2008 Born for the 2024 OHL Draft

[MH]

Beites played some in the semi final. Believe he was put in during the 2nd period after Esler was pulled. Played the 3rd obviously, plus the shootout.

Ellsworth looked to play only 4 minutes total the entire tournament. Long way to go for 4 minutes.

Tough spot for Beites to come in during the Semi as well, after not seeing any playing time up to that point.

Oh well, HC gonna HC.


He was certainly the best forward amongst the group, especially after the 1 Ruck twin went down with injury.

Ellsworth played the third period v Korea. I think if hockey Canada asks you to play you probably don't ask a lot of questions. I think the experience also is well beyond the games. The team probably had 9 starting centres and 6 top pair D but everyone has to take on different roles at that level in an extremely short tournament. Esler was a first round pick in the WHL draft last year. I don't know but maybe that played a role. All three goalies played in the exhibition game in training camp.

 

[Isaac Nootin]

Esler was a first round pick in the WHL draft last year. I don't know but maybe that played a role.

And this team was coached by the coach who drafted him, so yes, I'd say that played a role.

Ellsworth could potentially be the 1st goalie off the board in this year's OHL draft.

 

[Krangers08]

How do teams scouts Europeans for the import draft. Do they have scouts over there or do they go off NHL guys.
Can’s seem to find any on teams scouting departments on respective websites.

 

[LeProspector]

So right now from how I have seen it from people online the top 10 goes like this, please correct me if I am off.

1: Adam Valentini
2: Alessandro Di Iorio
3: Brady Wassilyn
4: Parker Vaughan
5: Ethan Belchetz
6: Callum Croskery
7: Alex Mclean
8: Zach Nyman
9: Max Crete
10: Nathan Amindovski

does that look about right?

 

[Isaac Nootin]

So right now from how I have seen it from people online the top 10 goes like this, please correct me if I am off.

1: Adam Valentini
2: Alessandro Di Iorio
3: Brady Wassilyn
4: Parker Vaughan
5: Ethan Belchetz
6: Callum Croskery
7: Alex Mclean
8: Zach Nyman
9: Max Crete
10: Nathan Amindovski

does that look about right?

Disagree with the order at the top, and a few get drafted outside the Top 10, but all you listed should be gone by 15-20.

 

[LeProspector]

Disagree with the order at the top, and a few get drafted outside the Top 10, but all you listed should be gone by 15-20.

What would your list look like?

 

[Isaac Nootin]

No list but still have Wassilyn at the top, Valentini at 2, probably Belchetz at 3.

DiLorio outside the top 5.

 

[AAAdad]

No list but still have Wassilyn at the top, Valentini at 2, probably Belchetz at 3.

Would agree about Wassilyn still going #1. Even though he was invisible and ineffective at the Youth Olympics, I think he's still at the top. That Canada team was not coached well...so I have to chalk it up to that.

I've seen this kid play first hand over the last couple of years. My son's team has played Markham and I believe we've never lost. Still, he was a treat to watch with having very little to work with on MM. Some say he's not a 200 foot player...that maybe true...but inside the offensive zone, he's pretty special.

 

[Petes]

I think come draft day it’ll go

Belchetz
Valentini
Wassilyn
Nyman
Vaughn

 

[BigDevs93]

I think most people would agree that there's a tier break for the forwards after Valentini, Belchetz and Wassilyn, there's a group of about 10-12 forwards that could go after them.

 

[dsanchez1973]

I think most people would agree that there's a tier break for the forwards after Valentini, Belchetz and Wassilyn, there's a group of about 10-12 forwards that could go after them.

I would put Belchetz in that second tier. Really gives me the vibes of someone who matured early and dominated but won't be as good when everyone's big. Final of the Marlies tournament really dropped him in my books.

 

[Blazehockey]

I haven’t seen too much written about OMHA defenceman. Most of what I have seen is Dmen from Scta. Anyone have anything?

 

[HockeyPops]

I think SCTA is now the OMHA-West. You are asking about the OMHA-East?

 

[Blazehockey]

Correct Omha East

 

[Isaac Nootin]

Final of the Marlies tournament really dropped him in my books.

Hard to judge from a single game where nobody on Oakville really impressed. That whole game they looked over matched vs. Barrie.

 

[Blazehockey]

I haven’t seen too much written about OMHA defenceman. Most of what I have seen is Dmen from Scta. Anyone have anything?

Greer
Mckee
Arnett
Gowan
Goupil
Young

Kearns
Cartwright
Diplacido

Lesser

Mitchell
McMahon

Smith
Nettleton
Barton

Masotti

Huinink

 

[OHLTG]

Does anyone know the dates for the OHL Draft Lottery and the OHL Draft itself?

 

[HockeyPops]

These were the dates last year. Not sure on this year's dates.

2023 OHL Priority Selection Draft Lottery to take place Wednesday, March 29 - Kingston Frontenacs

The results of the OHL Priority Selection Draft Lottery will be formally announced next Wednesday, March 29th at 6:00pm, streaming live for free on CHL TV.

chl.ca

 

[GermanSpitfire]

How do teams scouts Europeans for the import draft. Do they have scouts over there or do they go off NHL guys.
Can’s seem to find any on teams scouting departments on respective websites.

From what I understand, most teams rely on the agents for a lot of their picks. Video and connections are the name of the game with the import draft.

 

[dsanchez1973]

Hard to judge from a single game where nobody on Oakville really impressed. That whole game they looked over matched vs. Barrie.

It's true they were overwhelmed by a Barrie team that was absolutely rolling, but when you're talking about a top 3 OHL pick, I'd like to see him make more of an impression.

 

[mapleleaf979]

Croskery will be the first Oakville player taken. He should go top 5 easily. Smart hockey player, Never out of position without the puck, excellent gap control, very smooth backward skater using active stick, puck management is very good.

 

[OHL4Life]

Croskery will be the first Oakville player taken. He should go top 5 easily. Smart hockey player, Never out of position without the puck, excellent gap control, very smooth backward skater using active stick, puck management is very good.

he wont be, hes going to school is the rumour, plus the forward is better imo. forward may go 1.

It's true they were overwhelmed by a Barrie team that was absolutely rolling, but when you're talking about a top 3 OHL pick, I'd like to see him make more of an impression.

ive seen guys like mcdavid have bad games in minor midget, i dont put much on it unless it happens often. kids have bad games often.

 

[bakers]

babin is another guy I don’t get. High on every online list but what is he?

He is a well rounded dman but I agree he is too high on that list.
What are your thoughts on Gilby from Niagara?

 

[SarniaStingFan]

Interesting to hear an NCAA scout was at the Oakville Rangers game tonight. Have to wonder if he was there to talk to a certain defenceman

 

[Krangers08]

Thoughts on Frossard and Hicks LJK? They are my biggest standouts from Alliance other than Vaughan