Watching him right now against Sarnia and he looks like a pro already.
Only thing is his skating really, decent mobility but not the best top end speed. Dobson's skating is much more impressive but he lacks Bouchard's offensive punch.Yup, i'm watching too. Men amongst boys. He dominates and controls every aspect of the game. Anyone have any knocks on this guy? Looks like a surefire top 10 pick, possibly higher.
He's been horrible today. He's still a really good player and should go top 10 but his numbers are heavily inflated by how much he plays. Today he's been bad defensively mainly because he's routinely out for 2+ minutes every shift then gets caught. On pace for 40 minutes I'd say and that's not a good thing.Watching him right now against Sarnia and he looks like a pro already.
He's been horrible today. He's still a really good player and should go top 10 but his numbers are heavily inflated by how much he plays. Today he's been bad defensively mainly because he's routinely out for 2+ minutes every shift then gets caught. On pace for 40 minutes I'd say and that's not a good thing.
Saying that I do really like his game as he moves the puck well as has a great offensive mind but he needs to shorten his shifts and improve his skating+defensive play. Him being a late Bday is perfect as one more year of junior then being AHL eligible if needed is a good development plan for him.
On the ice for 5 even strength goals last night
on the ice for 4 even strength goals against today.
Watched the highlights and he looks exhausted and terrible defensively on some of the goals.
I saw a goal where he literally just stood and watched as a defender cruised right by him and around the net for a goal. I'd be unimpressed with the effort if it was on my beer league team let alone in the OHL.
I think Dobson is probably the closest to Pietrangelo. Although, for him to hit it, a lot has to go right.He looks really good and I have him as the 7th best prospect. But if you’re expecting him to become an Alex Pietrangelo you’re going to be disappointed. Pietrangelo was nearly flawless defensively his entire OHL career and had that offensive game to go with it. Bouchard doesn’t have near the defensive ability that Pietrangelo had at that age.
Rank these 3 in your draft order
Hughes
Bouchard
Dobson.
And also your NHL comparables for them. Thanks.
Woah this kid is putting up impressive numbers. People who have seen him play, what's the 411?