It would make sense that it was Shinkaruk they were talking about because in the segment before they were talking about a ''pure goal scorer'', so it's possible they were still talking Shinkaruk. It was also later in the afternoon and they started with the Q and the indication was they'd go through the OHL guys next...
They clearly said ''How can you be out of shape at 18''...so it's someone who is already 18...both Pulock and Shinkaruk turned 18 this fall.
And while saying they could take the trainer to the bar... ''he (the prospect) might be there'' while joking...
That doesn't mean that the kid is able to drink legally. For all we know they could be talking about a prospect who likes to party from Ontario, and the comment was made tongue in cheek.
That doesn't mean that the kid is able to drink legally. For all we know they could be talking about a prospect who likes to party from Ontario, and the comment was made tongue in cheek.
They say he's 18. They are doing the WHL and are discussing him in the context of a goal scorer and if he's a perimeter player. Shinkaruk scored 49 goals last year, is listed at 5'11" and plays in a jurisdiction where he'd legally be able to drink. If the glove fits you must convict.
I thought they where talking about the same player in that sequence, but the video was so disjointed that it's pretty much impossible to tell with accuracy.
They say he's 18. They are doing the WHL and are discussing him in the context of a goal scorer and if he's a perimeter player. Shinkaruk scored 49 goals last year, is listed at 5'11" and plays in a jurisdiction where he'd legally be able to drink. If the glove fits you must convict.
Yeah, I thought it was Shinkaruk too, tbh. But it does skip around a lot so it's hard to tell.
It's an intro meeting (first meeting of the year, just to get everyone introduced to all the prospects) that was posted on their website. Did you really expect them to spill anything worthwhile? For all we know they talked really juicy details, advanced statistics, etc. in the time that was not filmed.
Not that, some of the scouts still seem to be scouting in the early 90's. I hope they are hiding stuff but the questions that need to be asked. Does the coach play a responsible game (low variance type coach), what role is the player in (OZone faceoffs and matchups), does he make his linemates better. It seems they still scout based solely on tools which can get a team in trouble.
Not that, some of the scouts still seem to be scouting in the early 90's. I hope they are hiding stuff but the questions that need to be asked. Does the coach play a responsible game (low variance type coach), what role is the player in (OZone faceoffs and matchups), does he make his linemates better. It seems they still scout based solely on tools which can get a team in trouble.
so you lost respect for the scouts because you seem to think they still scout like its the 90s when you dont actually know what is and isnt cut out? makes sence..
Not that, some of the scouts still seem to be scouting in the early 90's. I hope they are hiding stuff but the questions that need to be asked. Does the coach play a responsible game (low variance type coach), what role is the player in (OZone faceoffs and matchups), does he make his linemates better. It seems they still scout based solely on tools which can get a team in trouble.
Alright, well call Davidson up and tell him his questions are out of date.
so you lost respect for the scouts because you seem to think they still scout like its the 90s when you dont actually know what is and isnt cut out? makes sence..
No I really don't agree with Wright at all on his description of MacKinnon, but that is another discussion.
It's also possible that while doing the WHL guys they ended up debating a WHL player against a comparable player from another league (as an example, Drouin vs Shinkaruk), making this whole thing even more confusing for us.
No I really don't agree with Wright at all on his description of MacKinnon, but that is another discussion.
You can't really lose respect for someone because they have a different opinion of a player than you, I have seen you comment on MacKinnon before and you cleary watch him play but so do they, people see things differently I guess.
Am I the only one that completely forgot about the two extra picks Columbus gets in 2013... Talk about a team that could really benefit from a lockout and also get incredibly screwed over from a lockout draft (if the ping pong balls don't go the way they could - should)
All this assuming we use the 05 lockout draft formula... but the Jackets two picks from NYR and LAK could end up being much better than if there was a season and having those be record based. You have to figure both teams make the playoffs and one is capable of a deep run.
Columbus badly needs a top 4 pick in this draft and I personally hope they get the #1. They "the fans" have been crapped on way too many times in the last few years.
You can't really lose respect for someone because they have a different opinion of a player than you, I have seen you comment on MacKinnon before and you cleary watch him play but so do they, people see things differently I guess.
It's not just the opinions on players, it's how they seem to be describing the players. Sure tools will make it easier to transition to the next level but if a player can play, he can play. There are so many small intricate parts of the game that no scout can pick up but add them together and you have a player who just gets the job done.
This maybe planning on their part to leave out more important talks but how he described MacKinnon, I wasn't a fan of.
I was originally thinking Drouin as double underager but after digesting it I am thinking Lazar? when i see his face i think he looks a little pudgy, no offense.. Also believe he played a double underage AAA at Okanagan Hockey Academy...
I was originally thinking Drouin as double underager but after digesting it I am thinking Lazar? when i see his face i think he looks a little pudgy, no offense.. Also believe he played a double underage AAA at Okanagan Hockey Academy...
I think you figured it out.. The other guy who I can think of who looks kinda pudge is Erne. Neither seem out of shape like the CBJ brass would indicate though.
I was originally thinking Drouin as double underager but after digesting it I am thinking Lazar? when i see his face i think he looks a little pudgy, no offense.. Also believe he played a double underage AAA at Okanagan Hockey Academy...
Lazar is highly rated with certain scouts. I believe ISS has him in their top 5.
edit- Lazar is #6 in ISS
Last edited by LordFletcher: 12-09-2012 at 11:19 PM.
Lazar is highly rated with certain scouts. I believe ISS has him in their top 5.
edit- Lazar is #6 in ISS
Haha I meant no offense to the kid, not that he doesn't have an offense, just trying to solve who this mystery kid is haha.. Also would be tough to believe it is Lazar because I heard he is mature beyond his years and you with think the commitment would
Come with that but who knows! I could be way off anyways. Just speculation
Haha I meant no offense to the kid, not that he doesn't have an offense, just trying to solve who this mystery kid is haha.. Also would be tough to believe it is Lazar because I heard he is mature beyond his years and you with think the commitment would
Come with that but who knows! I could be way off anyways. Just speculation
I wasn't defending Lazar or anything, just pointing out the fact that he is high on scouts radar's and could very well be whom the guys in the video were mentioning.... Nice job thinking of him
I don't know why but I just don't like Lazar. I dont see high end offense from him at the NHL level.
I feel the exact same for whatever reason.
I think it's mostly due to the fact my Wild will not draft a center in the first round unless they are named Mackinnon or Barkov.... so I have pretty much removed Lazar from my 2013 wish list.
Well B Murray in Ottawa has had plenty of say with our 1st rounders.
They may only key in on a few guys if they have a high pick, the scouting staff relays all scouting reports to the GMs. At the end of the year its quite common to see a GM with a high pick at a junior game that a projected high pick is playing in.
I meant no offense to the kid, not that he doesn't have an offense, just trying to solve who this mystery kid is haha.. Also would be tough to believe it is Lazar because I heard he is mature beyond his years and you with think the commitment would
