Jeremy Bracco next year?

[Havoc]

IMO Bracco is an even better passer than Nylander.

Not that it means much though, they're both elite in that regard.

If Bracco is a better passer than a 40 assist NHL player he'd be in the NHL regardless of his size and defensive play.

 

[Voodoo Child]

I think next year Bracco is 'the man' on the Marlies.

If he does well maybe he gets a late season call up. If not, another year as the man.

I think he could be a great third line depth scoring option if his two way play develops.

 

[stickty111]

He's got bust written all over him. Trade him, brown and a 2nd for a right handed # 5- 6th defenseman. Can't keep'em all

 

[Warden of the North]

I dont think he ever becomes a consistent NHL player.

He can stay on the Marlies or be traded for a late pick/ d prospect

 

[crump]

from his draft year...

"Jeremy Bracco, an exceptional offensive wizard blessed with an off-the-charts IQ and considerably more creativity than most in his draft class, is always noticeable when he’s on the ice. In a weaker draft year, Bracco would likely be a top-10 pick, especially since general managers’ needs are trending toward skill and smarts over size and physicality."
more at: The Draft Analyst | Draft profile: Jeremy Bracco

Not sure if he has lived up to or translated that projection to the professional ranks yet. I have to agree that if he was in that class (article goes on to compare him to the Barzal/Marner/Merkley class of undersized playmakers) he would have found a way through the ranks, but I suppose size and strength for him are more of an issue than it was with Marner (now 6' if I am not mistaken). Barzal is 6' as well.

Is he just being "overcooked"? I think an argument can be made for that. He, like Nylander are paying their dues at the AHL level. Will he get a chance this year?..Injuries happen. but as I said before, Bracco will get a chance when we are forced to trade one of Kapanen, Johnsson or Brown because we can't afford them in a year or two.

 

[ACC1224]

I dont think he ever becomes a consistent NHL player.

He can stay on the Marlies or be traded for a late pick/ d prospect

This is how I've always viewed him as well.
Hope he surprises me, not holding my breath.

 

[Eb]

This is how I've always viewed him as well.
Hope he surprises me, not holding my breath.

It doesn't help that our RW (esp. our top 6) will be stacked for years to come.
Unless a situation where kapanen or Brown become too expensive and are dealt.

 

[kk87]

This is a big year for Bracco; if he can emerge as an elite AHL scorer and score ~1 PPG as a 21 year old that shows a lot of promise, but if he regresses or plateaus then it's hard to see him having much of a future here. I had more or less given up on him but this past year showed me that there's still a ton of potential

 

[Byron Bitz]

He knows how to win. He’s won a mem cup, wjc gold and a Calder cup.

 

[StuckOutHere]

He knows how to win. He’s won a mem cup, wjc gold and a Calder cup.

He was on a Calder Cup winning team. He played in four games total in the playoffs.

 

[BodaciousBeefBazooka]

Staying put on the Marlies. No way he cracks this line up this year.

 

[LeafGrief]

It'll be a good year if he plays top6 minutes for the Marlies. He won't even sniff the NHL this year.

He wasn't even a lineup regular last year and barely played in the playoffs. He put up some great numbers at times in the regular season, but he's going to need to continue to develop his physical attributes and get even better in all three zones to just be a top Marlie. If he puts up pretty good numbers and stays in the lineup for a top6 role this year, that's a solid year. Put him on the Johnsson timeline as a best-case scenario. He has a good year this year, shreds the AHL next year, and makes the NHL the year after that as a 23 year old. We've got tons of time to slow-cook this guy, he's got tons of upside and is easily worth the contract slot. But he is still a long way away from being an NHL player.

 

[Trapper]

It doesn't help that our RW (esp. our top 6) will be stacked for years to come.
Unless a situation where kapanen or Brown become too expensive and are dealt.

You never know what will happen in the future.
In 4 years, Nylander could move to center depending on the Kadri becoming UFA scenario.
For today and many of our prospects + future prospects, just keep developing.
Continue a strong program of asset management and development. Keep the organization stocked with too many good players.

 

[acrobaticgoalie]

I dont think his case is similar to AJ or Kapanen. They play at pretty decent defensive game and can also PK. They're pretty reliable players. Bracco is a good passer and a shifty player but I dont think he's close to be getting calls up

 

[Diamond Joe Quimby]

Saw the dude on the street back in June right after the calder cup run. Looks like Kyle Wellwood out of pads.

 

[TakeTheBody]

I was at the summer showcase last year in Plymouth. Hardly anyone there, great event. I actually talked to Babcock for a few minutes. I watched Bracco as junior, always liked him. Babcock said he will gradually earn his way up. start out on the Marlies as fourth liner, next year a third liner then the following year first or second line. He thought the Leafs were too deep at forward for him to jump to the NHL in a season or two. I hope Bracco proves him wrong. Just not sure he will.

 

[supermann_98]

This kid should be begging Sheldon Keefe to kill penalties and show other aspects of his game other than putting up some PP points.

Brown, Kappy, Johnsson have all graduated because they have become defensively responsible in addition to their offensive capabilities.

 

[Mr Hockey]

He also has to be better than these guys and fit the role needed to get a call up.

• Dmytro Timashov
• Pierre Engvall
• Adam Brooks
• Carl Grundström
• Trevor Moore
• Mason Marchment

 

[Thissiteisgarbage]

I'm thinking he has a solid year this season with the Marlies The kid has eyes on the back of his head and looks to me like Marner Lite.
Would be a great third line winger alongside Kadri in a couple of years.

 

[Stephen]

My feeling is they drafted Jeremy Bracco as a dark horse with Alex Debrincat type results in mind in order to possibly fuel the rebuild with more finesse skills.

Not really sure what to expect with a slow developing, undersized skill winger, but the good thing is we have the luxury to be patient.

 

[stickty111]

Keefe said " You know, he's a young guy that has worked extremely hard off the ice, and we have tried to get him up to speed as much as we can. I am not one bit concerned about how much of Jeremy Bracco produces offensively. I am more worried about the details in his game, and i'm really happy with the progress he had made in that. The offense is gonna come. He's an elite offensive player. As he adjusts to the league, and gets stronger and faster, that stuff is gonna come out, but we've been really happy with his progress so far.

The coach likes him.

 

[Garthinater]

Bracco and I have our birthdays on the same day so I've always rooted for him!
You can see he has impressive offensive skills with his passing and IQ but I'm not sure if he had the whole package to be a legit nhler. Hope he makes it though, can never have to much skill.

Also would be cool if he does make the team. Matthews and him used to play, would be cool to re unite them!

 

[LeafSteel]

I think Bracco gets moved in a package, to be honest.

What an embarrassment of prospect riches when a guy of bracco’s calibre can’t get into the lineup.

Would love to see him dominate on the Marlins this year and get a late season or injury call up, but there are so many others on the depth charts, it’s just nuts.

 

[pulfordfan]

Don't watch much Marlies games, only seen Bracco a few time, what I've seen is a shifty perimeter player. Not sure if he does dirty work in the corners to dig it out, but that's what he needs to show if he wants a spot

 

[Menzinger]

I doubt he sees NHL ice this season, but guys like him and Timashov will be the next generation of callups/cheap depth (likely 2 seasons from now).