Prospect Info: Judd Caulfield (5th round, #145 overall, 2019)

[Lust for Life]

Judd Caulfield at eliteprospects.com

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[Ogrezilla]

 

[Malkinstheman]

Scored more than Beecher who was selected 30th by the Bruins. Of course that doesnt really mean anything.

 

[LastWordArmy]

Included here

2019 NHL Draft Scouting Reports: Prospects 91-100

 

[Ryder71]

McKenzie had him ranked much higher I believe.

 

[Malkinstheman]

So thats 3 straight power forwards. Okay then.

 

[Ogelthorpe]

Stocking up on Power Forwards

 

[Lust for Life]

McKenzie had him ranked much higher I believe.

Bob had him @ #85.
McKeen's had him @ #74.
FC @ #87.

That's what I found on Eliteprospects. Seems like good value at #145 based on pre-draft rankings.

 

[wej20]

Always curious about the guys playing smaller roles on the USNTDP. Potentially good value as if they'd played on a weaker team they could end up with better numbers.

 

[Gumbercules]

Attending North Dakota. Don't know anything about this guy otherwise. Doesn't list skating as a weakness in the scouting report, so presumably our best pick yet.

 

[dogthateats]

 

[Ryder71]

Bob had him @ #85.
McKeen's had him @ #74.
FC @ #87.

That's what I found on Eliteprospects. Seems like good value at #145 based on pre-draft rankings.

Our last two picks seem to be really good value relative to where we were picking. So far so good.

 

[Bruce]

Bob had him @ #85.
McKeen's had him @ #74.
FC @ #87.

That's what I found on Eliteprospects. Seems like good value at #145 based on pre-draft rankings.

Some more rankings

Draft Rankings

Ranked 72nd Overall by Bob McKenzie's TSN Mid-Season Draft Ranking - January 24th 2019 - Link
Ranked 67th Overall by Craig Button on Craig's List - TSN.ca - January 7th 2019 - Link
Ranked 50th Overall among North American Skaters by NHL Central Scouting - January 21st 2019 - Link
Ranked 84th Overall by Future Considerations Spring Rankings – March 5th 2019 -Link
Ranked 56th Overall by CanucksArmy.com Winter Rankings for the 2019 NHL Draft - January 7th 2019 - Link

 

[chethejet]

Pretty clear GMJR wanted to select forwards with size grit and responsible defenders as well. About time.

 

[Ogrezilla]

quick on pucks and doesn't want to carry it. I like both of those things in a wing.

 

[Darth Vitale]

I see... a pattern. Yes, yes I'm pretty sure a pattern is developing here.

Also seems like a lot of teams are drafting need-first not BPA this year based on a few reports I've read. Although in this case if he's been consistently ranked in the top 85 or so players, getting him well past pick 100 would seem like a BPA scenario?

Overall sounds like its been a bit of a weird draft. And then Shero goes all Shero on everyone and trades for that Subban guy. Didn't work out in Catfishville apparently but don't look forward to having that bastard in the division.

 

[Jag68Sid87]

Not as excited about this pick. Not sure he can elevate beyond line 4. I think the key for him will be if he can play center in the pros. Is already a face-off guy. His size, defensive acumen and face-offs would play in the NHL. As a winger, I don't see it.

 

[SHOOTANDSCORE]

Wrong thread

 

[Jaded-Fan]

So thats 3 straight power forwards. Okay then.

All seem like decent prospects for where they were taken. None reaches.

My only objections remain system and team identity oriented. Flashbacks to two years of mistakes pursuing size have scarred me for life.

This team has seemed to be rudderless, unsure of an identity to pursue and pulled in at least two different, and incompatible, directions.

I just wish that all parties in the organization would decide on an identity and stick to it pursuing it relentlessly and without confusing divergences.

 

[Jaded-Fan]

I see... a pattern. Yes, yes I'm pretty sure a pattern is developing here.

Also seems like a lot of teams are drafting need-first not BPA this year based on a few reports I've read. Although in this case if he's been consistently ranked in the top 85 or so players, getting him well past pick 100 would seem like a BPA scenario?

Overall sounds like its been a bit of a weird draft. And then Shero goes all Shero on everyone and trades for that Subban guy. Didn't work out in Catfishville apparently but don't look forward to having that bastard in the division.

Crosby can just pin him to the ice and punch him in the face a few times.

 

[3ladesof5teel]

for the love of god.....just because you are over 6 foot it doesn't mean you are a Power Forward

 

[Peat]

Not excited, would have preferred Moynihan, but hard to argue with as a solid pick.

 

[dogthateats]

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

Yeah not a huge fan but I think he could provide depth at the NHL level.

 

[Doogle]

I'd rather draft these types of players late than trade for them at the deadline, like Daniel Winnik. Not an exciting pick but it's sensible