I think Hall being moved on to the top line in early Nov may be a big part of it:
Sept + Oct
Scheifele 15gp 8G 15A
Hall 13gp 9G 13A
Nov
Scheifele 11gp 13G 8A
Hall 12gp 0G 14A
Yep: that was what I was trying to get at, in a round-about way. With Telegin in the AHL and his "new" linemates playing a different style, he's being presented with opportunities to score that he didnt get last year.
I also think his improved skating has something to do with it as well - he had a great shot last year, but now he's able to get into better position to take that shot.
Less Telegin, more Camara, Hall, etc. Telegin helped notch many of Scheif's assists... Also: it looks like Scheifele has realized he's got a top notch shot, and he's utilizing it more.
Jokinen II?
One of our writers broke down the assists in Barrie last year.
Surprisingly Telegin goals only accounted for 9 of Scheifele some assists.
I know, I know... Garret you have 2 more reports to finish for tomorrow... shush
But, one thing that isn't placed in that analysis is knowledge of options and role of players.
Hockey players are given roles partially by coaches and partially by natural intuition, they don't just happen completely by chance. If Scheifele thinks of himself as the secondary shooter (which he's become lately), then he's more likely to take a larger ratio of shots to passes. With Pearson and Telegin he was more the primary setup man so his pass:shot ratio was probably different.
Kosmo is a bit of a streaky scorer, to say the least.
I've read where Walker feels his skating is NHL caliber, same with his shot. As a past NHL'er, he would know. Hopefully Kosmo keeps developing into a quality NHL player over the next few years.
Kosmo is a bit of a streaky scorer, to say the least.
I've read where Walker feels his skating is NHL caliber, same with his shot. As a past NHL'er, he would know. Hopefully Kosmo keeps developing into a quality NHL player over the next few years.
That element reminds me of Kane. When Kane tastes blood (especially early in a game) he is very dangerous but if he gets a bit cool he gets down on himself and makes it look oh so tough.
Guelph Storm 3 - Brampton Battalion 2
Last Updated: Final
Kosmachuk: 0-0-0 +1 0PIM
GP
G
A
PTS
PIM
+/-
27
18
14
32
45
+6
Barrie Colts 3 - London Knights 5
Last Updated: Final
Scheifele: 0-0-0 +0 0PIM
GP
G
A
PTS
PIM
+/-
26
21
23
44
13
+13
WHL
Swift Current Broncos 2 - Spokane Chiefs 7
Last Updated: Final
Lowry: 0-1-1 +1 2PIM 2. S.C C. Lund, (10) (A. Lowry), 12:02 (SH)
3 - S.C A. Lowry, 2:19 - Unsportsmanlike Cnd., 2 min
GP
G
A
PTS
PIM
+/-
28
11
18
29
48
-4
Saskatoon Blades 4 - Calgary Hitmen 0
Last Updated: Final
Sutter: 0-0-0 +0 2PIM 2 - SAS L. Sutter, 6:38 - Tripping, 2 min (PP)
GP
G
A
PTS
PIM
+/-
25
3
3
6
64
-13
Tri-City Americans 2 - Kamloops Blazers 3
Last Updated: Final
Yuen: 0-0-0 +0 0PIM
GP
G
A
PTS
PIM
+/-
27
3
12
15
24
-2
Kelowna Rockets 3 - Moose Jaw Warriors 2
Last Updated: Final
Olsen: 1-1-2 +2 2PIM 1. KEL R. Olsen, (14) (Z. Franko, C. Sissons), 3:14 (PP)
1 - KEL R. Olsen, 18:35 - Roughing, 2 min
2. KEL D. Severson, (3) (Z. Franko, R. Olsen), 11:32
GP
G
A
PTS
PIM
+/-
23
13
4
17
42
+10
COLLEGE
Quinnipiac 4 - Union 0
Last Updated: Final
Samuels-Thomas: 0-0-0 +0 0PIM
GP
G
A
PTS
PIM
+/-
13
3
4
7
18
0
Northeastern 1 - Massachusetts 1
Last Updated: Final
Saponari: 0-0-0 +0 0PIM
GP
G
A
PTS
PIM
+/-
12
3
7
10
12
0
Boston University 4 - Boston College 2
Last Updated: Final
Scheifele shut down so far tonight. 4-2 London leading Barrie, with the 3rd period just starting. Scheifele logged 10+ minutes in the 2nd period, and has logged 15m for the game.
Ugh! Scheifele just got ROBBED! Point blank right in front of the net, and the Knights goalie came up with a huge glove save. 4-3 London with about 10m to play.
Tough weekend for our elite prospects. Scheif gets shut down last night and some of the boys in the OHL scoring race with him lit it up tonight. Trouba went pointless in two games this weekend.
Tough weekend for our elite prospects. Scheif gets shut down last night and some of the boys in the OHL scoring race with him lit it up tonight. Trouba went pointless in two games this weekend.
Well, it's nice weather tonight, that's a plus. Anyone care to talk me off this ledge?
Well, it's nice weather tonight, that's a plus. Anyone care to talk me off this ledge?
Haha. Just remember, they can't win 'em all, every great season is going to have its fair share of rough games. Heck, if we had an NHL season, we probably wouldn't be THIS so focused on the game-by-game "progress" of the kids. Big picture: so far, most of the junior-aged prospects are making us proud, and there's no reason to think they won't continue to do so. What's important is how they continue to learn to respond to rough outings... sort of like how Kosmachuk responded to his early-season benching by turning on the jets.
Well, it's nice weather tonight, that's a plus. Anyone care to talk me off this ledge?
Being a glass half full type I always think prospects learn by winning and by losing and learn during the big nights and the nights they get shut down. Trouba does appear to be taking his fair share of shots and blocking shots and doing well in the plus minus departmentnot the best stat to track but it will have to do). Wish I could watch a few Michigan games but the world juniors is coming up soon and we can watch him there.
