C Alex Newhook - Victoria Grizzlies, BCHL (2019, 16th, COL)
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You're extremely wrong. There's no player in the draft that is better than Newhook in all of those categories at the same time, otherwise they would have went #1 OA. Calm down. Krebs shot is nowhere near Newhook's for starters. Newhook is also the better skater.
Better shot is just flat out wrong. Newhook has a ridiculously underrated shot, Krebs shot is lacking.
I wasn't gonna be that guy but yeah i don't really see what's special at all about that either...
landy92mack29
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Newhooks shot is a muffin at the moment. Krebs has an amazing release and pin point accuracy.
I'm positive I've seen more of Newhook than you, no offense. I don't think I've ever watched more of one single prospect sans maybe Drouin.
You're wrong, I promise you this.
Krebs shot is nowhere near Newhook
It's not a huge deal, but honestly I prefer seeing clips like this than a player beating a goalie clean on a shootout move they've practiced a million times. At least this clip shows his athleticism and he can improvise his offense.
avsfan09
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I've got to disagree here. Newhook has a pretty slick shot and a great release.
Watching "so much of Newhook and I promise" makes you neglects watching the other prospects. Okay, we get it that you know Newhook's middle name, just because you know that doesn't mean you're justified about talking to other prospects.
I don't think you're wrong, Newhook has an awesome shot, but Krebs beats him other parts of the game clearly. At even strength it isn't even close that Krebs is not only the better player at both ends of the pitch, but he's more impactful on the game. Newhook is better on the powerplay and why Victoria rekt teams last year.
avsfan09
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How do you compare their playmaking? I only really watched Newhook live at the U-18's but his playmaking really stood out to me.
Newhook is the superior offensive player in all regards, but there are other ways to win games that Krebs does a lot better - that's the point I was trying to make. In regards to playmaking, I do think they are fairly close. Krebs was PPG player on one of the worst teams in the CHL and his playmaking/vision was at the core of this strength, that speaks volume to me. Newhook is damn good, but he tends to use his shot more where Krebs would pass the puck. Here Newhook is the more dangerous player since he can either pass the puck or shoot it to damage you, where with Krebs you know he'll tend to pass it before thinking shot. That trait reduces his dangerous factor, but I still he's better on even strength in generating offence while Newhook is more of the PP specialist
avsfan09
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Fair enough. I would just add that calling Newhook a PP specialist seems to diminish some of his value. I think he can be more than that. I can see him being capable of having an impact like Kyle Connor does. He has alot of potential is all I'm saying. It could certainly go either way with Krebs/Newhook but it's a long way from being fully determined.
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Krebs is the better playmaker and passer. Newhook is more than competent at both but those are the two areas where Krebs has the clear advantage.
In this comparison when discussing the shooting ability of Krebs vs Newhook, I don't think your comment is all that relevant. These two prospects aren't exactly under the radar guys, we've all seen enough of both to know that Newhook is clearly the better shooter.
Newhook’s shot is far from a muffin.
I remember when people thought Pettersson’s shot was a muffin...
I remember when people thought Pettersson’s shot was a muffin...
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Unfortunately he stopped and brought the puck backwards so that wouldn't have counted...
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Newhook has a good shot for sure, but so does Krebs. His shot is not "lacking". Like @landy92mack29 said, he has a very good release. I won't argue about whose is better as I have not seen Newhook enough, but it seems to me you have clearly not seen Krebs enough either if you don't think his shot is good.
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He’s just as good as krebs. The avs certainly thought he was the better choice and I don’t think it’s because of Krebs injury either.
Prior to the injury I had Newhook a full 11 spots ahead of Krebs. Avs definitely made the right pick. Newhook is a gamer.
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Krebs plays a safer game, but Newhook is the more dynamic prospect. It’ll take years to determine which one of them develops into the better player.
Also, I know people like to discount Krebs’s injury, but achilles tendon tears (even partial) are no laughing matter in any sport. There’s a ton of horror stories of athletes never coming back the same or having to significantly alter their games to even be somewhat effective. We all saw how badly Krebs was limping at the draft; I’m just saying let’s not act like it’s some insignificant ankle sprain.
Also, I know people like to discount Krebs’s injury, but achilles tendon tears (even partial) are no laughing matter in any sport. There’s a ton of horror stories of athletes never coming back the same or having to significantly alter their games to even be somewhat effective. We all saw how badly Krebs was limping at the draft; I’m just saying let’s not act like it’s some insignificant ankle sprain.
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Admittedly, I think Krebs might be a safer and better choice. Newhook is a riskier pick with more potential. Players are still very close. The injury shouldn't be ignored requiring at least 3-6 months of recovery and rehab. This tilted my opinion, AVs made the right choice on picking Newhook.
I'm happy with Newhook Tendon tears are not easy to deal with I've had one not my achilles but it even after healing it hasn't felt the same since yes I can do everything the same now but its never the same
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