Prospect Info: Kole Lind, Pt. II | Is not being taken, etcetera

[sting101]

Next season I expect that he will start in Utica again but will probably get called up at some point for a look when injuries strike or if he is ripping down the door. 2nd line is the best-case scenario for his peak perfomance; it's unlikely that he will get there at all, never mind as a rookie. I see his level of potential and arc of development as more similar to Gaudette's. Right now he would be easily overmatched by NHL speed and strength.

Thanks. Yes after seeing him against NHLers i have to admit i have been comparing Josh Leivo to a fully developed Kole Lind. I feel like Kole has a better IQ and vision but lacks some of the zize/strength and shooting abilities that Josh has.

So much is gonna come down to his work ethic and if he can get more explosive. Could be he takes a long time to put the pieces together. Have to admit i liked him more than Dillon Dube a few years ago who has 10pts with the Flames this year.. He played a better pro game than Dillon even though he wasn't as explosive in the skating department. Lind could be worth the wait i feel......cheers

 

[canuckking1]

Next season I expect that he will start in Utica again but will probably get called up at some point for a look when injuries strike or if he is ripping down the door. 2nd line is the best-case scenario for his peak perfomance; it's unlikely that he will get there at all, never mind as a rookie. I see his level of potential and arc of development as more similar to Gaudette's. Right now he would be easily overmatched by NHL speed and strength.

Does he have top 6 potential?

 

[Blue and Green]

Does he have top 6 potential?

Doubtful, although not impossible. There's no crystal ball on exactly how players will develop but to me it would be a pleasant surprise. A 3rd-line/PP2 guy would be a good result and I think is well within the realm of reasonable possibility.

 

[LordBacon]

Why isn’t anyone sh*ting on kole lind?

 

[geebaan]

Why isn’t anyone sh*ting on kole lind?

I don't know. Should we be?

 

[Brock Boeser Laser Show]

Why isn’t anyone sh*ting on kole lind?

Maybe he’s not into Cleveland steamers.

 

[LordBacon]

Maybe he’s not into Cleveland steamers.

As a esl, never thought I would learn a word like that on a hockey discussion board lol

 

[krutovsdonut]

Does he have top 6 potential?

edit: dunno

you have to look at how he is scoring to see if will work in the nhl.

 

[Spectrefire]

Does he have top 6 potential?

He was a 33rd overall pick and according to consensus, drafted exactly where he was supposed to go. He definitely has the talents and skillset to be a top-six NHL forward, as do much players selected that high. It's just a matter of whether or not he pieces it all together.

I think one thing Lind's shown a lot of, is the ability to bounce back and not let adversity limit him. When he got snubbed from Team Canada, he went on an absolute tear and basically manhandled the WHL. His first season in Utica was less than ideal, but he realized what he had to work on and you could start to see everything falling into place in the back half of his season, and this year, he's one of the top forwards in the AHL.

He's a player that at the very least, has earned the benefit of the doubt when it comes to expectations.

 

[M2Beezy]

He was a 33rd overall pick and according to consensus, drafted exactly where he was supposed to go. He definitely has the talents and skillset to be a top-six NHL forward, as do much players selected that high. It's just a matter of whether or not he pieces it all together.

I think one thing Lind's shown a lot of, is the ability to bounce back and not let adversity limit him. When he got snubbed from Team Canada, he went on an absolute tear and basically manhandled the WHL. His first season in Utica was less than ideal, but he realized what he had to work on and you could start to see everything falling into place in the back half of his season, and this year, he's one of the top forwards in the AHL.

He's a player that at the very least, has earned the benefit of the doubt when it comes to expectations.

So maybe will struggle his first while in the NHL too but we should be patient with him when that happens

 

[F A N]

So maybe will struggle his first while in the NHL too but we should be patient with him when that happens

It's hard for playmaking winger types who isn't very quick to make and stay in the NHL if they can't score. Lind will need to show off his shot enough to be kept on for his "potential." It is best he gains strength and rounds out his two way game so he can at least be trust to play a bottom 6 role.

 

[Snatcher Demko]

He was a 33rd overall pick and according to consensus, drafted exactly where he was supposed to go. He definitely has the talents and skillset to be a top-six NHL forward, as do much players selected that high. It's just a matter of whether or not he pieces it all together.

I think one thing Lind's shown a lot of, is the ability to bounce back and not let adversity limit him. When he got snubbed from Team Canada, he went on an absolute tear and basically manhandled the WHL. His first season in Utica was less than ideal, but he realized what he had to work on and you could start to see everything falling into place in the back half of his season, and this year, he's one of the top forwards in the AHL.

He's a player that at the very least, has earned the benefit of the doubt when it comes to expectations.

I would agree. Here's a B-level prospect going through the normal development curve and continuing to progress slowly. Let's see how it goes. I think one more year in Utica and then see if he can make the team. If he does, expect another 2-3 years in the pros before we know if he can be a 2nd liner or not.

This is pretty much what his coach in Kelowna said too - that he'd take 4-5 years to develop.

 

[DL44]

I look forward to seeing if he improves his skating from this past camp.... big summer ahead of him.
(Damn.. its still January)

 

[VanJack]

What a difference a year makes!.....Lind is in the midst of a breakthrough season in the AHL...even getting some looks at center. He's now on the absolutely correct path for a second rounder. Maybe another year in the 'A', but can't see how he won't eventually land in VanCity as a depth winger at least.

 

[THRILLHOIAF]

hey HF

I wrote a little deep-dive/update on Kole Lind and his stellar bounce-back year he's having

The Farmhouse: Kole Lind’s resurgence as the most dynamic young playmaker in the Canucks system - Vancouver Is Awesome

 

[Megaterio Llamas]

 

[M2Beezy]

Man I am reliking this prospect

 

[VanJack]

Seems to me that when players go through some serious adversity early in their careers, it either 'makes' or 'breaks' them. As other posters have pointed out, Lind used his snub from the WJC team as a motivator. And after his injury-marred' and lackluster start to his pro career in Utica, he came back this year more determined and driven to succeed.

Was reminded of this at the Sedin ceremony last night. The twins didn't come in and take the NHL by storm. In fact the results during their first four years were pretty underwhelming, and during the lockout year in '05 they were seriously considering chucking it all and heading back to Sweden to play.

But by working relentlessly on their skating and conditioning , they turned themselves into the Hall of Famers they were to become. So it's not necessarily where you're drafted, but how willing you are to overcome the disappointments and holes in your game with a relentless work ethic. So from that standpoint, Lind looks like he'll be just fine.

 

[Megaterio Llamas]

GOOOOAAAAALLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!! Kole Lind!

 

[Billy Kvcmu]

makes the team next season perhaps?

 

[HockeyWooot]

Can anyone comment on his skating?

 

[Catamarca Livin]

Nice to see progress. Needs a similar jump next year and he would get call up chances.

 

[Megaterio Llamas]

GOOOOOAAAALLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!! Kole Lind!!! Overtime winner!!!! Comets win!

 

[Megaterio Llamas]

Fantastic play by Rafferty on the goal.

 

[lawrence]

Does he have top 6 potential?

We had him rated in the 1st round. Canucks probably see a Top 6 potential in him.