C/RW Stelio Mattheos - Brandon Wheat Kings, WHL (2017, 83rd, CAR)

[NHL Dude 120]

What is the gulf between him and let's say someone like Barzal at the same age?? Could he be a Barzal of this draft??

 

[Daximus]

What is the gulf between him and let's say someone like Barzal at the same age?? Could he be a Barzal of this draft??

I think Barzal might be a couple steps ahead at the same age. Bit more well rounded game as well.

 

[NHL Dude 120]

Button has him ranked 75th, quite the surprise

 

[covfefe]

Certainly don't see him as being 30+ picks behind Shaw, Heponiemi, Anderson-Dolan, or Leschyshyn. Don't watch enough of the other leagues to comment beyond that.

 

[Daximus]

Daximus

Certainly don't see him as being 30+ picks behind Shaw, Heponiemi, Anderson-Dolan, or Leschyshyn. Don't watch enough of the other leagues to comment beyond that.

Yeah me either. Button likes to put a few head scratchers in there just to drum up conversation I think.

 

[gifted88]

Yeah me either. Button likes to put a few head scratchers in there just to drum up conversation I think.

I posted this in the Buttom thread but it should be noted that Button doesn't think Mattheos will be drafted 75th but rather he will be the 75th best pro player out of this draft. He clearly sees something that might hold him back as a pro.

Maybe someone who watches the WHL can say what his weaknesses are and what Button might be seeing?

 

[Daximus]

Daximus

I posted this in the Buttom thread but it should be noted that Button doesn't think Mattheos will be drafted 75th but rather he will be the 75th best pro player out of this draft. He clearly sees something that might hold him back as a pro.

Maybe someone who watches the WHL can say what his weaknesses are and what Button might be seeing?

I think his biggest weakness is he needs more development time. He'll be the real go to guy next year in Brandon. I think he'll make some big strides then. He's a very good skater with a heavy shot.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

First chance to watcb him in awhile. To me he was just okay this showing. Was really expecting more, but perhaps it had to do more with the score and the WheatKings were protecting the lead. Finished with an assist this game.

 

[MosTLucky]

4 goals in 4 games at u18's. Where do people have him ranked?

 

[Daximus]

4 goals in 4 games at u18's. Where do people have him ranked?

Late 1st for me needs more time to develop his game. He's a very good skater and has a slick wrist shot with a hard release but he'll be a longer term project. Probably another two years of junior and a year or so in the AHL before he's ready.

 

[LastWordArmy]

Our Report.

http://lastwordonhockeyprospects.com/2017/05/27/stelio-mattheos-scouting-report/

 

[firstemperor]

Didn't know a thread on him existed but he's my choice for the Leafs 2nd this year (Ottawas 2nd) barring any thing drastic changing come draft time.

Definitely a project, home-run type pick but I'm confident we can push him in the right direction.

 

[Stive Morgan]

His first name is actually Stylianos... that's sweet. If he went by that he'd have the best name in the draft after D'artagnan Joly

 

[Nucker101]

Stelio....Stelio Kontos

So glad I saw this on the 1st page of this thread...faith in HF restored.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

I thought he was a sure fire first rd pick before the season began. His stock has dropped. However I still like him and it wouldn't be a surprise if he had a good year after the draft where he may look like a first rd pick again if he slips into the 2nd rd or lower. Possible value pick.

 

[Baemon Severson*]

Was hoping the Devils would've nabbed Athanasiou in the 2013 draft, but I guess I'd be ok with Mattheos with Boston's 2nd. We need some Greeks

 

[Channelcat]

The kid is really tearing it up (without much fanfare). Sitting near the top of the dub leaderboard and showing off some pretty nifty moves these days and just a huge "on ice presence". Fun player to watch. Carolina may have scored a good one here.

 

[Carl33]

I dont know why he didn't play in Subway superseries or get an invite for team canada WJC camp even if he's still young, next year he might be considerate

 

[Vagrant]

Stelio of the draft.

 

[Petrouth]

Hate the Canes more than any other team but I gotta support my people. Hope Stelios makes us proud...even if its in Carolina

 

[Cardiac Jerks]

Hate the Canes more than any other team but I gotta support my people. Hope Stelios makes us proud...even if its in Carolina

Carolina is about as bland of a franchise as you can get. We’re like the oatmeal of nhl teams. What could they possibly have done to make anyone hate them as much as you seem to?

 

[Petrouth]

Carolina is about as bland of a franchise as you can get. We’re like the oatmeal of nhl teams. What could they possibly have done to make anyone hate them as much as you seem to?

I wish I could tell you but I honestly cant pinpoint the moment I started to viscerally hate your team. And I truly, truly, madly hate them. Always have. Ever since I was a little kid I have just really hated Carolina. The year they won the cup was a dagger through me. I want to like certain players but I cant bring myself to do so. Not even when they leave the team. Mattheos being on the team will test me to see if my patriotism is stronger than my blind hatred of Carolina. I think it just may but I still hope they lose every game in an embarrassing way. Cant tell you why but I just do.

Funny enough I told my dad about this and he told me he felt the same back in his day with the Whalers. It might just be a family thing with that franchise.

 

[Canes]

It might just be a family thing with that franchise.

It sounds like something probably much more serious than that. Hope you can get it resolved, my friend.

As for Mattheos, appears to be another lucky non 1st round pick by Francis as his GMing skills seem to be inadequate. Hopefully he can remain CHL scout for us in the future though. Need more blind shots in the dark that land like this one.

 

[CandyCanes]

Kid has 29 goals, 60 pts in 42 games in the WHL as an 18 year old. Seems promising. Anyone that has watched him describe his game a bit for us Canes fans? What kind of ceiling does he have?

 

[Dominance]

Kid has 29 goals, 60 pts in 42 games in the WHL as an 18 year old. Seems promising. Anyone that has watched him describe his game a bit for us Canes fans? What kind of ceiling does he have?

I see him play quite often, and I always come away thinking of his entire game as “mature”. I’d say realistically zero chance of ever being a first liner because he doesn’t qualify as “great” in terms of hands, shot, skating, etc. but I’d place my money on him being a dependable, above average middle-six guy for at least a decade and a half.