I have no doubt he could see success at the next level, but you're missing a key point from his draft profile. He gets hit, a lot. Last year he received 1.57 hard hits a game. That kind of contact is not going to fly at the next level, and he will be dealing with injury or confidence issues sooner rather than later unless he can adjust his tendencies without completely changing his game.
I would want to know his gym habits before making the selection if he falls to us.
Again, I like the kid, but that is a not insignificant question that will need to be addressed.
You were a little generous is size comparisions. 5-7 to 5-9 is a bigger deal than 5-11 to 6-1, in all sports. That said, my next question is, where is his development route taking him. USHL to NCAA hockey. Two more years in the USHL, to the AHL? That makes a significant difference I think. Devils need to become more competitive at Utica for a number of reasons.
I'd jump on him in a heartbeat. Unfortunately, there's no chance GMTF does.
I have no doubt he could see success at the next level, but you're missing a key point from his draft profile. He gets hit, a lot. Last year he received 1.57 hard hits a game. That kind of contact is not going to fly at the next level, and he will be dealing with injury or confidence issues sooner rather than later unless he can adjust his tendencies without completely changing his game.
I would want to know his gym habits before making the selection if he falls to us.
Again, I like the kid, but that is a not insignificant question that will need to be addressed.
You were a little generous is size comparisions. 5-7 to 5-9 is a bigger deal than 5-11 to 6-1, in all sports. That said, my next question is, where is his development route taking him. USHL to NCAA hockey. Two more years in the USHL, to the AHL? That makes a significant difference I think. Devils need to become more competitive at Utica for a number of reasons.