Prospect Info: RW - Jake Richard, 170th Overall, 2022 NHL Draft

[Dingo44]

After 2 periods, in a barn burner of a game (5-4 Muskegon after USA took a 2 - 0 lead in the first couple of minutes of the game), this is what I've noticed about Richard so far:

Definitely engaged in the play and seems very aware defensively, as well as in good position to lead the breakout

Lots of scoring chances including a breakaway he shot over the net but no points

Does not play the penalty kill

Sets up on PP1 in the Tage spot and looks good

Works hard along the boards and is not afraid to take his lumps in front of the net

Confident with the puck and looks for teammates but will definitely shoot it

Has been in two scrums already including the last one where he ends up without his helmet. Definitely was in the center of both of them.

 

[MarkusKetterer]

After 2 periods, in a barn burner of a game (5-4 Muskegon after USA took a 2 - 0 lead in the first couple of minutes of the game), this is what I've noticed about Richard so far:

Definitely engaged in the play and seems very aware defensively, as well as in good position to lead the breakout

Lots of scoring chances including a breakaway he shot over the net but no points

Does not play the penalty kill

Sets up on PP1 in the Tage spot and looks good

Works hard along the boards and is not afraid to take his lumps in front of the net

Confident with the puck and looks for teammates but will definitely shoot it

Has been in two scrums already including the last one where he ends up without his helmet. Definitely was in the center of both of them.

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You better be wearing Sabres gear there!

 

[Dingo44]

You better be wearing Sabres gear there!

Does this count?

 

[MarkusKetterer]

Does this count?

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Sure. But it would be weird to yell “let’s go Sabres” at him while wearing that

 

[Dingo44]

 

[elchud]

Is Jake Richard going to college next season or what. What's the deal with this guy.

 

[Zman5778]

Is Jake Richard going to college next season or what. What's the deal with this guy.

Looks like he's committed to UConn.

 

[elchud]

Looks like he's committed to UConn.

Just checked page 2 of this thread. U Conn let him do one more year in the USHL. Just as well, he can do three years at U Conn, top 9 forward spots will be tough to come by in Rochester the next few seasons

 

[Matt Ress]

Just checked page 2 of this thread. U Conn let him do one more year in the USHL. Just as well, he can do three years at U Conn, top 9 forward spots will be tough to come by in Rochester the next few seasons

Yeah I'm pretty sure I remember Tage mentioned that he picked UConn to get lots of ice time so I'm hoping Richard gets an all-situations experience. Really nifty find by the scouts even if he'll need an extra year or two.

 

[HOOats]

Link

Missed Richards getting traded to to Tri-City two weeks ago. He has 1-4-5 in 5 GP since.

 

[jc17]

Apologies for bumping without anything new transpiring, but I notice he was the only one on his former team, and only one on current team over 1 point per game (11 in 10), although 2 guys on the current team fall right at 1 p/gp.

 

[Chainshot]

 

[Chainshot]

Highly complimentary of our Jacksonville Jake.

 

[Chainshot]

He has a knack for these so I wonder if UConn will work it into the playbook when he's on the ice.

 

[HOOats]

Highly complimentary of our Jacksonville Jake.

Jacksonville Jake is one hell of a nickname. Definitely my favorite guy outside our top Top 10.

He's looking like a very sharp 6th round selection by our front office. If we start hitting on a couple late round gems in addition to our wealth of premium prospects, we'll have a true embarrassment of riches.

 

[Dingo44]

 

[Dingo44]

What a great story! I'm rooting for the kid.

Sabres wing prospect Jake Richard and father bonded through unique hockey journey - Buffalo Hockey Beat

Buffalo Sabres prospect Jake Richard grew up around the rink in Florida, spending countless hours shooting pucks and playing.

www.buffalohockeybeat.com

 

[Dingo44]

 

[KiwiGriff]

What a great story! I'm rooting for the kid.

Sabres wing prospect Jake Richard and father bonded through unique hockey journey - Buffalo Hockey Beat

Buffalo Sabres prospect Jake Richard grew up around the rink in Florida, spending countless hours shooting pucks and playing.

www.buffalohockeybeat.com

“Gilles, who grew up in Guelph, Ontario, rented a condo in Buffalo and watched Jake at camp before golfing with his friends later in the day.”

That sounds like a perfect day for a dad.

 

[RoyalOverNavy]

Jake's off to a nice start.
0-1-1 on Saturday / 1-1-2 on Sunday.
I think he's playing on a line with Matthew Wood (basing that on the game recaps).
UConn wins and ties v Colgate in Hamilton.

 

[Dingo44]

Our boy is slide number 5

 

[SB716]

Our boy is slide number 5

Nice pass to wood in slide 3 as well

 

[Dingo44]

 

[HOOats]

Catching up with some non-WJC prospects. 4-7-11 in 19 GP.