Sorry guys, this one came after a long time. I got really sick for a few days and had university so I didnt get much time.
17) Mason Marchment
Breakdown of grades:
1-poor
2-below average
3-average
4-good
5-great
Stats
Mason Marchment - Prospect-Stats
2017/2018
eTOI/GP- 4rd line ice time
G/GP- above average 2nd liner
A1/GP- below average 3rd liner
A2/GP- above average 1st liner
P1/GP- poor 2nd liner
P/GP- above average 2nd liner
Sh/GP- below average 2nd liner
eG/60- great 1st liner
eA1/60- average 4th liner
Player grades: Present/Future
Skating: 1.5/2.5
Shot: 2.5/3
Puck Skills: 3/3
Compete: 5/5
Defence: 3/3.5
Note: puck skills includes passing ability, puck control, creativity
Wasn’t well known when he first came into the organization, played 9 games with the Marlies but was sent to the ECHL to work harder to become a better player. He played alright but it would have been better to go down and develop his game a little. Now after a solid full season with the Marlies, he is looking like a legitimate prospect that has a chance to make the NHL in the next year or so.
His skating simply isn’t good enough. His feet look like they are stuck in cement, and its an aspect that is seriously lacking. Their has been some improvement, but a lot of work is still needed even if he wants to take the next step in his game.
Offensively, his tools are average maybe even slightly above average. You wouldn’t think he would do much with the puck, but he can put up some points. His best asset is just offensive hockey IQ and knowing where to be in the zone. He can create a little, and can control the puck, but no one will mistake him for a playmaker. His skating is something that limits from doing a lot with the puck. Its an aspect that he seriously needs to keep improving, because right now it is a stumbling block. Pretty decent hands but again he won’t really make too many plays, and his skating is a good reason for that. His shot isn’t bad. He doesn’t have a lot of power but its accurate and has proven he can score with it.
He is fine defensively. He probably won’t hurt the team and is reliable. One thing that helps is that his work ethic is always strong. No matter the situation, he doesn’t take a shift off and was one of the hardest workers for the Marlies this season. A continued emphasis on Improving his skating could help him on defence, which will aid in trying to cut off players on the ice, an will help in the forechecking aspect too especially since his effort level is already very good.
Stock?
Up
He produced good top 6 numbers receiving 4thline minutes, He shown signs if being a decent player in those 9 games, but he took a great step this season, and established himself as a good AHL player that the coach can trust.
Will he make the NHL?
Yes. His progression and useful skillset indicates someone that could play in the NHL. Even though the upside isn’t high, he could fill in on the 4th line providing energy, and chipping in some offense as well.
Credit to Morgs for helping me with these grades and analysis.