Re: Kosmachuk
The scouting report said he plays a similar game to Ryan Callahan.
Personally I find him to play a game similar to Ladd... Good on the cycle, aggressive, drives hard to the net, and a knack for getting goals in the dirty areas, not the greatest playmaker but is working on his 3-zone game... Only difference is I don't see as many giveaways or 3rd period stick penalties :p
Re: Kosmachuk
The scouting report said he plays a similar game to Ryan Callahan.
Personally I find him to play a game similar to Ladd... Good on the cycle, aggressive, drives hard to the net, and a knack for getting goals in the dirty areas, not the greatest playmaker but is working on his 3-zone game... Only difference is I don't see as many giveaways or 3rd period stick penalties :p
To Ladd's credit, he hasn't taken a 3rd period stick infraction in 5 games.
Not saying as good, but in style are you envisioning a Marchand type?
Similar , Kosmachuk from when I have seen him play on tv and in person is guy that is tough to play against despite being somewhat undersized.
He forces you to play with an edge because he does. He competes for the puck , looking to press the play . He takes the puck to the net , drives the net , wants to shoot , pounces on rebounds. He has that desire , that hunger to score and create chances and then is more than willing to get in the dirty areas to get a second shot or third. He plays quick too , with suddeness , pressing players , trying to force a pass or decision before they are fully comfortable to do that. He can make you play on your heels, not your toes when his game is on.
Maybe not as talented and certainly bigger , but also reminds me of Theo Fleury. You love him on your team but hate him if he is against you. Personally I think the Jets need a player ( or more ) like that. He forces his teamates to play harder , he causes stuff on the ice and the other team reacts ... you either counter that as a team or you don't.
He has good hockey instincts and vision , certainly offensively he does imo , and if you are undersized , slightly or a lot , those are needed traits to play at the NHL level imo. He also has a history of being able to finish.
When I see him , I see a guy with offensive skill , but also a hunger to score , create offense. When you have that you have a chance imo.
I've always envisioned Kosmo as a blend of Versteeg and Callahan. Not quite as talented, but if he does develop I think he could become a very solid complimentary player up and down a lineup.
I've always envisioned Kosmo as a blend of Versteeg and Callahan. Not quite as talented, but if he does develop I think he could become a very solid complimentary player up and down a lineup.
A big plus for Kosmo is that he seems to have the gumption to play in just about any role. Even if his scoring doesn't translate at the next level he should be able to grit his way into a 3rd or 4th line role.
Always thought Kosmo would be that gritty 3rd line RW, who gets you 15+ goals and is tough to play against. An agitator type. A guy we likely need. But if Callahan comparisons are correct, he could eventually find his way in the top 6, especially if he finds his scoring touch at the NHL level.
Scheifele sure has dominated since returning to Barrie. The kid belongs in the AHL this year, not the OHL. I understand the agreement, but here's a perfect example of where a kid should be in the AHL to continue his development, but has to go back to Jr.
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Scheifele sure has dominated since returning to Barrie. The kid belongs in the AHL this year, not the OHL. I understand the agreement, but here's a perfect example of where a kid should be in the AHL to continue his development, but has to go back to Jr.
It is really too bad - it would be nice if they'd consider implementing an "exceptional" status with regards to the CHL / AHL, but on the other hand, I can see why the CHL wouldn't go for this. You're essentially taking the cream of the crop out of the CHL pool, and lessening the draw for those teams.
Scheifele has 10G and 7A for 17PTS in 8 games since going back to Barrie. Classic tweener. Too good for the O (or at least, isn't being pushed to the next level), but can't play AHL.
It is really too bad - it would be nice if they'd consider implementing an "exceptional" status with regards to the CHL / AHL, but on the other hand, I can see why the CHL wouldn't go for this. You're essentially taking the cream of the crop out of the CHL pool, and lessening the draw for those teams.
Scheifele has 10G and 7A for 17PTS in 8 games since going back to Barrie. Classic tweener. Too good for the O (or at least, isn't being pushed to the next level), but can't play AHL.
an "exceptional" status is exactly what this is meant to protect against.
the Whole agreement to not allow under 20's in the AHL was put into place because the CHL wanted to keep its "exceptional" players in the league for as long as possible.
an "exceptional" status is exactly what this is meant to protect against.
the Whole agreement to not allow under 20's in the AHL was put into place because the CHL wanted to keep its "exceptional" players in the league for as long as possible.
No way they'd agree to such a status
I think that's what I said, but with less clarity.
It is really too bad - it would be nice if they'd consider implementing an "exceptional" status with regards to the CHL / AHL, but on the other hand, I can see why the CHL wouldn't go for this. You're essentially taking the cream of the crop out of the CHL pool, and lessening the draw for those teams.
Scheifele has 10G and 7A for 17PTS in 8 games since going back to Barrie. Classic tweener. Too good for the O (or at least, isn't being pushed to the next level), but can't play AHL.
He will be pushed a little bit harder in the playoffs.
Scheifele has 10G and 7A for 17PTS in 8 games since going back to Barrie. Classic tweener. Too good for the O (or at least, isn't being pushed to the next level), but can't play AHL.
In those 8 games he's been held pointless once. He has 6 multi point nights since being sent back. I guess the people that said they want to see him dominate juniors are getting their wish.
Always thought Kosmo would be that gritty 3rd line RW, who gets you 15+ goals and is tough to play against. An agitator type. A guy we likely need. But if Callahan comparisons are correct, he could eventually find his way in the top 6, especially if he finds his scoring touch at the NHL level.
Scheifele sure has dominated since returning to Barrie. The kid belongs in the AHL this year, not the OHL. I understand the agreement, but here's a perfect example of where a kid should be in the AHL to continue his development, but has to go back to Jr.
The problem with that is that it hurts the Jr. franchises , it is one thing to lose an under age player to the NHL , but very different to lose them to the AHL imo.
I can accept that , the NHL needs to make the JR. franchises as healthy as possible if they can influence that in any way. Looking at the players below the top 5 or so for Winnipeg , hard to envision that if Scheifele was given real ice time , he would not produce better than most if not all those players imo.
Maybe they wanted to keep another year , and not use one up , but that decision was made.
Always nice to have players in a top 6 role , but Winnipeg also really needs better production from their bottom 6 forwards imo. We are not getting that to the extent we need imo. When the best players are stymied , we aren't getting enough production to get one or two points often enough.
Having some positive scoring contributions from the bottom end would make a substantial difference to wins and losses imo. All part of the build. We need a 1C , maybe another top 6 RW , but also a couple bottom 6 players that can contribute as well.
He will be pushed a little bit harder in the playoffs.
True: it would be nice for him to close out his OHL career with a championship. That's a great goal for him. It's unfortunate that it's looking as if the IceCaps aren't going to make the playoffs - would have been nice for him to get some more time in St Johns at the end of the season.
True: it would be nice for him to close out his OHL career with a championship. That's a great goal for him. It's unfortunate that it's looking as if the IceCaps aren't going to make the playoffs - would have been nice for him to get some more time in St Johns at the end of the season.
depending on how far Barrie gets is London the prohibitive favorite to come out of the OHL this year or is it up for grabs?
depending on how far Barrie gets is London the prohibitive favorite to come out of the OHL this year or is it up for grabs?
London is easily the best team in the Ohl if not the entire Chl. I'm pretty confident at least 2/3 of Portland, London and Halifax are in the mem cup this year. Those teams are really in a class of their own.
Barries in the East and I expect them or Belleville to come out of that conference. Can't see any West team upsetting London. Maybe Owen Sound but I think its unlikely
depending on how far Barrie gets is London the prohibitive favorite to come out of the OHL this year or is it up for grabs?
Knights are definitely the favourites, then there's a clump of 5 or 6 teams (including Barrie) behind them. Never know what'll happen once you get to the second season obviously, but it'll be a tough job to beat London.
