He needs to grow taller. It's kind of like how there's no excuse for Jesper Fasth not to work on his speed (and Jonathan Quick on his agility).
But seriously, the NTDP is really starting to churn out good players. It used to be that every couple of years was a good American crop, but now it's every year.
He's 16. He'll grow a few inches before he's drafted for sure.
Really hope he keeps it up and the Gophers' 2017 class lives up to its potential. (Reedy, Mittelstadt, McManus, Maniscalco)
Forgive my skepticism on big NTDP d-men with the two we have right now.Knoepke's no slouch either.
Forgive my skepticism on big NTDP d-men with the two we have right now.
Dunno why, but his name instantly strikes me as the name of a player that gets drafted high and then busts
There is also the "Magnus Pääjärvi Syndrome" which is basically the same thing but it only affects players whose name starts with a P and ends with järvi.Ahhhh yes the "Clayton Keller Syndrome" of people thinking you're a bust because of your name.
Effects many in the draft
Top pointgetter for the NTDP u17 team last year, having a worse year statistically but I wouldnt read to much into it , the whole team lacks elite talent. Imo he is still a top 15 pick if not higher. No talk on him though..
I don't think many people would agree with you on that. I think he will be a steal if he slips to the second round though, which it's looking like he will.
Reedy was considered one of the best if not the best forward on the NTDP since he came in, but he hardly played in the U18s. Anybody know why?
He's had a very bad year, easily surpassed by players like Barratt.