Prospect Info: With the 29th pick in the 2019 NHL Draft, the Ducks select Brayden Tracey

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Reading up on him and getting excited. Every year Madden does this to us.

 

[duxfan1101]

Here is his highlight video. There are actually some very impressive clips in there. Although that is probably the worst goal horn I've ever heard.

 

[2faded]

Here is his highlight video. There are actually some very impressive clips in there. Although that is probably the worst goal horn I've ever heard.

That might be the most annoying goal horn I've ever heard. <<<<<< I actually typed this before I read that you said the same thing.

Kid looks good though. A lot of goals around the net.

 

[mightyquack]

Was hoping for Kaliyev, but Tracey sounds really promising. Even on a line that put up a lot of points, for a rookie season it's promising - really interested to see how he goes next season.

 

[Teemu Salami]

That might be the most annoying goal horn I've ever heard. <<<<<< I actually typed this before I read that you said the same thing.

Kid looks good though. A lot of goals around the net.

Sounds like the Oilers horn with an alvin and the chipmunks filter on it

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

I think anahiem is a big fan of hard work/late risers....

Which ia a good thing, usually means they are progressing which is what you want in the late 1st/2nd and on picks.

 

[Fighter]

I really like what I'm reading about this kid: it seems he has a notable scoring touch while being still raw, lots of potential there, he could be the classic "diamond in the rough". We went with one of the safest picks in the draft Zegras and one project in Tracey. I agree with those who said the description reminds of Perry: similar style, similar body frame, I can only wish he'll have the same scoring instinct.
Very interesting pick, he's three years away but we're not in a hurry.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

 

[Masch78]

I really like what I'm reading about this kid: it seems he has a notable scoring touch while being still raw, lots of potential there, he could be the classic "diamond in the rough". We went with one of the safest picks in the draft Zegras and one project in Tracey. I agree with those who said the description reminds of Perry: similar style, similar body frame, I can only wish he'll have the same scoring instinct.
Very interesting pick, he's three years away but we're not in a hurry.

Zegras is not a safe pick. Not even close imho.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

On the prospect boards a couple of the comments

- Wow Anaheim did their homework
- I think hell have a chance to be a star for the ducks

seems like a very underrated pick...

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

he goes to the dirty areas I like that.

 

[AngelDuck]

Absolutely love this pick the more I read. It seems to me like he actually has a relatively high floor and a high ceiling. Can’t wait to see him at prospect camp

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Absolutely love this pick the more I read. It seems to me like he actually has a relatively high floor and a high ceiling. Can’t wait to see him at prospect camp

we really just load up with fiery type that go to the dirty areas on leftwing.
Comtois, Ritchie, Jones tracey kinda seems to fit that mold a bit.

 

[AngelDuck]

we really just load up with fiery type that go to the dirty areas on leftwing.
Comtois, Ritchie, Jones tracey kinda seems to fit that mold a bit.

This Tracey kid might have a skill level above all of them, but not quite the same physical tools

 

[AngelDuck]

Here is his highlight video. There are actually some very impressive clips in there. Although that is probably the worst goal horn I've ever heard.

The thing that impressed me with that clip was his ability to hang onto the puck for that crucial extra second before shooting or passing it. That's a trait that all the great players at the next level have

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

This Tracey kid might have a skill level above all of them, but not quite the same physical tools

Yeah id agree with that. Im already super excited about this years draft results that I forgot about last years shitty season... but I still hope we can pick up a couple dmen gems in the middle rounds.

 

[Deuce22]

Yeah id agree with that. Im already super excited about this years draft results that I forgot about last years ****ty season... but I still hope we can pick up a couple dmen gems in the middle rounds.

Last year was the "get rid of BM's Carlyle addiction year." Now we can move forward.

 

[Trojans86]

The thing that impressed me with that clip was his ability to hang onto the puck for that crucial extra second before shooting or passing it. That's a trait that all the great players at the next level have

Yeah I see that as well. He is very good in the small spaces. He seems to make the right decisions and gets passes through in tight. That should translate very well to the next level.

 

[snarktacular]

Is that goal horn taken from the intro of Jump Around?

 

[Fighter]

Zegras is not a safe pick. Not even close imho.

How come? Nobody is due to succeed but his skills, vision, IQ and skating are all legit. At 9 it was a mandatory choice as far as I'm concerned.

 

[Paul4587]

This draft is the gift that keeps on giving. I love this pick.

 

[Mallard]

Wanted Lavoie here but the more I read on Tracey the happier I am.

 

[Kalv]

Wanted Lavoie here but the more I read on Tracey the happier I am.

This.

Tracey isn`t just a guy who relies on his shot. His passes are pretty great, he has the hockey IQ and understands what is going on on the ice.
In the higlights video he is finding guys in tough but better positions than him, he is aware of the goalie (he scored one from the back of the net), he still has a great shot that he uses here and there, he is able to put the puck in the net quickly even in tight areas, he is not a perimeter player, he hangs around the net are. He has many dimensions to his game, it`s quite exciting. He isn`t overpowering anyone like we saw with Etem (speed), Ritchie, Jones (both muscle), he is a winger that does many things great and it has made him successful. He is few years away, hopefully he can grow to 6`1, it`s clear he will add some muscle to the frame. Potentially he can be a great winger in the NHL that is very tough to defend and play against.

He doesn`t seem to be that Perry to me after all. They both have great understanding of what`s going on on the ice and hang around the net, but obviously Tracey is a better skater, but I don`t see him ever be that sneakily great as Perry.

I`m happy for this pick (still bitter that Lavoie was picked by Oil just before us tho) and am excited to follow him and see what will come out of him.
(Yeah next year it seems he will be the clear leader of that team, albeit the team itself might be below average)

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Was a bit curious as to who has won WHL ROY over the past 10 years or so.
2017-18 Dylan Cozens, Lethbridge
2016-17 Aleksi Heponiemi, Swift Current
2015-16 Matthew Phillips, Victoria
2014-15 Nolan Patrick, Brandon
2013-14 Nick Merkley, Kelowna
2012-13 Seth Jones, Portland
2011-12 Sam Reinhart, Kootenay
2010-11 Mathew Dumba, Red Deer
2009-10 Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Red Deer
2008-09 Brett Connolly, Prince George*
2007-08 Brayden Schenn, Brandon

Not bad company for a 29th pick... obviously this doesn't say/prove anything just interesting to see who else has done it.

 

[Masch78]

Forwards only:

Name	Goals	Assists	Points
Braydon Tracey	36	45	81
Dylan Cozens	22	31	53
Aleksi Heponiemi	28	58	86
Matthew Phillips	37	39	76
Nolan Patrick	30	26	56
Nick Merkley	25	33	58
Sam Reinhart	28	34	62
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins	24	41	65
Brett Connolly	30	30	60
Brayden Schenn	28	43	71

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