The Prospects Thread XXIII - Stats, Lists in OP

[ItsAllPartOfThePlan]

Going to the Hitmen game today. Anything in particular to pay attention to for Virtanen?

 

[Peen]

Going to the Hitmen game today. Anything in particular to pay attention to for Virtanen?

same thing I look out for.. can he slow the game down for himself?

Yet to see that at an NHL level.

The speed, the size, the wrist shot we know is there... so I'd watch his poise.

 

[Baby Pettersson]

Going to the Hitmen game today. Anything in particular to pay attention to for Virtanen?

Juse sit back, relax and watch one of the best hitters in the league perform in front of your eyes.

 

[denominator]

Going to the Hitmen game today. Anything in particular to pay attention to for Virtanen?

I'd say his speed, his shot, and his physical play, but you're going to notice those whether you're watching for them or not.

The top 3 things I'd watch for in Virtanen's game that go under the radar:

1) His shift lengths and line changes - he is a very conservative player when it comes to changing on the fly and will usually be the first guy to the bench on his line. He conserves his energy for when he can use it effectively.

2) Whether or not he's leaving the zone early. When he's on his game, his timing leaving his own zone is spot on and he generates offense out of the neutral zone. When he's frustrated, he'll be early and then has to turn back, or will try to steamroll a defender. When he's bored, he's late leaving.

3) His shot selection. He's going to have an opportunity to take a shot at least 10 times tonight. Depending on where your seats are you'll be able to see whether he's making a good decision on shot/pass/dump/etc and whether or not he's aware of the other options (sometimes he's a head down take the shot guy).

I fully expect him to take a penalty in the first 10 minutes tonight. He's going to come out amped up and will be looking to run someone over (in his crosshairs: Valiev, Reinhart, Vetterl, Philp, Descheaneau). 50/50 chance on whether it's a deserved penalty or just a huge, clean hit.

 

[WTG]

They have McCann listed as a assistant captain. "intangibles" intensifies

Also, thank you Denominator! You are very informative.

 

[Bad News Benning]

interesting watching Oshawa play. They are like the LA Kings of the OHL. There is a large difference between them and a team like SSM or Erie for instance so i'll be curious which style makes it to the mem cup.

 

[Baby Pettersson]

interesting watching Oshawa play. They are like the LA Kings of the OHL. There is a large difference between them and a team like SSM or Erie for instance so i'll be curious which style makes it to the mem cup.

See what you mean. Cassels has looked good so far aside from missing an open net!

 

[Baby Pettersson]

Cassels with an assist on the PP. 2-1 Generals.

 

[PM]

Anyone have a free stream for any playoff game going on that involves our prospects? Either Oshawa or Calgary would be really be appreciated.

 

[McHortton]

Cassels with an assist on the PP. 2-1 Generals.

Beautiful one touch pass to set Lindberg with the 1-timer.

 

[Baby Pettersson]

Cassels with another sexy pass. 3-1 Generals.

Like really sexy...

 

[McHortton]

Another assist for Cassels!! Sets up Lindberg with a beautiful saucer pass for the 1st period hat trick!

 

[Bad News Benning]

Cassels with another sexy pass. 3-1 Generals.

Like really sexy...

He definitely looks like he could play on our PP one day. Maybe saucering that pass to McCann who wires it home.

 

[D0ctorCool]

Holy crap, you guys weren't kidding. Those were beautiful assists!

 

[VeyforSelke]

Beauty SH goal for McCann!

 

[Bad News Benning]

McCann scored a shorty. 1g, 1a so far after 2.

 

[Baby Pettersson]

Prospects! Prospects everywhere!

 

[ihaveyuidonttouchme]

McCann's skating is really underrated..all over the ice

 

[WTG]

McCann scored a shorty. 1g, 1a so far after 2.

I'm trying to find the goal but for some reason HS won't let me rewind to the goal. So I apologize for not being able to gif it. I tried.

 

[ihaveyuidonttouchme]

I'm trying to find the goal but for some reason HS won't let me rewind to the goal. So I apologize for not being able to gif it. I tried.

yeah it just jumped after Nurse's dumb penalty to 20s left in the period...i was like wtf

 

[vanuck]

Going to the Hitmen game today. Anything in particular to pay attention to for Virtanen?

Maybe who he plays with (5v5, PP) and a general feel for his ice time would be pretty insightful.

 

[embee]

I haven't paid much attention to Cassels, aside from the prospects camps and stuff... impressive first period. Is he expected to be an NHL regular?

To me it seems he is on his way.

 

[Orca Smash]

Maybe who he plays with (5v5, PP) and a general feel for his ice time would be pretty insightful.

I am also curious who he will be playing with and what PP unit he is on.

 

[WTG]

I'll be doing gifs for the Virtanen game after the Utica game.

also @Ocra Smash Virtanen plays on the 1st unit

 

[WetcoastOrca]

I haven't paid much attention to Cassels, aside from the prospects camps and stuff... impressive first period. Is he expected to be an NHL regular?

To me it seems he is on his way.

He's a finalist for the best player in his junior league. I think he's going to be a solid two way play making center in the NHL.