2025 DRAFT Discussion

[Steve Yzerlland]

Can someone convince me on Mrtka? I have some Czech family and they seem to really like him. When I watch highlights, I'm just not that impressed.

If we draft him he will suck. If we pass he will be great.

 

[Run the Jewels]

Can someone convince me on Mrtka? I have some Czech family and they seem to really like him. When I watch highlights, I'm just not that impressed.

From what I understand, Seattle improved immediately once he arrived. I haven't looked at him as he's almost certainly going to be gone by the time we pick, but if you are looking for impact, Mrtka's role in turning the Thunderbirds around would seem to qualify.

 

[Rzombo4 prez]

Man, I don't watch these leagues and only dive into highlights around this time of year, but man I'm kind of baffled here. Cootes is one of my favorite players in the draft* and its because I love his skill. I see great hands and edgework, nice vision and passing, a good wrist shot with a deceptive release, an effective one timer.

Any mean streak, competitiveness, 200 ft play is just icing on the cake

(* I only look at guys the wings might draft so I just ignore the top 5 or so)

And you aren't concerned about his production this year??? I personally see him as a good 3rd line center or wing.

 

[izlez]

And you aren't concerned about his production this year??? I personally see him as a good 3rd line center or wing.

Nope.

Led his team in scoring
1.25 ppg over the last 12 regular season games
1.33 ppg in the playoffs
Led Canada in scoring at the U18’s

 

[Fyodorov]

Nope.

Led his team in scoring
1.25 ppg over the last 12 regular season games
1.33 ppg in the playoffs
Led Canada in scoring at the U18’s

That level of production in the CHL in 2025 screams third liner to me tbh.

 

[USAHockey97]

That level of production in the CHL in 2025 screams third liner to me tbh.

Just wondering, how does that compare to Nate Danielson? I am not keen on the differences between CHL, OHL and WHL.

 

[Fyodorov]

Just wondering, how does that compare to Nate Danielson? I am not keen on the differences between CHL, OHL and WHL.

Cootes: 63 pts in 60 regular season games. 8 pts in 6 playoff games.
Danielson: 78 pts in 68 regular season games.

Both in WHL.

 

[Frk It]

Why are we just talking about production without adding in other context?

 

[Run the Jewels]

Cootes: 63 pts in 60 regular season games. 8 pts in 6 playoff games.
Danielson: 78 pts in 68 regular season games.

Both in WHL.

I've never seen Cootes play, but when I hear about him Joe Veleno comes to mind. Good all around player who never developed any offense as a professional.