Prospect Info: What's the deal with Aaron Luchuk?

[Stylizer1]

This guy is killing it in the OHL but I literally never hear a word about him even from Sens media. Is he Corey Locke 2.0?

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[TkachukNorris79]

It's because he turns 21 in 2 days and is an over-ager. I still think he is a very solid prospect, but wouldn't put him ahead of Brown, Batherson, or Formenton.

He does have chemistry with Brown, and if we get lucky enough, Svechnikov. Definitely a great signing.

 

[Burrowsaurus]

The only time I totally dismiss these sorts of signings is if they have serious skating issues. He doesn’t seem to. I think he can be a decent player at the next level.

 

[toxic poster]

Undersized ohler who didn't start scoring until after his draft year. I think that's more due to him being buried in the behind top guys but he still wasnt impressive until his 19 year old season really

 

[Stylizer1]

Undersized ohler who didn't start scoring until after his draft year. I think that's more due to him being buried in the behind top guys but he still wasnt impressive until his 19 year old season really

Explains the surge in points. Hopefully he is finding his true potential now and keeps improving.

 

[Yashin]

I took a look at some previous OHL seasons to compare Luchuk to other 20 year olds.

2017-18 Aaron Luchuk, 115 points
2015-16 Kevin Leblanc, 127 points, NHL: 129 games, 59 points
2014-15 Joseph Blandisi, 112 points, NHL: 71 games, 26 points
2013-14 Dane Fox, 107 points, NHL: N/A
2012-13 Charles Sarault, 108 points, NHL: N/A

Maybe we get lucky and he can follow the path of Leblanc.

 

[FolignoQuantumLeap]

The only time I totally dismiss these sorts of signings is if they have serious skating issues. He doesn’t seem to. I think he can be a decent player at the next level.

His skating is definitely not a strength. Pretty average to below average skater these days. I don't expect him to amount to much until he can get quicker.

 

[topshelf15]

Maybe he is nothing more than an ahl player,but for free why not take a chance??

 

[Burrowsaurus]

His skating is definitely not a strength. Pretty average to below average skater these days. I don't expect him to amount to much until he can get quicker.

Really? I watch him out there and he doesn’t look terrible. He gets around.

We improved stones skating we can improve anyone’s. I should clarify my expectations are not high. But I mean seeing this guy in the nhl in the next few years isn’t crazy.

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

I know nothing about the kid, but I like those point totals this year (even if its an overage year). If he tops out as a good AHLer, that's still a big plus for the organization.

 

[Karl Prime]

If he tops out as a solid 4th liner, that's still a win in my books.

 

[aragorn]

It will be interesting to see how he does in Belleville next season, hopefully he turns into a player. Hopefully, Perron can turn it up next season too or his stay here could be over before it begins.

 

[Cosmix]

It appears that Nick Paul’s time as a Senator prospect is coming to an end soon. He is following the trend set by Greening and Robinson.

 

[CR15]

I don’t think it is out of line to one day see him willingly himself with a lot of hard work into a 3rd like checking role/penalty killer that could chip in offensively every now and then. Solid work ethic and 2 way game that will be respected at the next level.


As FQL said skating will ultimately be the big factor as far as ever getting to and sticking in the NHL.

Great freebie signing regardless!

 

[Joeyjoejoe]

It's a win if he can be a top 6 contributing AHL player for Belleville for years to come. Anything on top of that is just gravy.

 

[Micklebot]

His skating is definitely not a strength. Pretty average to below average skater these days. I don't expect him to amount to much until he can get quicker.

Full disclosure, I really haven't watched enough of him to form an opinion one way or another, but the very limited reports that I've found (one from a canucks dev camp article, and one referencing a hockey prospects writeup in his first year of draft eligibility suggested his skating was an asset, though certainly no indication that it was elite.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

At the very least he will help Belleville. Can he come in and steal a spot from say Chlapik .. I think he could. I am glad the Sens signed him.

 

[Burrowsaurus]

Full disclosure, I really haven't watched enough of him to form an opinion one way or another, but the very limited reports that I've found (one from a canucks dev camp article, and one referencing a hockey prospects writeup in his first year of draft eligibility suggested his skating was an asset, though certainly no indication that it was elite.

there was a little 10 & 2 action around the net in that last highlight pack. he doesn't seem like a poor skater at all

 

[BonHoonLayneCornell]

It appears that Nick Paul’s time as a Senator prospect is coming to an end soon. He is following the trend set by Greening and Robinson.

Ya I think they cut bait with him this summer.