RD Noah Dobson - Acadie-Bathurst Titan, QMJHL (2018, 12th, NYI)

[Blueston]

Interesting that you say this because I've always thought of NYI's other 2018 draft pick Bode Wilde as someone akin to Brent Burns' style of play.

If I were to compare Dobson's style of play to an NHL star's, it would be Ryan Suter.

He reminded me of Petro. Admittedly in limited viewings.

 

[boredmale]

Dobson with 3 assists and 2nd star in a 8-1 win over his old team. Dobson is now 11-0 with Rouyn-Noranda. The Huskies continue to steamroll the Q.

Should be noted in 11 games his plus minus has gone from -30 to -9

 

[SI90]

Total domination. Could get a consecutive shot at a memorial cup.

 

[Peeps]

Beast mode.

 

[PWJunior]

Beast mode.

Have you seen any of his games lately?

 

[Peeps]

Have you seen any of his games lately?

No last time I did was in WJC.

Which I was angry at the coach because for me he should have been the 1st D of the team and wasn't.

Anyway, 17A in 14G with a boosted team. Only 6 PIM, he's usually more undisciplined. Also 55 SOG.

 

[boredmale]

Another 2 assists +3. Looks like he will get his +/- back down to 0 within the next 2-3 games after being a -30(he currently stands at -3)

 

[SI90]

This season alone for Dobson should show people
That when looking at certain stats context is everything

 

[PWJunior]

No last time I did was in WJC.

Which I was angry at the coach because for me he should have been the 1st D of the team and wasn't.

Anyway, 17A in 14G with a boosted team. Only 6 PIM, he's usually more undisciplined. Also 55 SOG.

Unless Dobson blows away everyone at training camp next year, he's probably going to be back in the Q again for his D+2 season. He is probably the best d-man in the Q now, he will certainly be next year. He should be a big presence on next year's team.

I agree that his usage at this year's WJC wasn't optimal, he was blocked by Bouchard getting undeserved top minutes and Hunter sticking by him despite his poor play. Dobson should be the #1D next year and a candidate for the captaincy. He has some unfinished business from last year too.

 

[Thrasymachus]

A goal and an assist, +1 for Dobson in a 5-1 win. Rouyn-Noranda Huskies remain undefeated since his acquisition. That's 17 wins in a row with Dobson, 19 total. Kind of ridiculous. The QMJHL record is 25

 

[wetcoast]

A goal and an assist, +1 for Dobson in a 5-1 win. Rouyn-Noranda Huskies remain undefeated since his acquisition. That's 17 wins in a row with Dobson, 19 total. Kind of ridiculous. The QMJHL record is 25

I'm wondering how the Huskies compare to other top teams in the east particularly Drummondville?

 

[Dodospice]

I'm wondering how the Huskies compare to other top teams in the east particularly Drummondville?

Substantially better. They’re the best team in the Q. I think on paper, Drummondville has the talent to play with them but Rouyn-Noranda is just rolling at a different level compared to all the other teams in the league.

 

[brunosevigny]

I was at the game today and Dobson was a monster. By far the best player on the ice. Sometimes he was looking like a man playing with kids. His skating and composure with the puck were impressive.... Completely shut off the Lafreniere line..... He probably played 30 minutes, with first PP and PK unit and he played at even strenght on both sides (RD and LD).

 

[Peasy]

He definitely has a good chance to become the second best all around d man from this draft.

I wonder what the Oilers liked in Bouchard to take him over Dobson.

 

[ConnorMcMullet]

He definitely has a good chance to become the second best all around d man from this draft.

I wonder what the Oilers liked in Bouchard to take him over Dobson.

His offensive potential probably. Dobson is likely the better all-round defenseman but Bouchard is more offensive, exactly what the Oilers need.

 

[Tres Peleches]

His offensive potential probably. Dobson is likely the better all-round defenseman but Bouchard is more offensive, exactly what the Oilers need.

Exactly. I think both franchises will like their pick. Isles have a few young/youngish offensive d-men in Leddy, Toews, Aho, Wilde but could certainly use a rock like Dobson

 

[seafoam]

His offensive potential probably. Dobson is likely the better all-round defenseman but Bouchard is more offensive, exactly what the Oilers need.

I agree. Seeing Petrovic on the powerplay against the Islanders getting spaghetti legs at the point while receiving a pass from McDavid made me sad. Bouchard has a better skillset for facilitating offense for the team through McDavid in my opinion.

 

[BondraTime]

I'd put money on Dobson's offensive game translating better than Bouchard's.

 

[Oak]

I'd put money on Dobson's offensive game translating better than Bouchard's.

I agree 100% with this. Outside of Dahlin, Dobson was my #2 D in that draft. Sometimes I scratch my head at what scouts look at.

 

[ConnorMcMullet]

I'd put money on Dobson's offensive game translating better than Bouchard's.

I'm not sure about that. Bouchard's vision and passing is absolutely elite.

 

[super6646]

Really sad we could've had him. Love hamonic and all, but this kid is gonna be good.

 

[Oak]

I'm not sure about that. Bouchard's vision and passing is absolutely elite.

And that's about all Bouchard is good at. Dobson is a way more rounded 2 way defenseman.

 

[Bjornar Moxnes]

Really sad we could've had him. Love hamonic and all, but this kid is gonna be good.

I still can't comprehend how SNow wasn't willing to accept a conditional pick considering Hamonic wanted out and all. If it was a conditional pick, and we gave them the 1st this year, our future would be looking spectacular. Although something tells me Dobson would still have been an Islander, and we would have gotten Wahlstrom which is still nice, need that elite sniper for Johnny on the power play eventually.

 

[super6646]

I still can't comprehend how SNow wasn't willing to accept a conditional pick considering Hamonic wanted out and all. If it was a conditional pick, and we gave them the 1st this year, our future would be looking spectacular. Although something tells me Dobson would still have been an Islander, and we would have gotten Wahlstrom which is still nice, need that elite sniper for Johnny on the power play eventually.

That's on Treliving who thought this group would easily be a playoff team last year.

 

[ConnorMcMullet]

And that's about all Bouchard is good at. Dobson is a way more rounded 2 way defenseman.

I never denied that. A few posts above I actually said that Dobson is probably the better all-round D, but the Oilers needed a player with Bouchard's skillset.