C Graham Black - Swift Current Broncos, WHL (2012, 135th overall, New Jersey)

[Jason MacIsaac]

Swift Current doesn't exactly get to Victoria this year so I was wondering among those who watch a lot of hockey, where does his skills rate at the NHL level and what niche does he have the best chance of creating. I don't want the opinions of people who watch highlights or read boxscores. Also, does he generate a lot of shots on goal for a center?

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[zjh]

Swift Current doesn't exactly get to Victoria this year so I was wondering among those who watch a lot of hockey, where does his skills rate at the NHL level and what niche does he have the best chance of creating. I don't want the opinions of people who watch highlights or read boxscores. Also, does he generate a lot of shots on goal for a center?

He is a fast skater. Likely energy guy at the next level. Doesn't have the best puck skill, takes quite a few shots.

 

[Jason MacIsaac]

He is a fast skater. Likely energy guy at the next level. Doesn't have the best puck skill, takes quite a few shots.

That is sort of what I figured. I have read ++ speed, + defense and + faceoffs and instantly figured he would be at best a specialist used on defensive zone faceoffs.

 

[I am the Liquor]

Just saw them play last night. He has shown pretty well whenever Ive seen them roll through town. I would say he would be a longshot to make the nhl though. No more or less than any other 5th round pick would be I suppose.

I cant say he has any skills at the nhl level presently tbh, but that doesnt mean he cant develop them over time.

 

[Sartorial]

He is a fast skater. Likely energy guy at the next level. Doesn't have the best puck skill, takes quite a few shots.

I'm on board with this.

Black's likely one of the fastest skaters I've seen come through junior in the last few years. Maybe even top 5

 

[TheKingSlayer]

He is having a pretty damn good year. What kind of player does he project to be? Helm type 3rd line C or an offensive type 2nd line C.

 

[TheKingSlayer]

Nobody can comment on him?

 

[ResilientBeast]

He is having a pretty damn good year. What kind of player does he project to be? Helm type 3rd line C or an offensive type 2nd line C.

Well this is his his 20 year old seaon (he's 21 right now) so I highly doubt he'll reach that.

 

[stayinalive]

He is having a pretty damn good year. What kind of player does he project to be? Helm type 3rd line C or an offensive type 2nd line C.

I think it is unlikely that he will be a top 6 player. Not impossible though, but I think realistically he projects to be a speedy Bottom 6 Forward, who can provide some solid secondary scoring.

 

[BIitz]

His skating is all you need to know about him. His assist to Colby Cave against the Oil King was some of the fastest straight line speed I've ever seen.

 

[Jason MacIsaac]

http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/jr...tar-graham-black-fights-health-171550770.html

See how any top prospect plays losing 30 pounds, this could end up being a massive steal considering his hockey sense and playmaking isn't bad at all.