No predictions just reality - Darmouth won. I saw all 5 games it was a great series. The Islanders tender Sullivan stood on his head and gave his team an opportunity to win.
Can you give us on an update on how some of the upcoming prospects did? Trickett, Highmore, MacEachern, Quillan, Donlvey
Can you give us on an update on how some of the upcoming prospects did? Trickett, Highmore, MacEachern, Quillan, Donlvey
Here is how I saw it:
Trickett - He played soft and made a couple of key mistakes - one that led to the key goal and momentum buster last night. Overall I was dissappointed with his effort in the series. Grade C
Highmore - Likely the quickest guy on the ice but showed a real dislike for going into the corners and take punishment. Grade C
MacEachern - He was the best defensemen on the ice - definitely outplayed all others. He played smart and was strong when required. At times he had the team on his back - especially last night. This guy has iron lungs - it seemed like he played the final 8 minutes of the game. Grade A
Quillan - I like him. He played tough and gritty - this will likely cause him a few bloody noses at the next level. I've read some stuff on this board about him being a puck hog but I didnt see it this series. He was smart and played within himself. Grade B
Donlevy - Play well - solid D and good skater. He made a couple of good plays including a key block last night. Grade B
Since you asked, I'd like to give a little air time to a couple other guys.
Matthew Graham and Connor MacEachern - both played well and had big roles for their teams. As '95's I hope they get an opportunity at the next level.
MacKenzie Young and Mathew Feener - Of the "other" '96's, I saw some potential in these 2 youngsters. Neither got alot of ice but they made the best of what they did get. Both played on weak lines but showed some skill and hockey smarts. I noticed Feener played some shifts on the top 2 lines in PH and made some nice plays. A year might make the difference!
Thats how I saw it. As an FYI, I'm not a scout just an old time hockey player now retired who enjoys watching a good hockey game. I saw 5 of them in this series.
I would appreciate other views/opinions on my take.
Thanks Dreamer. On another note tho Mackenzie Young is a 95 FYI
ScouterMan - The Dartmouth info on him must be incorrect as it lists him as a '96. Would appreciate your thoughts/comments - if you have any - on the other players I mentioned. Curious to hear from someone who likely sees a little more hockey than I.
ScouterMan - The Dartmouth info on him must be incorrect as it lists him as a '96. Would appreciate your thoughts/comments - if you have any - on the other players I mentioned. Curious to hear from someone who likely sees a little more hockey than I.
Well unfortunately i was only able to make one of the games. I believe your assessments would be correct. Im looking fwrd to the next series, gonna be a real tough one for both teams. Keep us posted on the the teams/players do!
Trickett - He played soft and made a couple of key mistakes - one that led to the key goal and momentum buster last night. Overall I was dissappointed with his effort in the series. Grade C
Highmore - Likely the quickest guy on the ice but showed a real dislike for going into the corners and take punishment. Grade C
MacEachern - He was the best defensemen on the ice - definitely outplayed all others. He played smart and was strong when required. At times he had the team on his back - especially last night. This guy has iron lungs - it seemed like he played the final 8 minutes of the game. Grade A
Quillan - I like him. He played tough and gritty - this will likely cause him a few bloody noses at the next level. I've read some stuff on this board about him being a puck hog but I didnt see it this series. He was smart and played within himself. Grade B
Donlevy - Play well - solid D and good skater. He made a couple of good plays including a key block last night. Grade B
Since you asked, I'd like to give a little air time to a couple other guys.
Matthew Graham and Connor MacEachern - both played well and had big roles for their teams. As '95's I hope they get an opportunity at the next level.
MacKenzie Young and Mathew Feener - Of the "other" '96's, I saw some potential in these 2 youngsters. Neither got alot of ice but they made the best of what they did get. Both played on weak lines but showed some skill and hockey smarts. I noticed Feener played some shifts on the top 2 lines in PH and made some nice plays. A year might make the difference!
Thats how I saw it. As an FYI, I'm not a scout just an old time hockey player now retired who enjoys watching a good hockey game. I saw 5 of them in this series.
I would appreciate other views/opinions on my take.
I don't agree with you on Highmore being shy on going into the corners. I don't find he's afraid to get in there at all. And I like him when he does get in there. He has good board play. Strong on his skates and has good puck protection, smart. He's not an overly physical guy by any means, but I don't find he's hesitant or afraid.
I love MacEachern's skating and mobility from the backend, but he lacks hockey sense and makes some questionable decisions with the puck. He's noticeable on the ice, but a lot of times he never really creates anything...just skates around carrying the puck. I like him overall, but he's got some holes.
I don't agree with you on Highmore being shy on going into the corners. I don't find he's afraid to get in there at all. And I like him when he does get in there. He has good board play. Strong on his skates and has good puck protection, smart. He's not an overly physical guy by any means, but I don't find he's hesitant or afraid.
I love MacEachern's skating and mobility from the backend, but he lacks hockey sense and makes some questionable decisions with the puck. He's noticeable on the ice, but a lot of times he never really creates anything...just skates around carrying the puck. I like him overall, but he's got some holes.
Agree with this...Highmore thinks the game on a different level...he makes things look easy, he could take the puck and dangle everyone but what good is that?? That **** doesnt work at the next level..he plays a pro style game and his game will take off once he starts playing with players who know what to do with the puck...
I like Highmore more than most people...while its true he doesn have gaudy numbers...but I think his offensive game is much more transferable to the Q level than a lot of guys who are putting up big #'s.
Trickett - He played soft and made a couple of key mistakes - one that led to the key goal and momentum buster last night. Overall I was dissappointed with his effort in the series. Grade C
Highmore - Likely the quickest guy on the ice but showed a real dislike for going into the corners and take punishment. Grade C
Quillan - I like him. He played tough and gritty - this will likely cause him a few bloody noses at the next level. I've read some stuff on this board about him being a puck hog but I didnt see it this series. He was smart and played within himself. Grade B
Donlevy - Play well - solid D and good skater. He made a couple of good plays including a key block last night. Grade B
Matthew Graham and Connor MacEachern - both played well and had big roles for their teams. As '95's I hope they get an opportunity at the next level.
Thats how I saw it. As an FYI, I'm not a scout just an old time hockey player now retired who enjoys watching a good hockey game. I saw 5 of them in this series.
I would appreciate other views/opinions on my take.
I have to say not sure on Highmore what you saw, he was super fast, worked his butt off and got his nose dirty, plus was amazing playmaker but playing with Bent and Worthen does not put pucks in the net.
Trickett should not get a low low mark, beside the last game of the series he was amazing for cape breton...he has been getting 47 min a game and all year has been in the 40 range the kid is wore out is the problem but in the start of the series he was great for halifax, but like I said everything is about him being tired now....
someone said about Sullivan standing on his head above here which he did, but for the next level as Iknow some teams are high on him, his rebound control is just horrible and puts himself in bad position to try to make the 2nd save, also his consistancy for positioning is some what an issue, his athletic ability though is what gets him by.
[QUOTE=howitzermoose;44928283]I don't agree with you on Highmore being shy on going into the corners.
[QUOTE=scoutman1;44956195]I have to say not sure on Highmore what you saw,
Thanks for the feedback. I certainly can't and won't disagree with your comments. I do however stand by my assessment. I wish all these young men the best at the next level but I also see a few gaps they need to bridge on their road to success.
I have to say not sure on Highmore what you saw, he was super fast, worked his butt off and got his nose dirty, plus was amazing playmaker but playing with Bent and Worthen does not put pucks in the net.
Trickett should not get a low low mark, beside the last game of the series he was amazing for cape breton...he has been getting 47 min a game and all year has been in the 40 range the kid is wore out is the problem but in the start of the series he was great for halifax, but like I said everything is about him being tired now....
someone said about Sullivan standing on his head above here which he did, but for the next level as Iknow some teams are high on him, his rebound control is just horrible and puts himself in bad position to try to make the 2nd save, also his consistancy for positioning is some what an issue, his athletic ability though is what gets him by.
Sullivan seems to be either really good....or really bad. You're never too sure which one is going to show up.
And to a lesser degree, I think Jack Flinn from Dart is the same way. Inconsistant. Needs to make some saves at important points in the game more often. I haven't seen the first 2 games of Dart's series with Pictou, but he had a SO in Game 1 and 2 goals on 23 shots today, so I'll assume from that, that he's playing better then against CB West.
Agree with this...Highmore thinks the game on a different level...he makes things look easy, he could take the puck and dangle everyone but what good is that?? That **** doesnt work at the next level..he plays a pro style game and his game will take off once he starts playing with players who know what to do with the puck...
I like Highmore more than most people...while its true he doesn have gaudy numbers...but I think his offensive game is much more transferable to the Q level than a lot of guys who are putting up big #'s.
Interesting obervation....anyone else in NS or NB you think is in the category of "not gaudy numbers but transferable game to the Q" ?
I don't know who else could have been chosen? It's a very week year for D-man in the NBPEIMMHL.
White, McKenna,Deschenes and if they really wanted to have someone from Moncton Poirier, MacDonald. It looks funny having the league MVP on the 2nd all star team and Dallaire on the 1st all star team and on D having Belliveau on the 1st all star team.
White, McKenna,Deschenes and if they really wanted to have someone from Moncton Poirier, MacDonald. It looks funny having the league MVP on the 2nd all star team and Dallaire on the 1st all star team and on D having Belliveau on the 1st all star team.
As I understand it each team submits one candidate and votes are done from there. Teams can't vote for their own guy. Good chance other clubs were sore or jealous of Monctons success and stiffed their candidate, whomever that may have been...I suspect Dallaire. So...maybe Wright won via the back door?
Thanks for the feedback. I certainly can't and won't disagree with your comments. I do however stand by my assessment. I wish all these young men the best at the next level but I also see a few gaps they need to bridge on their road to success.
No doubt...not singling you out or chastising your opinion, just having a friendly discussion
