Joel Edmundson - Moose Jaw Wariors, WHL

[Mathletic]

Looks like he had a good rookie season with Moose Jaw. Do you see him get drafted? He had good fights with Kessey and Siemens.

vs Siemens

http://www.hockeyfights.com/fights/103676

vs Kessey

http://www.hockeyfights.com/fights/101942

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[R S]

Yeah, he'll get drafted. Big, tough and physical blueliner. Ok skater and can make a pass coming out of the zone. I might like him a bit more than others, but I still think he has a solid future as a prospect.

 

[arsmaster*]

I saw him as a 2nd rounder in a mock draft on here.

Not bad numbers, skates, and is physical.

I dont see him as a 2nd rounder, but 5-7 is a possibility.

 

[Mathletic]

how does he compare to Ponich?

Sounds like he's a better hockey player, perhaps not as big

 

[R S]

how does he compare to Ponich?

Sounds like he's a better hockey player, perhaps not as big

Yeah, that's an ok comparison.

 

[JawandaPuck]

Any reason why Edmundson isn't as good a prospect as fellow Moose Jaw Warrior tough as nails d-man Dylan McIlrath?

 

[R S]

Any reason why Edmundson isn't as good a prospect as fellow Moose Jaw Warrior tough as nails d-man Dylan McIlrath?

He just isn't.

 

[Joe Hallenback]

Little McIlrath

I hear he is rising up the draft charts of late

 

[JawandaPuck]

Little McIlrath

I hear he is rising up the draft charts of late

Rising, yes. From 69 (mid) to 33 (final) CSS rank. Little, yes again. His weight is relatively light to his height, 6' 4" 191 lbs. The good news, he's grown as a two-way d-man (scored twice as many points in the second half of the season vs the first half) and as a fighter (vs Siemens & vs Kessey), without yet having filled out physically.

I imagine at the age of 22 he'll be an imposing 6'4" 220 lbs blueliner, and through that lense I forsee him perhaps even surpassing in potential the physically mature McIlrath of today.

_______Edmundson_____________McIlrath

 

[brtriad]

Joel Edmundson - Defensmen - WHL Moose Jaw

Can anyone who has seen him play extensively give a scouting report? He's got great size at 6'4 1/2, 193. How is his skating? Foot speed? Checking? Stick work? Point shot? Offensive upside?

 

[leoleo3535]

Can anyone who has seen him play extensively give a scouting report? He's got great size at 6'4 1/2, 193. How is his skating? Foot speed? Checking? Stick work? Point shot? Offensive upside?

Do you listen to Guy & Dean of The Pipeline Show? (fantastic stuff)

Joel was a guest last night.
You may find the audio of interest- http://thepipelineshow.blogspot.com/2011/05/tuesday-recap-may-24th.html#more

http://thepipelineshow.blogspot.com/2011/05/tuesday-recap-may-24th.html#more

 

[brtriad]

Do you listen to Guy & Dean of The Pipeline Show? (fantastic stuff)

Joel was a guest last night.
You may find the audio of interest- http://thepipelineshow.blogspot.com/2011/05/tuesday-recap-may-24th.html#more

http://thepipelineshow.blogspot.com/2011/05/tuesday-recap-may-24th.html#more

Good listen. Hearing him say that his partner McIlrath is someone who he models his game after makes me want him on the Hawks all the more. Any opinions on him?

 

[leoleo3535]

Good listen. Hearing him say that his partner McIlrath is someone who he models his game after makes me want him on the Hawks all the more. Any opinions on him?

I only saw him 3-4 times live this year......not enough to give an honest/educated opinion.

 

[R S]

I like his size and his skating for a guy that big, but I don't necessarily see what some other organizations see in him. I don't think he should be a 2nd round pick like some people have him ranked as.

He's only an ok puck mover, he doesn't have a great shot or the ability to get that shot off in time to be dangerous. He's just safe...a big body with good reach. I don't see the upside that some others do.

Yes, I know that a guy that big that can skate pretty well is a commodity at the NHL level, but he just doesn't do a ton for me.

 

[newfy]

Joel Edmundson

Edmundson is a big, tall and tough stay at home defenseman. He draws some comparison to Dylan Mcilrath, what do people on here think of him who have seen him play?

All I have really seen are some fight videos, and he is one tough kid for sure.

Second round pick worthy, 3rd round or what? Any NHLer comparisons?

 

[R S]

#13 Joel Edmundson – D – Moose Jaw Warriors

- Edmundson has something you can’t teach and that’s size. He is very effective defending his area on the ice because of that size and the ability to push players around. He also uses his reach very well, taking away passing lanes and poking pucks away. He’s strong along the boards. He moves well for someone 6’4, but could still use some overall jump in his skating. He is very passive offensively and is an ok, but not great passer. Let’s say his passing is passable. He has a bomb of a shot but takes much too long to unload it. I wouldn’t be shocked if he did score 8-10 goals next season, vastly improving his offensive production, but it won’t be something that ever carries him to the next level of hockey. He’s not afraid to scrap and is an imposing figure on the blueline overall. When picturing a WHL defenseman, Edmundson fits the bill. I know for a fact that many NHL teams and scouting organizations like him much more than I do, so I won’t be shocked to see him go off the board earlier than I would personally take him.

NHL comparable: Ryan O’Byrne

Top end potential: 4th or 5th defender

Pick prediction: Late 2nd round

http://whl-from-above.blogspot.com/2011/06/my-top-whl-draft-eligibles-part-two.html

 

[JawandaPuck]

Of the 100+ CSS ranked Combine participants, Edmundson had the widest wingspan of any of the skaters, an asset he utilizes fully in his fights.

 

[UpsideHockey]

E-Mac's profile of Joel "McWarrior" over at "The Next Ones"