Prospect Info: C Nathan Smith (2018 3rd, 91st overall)

[Jets4Life]

You interested in doing the top prospect poll?

Not sure...

 

[Daximus]

Not sure...

Someone should get on it, would be interesting to see everyone's thoughts.

 

[Jets4Life]

Logan Stanley #1?

 

[lanky]

Stat watching Nathan Smith - looks like he didn't improve his output this season.

Anyone have an excuse that will save him from being in my doghouse?

 

[truck]

Stat watching Nathan Smith - looks like he didn't improve his output this season.

Anyone have an excuse that will save him from being in my doghouse?

I don't know if it is an excuse, but hus stats have always been below expectations. That said, he led his team again.

 

[snowkiddin]

I don't know if it is an excuse, but hus stats have always been below expectations. That said, he led his team again.

Yeah, it appears he was on a crappy team with no help.

 

[intu1tive]

I do believe the predators called him saying he was on there board in the 4th. His agent was in Dallas at the draft and called Nate to tell him there is know way he makes it pass the 5th round.

 

[intu1tive]

I do believe the predators called him saying he was on there board in the 4th. His agent was in Dallas at the draft and called Nate to tell him there is know way he makes it pass the 5th round.

 

[intu1tive]

Interesting that virtually all reports have him as a dynamic skater, yet one that posted here said his skating was a weak point.

 

[nobody imp0rtant]

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Whoa, TLDR. Maybe try summarizing things a bit in your replies?

 

[Jets4Life]

Whoa, TLDR. Maybe try summarizing things a bit in your replies?

 

[Johnny Danger]

how do you like his development? what's his upside?

 

[surixon]

how do you like his development? what's his upside?

His development has been solid but he's also an older collegiate player.

I am hoping for a Mason Appelton type player from him.

 

[jetsforever]

His development has been solid but he's also an older collegiate player.

I am hoping for a Mason Appelton type player from him.

Personally I'm hoping for a Connor McDavid-type, but I'd settle for an Appleton.

 

[Jet]

The guy is a tank and has really nice hands.

I'm hoping for him to be a really solid bottom 6 pk type guy

 

[DeepFrickinValue]

My dark horse prospect. Sounds like he is on a good curve.

 

[Shehatesme22]

Didn't know if you guys heard this about Nate, around the 7 min mark they start talking about him.
Beyond The POD: 8-25-21 (Mike Hastings) - Beyond the Pod | iHeartRadio

 

[SM]

Didn't know if you guys heard this about Nate, around the 7 min mark they start talking about him.
Beyond The POD: 8-25-21 (Mike Hastings) - Beyond the Pod | iHeartRadio

Thanks for the link! Great to hear about him. Wonder if Jets intended to sign him as an Appleton replacement but he felt there wasn’t enough of a guarantee to make the jump this year. God knows we need more right handed forwards.

 

[surixon]

Thanks for the link! Great to hear about him. Wonder if Jets intended to sign him as an Appleton replacement but he felt there wasn’t enough of a guarantee to make the jump this year. God knows we need more right handed forwards.

Yeah Appelton would be his absolute upside imo. One more year in college isn't going to hurt him.

 

[nobody imp0rtant]

Yeah Appelton would be his absolute upside imo. One more year in college isn't going to hurt him.

And then just one more year to UFA. Cue the rumours.

 

[Mud Turtle]

Yeah Appelton would be his absolute upside imo. One more year in college isn't going to hurt him.

I could see him following Appleton’s path.
He has a lot of skill and will be given every opportunity to break out this year.
He’s still a dark horse, but definitely my favourite one.

 

[AlaskaJet]

Thanks for the link! Great to hear about him. Wonder if Jets intended to sign him as an Appleton replacement but he felt there wasn’t enough of a guarantee to make the jump this year. God knows we need more right handed forwards.

Amen to right-handed forwards!

 

[AlaskaJet]

Not a fan of the pick. Seems like very poor pick value for an over age player in the USHL.

Yeah, but we can always hope, right?

 

[RustyCat]

Seems like a solid player. I see the trajectory as an eventual graduation to the AHL and have a couple decent seasons with the Moose. Then off to Europe, maybe Swiss or German Elite leagues

 

[voyageur]

Sounds like the Jets made him an offer. But he chose the college route. Like Samberg. I see an easier path for Smith to make the NHL. The Jets do not have much depth at forward. If Perfetti jumps to the NHL next year, in my opinion Nathan Smith would be our best forward prospect on the Moose. Hopefully he follows up on last year's success and joins the Moose at the end of the season. He's the kind of player who could replace Copp in the lineup, as a PP and PKer. He's got better hands than Copper, defensively I still don't know where he will be at. But this guy should be an NHLer. I like the pick, our scouts seem to have a good read on the USHL.