C Alex Turcotte - USNTDP, USHL (2019, 5th, LAK)

[bishop12]

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

Big game player

 

[AveryStar4Eva]

3C ceiling

 

[razor ray]

Big goal for him today....he played well.

 

[fsanford]

A modern day Cannon. Looking forward to him on the Kings roster will certainly be a fan favorite.

 

[Lt Dan]

Turcotte played like a pro. Like a boss

 

[dedutchhockey]

His style is made for the Pros.

very impressed.

hope he can stay healthy.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

I hope Turcotte showed in this tournament to the doubters why some people are so high on his game.

He's not the flashiest player. There are absolutely a few players at a similar caliber whose games will attract more attention and will make more gif-able players, but Turcotte's a brutally effective player in all zones with consistency. Brings it every game. Rarely can you say he didn't play well because he does all the little things.

No weaknesses. Plays as hard as anyone you will see, forechecks as well as anyone you will see. Great hockey sense, makes so many key puck retrievals in the defensive zone, skates the puck out of trouble and into the zone. Wins his face-offs at a high rate. And the most underrated part of his game is probably his offense. 8 ES points in this tournament. Third most in the tournament. Great net front player. Plays a lot on the inside. Very good on the cycle, accurate passer and shooter, and he has the capability to make flashy plays with the puck more than he gets credit for.

The Kings made a great pick, and I think teams picking above them will look up at the draft board eventually when the careers of the 2019 draft eligibles are over and think they made a mistake passing on this kid.

 

[William H Bonney]

Great tournament for him. He holds himself to incredibly high standards, but he's an easy kid to root for, even when he makes mistakes, because you know he's going to give you his all every night. I'm a happy Kings fan.

 

[bsu]

He is a huge character work hard guy, I still wonder about his offensive upside. As I said before he reminds me of Tyson Jost, a player you win with and plays the right way. I think Turcotte will be a better point producer though just because he goes in the tough areas more.

 

[93LEAFS]

He is a huge character work hard guy, I still wonder about his offensive upside. As I said before he reminds me of Tyson Jost, a player you win with and plays the right way. I think Turcotte will be a better point producer though just because he goes in the tough areas more.

You could say a lot of the same things about ROR too.

 

[King'sPawn]

I hope Turcotte showed in this tournament to the doubters why some people are so high on his game.

He's not the flashiest player. There are absolutely a few players at a similar caliber whose games will attract more attention and will make more gif-able players, but Turcotte's a brutally effective player in all zones with consistency. Brings it every game. Rarely can you say he didn't play well because he does all the little things.

No weaknesses. Plays as hard as anyone you will see, forechecks as well as anyone you will see. Great hockey sense, makes so many key puck retrievals in the defensive zone, skates the puck out of trouble and into the zone. Wins his face-offs at a high rate. And the most underrated part of his game is probably his offense. 8 ES points in this tournament. Third most in the tournament. Great net front player. Plays a lot on the inside. Very good on the cycle, accurate passer and shooter, and he has the capability to make flashy plays with the puck more than he gets credit for.

The Kings made a great pick, and I think teams picking above them will look up at the draft board eventually when the careers of the 2019 draft eligibles are over and think they made a mistake passing on this kid.

I mentioned on the Kings board that Turcotte suffers from being the least flashy skill player who punches above his weight class.

Zegras is an awesome talent, and I underestimated his skillset in his draft year. But I'm also happy the Kings got Turcotte.

 

[bsu]

You could say a lot of the same things about ROR too.

I don't see turcotte ever being that big and strong but they do play similar

 

[Sean Garrity]

I thought this was probably his best game of the tournament at the best time. The top line was fantastic setting the tone early on, he anchored that line beautifully tonight and I have to give him props for his faceoffs because I harped on it throughout the tournament.

 

[Osprey]

Yahoo showing him the love...

U.S. stars Matthew Turcotte and Trevor Zegras scored the first five-on-five goals versus Canada in the entire tournament to construct an early American lead and spoil the stats on standout Canadian netminder Devon Levi, who himself was submitting a tournament for the record books.

Yahoo - United States stuns Canada to capture world junior gold

 

[William H Bonney]

Yahoo showing him the love...

Yahoo - United States stuns Canada to capture world junior gold

Maybe we can convince the IIHF Matthew is his twin brother and a 2002 birthday so he can play again next WJC

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

I thought he was very poor the whole tournament but was one of America's best, in the Gold Medal game. I think he'll be a solid number 2 C in the next level. I don't see gamebreaking ability or high offensive skill set but hard drive and complete game.

 

[Havre]

It will be interesting to see how his game transfers. Even in the WJC you are in most games playing against players that will never even get close to the NHL. Dominating against "weak" opposition is obviously not the same as being effective at the highest level.

I guess my style was a bit like Turcotte (he is slightly better than I was though). I never had the skill to shine with individual brilliance, but I always felt I could beat anyone matching up with "me". I believe Turcotte will end up being that kind of player. A better version of Mikko Koivu maybe...? If not exactly in style so a C that with the right teammates can be #"%"%## effective even if he isn't scoring 100 points.

 

[crowi]

Hey, I'm a Ducks fan and all, but love what Turcotte does on the ice. Don't really care to think what he projects to be exactly, but he will for sure be an NHL player for a loooooooooong time.

 

[funky]

Loved this kids tourney. Poor guy went to play in a Germany and before he could get in a game got COVID and was sent back home to heal and quarantine. Kaliyev also ended up with COVID around the same time. As the tourney wore on you could see both players getting there feet, hands and in Kaliyev’s case his lungs under him.

Turcotte is a bit of a morph between a cerebral player and an undersized wrecking ball. He goes we’re he is needed, does a bit of everything, and sometimes plays a little reckless with his body.

he will be in the kings top six, not sure if it will be at center or wing, and he will be counted on in both ends. It may sound funny as they’ve been enemies the last two years but I think he and Byfield would pair interesting with Turcotte in the middle.

Can’t wait to see him after a fall season of the AHL and a little more physical growth

 

[Vinegar Strokes]

Looks like he's going to be one hell of a player. I don't think he's ever going to score like an elite 1c but he's the type of player you win with. Looks to me like a 60 point 2-way center who shows up when the games matter most.

Can't wait for the rivalry between the Ducks and Kings with Turcotte, Faber, Zegras, and Thrun all playing against each other.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

Got better as the games got more important. He elevated his game, good players can play to the situation. Had a very good tournament, impressed.

 

[Frobbo]

I thought his level of play justified his draft position and think he will be a efficient #2C in the NHL. Look forward to watching him play.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

He’s very good offensively. It’s not as noticeable to fans due to lack of flash.

 

[SFKingshomer]

He's criminally underrated and was a line driver for Zegras and Kaliyev.