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Thomas isn't small. He's 6 ft tall and already 190 lbs. Size won't be an issue for him.
Tiny was used to describe the difference in scoring, not his size.
Thomas isn't small. He's 6 ft tall and already 190 lbs. Size won't be an issue for him.
Wings fan stopping in to say I really like what you guys did with your two first round picks. Good luck!
Thomas isn't small. He's 6 ft tall and already 190 lbs. Size won't be an issue for him.
Honestly, he sounds more like a young Stastny than Schwartz. Really gifted playmaker, not a great shot, sees the ice really well...great work ethic, good skater (probably better in this dept than Stas).
Depending on his usage next year, I wouldn't be surprised if he scores upwards of 100 points. His ability to make impossible plays can be reminiscent of Marner at times. Unbelievable vision.
This was a great pick for the Blues. Liked him a decent amount better than Poehling.
I've read that he has a good shot though not an ultra-quick release.
Game seems exceptionally well rounded...only thing again is that he probably needs to shoot once in a while to keep the D honest. He apparently thinks pass first, pass second and pass third.
His passes and vision are undeniably elite...think he will need decent wingers...he might develop into the best playmaker we have had in a very long time.
One's shot can be improved upon - hockey IQ and the ability to make passes in traffic is one of the hardest things to work on or improve. I'm sure he's aware that his shot will need to improve. He could be an exciting player for us in 2-3 years.
I'm very high on Thomas. I think he has potential playmaking 1C ability, and can also hold his own in a 200-ft game. I think he has an average ceiling of a 2C, and outside of a few of the centers in the top of the draft, this guy was my choice center regardless of position.
Who's a good comp? Mike Ribeiro?
Who's a good comp? Mike Ribeiro?
He's not like Ribeiro at all.
Think Derek Stepan. That's the first guy that comes to mind. He may be a better playmaker (and Stepan the better goal scorer) but they play pretty similarly.
He's gonna need to use his shot more (shot isn't great but IMO better than perceived).
Hopefully him and Kyrou don't play together cause then only 1 player on that line would shoot the damn puck .