Prospect Info: Round 1, Pick 2: Nolan Patrick, C, Brandon (WHL)

[GKJ]

let's go folks

Nolan Patrick (C)

Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 199 pounds Shoots: Right

Team: Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL)

Country: Canada

NHL Central Scouting ranking: No. 1 North American skater

Kennedy says: “A rash of injuries in the past year and a half kept the Nolan Patrick Watch in limbo a lot, though he did compete in the CHL Top Prospects Game this season.

“A late birthday who missed the 2016 draft cutoff by days, he’ll come into the NHL as a 19-year-old and has the size and two-way game to earn his keep. Patrick is not on the same level as Connor McDavid or Auston Matthews, but he does have the pedigree to be a pretty good NHLer – think Aaron Ekblad’s impact, but playing an Eric Staal kind of game.

“Both his dad (Steve Patrick) and uncle (James Patrick) played in the NHL and Nolan is a safe bet to continue the lineage.”

http://nhl.nbcsports.com/2017/06/19/nhl-draft-profile-nolan-patrick/


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[LastWordArmy]

The Flyers Select Nolan Patrick 2nd Overall

Scouting Report

http://lastwordonhockeyprospects.com/2017/03/29/nolan-patrick-scouting-report-2017-nhl-draft-1/

 

[Akanon]

 

[Chinatown88]

Thank goodness!

 

[JojoTheWhale]

I just can't see any way he's out of the NHL, Hextall slow cooker or not.

 

[whitstifier]

Cool beans. Flyers probably got the best player in the draft. Little injuries caused him to fall to 2OA

 

[Jtown]

here is hoping to a bright future. Imagine saying to yourself in 2016 that we would get nolan patrick. Unreal

 

[FlyTimmo]

Our Future #1C

 

[mercury]

Did Nolan blow off a handshake from Bettman?

 

[GKJ]

Ron Hextall walked up there and took care of his business. He don't give a ****. Money ain't a god damn thing

 

[Alchemy]

I'm very pleased with this. Its a great fit.

 

[FlyerFaithful17]

Let's roll! Got what I wanted!

 

[Roo Mad Bro]

If healthy 1C for the next decade.

 

[Rebels57]

Hextall only one to not say any kind words to the city or anything. I ****ing love it lol

 

[bobbythebrain]

Yes! Love it!!

 

[Comparison Ford]

Congrats guys ! As a devils fan, I'm excited to see Hischier and Patrick battle for the next decade. All the best

 

[tymed]

Nolan Hattrick fashooooo

 

[BritainStix]

Not heard anything about this pick, seems like we went way off the board.

Anyone know if he's any good?

 

[Stizzle]

Tappen outing Nolan for wanting to go 2nd was my favorite.

 

[MarAlain MongYeo]

Just as excited to debate over who made the right choice for years to come as I am to watch Nolan in Philly. Let the games begin!

 

[Embiid]

House money. Hopefully it will be the gift that keeps giving ...leading to a cup

 

[Flyotes]

Very happy. Wanted nolan.

 

[Hurricane28]

Found Giroux's successor

 

[Beef Invictus]

I approve of this process.

 

[He Is Knocking]

Amazing, hopefully the injuries were just Patrick growing into his body. I have to say love his all business demeanor, perfect for this franchise!