Prospect Info: John Beecher signs ELC - 925K AAV

[Fenway]

John Beecher at eliteprospects.com


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• #32nd by The Athletic
• #45th by HockeyProspect.com
• #33rd by Future Considerations
• #52nd by ISS Hockey
• #30rd by McKeen’s Hockey
• #49th by Central Scouting among North Americans
• #49th by EliteProspects.com
• #41st by TSN/Bob McKenzie

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[LastWordArmy]

Our look

John Beecher Scouting Report: 2019 NHL Draft #51

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Solid pick for Boston.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Ranked 30 to 52... a bit of a safe pick. Again.

At least NBCSN put his upside at middle 6 instead of bottom 6 like Frederic...

After hearing them talk about the 6'2 RW scorer ranked 19 I am underwhelmed.

At least he has speed. And all the intangibles the Bruins crave.

 

[Dr Hook]

I'm kind of excited about this pick. He looks like the type of player we are a a bit short of in the prospect pool. I am looking forward to his development. Nice pick, Donnie.

 

[CptxMorgan]

But why not someone with a ceiling above the third line?

 

[PB37]

He was the second guy on my list behind Brink that I wanted to see the Bruins get.

I still think Brink should have been the guy, but Beecher is a nice consolation prize. Studnicka ( 6'2 ), Frederic ( 6'2 ), and Beecher ( 6'3 ) down the middle after the Bergeron/Krejci era comes to a close is a real possibility.

 

[TCB]

John Beecher's Player Profile

Steve Kournianos - Sporting NewsJan. 31st: "Buried behind the NTDP's ridiculous center depth is this powerful two-way center in the mold of David Backes. Beecher is impossible to knock off the puck, and his shot is so heavy it can knock a goalie off his skates."

Sam Cosentino - Sportsnet - Dec. 12th: "Possesses an all-around, solid 200-foot game and can play with the pace desired in today’s NHL."

Sam Cosentino - SportsNet - Nov. 7th: "The type of player every team needs in that he plays the game the right way. Won’t dazzle with offensive ability, but will do enough of the little things to maintain top-six minutes."

Steve Kournianos - The Draft Analyst - Nov. 5th: "Beecher has top-six talent written all over him, but it’s not easy to distinguish oneself on a team loaded down the middle. He’s a powerful skater with excellent agility and does phenomenal work on the penalty kill."

Sam Cosentino - SportsNet - Oct. 2nd: "One of the more cerebral players in this draft class in that he’s not flashy and doesn’t dazzle you with any particular part of his game. However, with his size and ability to play a complete game, he almost always finds a way to contribute."

 

[McGarnagle]

I hope he makes it and develops into a stud.

He doesn't seem like a bad pick by any means, I just would've picked Kaliyev or Brink without hesitation over him.

 

[TCB]

 

[FREDERIC82FAN]

I love this pick. Power forward, who love to make the big hits and plays a 200 ft game.

 

[AK37]

I don't hate it.....kid looks like he can fly and you build your team down the middle G, D, C

They now have Studnicka, Frederic and Beecher and are in good shape. I also definitely buy in to the fact that this kid was stuck behind Hughes, Turcotte, Caufield on the USNTDP and his offensive numbers would have been more impressive if he was getting the PP time and playing with more talented wingers.

Was hoping for Lavoie or Kailyev.....but I'm OK with this pick....can't believe the Canadiens took an American over Lavoie to be honest

 

[TCB]

 

[Alicat]

Welcome to Boston!

 

[McGarnagle]

John Beecher's Player Profile

Steve Kournianos - Sporting NewsJan. 31st: "Buried behind the NTDP's ridiculous center depth is this powerful two-way center in the mold of David Backes. Beecher is impossible to knock off the puck, and his shot is so heavy it can knock a goalie off his skates."

 

[N o o d l e s]

I don't hate it.....kid looks like he can fly and you build your team down the middle G, D, C

They now have Studnicka, Frederic and Beecher and are in good shape. I also definitely buy in to the fact that this kid was stuck behind Hughes, Turcotte, Caufield on the USNTDP and his offensive numbers would have been more impressive if he was getting the PP time and playing with more talented wingers.

Was hoping for Lavoie or Kailyev.....but I'm OK with this pick....can't believe the Canadiens took an American over Lavoie to be honest

Smurf > Québécois

 

[Alicat]

John Beecher's Player Profile

Steve Kournianos - Sporting NewsJan. 31st: "Buried behind the NTDP's ridiculous center depth is this powerful two-way center in the mold of David Backes. Beecher is impossible to knock off the puck, and his shot is so heavy it can knock a goalie off his skates."

Sam Cosentino - Sportsnet - Dec. 12th: "Possesses an all-around, solid 200-foot game and can play with the pace desired in today’s NHL."

Sam Cosentino - SportsNet - Nov. 7th: "The type of player every team needs in that he plays the game the right way. Won’t dazzle with offensive ability, but will do enough of the little things to maintain top-six minutes."

Steve Kournianos - The Draft Analyst - Nov. 5th: "Beecher has top-six talent written all over him, but it’s not easy to distinguish oneself on a team loaded down the middle. He’s a powerful skater with excellent agility and does phenomenal work on the penalty kill."

Sam Cosentino - SportsNet - Oct. 2nd: "One of the more cerebral players in this draft class in that he’s not flashy and doesn’t dazzle you with any particular part of his game. However, with his size and ability to play a complete game, he almost always finds a way to contribute."

Reading these make me feel good about the pick

 

[Baddkarma]

30 is a crap shoot and I like his profile. See you in 2022 kid!

 

[Montecristo]

With a late first round pick the bruins select a 6-3 200+ pound left shot center from the USA who presents good value as he was stuck behind two stud centers who went much higher. Frederic (matthews, Keller) or Beecher (Hughes, turcotte). Basically he’s Frederic but faster. I’ll take a fast frederic for like two and a regular speed Frederic for line 3.

 

[00BW]

6'3" 210 with those arms...now imagine how big he will be when he hits the gym...

 

[BigGoalBrad]

The USNDTP is reason alone for this pick. 7 of the first 15 picks came from it. You’d have to be a moron to take a US kid first round these days who didn’t make that team. I’m happy Fredric looked bad so go to the well again.

 

[LastWordArmy]

I don't hate it.....kid looks like he can fly and you build your team down the middle G, D, C

They now have Studnicka, Frederic and Beecher and are in good shape. I also definitely buy in to the fact that this kid was stuck behind Hughes, Turcotte, Caufield on the USNTDP and his offensive numbers would have been more impressive if he was getting the PP time and playing with more talented wingers.

Was hoping for Lavoie or Kailyev.....but I'm OK with this pick....can't believe the Canadiens took an American over Lavoie to be honest

Since 1989.

The Habs have taken 12 Americans in the first round of the NHL Draft.... and 2 Quebecois.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

I imagine the Bruins hope they have three centers set for a decade.

Studnicka (2nd line)
Beecher/Frederic (3rd/4th lines)

Where does the 1st line center come from?

I suppose the grand slam result is:

Studnicka
Beecher
Frederic
Kuraly

The bottom three seem redundant. We'll know in a few years.

 

[PB37]

I think Beecher is more Coyle than Backes ( in terms of power forward-ness ) but we will see. Good prospect for us.

 

[Blowfish]

Our look

John Beecher Scouting Report: 2019 NHL Draft #51

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Projection and Comparison

Beecher has the size, skating and defensive game to be an effective forward in the NHL. His offensive game shows flashes but questions remain. Will he produce more with more ice time and some opportunities on the power play? Is there untapped offensive potential there? The team that drafts him could have a real steal if they are willing to be patient. His game is reminiscent of Sean Couturier, but this is a stylistic comparison only and not one based on skill and ability.