D Ryan Merkley - Peterborough Petes, OHL (2018, 21st, SJS)

[ulvvf]

That's also what I was wondering, if his commitment to defense is a huge issue, why not just develop him as a winger?

I ask that here before to, the answer i got was that he would request a trade then.

However i think his bad attitude is exaggerated.

 

[kroypuck]

That's also what I was wondering, if his commitment to defense is a huge issue, why not just develop him as a winger?

I think he has all the skills to be a forward at the next level. And I agree if his defensive ability is so bad then transition him to a forward role.

When I watch him play I have to remind myself that he is a defenseman.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

I think he has all the skills to be a forward at the next level. And I agree if his defensive ability is so bad then transition him to a forward role.

When I watch him play I have to remind myself that he is a defenseman.

This is one of the bigger flawed premises i've seen perpetuated in the hockey world, i.e move an offensive defenseman to forward because he's bad defensively and it will just somehow work out.

 

[Mickey the mouse]

I think he has all the skills to be a forward at the next level. And I agree if his defensive ability is so bad then transition him to a forward role.

When I watch him play I have to remind myself that he is a defenseman.

Deangelo part 2 ?

 

[kroypuck]

This is one of the bigger flawed premises i've seen perpetuated in the hockey world, i.e move an offensive defenseman to forward because he's bad defensively and it will just somehow work out.

Obviously it rarely works. But positional changes happen occasionally i.e. Brent Burns, Dustin Byflugien.

Merkley is practically already playing forward anyways.

 

[SabresSharks]

I went to highschool with the guy and still hang out with him every now and then he’s honestly a really nice guy. That being said he does have a bit of a cocky attitude, when he is around good guys he’s never a problem. Great guy to party with too

Anyone who's played knows that a guy's on-ice persona can be totally different from his real-life character. Being a "nice guy" off the ice is irrelevant.

Presumably he's been "around good guys" on the Storm, but NHL teams are still concerned about his attitude.

 

[DownGoesMcDavid]

Constanino referenced HoSang and Deangelo as well.

He says that there is numerous amount of teams that under no circumstance would they draft Ryan Merkley.

 

[David Suzuki]

Hope Montreal isn't one of them. Can easily afford to gamble on him with one of their seconds if he slips to them there.

 

[BondraTime]

Constanino referenced HoSang and Deangelo as well.

He says that there is numerous amount of teams that under any circumstance would draft Ryan Merkley.

I've been saying this for ages. I know of 2 of them

 

[Empoleon8771]

Teams are really stupid it seems like. It's the same reason that Sprong into the 2nd round in 2015, teams put way too much emphasis on personalities in drafts. As long as a dude isn't a wife beater or something like that, I genuinely don't care about his personality. Now, this is assuming that teams are saying no to him due to attitude issues, which seems to be the most likely reason.

What is the actual issue with Merkley? I see he's bad defensively and has questions about his work ethic, is that it?

 

[M2Beezy]

I've been saying this for ages. I know of 2 of them

Which 2?

 

[BondraTime]

Which 2?

Won't say names, but both in the Eastern Conference.

 

[Beerfish]

I know nothing about this player but just in the very short time I saw him he looked like a total puck hog. Yeah not scientific or thorough at all just a 1st impression.

 

[M2Beezy]

Won't say names, but both in the Eastern Conference.

O ok then I know THREE teams

 

[MasterMatt25]

Teams are really stupid it seems like. It's the same reason that Sprong into the 2nd round in 2015, teams put way too much emphasis on personalities in drafts. As long as a dude isn't a wife beater or something like that, I genuinely don't care about his personality. Now, this is assuming that teams are saying no to him due to attitude issues, which seems to be the most likely reason.

What is the actual issue with Merkley? I see he's bad defensively and has questions about his work ethic, is that it?

I've heard he throws tantrums against his coaches when things don't go his way and he doesn't get offensive opportunities.

 

[Teemu]

Yea no shit

 

[Castle8130]

Constanino referenced HoSang and Deangelo as well.

He says that there is numerous amount of teams that under any circumstance would draft Ryan Merkley.

So no matter what pick they get, they would draft merkley. Or are you trying to say they wont draft him?

 

[BondraTime]

So no matter what pick they get, they would draft merkley. Or are you trying to say they wont draft him?

Won't, they have him on a DO NOT DRAFT LIST

 

[Castle8130]

Won't, they have him on a DO NOT DRAFT LIST

I know but he says that under any circustances, they will draft Merkley. I'm pretty sure he is missing a wouldn't before draft.

 

[Fixed to Ruin]

June 11 - Oilers Now Seg 3 - Mark Edwards - HockeyProspect.com - Oilers NOW with Bob Stauffer - Omny.fm

Towards the end of the interview Mark Edwards goes into some detail on why he has Merkley on the No Draft List.

 

[MarAlain MongYeo]

Won't say names, but both in the Eastern Conference.

Im almost certain one is Philadelphia. If I remember correctly, Hextall blacklisted Ho Sang in 2014, and he seemed like less of a risk than Merkley is

 

[Seachd]

It’s not surprising - these types of guys don’t exactly often turn into impact NHL players.

It’s easy to see the appeal though. I think he’ll go somewhere in the late 2nd.

 

[Daneurism]

It gets thrown around a lot, to a say a player doesn't care defensively, but from the games i've seen, he truly barely cared. Incredibly worrisome.

 

[CraigBillington]

What I wonder about is, if Ryan Merkley (hypothetically) was sitting there in the 7th round, how many of those teams would still pass on him.

As for the issues, ask @93LEAFS. He seems pretty in tune with some of Merkleys issues, and it goes beyond not caring

 

[SI90]

Bullshit. I don’t Believe these no draft lists exist. If he’s still available in the 3rd round you’re taking him on potential.