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Re: NHL Draft GDT

252 by Dread_Pirate_Westley
"Jakub Stancl is a prospect whose impact on the game goes beyond the scoresheet. Known for his two-way game, he is strong in his own zone and can be trusted on the penalty kill or late in games when trying to protect the lead. A player that does not make a ton of mistakes, it is clear that he is ready for whatever challenge coaches throw at him."
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Re: NHL Draft GDT

256 by Dread_Pirate_Westley
106. Jakub Stancl, C, VAXJO JR. (SWEDEN-JR.)
April 10, 2005 | 6-foot-3 | 202 pounds

Background: Stancl was a good player in Sweden’s junior league and earned some time with Vaxjo’s SHL team, which was a top club in Sweden this year. He was also a top player for Czechia’s U18 team.

Analysis: Stancl is a big winger with a strong skill level. He has the one-on-one abilities to beat pro defensemen, and with his powerful frame and strong compete, he can create around the net. Stancl’s skating will be his main hangup against better players. I’ve seen worse feet on 6-foot-3 players, but he lacks the quick twitch for the NHL level. I also don’t see a ton of natural offense in his game, so it’s hard to see what his exact role could be.
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Re: NHL Draft GDT

257 by BillP.
Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Two slovaks, two swedes, and a czech walk into a locker room
And all Berube got out of them was a check that bounced, 2 bags of swedish fish candy, and 2 guys that could barely walk. ba da dum tsss

Re: NHL Draft GDT

262 by Dread_Pirate_Westley
Paul Fischer

Background
Paul Fischer was a top-four defenseman for the U.S. NTDP this season often playing on both special team units for the program although he lost his power play time in the second half of the season. He is committed to Notre Dame.
Analysis
Fischer is a solid two-way defenseman. His skating is NHL quality. He has smooth edges to evade pressure, can stay with faster forwards and close on his checks well. He's able to get up into attacks or skate pucks up ice well. Fischer has some offense, but it projects to be limited against better players. He shows instances of skill and vision, but I wouldn't call him an instinctive playmaker. He's not that physical, but Fischer gives a good effort every night. He has a chance but it's not clear what his NHL role would be.
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Re: NHL Draft GDT

264 by Robb_K
Oates2Hullie450 wrote: Thu Jun 29, 2023 11:14 am Could format like shit, but Per Elite Prospects:

He’s an engager first and foremost, a player who almost prefers letting opponents get the first touch on the puck just so that
he can crush them on the boards in the second that follows. Although his frame won’t be as large of an advantage at the
professional level as in the OHL, Burns’s physical skills project well to the NHL and his skating ability, too. His strength and balance
will enable him to box out opponents from the front of the net and his mobility to neutralize passing lanes and deny space.
Projecting his play with the puck was a bit harder for our staff, however.
“Burns has all of the advanced transition ideas,” Elite Prospects Director of North American scouting Mitch Brown wrote in a
February report. “He spins off checks, attacks the inside, looks cross-ice for options, and even manipulates incoming pressure. He
slips pucks through forecheckers, then sprints to join the rush, but most of his passes miss.”
Right now, the most realistic projection for Burns is a bottom-pairing role, but he doesn’t need much skill development to elevate
his upside. Small agility and handling improvements would help him connect on many more of his plays and give him a much
better chance of becoming a top-four defenceman.
This scouting assessment makes me feel better. His passing can be improved with some coaching and a lot of practise at it. Aside from initiating passes, his puckhandling with control seems to be adequate. So, with some coaching instruction and dedication to work at it, he could easily move up to a solid 2nd pairing candidate.

Re: NHL Draft GDT

270 by Dread_Pirate_Westley
BluesSK wrote: Thu Jun 29, 2023 1:26 pm
Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Thu Jun 29, 2023 1:22 pm They waited til the last pick but Army finally made a good pick. Will be the best player from their draft class
Did I hear correctly on the broadcast. "Projects as a 13th forward?"
Blues defense is so bad they are going to just play with 18 forwards so being top 13 isn't bad.

He's the exact opposite of all their other picks, he's an all offense no defense guy. If he develops some defensive game he has a chance to play in the NHL, if not, then his offense isn't good enough for him to ever make a roster on that alone and he'll never have to worry about learning English.
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