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I have to get a Patrick jersey now since that's my first name...I always wanted Jeff Oneill to be a Flyer so I could have my last name on a jersey but a Patrick jersey will do just fine!
Prospect Info: Round 1, Pick 2: Nolan Patrick, C, Brandon (WHL)
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deadhead
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The weird thing with Patrick is he would have been the youngest player in last year's draft, so going 4th or 5th would have been impressive, he's the oldest player in this draft, but had he stayed healthy, would have put up draft + 1 numbers that match just about any draft pick.
I think the best way to think of him is less as a #1 center than as a great fit, he's got good size (figure he'll fill out to 6'3 210 in a year), good skating, shooting, etc. Not an elite player but one that can give you 15 years of top flight two way play and allow you to add smaller, faster players like Konency to your lineup without fear of being bullied.
He won't be as good as Crosby or some other elite centers, but he's a guy you can match against Crosby (or if Couts takes that role, be your scoring center).
I think the best way to think of him is less as a #1 center than as a great fit, he's got good size (figure he'll fill out to 6'3 210 in a year), good skating, shooting, etc. Not an elite player but one that can give you 15 years of top flight two way play and allow you to add smaller, faster players like Konency to your lineup without fear of being bullied.
He won't be as good as Crosby or some other elite centers, but he's a guy you can match against Crosby (or if Couts takes that role, be your scoring center).
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Hey remember last year we were the "smallest" team in the NHL.
Something tells me that won't happen this year.
Something tells me that won't happen this year.
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Hollywood Cannon
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So... this isn't a dream?
I still expect to wake up every day and it be before the lottery again.
I still expect to wake up every day and it be before the lottery again.
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Ive been saying all along that Patrick is the best player in the draft. We got a guy with no weakness. We got the best goal scorer, playmaker, we got the best player.
Im so so happy right now. This guy with our defense is the future of this team. We are ready to make some noise
Im so so happy right now. This guy with our defense is the future of this team. We are ready to make some noise
well last time we had the 2nd pick we missed out on a Patrick. Glad we got one this time.
Cannot baleep that we have both Provorov and Patrick. That 1D and 1C on ****ing lock down.
What a dream come true.
What a dream come true.
If he has the drive to succeed, he will be a great player in the league. 2 years ago everyone was talking about how we was a going to be an elite center men. Kid was hurt if he wasn't he would've been the #1 pick by a mile. Does he have the intensity and passion to be an elite player... that's the question but Mcrimmon pushing hard to get him makes me think he's a good team player and potential captain. He reminds me of when I watched Joe Thorton when he was a junior player. Will see soon enough, Flyers definitely lucked out in the opportunity to get a 1C (even if he busts the kid has a shot at being a #1)
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OmNomNom
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just wanted to come over to say congratulations again - i personally preferred patrick (just a bit), but had a feeling shero would pick nico.
i have to say, going 3 threads worth of arguing made me fall in love with both players, so i don't know if i'll be able to hate patrick that much going forward. but i know he's such a good fit for your "stereotype" - he can be gritty and isn't afraid to drop the gloves. great fit for you guys! congrats again
ps - nice pick on morgan frost
edit: i leave you with a gif creation
i have to say, going 3 threads worth of arguing made me fall in love with both players, so i don't know if i'll be able to hate patrick that much going forward. but i know he's such a good fit for your "stereotype" - he can be gritty and isn't afraid to drop the gloves. great fit for you guys! congrats again
ps - nice pick on morgan frost
edit: i leave you with a gif creation
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just wanted to come over to say congratulations again - i personally preferred patrick (just a bit), but had a feeling shero would pick nico.
i have to say, going 3 threads worth of arguing made me fall in love with both players, so i don't know if i'll be able to hate patrick that much going forward. but i know he's such a good fit for your "stereotype" - he can be gritty and isn't afraid to drop the gloves. great fit for you guys! congrats again
ps - nice pick on morgan frost
edit: i leave you with a gif creation
Thanks, yes, it will be hard for us to hate Nico, but we'll manage.
Nice gif!
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With the Schenn trade, i think it's safe to assume that he's a lock to be on this team next year.
I can't bring myself to say that he'll instantly be their best C, but one day he will be.
I can't bring myself to say that he'll instantly be their best C, but one day he will be.
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In an interview with Patrick just now on NHL Tonight.....Nolan said he figured he would go to Philly because the Flyers looked into his injury history more than the Devils.....interesting. Guess the Devils really had Nico on their radar all along...as reported by many.
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I'd rather see them together on PP1, but that may have to wait another year or two.
BenedictGomez
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If you watched the NHL draft, it didnt appear he "wanted" to go anywhere.
This guy must have ice water in his veins because he seemed very unimpressed with being drafted into the NHL.
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