LD Jake Sanderson - Univ. of North Dakota, NCAA (2020, 5th, OTT) Part 2

[57special]

Rewatched a draft vid and saw Ryan Suter as a comparison what do you folks think?

Suter's attribute that made him special was his IQ, near perfect defensive technique, and sneaky good offense. I think that Sanderson's IQ is not as special, though still above average. Sanderson is a better skater than Suter ever was, though.

Needless to say, if Sanderson is the next Suter then they have hit the 2020 draft out of the park, getting what looks to be a #1C, and a #1D.

 

[NHL Dude 120]

Suter's attribute that made him special was his IQ, near perfect defensive technique, and sneaky good offense. I think that Sanderson's IQ is not as special, though still above average. Sanderson is a better skater than Suter ever was, though.

Needless to say, if Sanderson is the next Suter then they have hit the 2020 draft out of the park, getting what looks to be a #1C, and a #1D.

It was a stylistic comparison btw not to put the pressure on Sanderson.

 

[Flynn84]

So, he's not coming to Ottawa next season and continuing his NCAA career?

 

[Our Lady Peace]

So, he's not coming to Ottawa next season and continuing his NCAA career?

Not sure what his decision will be but I personally would like him to stay in ND. Gives him a chance to possibly be the #1 prospect in the world when 2022 turns. Will step in seamlessly after that with Ottawa I think.

 

[BondraTime]

So, he's not coming to Ottawa next season and continuing his NCAA career?

Returning to UND and will join Ottawa’s top 4 in April

 

[Boud]

So, he's not coming to Ottawa next season and continuing his NCAA career?

Same route as Makar.

 

[Sting]

He's been outstanding at the World Junior Showcase thus far. I'd say the best player by far from any team I'm watched.

 

[Dirtyf1ghter]

He's been outstanding at the World Junior Showcase thus far. I'd say the best player by far from any team I'm watched.

A very iconoclastic opinion. The jury elected Byram and Niemela as the tournament's top defenders. Zegras best player of the tournament.

This opinion belongs to you but it is not shared by me, nor by the jury, nor by the specialists of the hockey podcasts that I listen to.

 

[Korpse]

A very iconoclastic opinion. The jury elected Byram and Niemela as the tournament's top defenders. Zegras best player of the tournament.

This opinion belongs to you but it is not shared by me, nor by the jury, nor by the specialists of the hockey podcasts that I listen to.

bruh.

 

[BondraTime]

A very iconoclastic opinion. The jury elected Byram and Niemela as the tournament's top defenders. Zegras best player of the tournament.

This opinion belongs to you but it is not shared by me, nor by the jury, nor by the specialists of the hockey podcasts that I listen to.

Not the right tournament

 

[Dirtyf1ghter]

Not the right tournament

Which one ?

 

[BondraTime]

Which one ?

The World Junior Showcase, you responded to a post stating that

 

[Dirtyf1ghter]

Sorry that changes everything. It is highly likely that this is the case considering the players who were there.

 

[Golden_Jet]

A very iconoclastic opinion. The jury elected Byram and Niemela as the tournament's top defenders. Zegras best player of the tournament.

This opinion belongs to you but it is not shared by me, nor by the jury, nor by the specialists of the hockey podcasts that I listen to.

the Athletic, hockey show podcast had Sanderson as best Defensemen, one of them said best player as well.

 

[Pavels Dog]

He's been outstanding at the World Junior Showcase thus far. I'd say the best player by far from any team I'm watched.

He should be considering the players there. But best player? Räty has 11 points in 5 games lol.

 

[Sting]

He should be considering the players there. But best player? Räty has 11 points in 5 games lol.

Imagine, a forward having more points than a defenseman. Unheard of! For what it's worth, I watched the games, especially Finland's because of Leevi. Raty was better than I had figured given how much he has dropped.

 

[DrSense]

Pronman wasn't a huge fan of Sanderson when drafted, but certainly singing his praise after the Showcase, with Sanderson as his top standout.

Jake Sanderson, LHD, Ottawa (United States)
Sanderson was the best defenseman in the tournament and it wasn’t even that close between any of the other participants. His skating is a differentiator both defensively and offensively in how well he walked the line. He showed offensive touch, as much creativity with the puck as I’ve seen from him over the years to go, to go with his great skating and defending. He looks like a true upper echelon NHL prospect and honestly looked NHL ready as he enters his sophomore season at North Dakota.

 

[SensontheRush]

He should be considering the players there. But best player? Räty has 11 points in 5 games lol.

Do you form any of your opinions by actually watching the players?

 

[Korpse]

Pronman wasn't a huge fan of Sanderson when drafted, but certainly singing his praise after the Showcase, with Sanderson as his top standout.

Jake Sanderson, LHD, Ottawa (United States)
Sanderson was the best defenseman in the tournament and it wasn’t even that close between any of the other participants. His skating is a differentiator both defensively and offensively in how well he walked the line. He showed offensive touch, as much creativity with the puck as I’ve seen from him over the years to go, to go with his great skating and defending. He looks like a true upper echelon NHL prospect and honestly looked NHL ready as he enters his sophomore season at North Dakota.

He was starting to hit a new level at the end of the UND season. During the NCHC playoffs and the NCAA Frozen Four he looked pretty dynamic offensively. Don't doubt he has the ability to contribute to a NHL team right now but going back for his sophomore season should help him with executing on the chances he does generate.

 

[wetcoast]

Not sure what his decision will be but I personally would like him to stay in ND. Gives him a chance to possibly be the #1 prospect in the world when 2022 turns. Will step in seamlessly after that with Ottawa I think.

Better than Wright?

 

[MBH]

Better than Wright?

I guess I wonder what's the advantage of being the best prospect in the world?
Like, maybe right now, Seider is the best prospect in the world.
But that's because other guys from his draft are already in the NHL.

 

[Pavels Dog]

Do you form any of your opinions by actually watching the players?

I watched as much as I could, all of Sweden's games so I saw some of Sanderson and Räty as well.
Sanderson is a much better prospect than Räty but sometimes the scoring differential is too much to be made up by reliable defensive work and impressive skating.

It's just the WJSS though, being the best or the worst doesn't matter all that much.

 

[Our Lady Peace]

Better than Wright?

I mean in January 2022 and counting drafted prospects only.

 

[wetcoast]

I mean in January 2022 and counting drafted prospects only.

Could be as some of the better prospects will already be in the NHL I guess, hard to say.

 

[Osakahaus]

Sanderson better be a bedrock on the sens defense with the way he's being written