2008 Born for the 2024 OHL Draft

[AAAdad]

Usually players move from defense to forward, instead of the other way around. Mews is much more likely to make the NHL as a forward because I just don’t see him being effective enough defensively or physical enough to play the position at the pro level.

Funny enough, Mews was a forward only a few years ago. I believe he moved to DEF when he moved away to play for U16 Jr Canadiens.

I've heard whispers that Mews may not be entirely happy with the 67s.

 

[AAAdad]

Legendary name I hope he becomes an NHLer.

I think Crete has been mis-cast as a centre. I think he's a true winger.

 

[LeProspector]

Who were the “steals” yesterday?

 

[AAAdad]

Who were the “steals” yesterday?

At this point, I'm not sure I know what a "steal" looks like. The order in which these kids have gone so far is somewhat surprising to me. I saw some kids picked in the 2nd round that I thought for sure would be 4th and later picks...some much further.

Maybe Crete at 30th would be considered a steal considering all along he was touted as a 1st rounder.

 

[dirty12]

Who were the “steals” yesterday?

Crete, Croskery, Cameron, Emerton. Barrie & Kitchener took time-outs to find out if those players report?

 

[Mcnotloilersfan]

I think Crete has been mis-cast as a centre. I think he's a true winger.

I think that's fine. Roobroeck, Czata and Galiyanov are options at C going forward

 

[Krangers08]

interesting to see Owen sound take a re entry.

 

[sirius67fan]

Mews is 6’1” 185. He isn’t undersized. He just doesn’t play a big body type of game. He has 2-3 years to fill out. I imagine he will play at around 200-205 when he gets to the NHL.

His issue is he is maybe too one dimensional BUT he was a converted Forward so he is a little behind the development curve as a defensive D-Man.

I dont’ view him as a 1st round pick but I think as a prospect, he sits nicely in the top half of the 2nd round area. I think that is a more reasonable spot for him. He may touch the 1st round late. It would depend a lot on the type of player those teams may be looking for. As a righty puck mover with pretty solid offence, he fits that bill. I just don’t see him in a Leafs jersey. Let Montreal take him in round two!

I agree about Sennecke BUT, I think his playing weight should settle in at 210 max. As he gains weight, he loses the break away speed. He could pack on more but then he transitions to a power forward that needs to bull his way through a crowd and I am not sure that is the type of player he needs to be. At 6’3” 210, he will still be fleet of foot while being able to lean on a lot of players when necessary.

Hey we've got enough d-men! I predict as a good gypsie that the Habs have the best D- core in the NHL in 4 years! We'll take Sennecke though...we need forwards.

 

[OMG67]

Hey we've got enough d-men! I predict as a good gypsie that the Habs have the best D- core in the NHL in 4 years! We'll take Sennecke though...we need forwards.

No one cares about the wants and needs of Habs fans……

 

[JRHockeyBUZZZ]

One Player who i am looking at a team taking a late round flyer on is 2006 Born Goaltender Sebastian Gatto, Gatto from Troy,MI Usa, Playing this season for the Leamington Flyers in the OJHL (.928 Save %.. GAA 2.23 17-9-2) has been outstanding, I would expect being American & given the age he is hoping to go the NCAA route but a team like say London. Who has a goalie graduating and can usually convince these players to commit could take a chance on Gatto.

WELL WELL WELL...

 

[mapleleaf979]

Charlie Hotles is one of the best picks of the draft in the 6th round. 6-2 forward, competes hard, can score garbage goals around the net, impact forecheck, wall battles.

 

[mapleleaf979]

Wassilyn is a 5-8 forward, Im not sure why the OHL booklet claims he is 6-1, puck preps claims he is 6-2. Ive never seen 5-6 inches tacked on to a players legit height to help push his draft stock like that. He has to make the most adjustments next year out of any prospect inside the top 50, he does not engage when his team doesnt have the puck,

 

[flamebird]

Wassilyn is a 5-8 forward, Im not sure why the OHL booklet claims he is 6-1, puck preps claims he is 6-2. Ive never seen 5-6 inches tacked on to a players legit height to help push his draft stock like that. He has to make the most adjustments next year out of any prospect inside the top 50, he does not engage when his team doesnt have the puck,

Don't be a hater -- kids Uber talented. he'll make those adjustments at the next level

 

[Mcnotloilersfan]

Wassilyn is a 5-8 forward, Im not sure why the OHL booklet claims he is 6-1, puck preps claims he is 6-2. Ive never seen 5-6 inches tacked on to a players legit height to help push his draft stock like that. He has to make the most adjustments next year out of any prospect inside the top 50, he does not engage when his team doesnt have the puck,

This is why everyone hates the Leafs.

 

[Section5Petes]

The Petes have their work cut out for them this offseason...

 

[LDN]

Who’s the best undrafted 2008?

 

[All the Answers]

Wassilyn is a 5-8 forward, Im not sure why the OHL booklet claims he is 6-1, puck preps claims he is 6-2. Ive never seen 5-6 inches tacked on to a players legit height to help push his draft stock like that. He has to make the most adjustments next year out of any prospect inside the top 50, he does not engage when his team doesnt have the puck,

He too, can be Carson Rehkopf. Score 50 and disappear when it matters most!

 

[DCruickshank]

This is why everyone hates the Leafs.

Everyone??

 

[Bra Wavers]

This is why everyone hates the Leafs.

Tbh, it’s not until after the Leafs lose out early in the playoffs that EVERYONE hates the Leafs.
We just had a total solar eclipse so this could be their year

 

[FrankieC]

Charlie Hotles is one of the best picks of the draft in the 6th round. 6-2 forward, competes hard, can score garbage goals around the net, impact forecheck, wall battles.

Oh my. There goes this family again. None of this is true. And you do no favors to what is a mediocre player by constantly doing this..

 

[flamebird]

Who’s the best undrafted 2008?

Some surprises -- thought they would go at some point, but didn't go at all. Not in any particular order, just players off the top of my head

Joey Kapel VK U16
Michael Cuhna DMF U16
Justin Anselmo YSE U16
Michael Alexiou T. Titans U16
Ben Brunton North Bay U18
Kaden Brand Marlies U16

 

[FrankieC]

Some surprises -- thought they would go at some point, but didn't go at all. Not in any particular order, just players off the top of my head

Joey Kapel VK U16
Michael Cuhna DMF U16
Justin Anselmo YSE U16
Michael Alexiou T. Titans U16
Ben Brunton North Bay U18
Kaden Brand Marlies U16

A few of the kids peaked early & are trending in the wrong direction. But, also the later rounds were full of picks due to favors/relationships/etc. and thus, some deserving kids were overlooked

 

[Slowpace]

He too, can be Carson Rehkopf. Score 50 and disappear when it matters most!

Maybe Letang didn't deserve the criticism from Rangers' fans for "not using him effectively" at WJHC? Not a fan of Letang but......

 

[LDN]

Some surprises -- thought they would go at some point, but didn't go at all. Not in any particular order, just players off the top of my head

Joey Kapel VK U16
Michael Cuhna DMF U16
Justin Anselmo YSE U16
Michael Alexiou T. Titans U16
Ben Brunton North Bay U18
Kaden Brand Marlies U16

Would they walk on for any training camps?

 

[Ozymandias]

A few of the kids peaked early & are trending in the wrong direction. But, also the later rounds were full of picks due to favors/relationships/etc. and thus, some deserving kids were overlooked

It would be great to know who the favours / relationships picks are. There were definitely some names on that list that made me scratch my head.