This is just a bad team right now. I didn’t think they’d be as good as the 22-23 team, but it’s been bad so far. They are now 3-6 on the season. This team currently makes extremely poor decisions defensively and does not have the offensive firepower to compensate. Very frustrating team to watch.
I stand by my opinion that Cole McKinney has the highest likelihood of being a good NHL player. He plays a strong two-way game and makes a lot of good heads up plays. But, he probably won’t be a superstar.
Conrad Fondrk has good potential. He has good speed and some skill. You can definitely see him playing in the NHL in some capacity, but I don’t see him as a play driver.
William Belle always catches my eye out there. He works hard, has good size, moves well, and has a very good shot. He lacks the offensive instincts and overall skill you’d want in a guy who could play top 6. But, I like this guy.
Jack Murtagh looked good in the games I saw early on but he’s been hurt.
I just do not take seriously any list that currently has William Moore and Charlie Trethewey in the early-mid first round.
Charlie Thethewey is extremely frustrating to watch. His decision making in the offensive zone is absolutely baffling at times. He has a good shot, but his utilization is extremely poor. He will take nothing shots instead of looking for an open man. He has decent size and mobility, but I don’t see a first round talent.
