Prospect Info: Ducks Prospect Info 2019-2020

[bsu]

I don't see the game on collegesportslive it says they aren't a partner with boston u.

 

[KaseMeOutside]

Zegras with a 2nd primary assist, and he also hit a post

beautiful

 

[AngelDuck]

Game is free on collegesportslive. Zegras is setting people up with highlight passes every shift. He looks pretty big compared to the rest of his team as well.

He’s not long for the NCAA. Expect to see him Anaheim next year

 

[KickHisAssZegrass]

I don't see the game on collegesportslive it says they aren't a partner with boston u.

Yeah I dont know, I got there from a link on BU's official schedule.

 

[bsu]

watching zegras right now

 

[Anaheim4ever]

He’s not long for the NCAA. Expect to see him Anaheim next year

Same. That allows them to move Henrique to the Wing too.

 

[duxfan1101]

Zegras' team is not very good

 

[bsu]

Zegras' team is not very good

They have like no skill other than Zegras all of them are grinders

 

[Static]

 

[eternalbedhead]

Wants him to shoot more because he feels he can score when he does.

I know we wanted him to be a Getzlaf clone, but does it have to be so real?

EDIT: William Francis has added 2 assists so far in today's Cedar Rapids-Omaha game, and has 5 points through 5 games. It's still early, but this is a promising start for him.

 

[Mr Rogers]

Zegs with a goal tonight

 

[duxfan1101]

I watched the majority of Zegras' game. He didn't have the puck on his stick too often, but when he did have it, he was always trying to create something. He clearly has very impressive vision, and when he makes a pass, he makes it with authority, which I liked a lot. On the PP, he is a serious weapon on the half wall, often looking for that pass across to the guy on the other half wall or to the guy at the back door like his assist from yesterday. Like his coach, I wish he'd shoot a bit more. He doesn't have an overpowering shot, but it's stronger than you would think from someone with his play style. His goal at the end of the game was off a rebound with the goalie way out of position, but it was still a nice shot from a bad angle. All in all, he's far from lighting the NCAA on fire, but still a promising start.

 

[Masch78]

Z and Sam on the halfwall. Something great to have!

 

[Paul4587]

He’s not long for the NCAA. Expect to see him Anaheim next year

The good thing is that unlike the CHL players he can play in the AHL at 19 if he needs to go down. I think next year splitting between the NHL/AHL could be more beneficial than another year in College.

 

[Hockey Duckie]

The good thing is that unlike the CHL players he can play in the AHL at 19 if he needs to go down. I think next year splitting between the NHL/AHL could be more beneficial than another year in College.

What I like about Z going to the NCAA is that he can add bulk to his frame faster than going the CHL route. Even just staying a year will do a lot for Z. I recall Ducks' NCAA prospect McLaughlin adding 15 pounds to his frame during the course of his rookie season after getting his thin frame hurt going into the corners at the NCAA level. We already know that Z possesses that great vision, but if his body can't handle the rigors of going up against more physically mature bodies, then he could be subjected to become readily injured or constantly dominated throughout the games.

Zegras' metrics on Elite Prospects (EP) is 6'0 (183 cm) and 170 lbs (77 kg). Provided these metrics are taken last during their draft year (due to actual measurements in the draft combine), Lundestrom's metrics on EP is 6'0 (184 cm) and 185 pounds (84 kg). Lundestrom has actually been playing against men for a couple of seasons too.

It's funny that the Ducks have drafted consecutive centers in the first round that have had their coaches to tell them to, "shoot the puck more."

 

[lwvs84]

What I like about Z going to the NCAA is that he can add bulk to his frame faster than going the CHL route. Even just staying a year will do a lot for Z. I recall Ducks' NCAA prospect McLaughlin adding 15 pounds to his frame during the course of his rookie season after getting his thin frame hurt going into the corners at the NCAA level. We already know that Z possesses that great vision, but if his body can't handle the rigors of going up against more physically mature bodies, then he could be subjected to become readily injured or constantly dominated throughout the games.

Is it easier for them to bulk up because there's less travel in college and/or access to better equipment in college?

 

[Paul4587]

Is it easier for them to bulk up because there's less travel in college and/or access to better equipment in college?

They have a much less condensed schedule - they’re basically playing only 2 games per week, normally on weekends (Friday’s and Saturday’s are the most common game days) so for the most part they have all week on campus to work on strength and conditioning as well as practice.

 

[Hockey Duckie]

They have a much less condensed schedule - they’re basically playing only 2 games per week, normally on weekends (Friday’s and Saturday’s are the most common game days) so for the most part they have all week on campus to work on strength and conditioning as well as practice.

And recovery time. That's also a significant component. Since you only travel on away weekends, you're stagnate and have a consistent routine during the weekdays. That routine helps your body improve faster.

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

He made a comment somewhere this summer that he expects to only play one year at BU then be ready for the NHL. The kid does not lack confidence.

 

[TopShelfWaterBottle]

He made a comment somewhere this summer that he expects to only play one year at BU then be ready for the NHL. The kid does not lack confidence.

They all say that

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

They all say that

Not sure I agree with that. Very few come out after one year of NCAA.

 

[bsu]

After watching the first 2 Boston games, I hope he goes to ahl next season, the Boston players have no where enough skill to play with him. The whole team is grinders.

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

Not sure I agree with that. Very few come out after one year of NCAA.

Yeah I can't recall anyone ever putting it the way he did, like it was already done. "One year in college and I'll be good to go" was the message, versus "my goal is to make the NHL every year" which is what you typically hear.

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

My mom made me promise I'd go to college. So I'm going for a year. Then, look out NHL.

 

[czechgame]

Dostal with Czech U20 national team.

2.22 GAA, 0.900 SV% in FIN Liiga this season - not a great numbers but not a great d-corp in front of him.