Prospect Info: 2024 Draft (4/116): Christian Kirsch (G) | Zug Jr (SwiJr)

[The Nemesis]

This pick was acquired from Vegas in the Adin Hill trade

NOTE: He is committed to the University of Massachusetts and according to EliteProspects may play for the Green Bay Gamblers (USHL) next season.

Outlet	Rank
NHL Central Scouting	#17 European Goalie
TSN Bob McKenzie	NR
TSN Craig Button	NR
EliteProspects	NR
Future Considerations	#119
THN Ryan Kennedy	NR
THN Tony Ferrari	NR
Tankathon	NR
FloHockey	NR
Daily Faceoff	NR
Dobber Hockey	NR
The Hockey Writers	NR

EliteProspects

His big body comes with a few delays while trying to manoeuvre around the crease, but he makes up for it with clean footwork, and strong edgework while down in the butterfly

Christian Kirsch - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Christian Kirsch, 2006-06-18 Basel, SUI Switzerland. Most recently in the undefined with Green Bay Gamblers. Complete player biography and stats.

www.eliteprospects.com

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[The Nemesis]

There's the goalie people have been looking for.

 

[Juxtaposer]

This is the first genuine “who??” of the draft.

 

[YouJustGotPavelskied]

Clearly the scouting team knows something about this kid that the stats aren't showing and everyone else missed?

 

[one2gamble]

Does that say swiss junior league

 

[timorous me]

Who knows about this guy, but I guess he's committed to UMass? And the FC Hockey site seems to like him, at least, ranking him 119 and having some nice things to say about him in the previews that I can see: 25836 - Czechia vs. Switzerland - FCHockey

Kirsch, already committed to UMass, has decent size and his speed in the crease is noteworthy. He generates strength well and is able to move around the blue paint at a high level as a result. He is often seen using big t-pushes to move between positions, and also employs a solid butterfly movement game. Kirsch is also an excellent pucktracker. He keeps his eyes locked onto the puck well and finds...

 

[mogambomoroo]

EDIT: Wrong thread

 

[Hodge]

I've definitely drafted this kid in EA franchise mode.

 

[PacificOceanPotion]

Also should be a lock for the Swiss U18’s and U20’s. Young kid with projectable size and athleticism. His stats only tell part of the story. Get him some NHL coaching and he becomes a possible #1 or at the very least a quality backup.

 

[Cas]

I've drafted him a couple of times in FHM, though he hasn't turned into an NHL player yet.

That's literally all I know about him.

 

[TealManV]

Some thoughts on this one. Granted I don’t know anything about anything but I’m still going to say something.

Kirsch was the 17th overall European goalie according to NHL central scouting.

He wasn’t on Pronman’s top 12 goalie rankings for the draft (Paywall)

Gidlof the grey was still on the board (and was Pronman’s top ranked draft eligible goalie fwiw).

Kiviharju really fell but was there at this pick and went to Minnesota at #122. I wouldn’t have minded taking a swing there.

Hopefully it all works out.

 

[Lebanezer]

Draft Pick (6/29): Kirsch | San Jose Sharks

Christian Kirsch answers questions from the media.

www.nhl.com

 

[Hinterland]

Big, highly mobile goalie. Very dominant behind a good team (won 22 of 30 regular season games for Zug U20, won the title with a playoff GAA of 2.17) but very inconsistent behind poor teams. Therefore he, at times, has been frustrating to watch in international games. Some good games mixed in but mostly underwhelming.

I think he's a good lottery ticket to have but certainly still very green and raw. Very much a project. The upside is there but it's gonna take time.

 

[timorous me]

Draft Pick (6/29): Kirsch | San Jose Sharks

Christian Kirsch answers questions from the media.

www.nhl.com

Heh: Likes the colors and logo but hasn't really watched the Sharks much because "they didn't really have the best goalies"..."Until Blackwood, I think he's an awesome guy." And, "The way he moves is just so smooth, so flexible, and I think he's so good at everything. I think once he has better guys in front of him, better defenders to help him a bit more, it's going to be an awesome team."

All righty!

Also, hilarious, on fellow Swiss netminder Jonas Hiller: "I think he's a bit of an old-style goalie so it's hard to watch him. I didn't really like his style or his body language."

 

[Jargon]

Heh: Likes the colors and logo but hasn't really watched the Sharks much because "they didn't really have the best goalies"..."Until Blackwood, I think he's an awesome guy." And, "The way he moves is just so smooth, so flexible, and I think he's so good at everything. I think once he has better guys in front of him, better defenders to help him a bit more, it's going to be an awesome team."

All righty!

Also, hilarious, on fellow Swiss netminder Jonas Hiller: "I think he's a bit of an old-style goalie so it's hard to watch him. I didn't really like his style or his body language."

This guy lacks an inner monologue, I love it, “and you, interviewer, you lack grace and style, I do not like you.”

 

[OrrNumber4]

He's just Swiss-German...

 

[Hinterland]

Heh: Likes the colors and logo but hasn't really watched the Sharks much because "they didn't really have the best goalies"..."Until Blackwood, I think he's an awesome guy." And, "The way he moves is just so smooth, so flexible, and I think he's so good at everything. I think once he has better guys in front of him, better defenders to help him a bit more, it's going to be an awesome team."

All righty!

Also, hilarious, on fellow Swiss netminder Jonas Hiller: "I think he's a bit of an old-style goalie so it's hard to watch him. I didn't really like his style or his body language."

A lot of disrespect for Martin Jones...

 

[dmcccdmn]

I've drafted him a couple of times in FHM, though he hasn't turned into an NHL player yet.

That's literally all I know about him.

Does FHM have an update on rosters after the draft yet? I might get back to playing FHM if they updated roster. Or do they wait until after FA?

Big, highly mobile goalie. Very dominant behind a good team (won 22 of 30 regular season games for Zug U20, won the title with a playoff GAA of 2.17) but very inconsistent behind poor teams. Therefore he, at times, has been frustrating to watch in international games. Some good games mixed in but mostly underwhelming.

I think he's a good lottery ticket to have but certainly still very green and raw. Very much a project. The upside is there but it's gonna take time.

Looks like he has low floor and high ceiling. This is the kind of goalie prospect you take a chance with. Because who cares about high floor and low ceiling when it comes to goalies?

 

[LadyStanley]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807108426830598420

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807115906960495088

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807109882551947479

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807107977121599509

https://x.com/i/web/status/1785951065512214696

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807138441609756824

So for 24-25, he's with USHL Green Bay and is scheduled to head to college for 25-26 season (so would nominally graduation in 2029).

 

[Patty Ice]

I think it was Morehouse that mentioned Kirsch was their highest rated goalie in the draft.

 

[dmcccdmn]

I think it was Morehouse that mentioned Kirsch was their highest rated goalie in the draft.

Any source of this? This would be huge if they got who they targeted rather than leftovers

 

[Patty Ice]

Any source of this? This would be huge if they got who they targeted rather than leftovers

I'll look for it written to save time but I believe he mentioned it in their media availability that can be found on YouTube.

BREAKING: Sharks Select Goalie Yaroslav Korostelyov at No. 194

Sharks director of amateur scouting Chris Morehouse said that Kirsch was the No. 1 goalie on San Jose’s board and Korostelyov was No. 2 or 3.

 

[drunksage]

Any source of this? This would be huge if they got who they targeted rather than leftovers

~0:03:30 in

 

[The Nemesis]

Rounding up images for some stuff.

Dude looks like he's about 13.

 

[karltonian]

zugzug