Prospect Info: David Goyette (Round 2, Pick #61, 2022 draft)

[Fistfullofbeer]

Small snippet from the Black Book:

We would characterize David Goyette’s game as a dynamic rushing center, who breaks down teams with his puck handling and skating combination. David Goyette finished the season with 73 points in 66 games at the OHL level; 54 of his points, and 28 of his goals occurred after January 1st. Points need context, and in this case it also represents a remarkable development curve in Goyette.

This draft seems somewhat unique in the sense that we have never experienced so many players have second half surges or up and down years. When looking at players that developed into far better players over the course of the season, or looked completely different if you took a six game sample of their worst performances, Goyette is right there with Ivan Miroshnichenko and Gleb Trikozov for the top spot

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[LastWordArmy]

Drafted with the 11th overall pick in the 2020 OHL Draft, Sudbury Wolves centre David Goyette was unable to play in 2020-21 as the entire season was wiped out due to the Covid pandemic. He made up for it in 2021-22, attracting a ton of attention as he led all OHL rookies in both goals and points. Goyette put up 33 goals and 40 assists for 73 points in 66 regular-season games. He did it all on a rebuilding Sudbury team that would go on to miss the playoffs. Goyette joined Team Canada for the IIHF Under-18 World Championships. While it was a disappointing tournament for the Canadian team, Goyette performed well. He scored a goal and two assists for three points in four games.

David Goyette Scouting Report: 2022 NHL Draft #36

David Goyette Scouting Report: The 11th Overall Pick in the 2020 OHL Draft, Goyette led all OHL rookies in goals and points this season.

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[djscooter]

Hugely biased as I live in Sudbury, but Goyette at this pick I think will end up looking like quite the steal down the line. A ton of skill, an incredible skater as well.

 

[RainyCityHockey]

 

[Gniwder]

Nice pick, was ranked to go earlier. I kinda think if you flip flopped Kokko and this pick it would have made more sense in terms of rankings. We'll call it a wash, it worked out.

 

[Brock]

My write up on Goyette:

My Final Top 50 OHL Players for the 2022 NHL Entry Draft - Part 4: 10-1

We have reached the end and it is time to conclude my Top 10 for the 2022 NHL Draft. 1. Shane Wright - Center - Kingston Frontenacs Wheth...

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From my media/scout poll:

Final Media/Scout Top 10 for 2022

It was great to have the Ontario Hockey League back up and running again this year. A full season and playoffs was played, allowing the scou...

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[KevSkillz4]

Great pick by your team. I wanted him with the 62th overall for Habs. But yeah i'm happy with Lane Hutson.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

Goyette has had a pretty hot start to the season. Team leading 11 points in his first 6 games.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

Goyette is having a good season in his D+1 year. He has a team leading 82 points in 59 games and has blown past last season where he had 73 points in 66 games.

 

[barriers]

 

[sigma six]

People are really praising this kid in his thread on the Prospects board. It's always nice to hear about what we have to look forward to, from those who can watch them locally.

 

[Irie]

Best thing in this tweet is the 2nd reply:

3 years?? This has to be a joke right? He hasn’t even played a single game in the nhl??? These types of contracts should go towards real players that will help us now!! This is the most embarrassing moment of this franchise’s long history and it’s not even close. Cmon hakstol!!!

I thought it was sarcasm being used to make a clever joke as first, but it seems to be a legitimate grievance from a new fan, in which case, the post is pure gold.

Also love that the poster blames Hakstol for the signing.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

Best thing in this tweet is the 2nd reply:

3 years?? This has to be a joke right? He hasn’t even played a single game in the nhl??? These types of contracts should go towards real players that will help us now!! This is the most embarrassing moment of this franchise’s long history and it’s not even close. Cmon hakstol!!!

I thought it was sarcasm being used to make a clever joke as first, but it seems to be a legitimate grievance from a new fan, in which case, the post is pure gold.

Also love that the poster blames Hakstol for the signing.

Also, note that this is the worst moment in the franchise's "long history".

 

[rsteen]

I'm hoping that tweet is a copypasta, the user seems to tweet about different NHL teams so probably just a tired joke.

 

[The Marquis]

I'm hoping that tweet is a copypasta, the user seems to tweet about different NHL teams so probably just a tired joke.

Probably a dude who can’t let this one joke die.