Prospect Info: Round 5, 158th Overall - Ty Murchison (D) - USNTDP -- 6'2", 192 pounds

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[Tripod]

“Ty is power-play specialist and one who can quarterback the top power-play unit. Murchison is aware of the passing lanes and knows how to deliver crisp, quick, flat passes for his wingers to one-time on net. His shot will need to continue to develop as the velocity is average for his age. However, when he shoots, the puck seems to find a way through on goal. As Ty shoots the puck more, the penalty killers in front of him will be forced to respect the shooting lanes rather than assume Murchison will keep the puck moving. Ty walks along the blue line very well and often uses this to his advantage to keep the play alive and change the angle for a pass or shot attempt. I see him having a significant amount of assists this season as he creates time and space for his forwards.” – DraftGeek

“Ty Murchison showed good awareness in his own zone, noticing a player slip behind his partner. He realizes this is happening and forces the player into the boards, leading to a turnover. Later on that shift, he gets caught into defending a 3-on-1 and looks a bit like a deer in the headlights. Trying to defend the pass, he doesn’t rush to the pass recipient once the pass is complete, giving the opponent a clear lane to the net. I’d like to see him react faster in this moment. He doesn’t have a very low defensive stance, keeping his ankles fairly straight with no flex. I’d like to see more bend so he can increase his defensive circle. Murchison does this well on the rush, but not against the cycle. He carries the puck well under pressure, knowing how to put his body between the attacker and the puck, fighting off incoming sticks. Uses his body and strength well along the boards to pin opponents. Defends the rush well, angling out his opponents into the boards, leading with his stick before committing with the body. Keeps a very active stick, getting it in the passing lanes and taking away space from attackers.” – Josh Bell/FCHockey

 

[Ghosts Beer]

I liked Murchison as a late round target. Physical but also has ability. Was stuck on a stacked USA D so I think there’s more to show.

 

[FLYguy3911]

If you never draft RHD, you are going to continue giving up premium assets to acquire them.

 

[GKJ]

They finally let Nick Luukko have a pick after 2 years of having carte blanche on the draft board

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

sounds like a bit of a project no?

 

[Magua]

Every year, the ROI for later round NTDP players is awful. They never pan out.....but there's always a first! These players are only on the team because they were advanced or heavily scouted to get noticed as 16 year olds; the NTDP is scouted as much as any team year long; and the cream always seems to rise to the top in the program.

It's basically lighting picks on fire. Better off exploring overagers if you're tapping into the USHL. With how sparse the CHL games were, the Flyers are basically admitting they don't even want to gamble or deep dive. Just a bunch of lazy picks, with ample viewings and maybe organizational depth upside.

Ty is power-play specialist and one who can quarterback the top power-play unit.

A PP specialist who doesn't score at any level? That's Therrien's music.

 

[FLYguy3911]

Prospect Info: - Round 6, Pick #174: Gavin Hain, C, USNTDP --> North Dakota

 

[Maurice of Orange]

Murchison committed to Arizona State Univ. next season.

This guy seems like a bruiser from what I’ve read thus far.

 

[IronMarshal]

Black Book rates his as a 4 for Hockey Sense - that s not good. 6 for compete, 5 for skill, 6 for skating.

"Murchison is an extremely raw as a prospect and would be a complete project for a team. He will need to harness the
natural ability he has and fix his issues. Murchison has chosen Arizona State University to continue his development this
coming fall. He was also selected in the 3rd round of the 2018 WHL draft by the Portland Winterhawks. Whichever path
he chooses, he will need to work on developing his hockey sense and rounding out his game in all areas."

ASU is not a great place to develop as a hockey player, and yes I know they are D1, but really. If he goes to Portland at least there is a little chance. I doubt he is a real prospect though.

 

[deadhead]

Black Book rates his as a 4 for Hockey Sense - that s not good. 6 for compete, 5 for skill, 6 for skating.

"Murchison is an extremely raw as a prospect and would be a complete project for a team. He will need to harness the
natural ability he has and fix his issues. Murchison has chosen Arizona State University to continue his development this
coming fall. He was also selected in the 3rd round of the 2018 WHL draft by the Portland Winterhawks. Whichever path
he chooses, he will need to work on developing his hockey sense and rounding out his game in all areas."

ASU is not a great place to develop as a hockey player, and yes I know they are D1, but really. If he goes to Portland at least there is a little chance. I doubt he is a real prospect though.

You can wait five years for a late round pick, which is why I prefer the college route, stash him there for a few years and see if he develops without wasting a contract slot.

 

[IronMarshal]

You can wait five years for a late round pick, which is why I prefer the college route, stash him there for a few years and see if he develops without wasting a contract slot.

I actually agree with that, just think that Portland would be slightly better than ASU. The reality is I don't think he becomes anything at ASU. Another college? Maybe, and I would definitely prefer he goes the college route if it was elsewhere.

 

[CapnZin]

Yeah, I actually picked up 4-5 of his games and went through his shifts. Skating is alright, but when he transitions from skating backwards to forward is when he is easily beaten. He has a hard time stopping plays within the high danger area 1-1, but is real good along the boards imo. I wouldn’t call him a bruising Dman, but any opportunity to throw a check he will likely do so. I would compare his aggressiveness to Connor Clifton.
His decision making in the Ozone is BAD. Against Green Bay, he had Jack Hughes open on the left side where the F2 in the right side was pushing the net, so the natural play is to send it to your star and let the play develop as Green Bay had 2 F up and open space within the slot. Ty brought the puck to the center blue line and tried to shoot into 5 players. Awful hockey sense and decision making. Sadly, that seemed to be the norm. He had a bunch of low danger shots without trying to at least create room for a play.

He’s ultra aggressive at closing a play which I love. He’ll attack puck carriers and will try to close gaps. He will get beat, but with some coaching and training you can knock that out.

Definitely a project prospect that will need to marinate in the AHL and NCAA. I want to see how he reacts against faster and stronger competition.

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

TY MURCHISON
158th overall pick, 5th round | Philahelphia Flyers
Corona, Calif. | Defenseman ('03)

Murchison has been playing in the U.S. National Team Development Program (USNTDP) for the last two years. He is the second full-time player from the USNTDP to commit to Arizona State.

During this past season with the USNTDP Juniors he scored five points in 23 games. He also suited up for the U.S. National U18 team where he collected seven goals and eight assists in 48 games. During this time he was able to play against his future teammates as the Sun Devils faced off against the U.S. National U18 team in two exhibition games in Tempe.

A native to Corona, California, Murchison spent his youth career with the Los Angeles Jr. Kings. In the 2018-2019 season in U16 he scored 14 points, four goals and 10 assists in 43 games. In the season prior he had 30 points in 52 games in Bantam AAA play. Murchison is the first California native to commit to Arizona State in the NCAA era.

Year	Team	League	Games Played	Goals	Assists	Total Points
16-17	Los Angeles Jr. Kings 13U AAA	13U AAA	48	5	13	18
16-17	Los Angeles Jr. Kings 13U AAA	T1EHL 13U	5	0	2	2
17-18	Los Angeles Jr. Kings 14U AAA	14U AAA	52	12	18	30
18-19	Los Angeles Jr. Kings 16U AAA	16U AAA	43	4	10	14
18-19	Los Angeles Jr. Kings 16U AAA	T1EHL 16U	28	3	5	8
19-20	USNTDP Juniors	USHL	30	1	4	5
19-20	U.S. National U17	USDP	41	2	6	8
19-20	U.S. National U18 Team	USDP	2	0	0	0
20-21	USNTDP Juniors	USHL	23	3	2	5
20-21	U.S. National U17 Team	USDP	1	0	0	0
20-21	U.S. National U18 Team	USDP	48	7	8	15
20-21	USA U18	WJC-18	5	0	1	1

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Doan Drafted Highest in ASU History, Murchison Goes in 5th Round - Arizona State University Athletics

 

[Ghosts Beer]

TY MURCHISON
158th overall pick, 5th round | Philahelphia Flyers
Corona, Calif. | Defenseman ('03)

Murchison has been playing in the U.S. National Team Development Program (USNTDP) for the last two years. He is the second full-time player from the USNTDP to commit to Arizona State.

During this past season with the USNTDP Juniors he scored five points in 23 games. He also suited up for the U.S. National U18 team where he collected seven goals and eight assists in 48 games. During this time he was able to play against his future teammates as the Sun Devils faced off against the U.S. National U18 team in two exhibition games in Tempe.

A native to Corona, California, Murchison spent his youth career with the Los Angeles Jr. Kings. In the 2018-2019 season in U16 he scored 14 points, four goals and 10 assists in 43 games. In the season prior he had 30 points in 52 games in Bantam AAA play. Murchison is the first California native to commit to Arizona State in the NCAA era.

Year	Team	League	Games Played	Goals	Assists	Total Points
16-17	Los Angeles Jr. Kings 13U AAA	13U AAA	48	5	13	18
16-17	Los Angeles Jr. Kings 13U AAA	T1EHL 13U	5	0	2	2
17-18	Los Angeles Jr. Kings 14U AAA	14U AAA	52	12	18	30
18-19	Los Angeles Jr. Kings 16U AAA	16U AAA	43	4	10	14
18-19	Los Angeles Jr. Kings 16U AAA	T1EHL 16U	28	3	5	8
19-20	USNTDP Juniors	USHL	30	1	4	5
19-20	U.S. National U17	USDP	41	2	6	8
19-20	U.S. National U18 Team	USDP	2	0	0	0
20-21	USNTDP Juniors	USHL	23	3	2	5
20-21	U.S. National U17 Team	USDP	1	0	0	0
20-21	U.S. National U18 Team	USDP	48	7	8	15
20-21	USA U18	WJC-18	5	0	1	1

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Doan Drafted Highest in ASU History, Murchison Goes in 5th Round - Arizona State University Athletics

Gotta say, that’s a helluva photo.

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

Gotta say, that’s a helluva photo.

The celebration was pretty cool, too. I don't know how that compares to other such moments but the family/friends were thrilled.

 

[Ghosts Beer]

The celebration was pretty cool, too. I don't know how that compares to other such moments but the family/friends seemed thrilled.

Yes they seem elated. I’m rooting for the kid.