This is perhaps the best I've felt about our pipeline in a long time. No glaring weakness I think need filled. To the extent I do see an organizational need, though, it's a heady, 2-way center. Someone that projects in a Drury/ROR type role. I don't think we really have anyone like that in the pipeline. To the extent I'm hoping for someone like that in the first this year, anyone to keep an eye on?
Eh. I'm not as tuned in as I used to be, but I think of Cozens as more of an offensive guy. From my limited viewings I haven't seen much that screams elite IQ or high end defensive potential. Maybe I'm way off there though.Would the player you describe be viewed as Cozens potentially?
Eh. I'm not as tuned in as I used to be, but I think of Cozens as more of an offensive guy. From my limited viewings I haven't seen much that screams elite IQ or high end defensive potential. Maybe I'm way off there though.
Reading through the thread, it looks like Lundell is the guy I'm after?
Cozens should end up as Jordan Staal with better wheels if we are lucky and don't get Girgensons 2.0
I don't think Jordan Stall had an opportunity to develop his offensive game. Another year in juniors might have made a big difference in his career. Being physically developed beyond their years was not a good thing Staal, Girgensons, and Lazar.I think Cozens has more offensive talent than J Staal.
But we shall see.
I don't think Jordan Stall had an opportunity to develop his offensive game. Another year in juniors might have made a big difference in his career. Being physically developed beyond their years was not a good thing Staal, Girgensons, and Lazar.
Even in their pre-draft seasons, Cozens seemed to show more offensive talent.
What's the deal on Byfield, the Sudbury kid. I knew lafreniere for years, but no idea about the other guy. Looks big.
1. Quinton Byfield - Forward - Sudbury Wolves
Tough choice to put Byfield ahead of Perfetti, considering Perfetti has posted a top 10 ppg average of any rookie in the new millenium and put up the best statistical season of a rookie since Travis Konecny 5 years ago. But, any time that I've watched Sudbury play, I've come away absolutely enamored with Byfield's physical skills. He's an absolutely electrifying player to watch. 6'5, 215lbs and one of the best skaters in the OHL. He plays all situations for the Wolves and isn't surrounded by the same level of talent as Perfetti is (not to take away from his amazing accomplishments, however). It just seems like that at any given time, Byfield can do as he wishes on the ice. Coming into the league, there were some that felt his vision and playmaking ability were weak spots, but I've been impressed with the way he uses his teammates. Way less selfishness in his game than I was expecting. This kid is the real deal, complete package and could even enter the conversation for first overall next year (due to the physical gifts that he has over Lafreniere).
Team Canada will be absolutely stacked this year.I'm looking forward to Team Canada at the WJCs this season. A) for Cozens but B) because I think both Lafrienere and Byfield could play and play well for them.
Team Canada will be absolutely stacked this year.
Couzens is great defensively a good 200 ft playerEh. I'm not as tuned in as I used to be, but I think of Cozens as more of an offensive guy. From my limited viewings I haven't seen much that screams elite IQ or high end defensive potential. Maybe I'm way off there though.
Reading through the thread, it looks like Lundell is the guy I'm after?