Player Discussion COOPER MARODY

[Ck1]

I'll bE honest I don't know a lot about him and was wondering what his chances of making the team next season ? He was a point a game in the ncaa and played 3 games with the condors getting 3 points. Was just thinking could he take stromes 3rd line center position and we could maybe trade strome for a winger?

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[Tobias Kahun]

I'll bE honest I don't know a lot about him and was wondering what his chances of making the team next season ? He was a point a game in the ncaa and played 3 games with the condors getting 3 points. Was just thinking could he take stromes 3rd line center position and we could maybe trade strome for a winger?

Yeah, a rookie at 3rd line Center, If he proves he can play Center at that level, strome will just be moved to the wing

 

[Bryanbryoil]

I think that's asking a bit much for him in his rookie pro season. I hope that he proves me wrong but if there is a cap crunch I could see Strome moved.

 

[ConnorMcNugesaitl]

I would imagine he's bound for Bakersfield.

I don't think it's a good idea to rely on late round picks playing their 1st season of pro hockey to be ready for prominent roles.

 

[JetsOilersfan]

Coming from University he'll be physically and emotionally more mature to handle the pro game. I'd still like to see him start in Bakersfield (Like Caggiula should have) and earn a spot here. Strome is the defacto #3 center now (if they are able to re-sign him) and maybe after a year in the A Marody may be able to take Strome's place. We'll wait and see how he does in training camp I guess. Hopefully he'll be a pleasant surprise.

 

[Raab]

Could see him being the 4th line center out of camp

 

[MessierII]

I could see him playing with us next year but not full time. He’s a candidate to earn a call up but he starts in Bakersfield. This is a player with real potential though.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

From all accounts, despite just getting 3 points, he's been creating a lot and his skating has been very impressive. The returns (atleast from Staples) is that Marody has played VERY well since turning pro

 

[CupofOil]

Good hands, good vision but needs to improve his skating and play away from the puck. From what I've seen of him, he seems to float a lot away from the puck, NHL coaches won't take well to that. He's a bit too passive at times for my liking.

He has good offensive instincts though, very good positionally and has a knack for finding his way into scoring areas. He'll need a year in the AHL IMO but will need to see him in preseason to make a proper judgment.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Good hands, good vision but needs to improve his skating and play away from the puck. From what I've seen of him, he seems to float a lot away from the puck, NHL coaches won't take well to that. He's a bit too passive at times for my liking.

He has good offensive instincts though, very good positionally and has a knack for finding his way into scoring areas. He'll need a year in the AHL IMO but will need to see him in preseason to make a proper judgment.

Makes sense, I expect him to "challenge" for a roster spot, but in no way will I assume he makes the team at this point.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

and his skating has been very impressive.

but needs to improve his skating

I don't know where this "very impressive" skating idea comes from Jimmi? Unless he picked up a gear or two between his seasons end in Michigan by the time that he got to Bako IMO skating is one of the things that he needs to work on, I agree with Cuppy on this.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

I don't know where this "very impressive" skating idea comes from Jimmi? Unless he picked up a gear or two between his seasons end in Michigan by the time that he got to Bako IMO skating is one of the things that he needs to work on, I agree with Cuppy on this.

My apologies, I watched some of the highlights and he looks like someone who could get around without issue.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

My apologies, I watched some of the highlights and he looks like someone who could get around without issue.

The real test will come in the preseason, many scouting reports point to his speed being a real strength but IMO it isn't at least not yet.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

The real test will come in the preseason, many scouting reports point to his speed being a real strength but IMO it isn't at least not yet.

Fair enough, and I agree I want to see what he can do in camp, both Rookie and Main.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Fair enough, and I agree I want to see what he can do in camp, both Rookie and Main.

IMO he seems to be more of a heady player than Caggiula. Caggiula's game is built more on his speed grit and shot while Marody plays a more skilled and cerebral game. Hopefully we sign Vesel soon so that we have a couple of decent call-up options.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Hopefully we sign Vesel

He's been producing very well at the AHL level, agreed on the signing, might be a depth prospect who can bare some fruit.

 

[Perfect_Drug]

He has an awesome hockey name.