Prospect Info: Round 3, Pick 72: Ronnie Attard, D, Tri-City (USHL) --> Western Michigan

[landsbergfan]

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[MacDonald4MVP]

This dude is gonna be slaying some major college p***y.

 

[baudib1]

This pick is sooooo much more exciting than, say, Ginning.

 

[DancingPanther]

Love the boom or bust picks. Can't wait to see what Amentallyhandicapped can do in the NCAA. Follow in Kalynuk's footsteps?

 

[bennysflyers16]

AWESOME to go for the green in 2 ,this could be a insane pick if he hits.

 

[sigma six]

Wasn't familiar with him at all, but I like the sound of it. Big, mean, somehow scores goals.
They don't all have to be speedsters, every toolbox needs a hammer.

 

[DancingPanther]

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Typical

 

[wasup]

I have seen Ronnie play 10-15 times live in the last 3 years . He really did have a break out year this year and has always played with a chip on his shoulder . Tri city Storm has put out quite a few draft picks lately , 4 this year Pinto , Jones Attard , Saville and Koster , Struble are draft picks with Koster playing 20 games or so for them .

 

[Young Sandwich]

Ronnie's celly game looks real strong. Love this pick, will be fun to watch him develop.

 

[TheKingPin]

This is a great pick. What if this is just the beginning for him? He appears to have a nice wrist shot from the point that can beat a goalie from far out. USHL player and Dman of the year.

 

[Flyotes]

Don't punch down on his one.

 

[onlylordsvsmorebp]

AS ONE OF THE VERY FEW POSTERS ON THIS BRD THAT ACTUALLY WANTS BIG STRONG AND FAST PLAYERS ON THIS TEAM...I HEARTILY ENDORSE THIS PICK.

 

[deadhead]

There's a lot of bust potential, but 6'4 205 with a great scoring touch, there's also a lot of upside.
I haven't read anything that suggests he can't skate, needs work, but so do 90% of prospects.
And since he'll eventually be paired with Millard, he'll have a great skating partner.

 

[hatcher]

AS ONE OF THE VERY FEW POSTERS ON THIS BRD THAT ACTUALLY WANTS BIG STRONG PLAYERS ON THIS TEAM...I HEARTILY ENDORSE THIS PICK.

Have to have big players.

 

[Ghosts Beer]

He’s a fun pick at 72. Seems like the kind of guy who becomes a great AHLer if he doesn’t make the NHL.

 

[dats81]

Should turn into a servicable player for his physical attributes alone paired with a knack for offense.
In the worst case they get a taller version of T.J. Brennan.

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

Answering dumb questions while trying to keep your eyes up.

 

[David St Hubbins]

Should turn into a servicable player for his physical attributes alone paired with a knack for offense.
In the worst case they get a taller version of T.J. Brennan.

I have it from a very well-placed Philly media type that TJ is a lock for an NHL spot with the Vegas expansion

 

[Larry44]

Should turn into a servicable player for his physical attributes alone paired with a knack for offense.
In the worst case they get a taller version of T.J. Brennan.

When he was drafted, they said his coach praised his leadership and work ethic. We'll see.

 

[Flyerfan13]

Flyers Prospect Ronnie Attard Striving To Take Big Steps - PHILLY SPORTS NETWORK

 

[landsbergfan]

Flyers Prospect Ronnie Attard Striving To Take Big Steps - PHILLY SPORTS NETWORK

He will certainly be taking bigger steps than Bobby Brink

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

Has anyone seen him play? Looks like an intriguing guy to take a chance on and i love Philly did that. Ill be keeping an eye on him. Love these late bloomers that come outta nowhere and light it up

 

[Curufinwe]

He will certainly be taking bigger steps than Bobby Brink

Good thing Attard is big, or he would have got teased pretty bad at school with a name like that.

 

[captainpaxil]

I was initially a little disappointed with this pick as im a bit risk averse with overagers. And in addition to being older hes heading to college.
But then i thought if a guy we had picked between ustimenko and strome had just put up 30 goals as a d how frickin excited i would be. Hes a guy ill be trying to keep tabs on through the year

 

[FLYguy3911]

I find drafting overage defenseman to be a little more rewarding than drafting overage forwards. Nuances of the position and all of that.

Just in the Flyers system you have Ghost, St. Ivany, Kalynuk, Braun! Not to mention the undrafted guys like Myers and Zamula who almost certainly would have went relatively high in their D+1 had they not signed NHL contracts.