Unusual for us to have one of these threads go to 1000+ but there's obviously a lot riding on this pick
Would be interesting to add a poll.
Change of heart? I've been in love with him since last Christmas.
It would be great if there was a deal we could make with the Flyers that would see us get Frost as part of the return. Unfortunately I dont think they have a need that we could supply them with and not hurt the team.Frost will be on a scoring line and I expect Hayton will be there with him.
He seems like the kind of player who will know what he needs to do to develop and pushing himself to do it, which we desperately need because we seem incapable of offering any developmental help. I hope we focus on players like Hayton until that changes, players who are complete packages who have enough personal drive and accountability to push themselves.
I’ve written a lot this season about Hayton, but he’s looked fantastic every time I’ve watched him. His skill level and playmaking ability are among the best in junior hockey and at the world juniors he showed people how creative he can be. While his skill drives his value, he’s also a very competitive two-way forward who projects to be a reliable defensive center in the NHL. He’s improved his skating and can play at a quick pace when he wants to, but too often I find he slows the play down more than I’d like. With his talent and progression, it’s hard to be too down on him, and I think he could be a top-line center one day for the Coyotes.