25. J.T. Compher, Center, USA Under-18 Team (USHL)
Compher is the top prospect to emerge from the USA development program in this draft (keeping in mind that Seth Jones played for the USNTDP last year). He is a great all-around player, above average or better at just about every area of the game, despite his 5'11" frame. He is a good skater who picks up speed well, and he has a high-energy element in his play. He forechecks and backchecks with speed, pressuring the opposition, while showing no hesitation to bang bodies. He is very skilled, with above-average puck skills and offensive instincts. On occasion, he will show elements of true offensive flash. He can make individual plays, and he tends to find his teammates well. He also has a big shot, and will be able to score from mid-distance. He is quite strong for a player of his height and age, but he will need to continue to bulk up so that he can play his style at the next level.
I'm not sure what is "meh" about a guy who works this hard and has intelligence and speed. I love this pick. Not sure at the cost, but as a player, Compher is a personal fav.
For those who are wondering about the JT Computer shenanigans here's what happened, after we picked him in the chat i simply wrote compher, but my ipad decided to auto-correct it without me noticing, someone asked what happened and i said we took computer, and thus JT Computer was born.
Don't forget about how much you wanted Jamie McBain! Eh? eh?Risto, Zadorov, Compher and Bailey. I got every player I wanted this year.
Is it possible to change your username twice in a week I changed to ZeroPT but I REALLY WANT TO CHANGE IT TO JT COMPUTER LIKE SO BAD. Can anyone help me out here?
For those who are wondering about the JT Computer shenanigans here's what happened, after we picked him in the chat i simply wrote compher, but my ipad decided to auto-correct it without me noticing, someone asked what happened and i said we took computer, and thus JT Computer was born.
Shocked at the lack of tape there is on him.
Beg an admin.Is it possible to change your username twice in a week I changed to ZeroPT but I REALLY WANT TO CHANGE IT TO JT COMPUTER LIKE SO BAD. Can anyone help me out here?
have to wait a year !
Would Ryan Calllahan be a valid comparison for him? If he can provide great 2 way play, play chippy and put up 25 goals/50 points a season ill be ecstatic.
Compher is a high-motor, high-speed, high-compete guy who plays a 200' game and has some skills. This guy is all sorts of good to have in the system. Draw what parallels one wants. This guy is a skate-through-a-wall-lead-by-example type.
Girgensons, Larsson, Compher, Tropp, Flynn, Catennacci, Kea...200-foot players galore.