Prospect Info: 2022 Draft: #11 - Conor Geekie, C

[Edenjung]

You two should seriously consider getting together over a steak and a beer to get a fuller read of each other. You might just find some commonality. In fact, I'd enjoy meeting both of you.

And you just volunteered as a mediator.
Now only for the time and date.

 

[Prarievarg]

Geekie been ok at world juniors so far. Having a bad game against Sweden so far. Put him against equal talent.. he disappears Hopefully with confidence this will change

He hasn't dominated by any means but he hasn't been bad imo

 

[Mangosteen]

He's been playing to a 3rd line center. Hopefully he will make this or higher.

 

[AZviaNJ]

Geekie been ok at world juniors so far. Having a bad game against Sweden so far. Put him against equal talent.. he disappears Hopefully with confidence this will change

Big, can skate and has good hockey IQ for a kid his age. Puck skills are a bit raw and he needs to grow into his body. Reminds me of a less physical more offensively dynamic Crouse.

But unlike Crouse as an 18 year old he has a strong development staff that he’ll benefit from.

 

[tucknroll]

Every time I've seen Geekie play he looks like a 2/3C to me. 3 on a good team and a 2 on a bad team or when theres injuries. Having a good 6'4 3C that can play up and down the lineup isn't a bad thing at all. I do think he's still 2 years away from the show and he will likely spend a 2-4 seasons looking underwhelming. Guessing he will likely be around 25 before he starts coming into his own, which isn't uncommon for big players. People will likely just have to be patient, which isn't a skill for many fan bases looking at higher draft picks.
I will say that i like his straight line speed, but when it comes to his turning and edge work... his skating is so ugly. I do like that he's willing to play physical though, he even looked better as the game got more physical and people were focusing on the body more. He will need that to be successful at the next level.

 

[Jakey53]

My favorite Muppets.


Scored a couple of real nice goals, had a helper too I think. But he's looked real good so far. Any concerns we've had with his skating I think we can put to bed, it's becoming a strength of his.

Thank you.

And you just volunteered as a mediator.
Now only for the time and date.

And he's buying as well.

 

[Jakey53]

He hasn't dominated by any means but he hasn't been bad imo

So, he is "lighting it up", to "he disappears" to "hasn't dominated." Sorry I asked.

 

[TheLegend]

I just wonder how he’d get the penalty box door open if he was playing a lower level.

Or get his glove back when it gets stuck in it.

 

[Prarievarg]

So, he is "lighting it up", to "he disappears" to "hasn't dominated." Sorry I asked.

You're quoting different observers and from different games

 

[Coyotedroppings]

You're quoting different observers and from different games

Jakey doesn’t know what he’s doing… he’ll, he’s more delusional than you!

 

[Prarievarg]

Jakey doesn’t know what he’s doing… he’ll, he’s more delusional than you!

More delusional than me? Now that's impressive!

 

[Coyotedroppings]

More delusional than me? Now that's impressive!

LOL, thought your response was from TL, should pay better attention I guess!

 

[Nowotny]

I watched the game today and it seems to me that when Canada lost the puck he was very slow coming back

 

[Heldig]

Geekie been ok at world juniors so far. Having a bad game against Sweden so far. Put him against equal talent.. he disappears Hopefully with confidence this will change

Interesting take. I thought geekie was one of the better players for team Canada. Puck hound. Physical. Created chances.

 

[Jakey53]

You're quoting different observers and from different games

Hope Geekie does well in this tournament, seems like a nice kid.

 

[PHX FireBirds18]

Personally I’m pretty pumped by what I’m seeing in Geekies development. Part of that is because Crouse is coming into his own, and Geekie and him share similar size. When looking at their development curve, they are working on different aspects of their game at the same age. Geekie has way more hockey IQ and just sees game at such a high level. Crouse can get that tunnel vision but it plays into his hitting and for checking. Crouse always had that motor. Geekie might never find that. If he ever does, you’re looking at a Getzlaf/Staal type impact in the middle. He’s learning to play D right now, and he doesn’t look like he’s skating on his heels as much so that’s great to see. Hoping I get to see one of those games where he really elevates his play, like that 4 goal game OT winner.

 

[Jamieh]

Not a good day for Geekie.

 

[Mangosteen]

Think he may be gone for the tournament. Will be interesting.

 

[Coyotes19c]

Am I just a homer or am I missing something? I don’t believe that should have been a game misconduct.

 

[Jamieh]

Am I just a homer or am I missing something? I don’t believe that should have been a game misconduct.

 

[Foggy1097]

Looked like feet on the ice and hands down to me…sometimes the onus has to fall on the player being hit to protect themselves a little better.

 

[GhostofTommyBolin]

Am I just a homer or am I missing something? I don’t believe that should have been a game misconduct.

They deemed it a hit to the head, apparently. In IIHF Juniors, it's an automatic game misconduct.

 

[MayDayMayDay]

Wow refs. Just. Wow. Lol.

 

[MIGs Dog]

It's a tough rule for a guy who's 6'5", but I think the refs called it correctly.

Rule 48.1. ILLEGAL CHECK TO THE HEAD OR NECK
There is no clean check to the head or neck.
The Player delivering the hit must avoid hitting the opponent’s head or neck.

Geekie's only option is to try and get low (hard to do) or avoid the hit.

https://blob.iihf.com/iihf-media/iihfmvc/media/contentimages/4_sport/officiating/rule_book/230524_iihf_rulebook_gesamt_v_6_0_rz_v1.pdf

 

[Heldig]

Called as per the IIHF rules. That is the problem. Stupid rule. Overly protective and ignores fundamentals of the game.