Prospect Info: Winnipeg Jets Prospects Thread 2018-19 - Part II
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Watched one of their games the other day. Oshawa is just dissecting teams going undefeated through 9 games now and Vallati's superb two-way play has been a big reason for that. Nico Gross is getting a much larger share of PP time from the game I saw so that will likely affect Vallati's numbers but Oshawa looks really solid early on and Vallati looked great making plays at both ends of the ice.
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Vallati is paired up with (David) Jesus. Seems like a divine prospect.
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It isn't like Vallati has done nothing. 5 in 8 games is not terrible. He is 2nd on his team among Dmen.
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For a good stretch of the season last year he was leading his team in points before falling off a bit, I guess I was just hoping that he'd come back to his early season point getting form but you're right that 5 in 8 isn't bad, and it's nice to hear the positive review from @Daximus as well!
Chisholm is leading the OHL in even-strength points/game.
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No, I don't think he was.
Even this year he will be in tough
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Dobson,Smith,Bernard-Docker,McIsaac,Woo,Byram, and Harley. That is probably the guys on the inside looking out. Chisholm would have to either hope that someone is injured or still in the NHL. That isn't counting the other guys that they might be looking. Team Canada is a tough team to make
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I'm probably misremembering. I thought he was one of the last cuts. That is some pretty strong competition.
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Nathan Smith is playing his first NCAA game.
1G2A so far.
1G2A so far.
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His first goal was a pretty one
Game ended as a tie 4-4, also sounded like Nathan Smith was out for a good chunk of the 5 minute OT. They play again tomorrow.
Game ended as a tie 4-4, also sounded like Nathan Smith was out for a good chunk of the 5 minute OT. They play again tomorrow.
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1G3A in a 4-4 tie. Great debut for Smith.
2A for Samberg.
1G for Blaisdell.
2A for Samberg.
1G for Blaisdell.
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Good we need Samberg to do well. We need another top 4 guy.
He’s my dark horse pick for sure. Really liked his game at dev camp. So much skill and creativity and has the brain to put it all together.
He's a late bloomer and an old freshman, but he certainly made a big splash in his first NCAA game.
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If we're going to use a farming analogy, wouldn't a herd be more appropriate?
Nathan Smith is such an interesting prospect. He started playing hockey so late that even though he's old for a freshman he still has a lot of development ahead of him. By the time Bryan Little's contract is off the books in 2024-25, Smith could have all four years in the NCAA complete plus one full year in the AHL (same path as Suess). He could be a nice cheap option at that point.
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Only if he signs pro contract. Then, he would forfeit his University eligibility and could not return to play at U of M-Duluth. So...who knows but it would be a defining decision byhim. Not a choice for the Jets to decide temporarily.
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Should be an excellent opportunity for him to showcase his abilitilies and improve his development. Right on! I am high on this kid as being a sleeper riser with a solid NHL career. Hopefully successful & as a *Jet!¥9
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