Button said scouts are comparing Boldy to Rantannen after his u18 performance.
LW Matthew Boldy - Boston College, NCAA (2019, 12th, MIN)
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JumpierPegasus
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I've had Boldy ranked as my third favourite prospect in this draft for a while. The guy definitely isn't flashy or quite as offensively gifted as a Caufield or a Zegras, but I think his overall game is the most polished of all the US kids (aside from Hughes of course). I don't put much stock into a short tourney like the U18's but his performance there sucked for me as a Canuck fan, because I had a good feeling he would be there at #10 until this performance which has me incredibly worried
He'd look so good on Petey and Brock's left wing
He'd look so good on Petey and Brock's left wing
Vachon23
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chewbaccaman
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If he has a poor draft combine and team interviews he could fall a bit. As of right now he will probably be the first winger drafted, most likely around 7-10. He’s so effective on every single inch of the ice and he has loads of skill. Don’t see him dropping at all.
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chewbaccaman
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I think there will be a player or two projected to go top 10 there when you guys pick, I just can’t see it being Boldy with the way he played at the U-18s. It’ll more likely be Podkolzin or Krebs, who have looked good due to their hard working, energetic games, but really haven’t shown elite offensive abilities. Could also maaaybe see Zegras dropping a bit if teams value analytics, his aren’t very strong IIRC.
chewbaccaman
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Of course he’s great offensively, just like most players in the first round. Don’t think his point potential is as high as players like Caufield, Newhook, Zegras though.
Think several teams between 3-6 opt for a C which could push down a winger.
Byram goes off the board by pick 5 IMO. Any of Turcotte, Cozens, Dach can go there as well. Podkolzin if he’s not gone by Detroit could fall outside the top 10.
With Edm, Buf and Ana comes down to what they like. Krebs and Zeg can play both C and W which gives flexibility to C heavy teams like Buf and Edm. Gives them the option to deal a roster C like RNH or Reinhart if needed and still have depth at the C spot.
I think a team does go for a D in the top 10. Comes down to what those teams prioritize.
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chewbaccaman
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AmericanDream
Thank you Elon!
I honestly just assumed you figured Hughes/Kakko 1-2 and you were stating Boldy was the next of the rest..I didn't catch it either lol
chewbaccaman
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Who wants to walk with Elias?
papadevil
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couldn't agree more. feels like he's slid under the radar because other guys have had bigger profiles for longer. but when i saw the us team, he was the most impressive/dominant outside hughes. you don't see the agility / hockey sense he has at that size frequently. he's also been on a huge upward trajectory the last year+, thats not a small thing at this age. going to guess the pro scouting community didn't miss him though, if he makes it to 8 i'll be shocked. future jamie benn
cowgirlcath
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Definitely one of the best parts of his game. The way he engages on the boards is at an elite level already.
Frk It
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How significant is the difference between his skating and Kotkaniemi? Virtually the same build, Kotkaniemi was considered a "decent skater" who could use improved acceleration and whose stride needed refinement. He was drafted #3 overall and performed at a nice clip in the NHL as a first year player with plenty more upside despite skating "flaws".
TruGr1t
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This is my read as well. I'd be quite surprised if he falls past the Oilers. If he even gets that far.
Pavel Buchnevich
Drury and Laviolette Must Go
Similar, but I think Boldy has better edges. He gets around the ice better than his acceleration would indicate he does.
