RD Jamie Drysdale (2020, 6th, ANA)

[Zegs2sendhelp]

This makes me with players could go straight to the AHL. He is probably getting so much more out of this year then he would have in the CHL.

Agreed... i wish they would make some sort of exceptional status for younger players that dont need to be in juniors anymore. Instead of playing top line mins against a bunch of teens, hes playing top mins against men. Def going to be more ready for NHL next year playing at a more NHL pace/size.

 

[Shroud of Orrin]

It's unfair to compare Drysdale to Nieds, Scotty is a hall of famer and expecting that of Drysdale is asking to be disappointed.

Great point. Couldn't agree more and no disrespect to Scott - one of my all time favs. The reason I draw the similarity is he reminds me of him not just on the ice but the whole make-up. When Drysdale stepped into that intense '20 WJC for Byram and displayed little or no nerves and kind of just shrugged I said, "wow". Everything since just reconfirms what I thought at that moment.

Will he play for 18 years? Will he reel in multiple cups for different teams, a Norris and a Conn Smyth and get in the hall? I'd take "Not likely for $1,000, Alex." - as you say - its just not fair. But I believe the better probability is there. Intangibles too. There's smoke here!

Is Scotty still the only guy to win a Memorial Cup, Stanley Cup, WJC, World Cup and Olympic Gold? - Crosby has no Mem Cup.

 

[Sean Garrity]

Great point. Couldn't agree more and no disrespect to Scott - one of my all time favs. The reason I draw the similarity is he reminds me of him not just on the ice but the whole make-up. When Drysdale stepped into that intense '20 WJC for Byram and displayed little or no nerves and kind of just shrugged I said, "wow". Everything since just reconfirms what I thought at that moment.

Will he play for 18 years? Will he reel in multiple cups for different teams, a Norris and a Conn Smyth and get in the hall? I'd take "Not likely for $1,000, Alex." - as you say - its just not fair. But I believe the better probability is there. Intangibles too. There's smoke here!

Is Scotty still the only guy to win a Memorial Cup, Stanley Cup, WJC, World Cup and Olympic Gold? - Crosby has no Mem Cup.

Perry?

 

[Shroud of Orrin]

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Good call.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

1 goal, 3 assists in his last 3 games for the Gulls.
Points aside, its how he plays, kid just is soooo goood, you Ducks got super luck with your pick.

 

[bsu]

His skating is freaking all world it's so fun watching.

 

[Our Lady Peace]

You can really see in detail that he's in the most upper class in overall skating ability

 

[TopShelfWaterBottle]

IMO he deserves to get a taste of the nhl before zegras although I still feel like both would get smooshed at this point in time

 

[Gold Standard]

Looking for him to be in the conversation for next year's Team Canada roster. That's the Olympic Team Canada roster. I doubt he'll be available for our WJHC team.

 

[lawrence]

Canada roster. That's the Olympic Team Canada

he hasn't even played in the NHL yet...

 

[JohnnyDrama]

Looking for him to be in the conversation for next year's Team Canada roster. That's the Olympic Team Canada roster. I doubt he'll be available for our WJHC team.

Uhhhhh what

 

[SmokeyDuck]

Really impressed with him. He does make some mistakes but with his unreal skating he is able to get back to position easily. Much more offense than I was expecting.

 

[KaseMeOutside]

At the WJC's it was clear he was taking a backseat to Byram on his pair, now he has the green light, with how well he moves he can be aggressive and the Anaheim organization should be imploring him to play this way, not try to dumb him down like they did with Fowler

 

[Just A Bit Outside]

The fact Ottawa took Sanderson over Drysdale is baffling.

 

[Blacephalon]

The fact Ottawa took Sanderson over Drysdale is baffling.

Let's wait till they both play in the NHL for a bit lol

 

[ForsbergForever]

Agreed... i wish they would make some sort of exceptional status for younger players that dont need to be in juniors anymore. Instead of playing top line mins against a bunch of teens, hes playing top mins against men. Def going to be more ready for NHL next year playing at a more NHL pace/size.

I think all first round picks should be allowed to play in the AHL as soon as they're drafted, I think it would do wonders for player development.

 

[TopShelfWaterBottle]

I think all first round picks should be allowed to play in the AHL as soon as they're drafted, I think it would do wonders for player development.

Should be an option for the team to make a not all are ready

 

[SmokeyDuck]

Scored the OT winner for the gulls tonight on an absolute snipe. Looking real good at the AHL level already.

 

[Gliff]

It’s gonna be sad when he has to go from playing top pairing minutes in the AHL back to the CHL.

He has really looked great so far. Making an argument that he is in the conversation for best defensive prospect.

 

[NHL Dude 120]

The fact Ottawa took Sanderson over Drysdale is baffling.

Not really based on the D-men we currently have Sanderson better compliments our D-core. Wish him luck though and glad he’s working out well for you guys.

 

[SmokeyDuck]

Not really based on the D-men we currently have Sanderson better compliments our D-core. Wish him luck though and glad he’s working out well for you guys.

Drafting by need is never a good look.

 

[voxel]

Scored the OT winner for the gulls tonight on an absolute snipe. Looking real good at the AHL level already.

Yeah, he looked good tonight. He is one of those “undersized” (being 18) players who can skate away from trouble and probably could handle the NHL right now on the bottom pair.

I do think if you are a top 10 pick then the AHL should be an option instead of CHL but I also think the NHL should pay the CHL team a fee as the intent of the CHL/NHL agreement was to prevent early loss of high-end talent and thus loss of revenue.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Heres the goal. Wowee!!

 

[EXTRAS]

Drysdale/Seider best d prospects right now.

 

[NHL Dude 120]

Drafting by need is never a good look.

Ottawa's front office felt Sanderson was the best prospect available at 5. Glad Drysdale is working out for you but Sens fans are fine with Sanderson no buyers remorse whatsoever.