Prospect Info: Owen Tippett (2017, #10 overall), Saginaw Spirit (OHL), signed ELC on 7/19/17

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[LastWordArmy]

At 10th Overall the Florida Panthers Select Owen Tippett

LWOS Scouting Report

http://lastwordonhockeyprospects.com/2017/04/04/owen-tippett-scouting-report-2017-nhl-draft-7/

 

[CaptainScrewy]

Was my top pick of the realistic guys who'd be at ten, didn't think we'd have a shot at Vilardi but oh well...Tippett is the best goal scorer of the draft, can't be upset with that. Feel bad for wings fans though!!!

 

[HockeyGuruPitka]

Love this pick. Been watching him sense he was a rookie. Think w.nylander with size

 

[EnforceTheLaus]

Game reminds me of Kessel, very quick skater as well.

 

[RogerRoger]

A pretty nice write up and some advane stats for Tippett.

https://canucksarmy.com/2017/06/12/nation-network-2017-prospect-profile-13-owen-tippett/

 

[SoupyFIN]

Bob McKenzie said on the broadcast that Panthers management showed a lot of interest in Tippett leading to the draft, which makes me think that they didn't care that Vilardi fell.

 

[CaptainScrewy]

Corey Pronman of ESPN had him ranked 6th overall, his scouting report sounds exactly what we need.


The cousin of the No. 33 overall pick in 2015, Mitchell Stephens (Tampa Bay Lightning), Tippett is a very exciting winger to watch. He was a dominant goal scorer this season, due to both the quality and quantity of shots on goal. Tippett is one of the best speedsters in the draft class. His ability to go from 0 to 60 -- metaphorically speaking, though he's darn quick -- is very impressive, and he can gain the offensive blue line with ease. He has a high skill level and can make some open-ice plays, but he's much more comfortable going north-south than east-west. He can kill penalties due to his speed and IQ, and can be a shorthanded scoring threat while doing so. Tippett's game is more about playing in straight lines, but don't let his very tilted goal-to-assist ratio fool you, as he can make plays to his teammates too, a facet of his game that improved as the season went on.

Ranking explanation: In Tippett and Eeli Tolvanen, we have two of the best shot generators and goal scorers in the class. Despite similar types of output, they get it done in different ways. Tippett is an elite skater, and miles better than Tolvanen. However, Tolvanen is a much smarter player. While both are great goal scorers, I do like Tolvanen's shot a little more. Given how close they are, I am persuaded by Tippett getting his production done in the OHL as opposed to the slightly inferior USHL. Then again, it's not easy to forget that Tippett was riding the pine in the IIHF under-18 championship a year ago while Tolvanen was dominating, although Tippett was about as good at the under-17 championship a few months earlier. The skating gap is notable, and I'm not convinced Tolvanen's other advantages close it. Combined with the statistical argument, Tippett gets the edge.

 

[EnforceTheLaus]

Him with Tro sounds like music to me

 

[FlaPanthers11]

Considering he has the physical tools already and our lack of RW depth (as of now) I wouldn't be shocked if he sticks around this year.

 

[FinlandPanther]

Considering he has the physical tools already and our lack of RW depth (as of now) I wouldn't be shocked if he sticks around this year.

I'd give him 9 games and send him back. No reason to rush him.

 

[batting1k]

Panthers are "ecstatic" with this pick

 

[MPGA]

An explosive skater with a dynamic shot that will put the puck in the net and butts in the seats. Exactly what this franchise needed. Slots in perfectly on the 1st line at RW in a few years. Barkov and Huberdeau are gonna feed this kid a silly amount of goals.

 

[GrumpyKelly]

yeah tbh complaining about Tippett when this org has always lacked scorers is kind of ridiculous. And we're picking 10th overall, no slam dunks here.

 

[Chaos2k7]

Keep stacking up scorers, sooner or later we will get a good one.

 

[I am not exposed]

Panthers are "ecstatic" with this pick

Really? I thought they were going to be very disappointed!

 

[CaptainScrewy]

Panthers are "ecstatic" with this pick

I'm guessing that even if the Panthers were picking 3rd overall this is the guy they would have taken...

 

[pantherbot]

sounds like just what we need, hope he works out. I'd rather take a shot at an elite sniper at 10th than go for the safe route.

 

[Chaos2k7]

I remember some shots fired on Borgstrom last season too. Looks like that ended up ok.

 

[I am not exposed]

I remember some shots fired on Borgstrom last season too. Looks like that ended up ok.

Lets see if he can do well in the NHL, before claiming he is a success.

I'm good with the Tippett pick btw.

 

[Chaos2k7]

Draft is always a crapshoot, we know better than anyone.

We have a couple promising prospects.

 

[I am not exposed]

Draft is always a crapshoot, we know better than anyone.

We have a couple promising prospects.

Yep, lets hope it pans out well!

 

[BabyBennettov]

We got arguably the best winger and purest goal-scorer in the draft, as of now...

 

[PanthersHockey1]

Seems like a solid pick to me at the intersection of BPA and addressing roster needs.

Surprised we haven't been involved in any trades yet.

 

[Brock]

Had him second in my OHL rankings this year.

http://ohlprospects.blogspot.ca/2017/05/my-final-top-50-ohl-players-for-2017_16.html

He was also second in my year end media/scout poll.

http://ohlprospects.blogspot.ca/2017/06/final-mediascout-poll-for-2017-nhl-draft.html