do have some odd criticisms around here. If a kid isn’t scoring the mantra is “if he can’t score in junior he’s unlikely to at the next level,” and if a kid is scoring at a high rate it’s “temper expectations; it’s only junior.” These kids are putting up points against their peers in the league they’re currently eligible for.

 

[TheWhiskeyThief]

Watched him last night vs Everett: supports the play really well, surprisingly sloppy with puck handling, linemates not very good.

 

[57special]

Maybe just a bad night. Some games I Look at the Wild and they can't complete a simple passing play, and they make unforced turnovers all over the ice.

In the times I've seen him (clips only) he does alright carrying the puck. Seems to have a good( not great) shot, but more importantly, doesn't hesitate when he has a scoring chance. We'll see if that ability survives the move to higher levels of hockey, when time and space is limited.

His skating looks good to me. Not great, but above average, at least speed wise.

His size seems to be decent, but he needs to grow into it, like many who have gone through a recent growth spurt.

Can't argue with his performance this year. Only Cozens has a higher PPG in the league, regardless of draft year. That's pretty heady company.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

His 18 game point streak broke ;(

 

[TheWhiskeyThief]

He was playing away from Topper & Zummack for the most part.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

After a small cold streak, 2+2 in 6 games, Adam scores a goal and adds 3 helpers.

 

[57special]

Leading WHL in points, goals, and PPG. Is he strictly a wing this year, or does he play some C?

 

[AKL]

Leading WHL in points, goals, and PPG. Is he strictly a wing this year, or does he play some C?

He is a left winger.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Yeah..Adam is kinda good at hockey.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

20 more points this season already what last season, in 20 less games...

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Leading WHL in points, goals, and PPG. Is he strictly a wing this year, or does he play some C?

Also:
236 SOG - leads the WHL
5 insurance goals - leads the WHL (4 player tie)
6 GWG - 4th most in the WHL (5 player tie)
6 first goals - 3rd most in the WHL (4 player tie)

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Plays pp, pk, 5 on 5, 4 on 4, 3 on 3
Scores goals, points, solid defensively, doesn't take stupid penalties.

Minny got a huge steel last year indeed.

 

[57special]

5 points ahead of 2nd place guy, still leading in goals and PPG(.01 ahead of Cozens). I take back what I said earlier about him having a good shot, but nothing special. After watching him...this guy can really sling it. No hesitation, and has an uncanny ability to find corners through traffic, and while moving laterally. Also vg at the one timer.

No idea if his play can translate to higher levels(as with any propsect), but if he can fill out his 6'1" frame then I don't see why not.

He and Khovanov were great 3rd round picks by MN.