could Barron be a Kreider type? not the inconsistencies in his game. does he have good speed for a big guy? is he physical on a consistent basis and is he good along the boards
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could Barron be a Kreider type? not the inconsistencies in his game. does he have good speed for a big guy? is he physical on a consistent basis and is he good along the boards
It's hard to compare any player to Kreider given his unique physical gifts, but Barron does play a game that uses his size and strength to his advantage. He's very strong along the boards and shields the puck very well with his body. He doesn't shy away from laying the body but I don't see him as a guy who will rely on his size to make an impact as a pro.
His skating of course isn't Kreider level but it's definitely a strong point. Good edges, top speed, acceleration, and a pretty nimble first step from what I've seen. I always like players who can not only win a battle and create separation for themselves quickly, but then go ahead and make a play with the puck. I think that's one of Barron's best attributes.
There's enough of a package there that I can definitely see a path to a top-six winger who can pot 20 goals playing with some of the talent we have in the org. A safer projection is probably a 3rd line guy who lives in that 15G/35P range. Time will tell though.
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Barron makes plays (not just scoring goals) around the net and I think his size and hands will allow him to continue doing it at the next level. Middle 6 should be pretty reasonable.
Joey Bones
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I think the easiest comparison one could make on Barron is Brian Boyle....
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I will say that like Coz, I don't really project him as a top six forward. I'm not quite sure he has the wheels or the vision for that type of role.
But I can definitely see him as a middle six winger who plays a straight ahead north-south type game that could be a good compliment to some of the finesse-oriented players we have in the system.
I am not sure that: Boyle has better speed or better hands. Equally, I am not sure Barron has Boyle's edge.
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seems reasonable when checking BB's ##'s at BC
Brian Boyle (b.1984) Hockey Stats and Profile at hockeydb.com
| Season | Team | Lge | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
| 2003-04 | Boston College | H-East | 35 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 36 |
| 2004-05 | Boston College | H-East | 40 | 19 | 8 | 27 | 64 |
| 2005-06 | Boston College | H-East | 42 | 22 | 30 | 52 | 90 |
| 2006-07 | Boston College | H-East | 42 | 19 | 34 | 53 | 104 |
Joey Bones
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That's why I said the easiest one could make a comparison on is Boyle. I don't think it's accurate. Just don't have the time to form a full post.
We're in agreement.
Joey Bones
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Well yeah points wise, you could see the similarities. Style of play though doesn't bring that out. I agree with @True Blue in that Boyle has an edge to his game. Not sure Barron is as aggressive. The speed will get there, hands might not. Still rooting for him to succeed, either way.
The skating is my biggest concern overall for Barron going forward. He's not bad by any means but I said it last time he's a guy who'll get labeled "Good skater for his size".
During his freshman year I used the Boyle comp because I didn't see the offense, but now I think he's much more skilled than Boyle is. Still not sure it's enough to crack a good top-6 and right now his absolute peak to me is as a second liner but he's exceeded expectations every year so far.
During his freshman year I used the Boyle comp because I didn't see the offense, but now I think he's much more skilled than Boyle is. Still not sure it's enough to crack a good top-6 and right now his absolute peak to me is as a second liner but he's exceeded expectations every year so far.
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Change is good.
The numbers are way out of whack due to when the original played, but I see his 10 out of 10 upside as a latter day Kevin Stevens.
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Has there much news about Reunanen?
He hasn't put up the offensive numbers we would of hoped to see to start the season.
He hasn't put up the offensive numbers we would of hoped to see to start the season.
Henriksson? Middle 6 for Hartford at best if he doesn’t pick it up. Robin Kovacs was a .77ppg his D+1 in the Allsvenskan and he would have topped out there.
Aaltonen? Not offered. Too small, not nearly enough scoring(as a proxy for skill) to make up for it.
Added: Reunanen? 2nd pair in Hartford at best. Not enough skill for 1st pair
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HatTrick Swayze
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I think it's easy to look at Brian Boyle now and not understand how good offensively he was at BC. I watched just about every game of his college career. He was a really good offensive player, great vision, and his shot was just too heavy for most NCAA goalies.
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Barron seems like a great 3. wheel on any line. The guy you can put with 2 skill players on the 1. line to give some size and strenght, and can also be a part of a 3. line shutdown line and play 1. PK. Hopefully able to play the Callahan role and not only the Boyle role on the team (compared to the 2010-2014 teams).
Maybe he ends up as a third liner but I think we would be better off if a guy like this was our 4c.
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Trade Howden and Andersson.
Zibby
Chytil
Stutzle (hopefully)
Barron
Trade Howden and Andersson.
HockeyBasedNYC
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Really excited for Barron - hes a captain too and the Rangers need more born leaders in the lineup going forward. Pair that with K Miller coming up, what we've seen of Fox, Kakko, Chytil and the rest of the kids this is gonna be treat to watch...
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I am the NCAA's biggest fan of hockey, but it behooves us to take college productivity with a large grain of sea salt.
Obviously if a player isn't scoring (Nanne) it's pretty much curtains, but like in the Canadian Juniors, there are certain types of players without a ton of NHL potential putting up big numbers.
Boyle also to my recollection played a lot on defense at BC. He was the point man on the powerplay in 2007. Helped knock SLU out of the NCAA tourney.
It's been awhile since I've seen Pouliot play, but I think in terms of value and future role, it's a solid comp (I'm thinking of peak Rangers Pouliot when he played with Bras and Zucc.)
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Brian Boyle has pretty good hands when it comes to finishing plays but he's never been a very creative player as far as making plays. Boyle used to get trashed here for not being physical enough but he is a very physical player just on size and strength and getting into areas along the boards and corners and in front of the net. He's not afraid to go anywhere. He's a very good face-off guy and excellent defensively. A really good player to have when defending a lead.
A lot of the above is an unknown when it comes to comparing Barron to Boyle and won't be known until Barron takes the step into the pros and then the next step into the NHL. I think he'll be a player but what kind of player is a guessing game at this point. He could turn into a Boyle but he also could turn into a Taylor Pyatt.
A lot of the above is an unknown when it comes to comparing Barron to Boyle and won't be known until Barron takes the step into the pros and then the next step into the NHL. I think he'll be a player but what kind of player is a guessing game at this point. He could turn into a Boyle but he also could turn into a Taylor Pyatt.
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