Prospect Info: [2024] 1st rd selection - #31 OA - RD, Ben Danford - Oshawa Generals, OHL (6′2″/191lb) --Signed to ELC

[arso40]

Wish the Leafs would've just drafted Emery instead of trading further out

Or the target that went early second round

 

[ULF_55]

He is officially on pace for an absolute terrible year. Right now looking like a complete swing and a miss going for size.

On pace for half the points he had last year and is a -4.

They only have 1 defenseman putting up points.

Marrelli 3rd. rounder, missed the draft last year by a couple weeks.

 

[Namikaze Minato]

Shame you're all giving up on this kid already but with out track record of defenceman in the first round (Any round?), I get it.

If the CHL / NCAA thing happens perhaps he can go play in the NCAA for a bit when he's done with Jr. Might be better for trying to develop offense as opposed to getting buried in the AHL.

He already has a professional contract so that makes him ineligible for NCAA regardless of a transfer agreement, AFAIK.

 

[notbias]

Shame you're all giving up on this kid already but with out track record of defenceman in the first round (Any round?), I get it.


He already has a professional contract so that makes him ineligible for NCAA regardless of a transfer agreement, AFAIK.

We hit on the last two first round D we drafted...

 

[HockeyVirus]

They only have 1 defenseman putting up points.

Marrelli 3rd. rounder, missed the draft last year by a couple weeks.

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Not sure what point you are trying to illustrate here. Are the other dmen first round NHL draft picks? I just checked a few 2006 birthdays and I don't see any.

If you are taking a guy with your first round pick you should at least see them as solidly NHL dmen who can compete for a top 4 spot eventually. He is simply not tracking for that.

 

[Namikaze Minato]

We hit on the last two first round D we drafted...

And as you can see, they are thriving on our top pair with our last good defensive selection before them, Morgan Rielly....

I was a big fan of Timmy but we all wanted more for both of them for sure. Thats not to downplay them becoming competent NHL players but we obviously wanted more.

 

[notbias]

And as you can see, they are thriving on our top pair with our last good defensive selection before them, Morgan Rielly.

Just because a player was traded doesn't mean they didn't develop... Liljegren seems to be doing well in San Jose and Sandin is a regular D in Washington.

 

[Namikaze Minato]

Just because a player was traded doesn't mean they didn't develop... Liljegren seems to be doing well in San Jose and Sandin is a regular D in Washington.

okay.

 

[ULF_55]

Not sure what point you are trying to illustrate here. Are the other dmen first round NHL draft picks? I just checked a few 2006 birthdays and I don't see any.

If you are taking a guy with your first round pick you should at least see them as solidly NHL dmen who can compete for a top 4 spot eventually. He is simply not tracking for that.

Well, this discussion is strictly about points, just showing they only have 1 defenseman putting up any points on that team.

He's actually their 2nd. leading scorer, 1 point behind their leader, in both goals and points.
Looks like Columbus have a great pick here.
Drafted by Columbus Blue Jackets
- round 3 #86 overall 2024 NHL Entry Draft

 

[Menzinger]

If the CHL / NCAA thing happens perhaps he can go play in the NCAA for a bit when he's done with Jr. Might be better for trying to develop offense as opposed to getting buried in the AHL.

An intriguing option, especially if he goes to the right program.

 

[Isaac Nootin]

An intriguing option, especially if he goes to the right program.

Not an option. Danford has already signed his ELC, so he's not NCAA eligible.

 

[Menzinger]

Not an option. Danford has already signed his ELC, so he's not NCAA eligible.

Forgot about that

 

[ULF_55]

Not an option. Danford has already signed his ELC, so he's not NCAA eligible.

Have they come out with the rules in writing?

Right now a number of NCAA ?divisions? are allowing players to get paid as student athletes. Effectively, they are professional athletes. College Athletes Can Now Be Paid. But Not All of Them Are Seeing Money. Is That Fair? (Published 2023)

 

[Fogelhund]

Keep in mind the concussion he had at the rookie camp, it delayed his start with his team. Hopefully he can turn it around offensively in the second half of the season.

 

[Namikaze Minato]

Have they come out with the rules in writing?

Right now a number of NCAA ?divisions? are allowing players to get paid as student athletes. Effectively, they are professional athletes. College Athletes Can Now Be Paid. But Not All of Them Are Seeing Money. Is That Fair? (Published 2023)

Yeah its actually going to be interesting to see how it works, so far with other sports (My most knowledge being CFB) players are getting their money finally but obviously none of them are able to sign with a "professional" team or league.

Will they still be amateurs, signed to 'amateur contracts' or is it going to open up a different avenue for other sports to draft NCAA players and leave them there to develop (and complete their education for f*** sakes!)

 

[TimeZone]

Reminds me of a gem of a pick from the Burke era.