Prospect Info: Jayden Struble, LD, St. Sebastians, Pick 46

[covfefe]

Crazy how few people want to root for our new players. Wonder why guys don’t want to come to Montreal...

 

[waffledave]

Crazy how few people want to root for our new players. Wonder why guys don’t want to come to Montreal...

Everyone here wants him to succeed, I don't know why you would even question that.

It's ok to be frustrated after the entire draft save the 1st round was legitimately questionable. The 2nd round in particular was very weird.

 

[jedimyrmidon]

Sucks because Ive been defending his ass for so long, and now he goes and pulls this off

In his interview, Timmins mentions their focus on drafting LDs, which is a clear indication that the Habs were drafting based on needs rather than BPA. That's rather disappointing.

He also mentions how the talent dropped off steeply in this draft (I think he meant dropped off earlier rather than later in the draft), which indicates to me that he thought it was a weaker draft.

 

[Habaneros]

Better than mentioning igloo's and Polar Bears, at least his bias is towards similarities lol

Prime Minister Tim Horton...lol

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

In his interview, Timmins mentions their focus on drafting LDs, which is a clear indication that the Habs were drafting based on needs rather than BPA. That's rather disappointing.

He also mentions how the talent dropped off steeply in this draft (I think he meant dropped off earlier rather than later in the draft), which indicates to me that he thought it was a weaker draft.

A lot of teams seemed to be drafting for need, many among the top 15. Incidently, habs went BPA in the 1st round at least.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

In his interview, Timmins mentions their focus on drafting LDs, which is a clear indication that the Habs were drafting based on needs rather than BPA. That's rather disappointing.

He also mentions how the talent dropped off steeply in this draft (I think he meant dropped off earlier rather than later in the draft), which indicates to me that he thought it was a weaker draft.

It is a weaker draft. Not particularly deep.

 

[Kotkaniemi15]

He’s growing on me a little bit. I don’t hate this pick at all.

 

[jaffy27]

Crazy how few people want to root for our new players. Wonder why guys don’t want to come to Montreal...

It’s the same shit every year......then they realize he’s good.......HF at its best

 

[montreal]

He looks like 7 feet in these videos. Was he playing with 12 years old

well the age range is 14-18 mostly in the USHS.

 

[McGees]

TBH, if he doesnt hit here, he's lost me. Ive had it with his WTF out of left field picks.

Like Romanov? I didn't think much of Struble before the pick but watching tape, his upside is massive - what a beast for being one of the youngest in draft. I think he will surprise a lot of people.

 

[HabsMD97]

clearly they thought it was a weak draft, next year's is slated to be much better, they stockpiled picks for it so expect lots of movement in 364 days...

 

[HabsMD97]

if he goes the bchl route does he qualify or the loophole?

 

[montreal]

Reminds me of the Harris pick in that both played in the USHS, one of the teams he faced this year played against Harris's team Kimball Union. Both great skating defensemen that turn 18 just before the NCAA season starts (Harris is a early July B-day, Struble early Sept) and both slated to go to a quality program with a very good coach.

Brian Boyle went to St.Sebastiens along with a few other former NHLers, Mike Grier, Rick DiPietro.

 

[McGees]

Still may be going to Northeastern - nothing set yet:

 

[Mrb1p]

Like Romanov? I didn't think much of Struble before the pick but watching tape, his upside is massive - what a beast for being one of the youngest in draft. I think he will surprise a lot of people.

Yes, like Romanov. I like Struble, but there was so much talent on the board, and struble is the best pick of the bunch.

 

[Habs Halifax]

In his interview, Timmins mentions their focus on drafting LDs, which is a clear indication that the Habs were drafting based on needs rather than BPA. That's rather disappointing.

He also mentions how the talent dropped off steeply in this draft (I think he meant dropped off earlier rather than later in the draft), which indicates to me that he thought it was a weaker draft.

BPA at 46+? I don’t think this exist unless you use hindsight evaluation 2 years from now!

However, The 4 LD’s in a row are evidence that we scouted LD’s very heavy.

I do think LW was a huge need as well though. I was hoping for Dorofeyev

 

[Habs Halifax]

I’ve been looking into Struble and I like what I have seen so far. Kind of reminds me of Subban when we drafted him in terms of skating, skill, toughness, and willing to jump in the play offensively.

Doesn’t turn 18 till Aug and the steep growth potential is there!

Handled himself very well in interviews too. Very confident young man!

 

[Hannibal]

I like this pick.

I like defenceman with some jam.

I have a good feeling!

 

[Andrei79]

This is a good upside pick, but I would have liked to have kept the 50th and add some of the talent. Would have made for 3 strong top 60 picks.

 

[Wats]

Crazy how few people want to root for our new players. Wonder why guys don’t want to come to Montreal...

Obviously the cause of the organisation's lack of success. If we cheered harder, Habs draft/development record from 2008-2015 would be sooooo much better.

 

[Wats]

if he goes the bchl route does he qualify or the loophole?

I believe that's correct.

 

[Adam Michaels]

He's slated for NCAA 2020-2021 on EP, so I would guess it's either BCHL or QMJHL for him in 2019-2020.

Timmins said they expect him to go to Northeastern this fall. Struble said he's undecided and is open to taking any route. We know they'll have conversations about that.

 

[SOLR]

He's the balancing pick to Mete (on the other end of the physical spectrum)

 

[1909]

I like this pick.

I like defenceman with some jam.

I have a good feeling!

Could be better than Juulsen.

 

[Adam Michaels]

This guy is one of, if not the youngest player at this draft, and he looks and sounds like one of the oldest. He already looks like he's 19.