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He has scored 107 goals this year, you can't honestly think he relies on other people. If so I don't know what to say to you.
He has 69 goals this season.
He has scored 107 goals this year, you can't honestly think he relies on other people. If so I don't know what to say to you.
He would need a fantastic passer with size: EDM - McDavid, BUF - Eichel & PHI - Couturier are the best fit, otherwise, it's better to stay away from smallish wingers.
Appreciate you clarifying, and I agree with most of what you said. I think part of it is he plays with fast playmakers who like to carry the puck so he assumes the role of the guy who gets open to shoot. I think he's shown enough to show that he can make a lot happen on his own from the blue line in. I don't think he's the guy you want to wind up behind the net and try to skate through 5 guys like McDavid.
Nothing wrong with him simplifying his game in this tournament though. Better off letting the elite puck carriers and playmakers play their role so he can play his. Seems to be working out ok with 11 goals in 4 games
I think he'd be perfect fit on the New Jersey Devils, playing alongside somebody he's pretty familiar with
I agree. His shot, and especially the release, is fantastic. His ability to receive a pass is also very good. A player like Caufield makes it look easy, then you look at others and they are fumbling the puck, or taking half a second too long, or their shots always seem to get blocked.Gonna have to outright disagree with the bolded. He scores in many different ways that aren't back door one-timers. Has slick hands and explosive shifty skating that allow him to not only challenge and beat defenders 1 on 1, but also create separation on stretch passes to create partial breakaways. If you're saying he won't go end to end and skate through 5 defenders then sure you're right, but that's not his game. He also scored over a goal per game while Hughes was at the WJC's. Yes there are a lot of good players on his team, but implying he is just a passenger is silly.
Shot is most definitely impressive. It's hard and accurate and his release is lightning quick. He can beat you with a one-timer, a wrister, or a slick move in tight. Would I say he has a Laine or Ovi level shot? No, but he certainly has the shot of a guy who could be an elite 30+ goal scorer at the next level.
You're dreaming.I have Buffalo picking him at #20. Would be ideal fit for him with Eichel to feed him.
Yes and he scored 29 in USHL and already has 11 now.He has 69 goals this season.
His USHL stats are included in his USDP stats, which are his season totals. Those also include his U18 stats as well. He's up to 69 goals total for the year.Yes and he scored 29 in USHL and already has 11 now.
I have Buffalo picking him at #20. Would be ideal fit for him with Eichel to feed him.
I don't think he will still be on the board at 20. Buffalo would have to snag him with their 7th overall.
Well, sure. I would like Turcotte at #12. Would also like a 30" waist. But it ain't gonna happen.He may not be...I am putting myself in a GMs shoes. Not sure I would take him in top 10-15 range. Love him at the 20 range.
I tend to agree that I think someone takes him top 15 without a doubt. Hard to ignore what Debrincat has done and imo Caufield is significantly better than Debrincat at the same age with a better shot and significantly better skating.Well, sure. I would like Turcotte at #12. Would also like a 30" waist. But it ain't gonna happen.
Well, sure. I would like Turcotte at #12. Would also like a 30" waist. But it ain't gonna happen.
I tend to agree that I think someone takes him top 15 without a doubt. Hard to ignore what Debrincat has done and imo Caufield is significantly better than Debrincat at the same age with a better shot and significantly better skating.
No question, I just think that Caufield is even better than he was (which doesn't mean he'll become the same NHL player Debrincat is), but I look at Debrincat's skating. It's alright now, but not great and it was average on a good day at the time of his draft. Then I look at Caufield and I see a much more slippery, explosive, and faster skater and I wonder what he's capable of given what we've seen out of Debrincat scoring 41 this year.Debrincat was pretty nasty at that age and was a 100 point type player with 50g/50a. Caufield is a 70/30 type which is interesting to see the lack of passing/playmaking but abundance of goals.
No question, I just think that Caufield is even better than he was (which doesn't mean he'll become the same NHL player Debrincat is), but I look at Debrincat's skating. It's alright now, but not great and it was average on a good day at the time of his draft. Then I look at Caufield and I see a much more slippery, explosive, and faster skater and I wonder what he's capable of given what we've seen out of Debrincat scoring 41 this year.
His USHL stats are included in his USDP stats, which are his season totals. Those also include his U18 stats as well. He's up to 69 goals total for the year.
They're not exactly wrong. USNTDP stats include international practice game and WJC-u18 scoring. You just have to know that.You better notify Elite Prospects that their stats are wrong.