So, about those Thunder Bay Kings players? any show up as possible draftees on the Central scouting list?
Answered this one already months ago, but why not again
Jordan Masters is rated as a bottom of the draft guy. Martyn may be drafted in the second half as well.
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Hamilton Reps? Cambridge Hawks? Kitchener Rangers? Brantford 99ers?
Thanks for any insight you may have!
Hamilton Reps - Not really anyone who has stuck out in my viewings. Im sure they will have 2-3 players picked.
Cambridge Hawks - Mutton is probably their best prospect. Jonathan Reinhart and Hudson Michaelis are probably second half of the draft guys. Jack Van Boekel is a potential late rounder that some like.
Kitchener Rangers - Ryan Hergott, Spencer Grisold, Luke Gazzola and Connor Bodnar could all be second half of the draft guys.
Brantford 99ers - Some guys like Mathieu Henderson and Guy Polillo could be second half of the draft guys.
Id put my money on them drafting McCann, but thats me.
I agree Tiger. I posted earlier that McCann will go #4, and Middleton #6, with Fabbri falling possibly to #8 at OS. Oshawa may take Dal Colle, but they really need a Dman.
However, does Oshawa pick for need or BPA? Right now, the Fronts are just licking their lips, as a surprise star may fall in their lap with pick #9
Hamilton Reps - Not really anyone who has stuck out in my viewings. Im sure they will have 2-3 players picked.
Cambridge Hawks - Mutton is probably their best prospect. Jonathan Reinhart and Hudson Michaelis are probably second half of the draft guys. Jack Van Boekel is a potential late rounder that some like.
Kitchener Rangers - Ryan Hergott, Spencer Grisold, Luke Gazzola and Connor Bodnar could all be second half of the draft guys.
Brantford 99ers - Some guys like Mathieu Henderson and Guy Polillo could be second half of the draft guys.
What about Diamond for Cambridge? D'Ortenzio for Brantford? Caruso, Knill, Keillor for Hamilton?
Can someone tell me if any other player in this years draft, or heck, any other year that has had the benefit of playing on a line with a talent like McDavid for his whole minor league career? Without disrespect, Sam is a good player, but realistically, if you were to give any one player in the top 50, that opportunity wouldnt they they think they'd died and gone to heaven? He will be ok, but in my Humble opinion, a late second rounder at best.
I think your bang on. He is over-valued and goes top 15 though.
Bennett also made McDavid look good on many occasions this year. Bennett was the most gritty/nastiest of the top 3 on the Marlies, and even duked it out against the Kings.
Bennett started the season off the radar, and by the end of the year he probably increased in ranking more than any one else in the MM year.
THE WAY THINGS ARE GOING, I CAN SEE 4-5 MARLIES IN THE TOP 10, AND DEFINITELY 6-7 IN THE FIRST ROUND.
I think it was more Mcdavid making Bennett look good. He always drew defenders to him and threaded it over to Bennett. Who are your top three? Are u talking hosang, mcdavid and bennett? I agree of those 3 he has the most grit. Imo, overall Lindo had the most grit of the forwards. Addison or Cramarossa were second. Bennett has average grit, imo. He used his size this year to sheild the puck, extremely well. He is more a skilled sniper but needs to increase his skating speed. Dont get me wrong though I think Sam Bennett is a fantastic prospect. Desousa had grit on the back end, but it was inconsistent. Mckeown had grit too and every other component. Greg Allen added grit.
Connor Graham probably could have had a bigger role on another team. He works his butt off and skates really well. Under-rated. Killed lots of penalties. Has skill. Also added grit to the Marlboro team.
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Lindo had the most grit of the forwards. Addison or Cramarossa were second. Bennett has average grit, imo. He used his size this year to sheild the puck, extremely well. That will be balanced out in the OHL. He is more a skilled sniper but needs to increase his skating speed. Desousa had grit on the back end, but it was inconsistent. Mckeown had grit too. Greg Allen could get nasty at times as well.
Addison anD Cramarossa came on big time near the end. Lindo, to me went backwards, like Duchesne. Lindo should have been the #1 power forward in the draft, and I think he just looked disinterested and at many times, lost.
Desousa has all the tools, but doesnt have the Hockey IQ to succeed at the next level.
DONT BE SURPRISED IF ADDISON SNEAKS INTO THE TOP 12.
Addison anD Cramarossa came on big time near the end. Lindo, to me went backwards, like Duchesne. Lindo should have been the #1 power forward in the draft, and I think he just looked disinterested and at many times, lost.
Desousa has all the tools, but doesnt have the Hockey IQ to succeed at the next level.
DONT BE SURPRISED IF ADDISON SNEAKS INTO THE TOP 12.
Hargrave might have that PF spot locked up. I understand what your saying. I can see how u see that. Lindo took a modest role. He is a modest kid who didnt say much all season long. He is very quiet. A real TEAM guy though. Hardest worker on the team. Coaches asked him to shoot more because he has a nice release and a really good shot. Very under rated shot. Lindo skates like an OHL player. He needs to be more confident shooting the puck. HE always used his physical play. Dante Salituro named Lindo as one of the hardest forwards to play against. Lindo is a defensive minded forward. Takes pride in his D. HE got 16 goals this year as well.
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Hargrave might have that PF spot locked up. I understand what your saying. I can see how u see that. Lindo took a modest role. He is a modest kid who didnt say much all season long. He is very quiet. A real TEAM guy though. Hardest worker on the team. Coaches asked him to shoot more because he has a nice release and a really good shot. Very under rated shot. Lindo skates like an OHL player. He needs to be more confident shooting the puck. HE always used his physical play. Dante Salituro named Lindo as one of the hardest forwards to play against. Lindo is a defensive minded forward. Takes pride in his D.
Lindo has all the tools- size, skating ability, but lacked the competitive hunger. If you could put Fabbri's drive/hunger into Lindo, then Lindo would be a top 5 player.
Lindo has all the tools- size, skating ability, but lacked the competitive hunger. If you could put Fabbri's drive/hunger into Lindo, then Lindo would be a top 5 player.
Interesting I thought Lindo competed like crazy. He had a poor OHL cup final game against the Rebels. IMO, he was consistent hard worker all season.
Interesting thought about Fabbri and Lindo, lol. I thought of one too. If u could put Alvaro's heart inside Brett Hargrave than u would have Lindros 2.0.
Mcdavid was so good if my Grandma was Sam Bennett, she would be drafted in the second round of the OHL draft. Is that a stretch? My grandma has one leg, just kidding she has two, but she cant skate.
Wow. Is the air North of 7 thin, and thats why you are starting to halucinate? LOL
Remember, it takes 2 to tangle. In some of the GTHL games, Bennett led the way in scoring, and was on more than 1 occasion, player of the game.
My point is they have had a virtual lifetime together, and have always played on the same line. Can't say it hasn't helped either of them, and more so Sam. Not sure about Gramma, but anyone with average skills and vision may "appear" star like playing along side McDavid since he put skates on. I wish one of my boys had had that opportunity!
I know Whitby has MacIntyre and Sudbury has Poulin-Roy and Burgess as of the game sheets....
Poulin-Roy is a 94 and Burgess was on the Major Midget team all year...no Minor Midget in Northern Ontario.....MacIntyre scored 3 or 4 against the 67s and was Player of the Game....Hargreaves and Kyle Jenkins are on Rebels roster but still down south....will be brought in in case of injury.....Seney is on London's roster as AP.......any AP player cannot play unless someone is injured so I don't know how MacIntyre is playing(he is listed as "regular" player, not "AP") but was absolutely dominating!!!
From another post, McCann was DEFINATELY in the Soo last week and visited St Mary's College (H/S)
Someone on the NOOF, is reporting that the Petes will go semi-local(ottawa) with both of their top picks in Cornel and then McDade. Can anybody else confirm this?
Also, that In the O radio top 5 round mock draft has the Petes taking Connor Cummins.. Havent heard much about this kid.. Anybody have a scouting report?
LOL ...really sleeper? With Bennett u mentioned Height(alot of kids are 6-0) and u saying if about his vision, speed? Alot of IF's there. Mcdavid made him look good though. Mcdavid's vision is not normal, how do u factor that in? Its tough and I mentioned Bennett being a tough read based on Mcdavids presence all season long. He can snipe yes, Bennett has a nice release on his shot and is clutch in big games. He is not a super fast skater, nor is his vision fantasic. I think he is tad soft. Enjoy the discussion though. He is far from star to me.
Bennett also made McDavid look good on many occasions this year. Bennett was the most gritty/nastiest of the top 3 on the Marlies, and even duked it out against the Kings.
Bennett started the season off the radar, and by the end of the year he probably increased in ranking more than any one else in the MM year.
THE WAY THINGS ARE GOING, I CAN SEE 4-5 MARLIES IN THE TOP 10, AND DEFINITELY 6-7 IN THE FIRST ROUND.
Bennett is not soft at all. Absolutely one of the toughest boys on the team.
Also, that In the O radio top 5 round mock draft has the Petes taking Connor Cummins.. Havent heard much about this kid.. Anybody have a scouting report?
Can't see you taking him at 25, as the petes will probably take a forward with their 2nd as well. He won't be there in the 4th.
Addison anD Cramarossa came on big time near the end. Lindo, to me went backwards, like Duchesne. Lindo should have been the #1 power forward in the draft, and I think he just looked disinterested and at many times, lost.
Desousa has all the tools, but doesnt have the Hockey IQ to succeed at the next level.
DONT BE SURPRISED IF ADDISON SNEAKS INTO THE TOP 12.
Addison is a shoot first player who doesn't look to pass. He benefitted more by playing with McD than Bennett. DeSousa is better than he showed this year. Very hard for a kid to play under constant fear, I believe that clouded much of his judgement.
Mcdavid was so good if my Grandma was Sam Bennett, she would be drafted in the second round of the OHL draft. Is that a stretch? My grandma has one leg, just kidding she has two, but she cant skate.
We all know CMcD is the best player in the draft but you don't need to constantly tell us how good he is and how he has made all these players that much better. Scoring is important but do you think that is all scouts look at? Sam Bennett may have been in CMcD's shadow way too long and may turn out to be even better then you think. He can skate, shoot, play-make, has vision, has hockey IQ, goes into traffic with pucks, works in the corners....your grandma must have a solid set of balls!
We all know CMcD is the best player in the draft but you don't need to constantly tell us how good he is and how he has made all these players that much better. Scoring is important but do you think that is all scouts look at? Sam Bennett may have been in CMcD's shadow way too long and may turn out to be even better then you think. He can skate, shoot, play-make, has vision, has hockey IQ, goes into traffic with pucks, works in the corners....your grandma must have a solid set of balls!
Right on. Bennett is a great player in his own right.
Poulin-Roy is a 94 and Burgess was on the Major Midget team all year...no Minor Midget in Northern Ontario.....MacIntyre scored 3 or 4 against the 67s and was Player of the Game....Hargreaves and Kyle Jenkins are on Rebels roster but still down south....will be brought in in case of injury.....Seney is on London's roster as AP.......any AP player cannot play unless someone is injured so I don't know how MacIntyre is playing(he is listed as "regular" player, not "AP") but was absolutely dominating!!!
From another post, McCann was DEFINATELY in the Soo last week and visited St Mary's College (H/S)
There was a team from the Sudbury area this year . The Copper Cliff Redmen Minor Midgets. They played in most of the high profile tournaments this year ie) Marlies,Waterloo,Peterborough,Titans etc.
They have some players that are on the radar such as Mallette -W , Bell -D and Muzyka-G all of which played quite well this season against the top tier teams in the GTA and Ottawa.
Their game vs Marlies was quite the affair the third period is up on YouTube. The GNML would not allow this team to compete in their loop....if they had I am sure they would have placed easily amongst the top 3 teams without question based on their tournament play down south this season.
We all know CMcD is the best player in the draft but you don't need to constantly tell us how good he is and how he has made all these players that much better. Scoring is important but do you think that is all scouts look at? Sam Bennett may have been in CMcD's shadow way too long and may turn out to be even better then you think. He can skate, shoot, play-make, has vision, has hockey IQ, goes into traffic with pucks, works in the corners....your grandma must have a solid set of balls!
.....MacIntyre scored 3 or 4 against the 67s and was Player of the Game....Hargreaves and Kyle Jenkins are on Rebels roster but still down south....will be brought in in case of injury.....Seney is on London's roster as AP.......any AP player cannot play unless someone is injured so I don't know how MacIntyre is playing(he is listed as "regular" player, not "AP") but was absolutely dominating!!!
