Prospect Info: #70 - Carter Mazur (LW)

[stillwater]

No kidding, Hall of Fame mullet.

 

[The Red Line]

What kind of first name is McKade? Come on.

 

[Hugh Mongusbig]

What kind of first name is McKade? Come on.

Well, McLovin was already taken.

 

[Lil Sebastian Cossa]

Mazur Rackham bout to f*** up some Formics!

 

[RabidBadger]

Congrats to Carter


Not bad for Sophomore

Wow. Two full days have gone by and no one has protested a wasted-draft-pick-passenger-that-only-scores-against-cupcakes player getting a letter on the sweater. Mazur haters must have a new hobby.

 

[jfrank21]

Mazur looking like the bully who steals other kids lunches just to throw them away and then pounds a can of busch heavy....

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

Mazur looking like the bully who steals other kids lunches just to throw them away and then pounds a can of busch heavy....

We need some of that on this team.

 

[jaster]

Someone say bush heavy?

 

[Preposterone]

Mazur Rackham bout to f*** up some Formics!

That’s one hell of a reference to see on Hfboards. Was just rereading Speaker when I was supposed to be working yesterday

 

[better Red than Dead]

Mazur had 8 goals and 10pm in 7 games. How is this it bigger news? If he keeps this up he will be playing in Detroit at the end of this collegiate season.

 

[GoBoltz56]

Mazur had 8 goals and 10pm in 7 games. How is this it bigger news? If he keeps this up he will be playing in Detroit at the end of this collegiate season.

I don't think so. He's not a college free agent so he doesn't have leverage to demand NHL ice time. He would also burn a year of his contract if he did play any games, and I doubt yzerman wants to burn a year. He also needs to get stronger and work on his skating. I do think he will be signed this summer though and start in GR next year.

 

[better Red than Dead]

I don't think so. He's not a college free agent so he doesn't have leverage to demand NHL ice time. He would also burn a year of his contract if he did play any games, and I doubt yzerman wants to burn a year. He also needs to get stronger and work on his skating. I do think he will be signed this summer though and start in GR next year.

But at some point you have done all you can at the college level. He’s already won a championship and if he keeps this scoring up what more does he need to prove at this level? He could be a Hobey Baker finalist.

 

[GoBoltz56]

But at some point you have done all you can at the college level. He’s already won a championship and if he keeps this scoring up what more does he need to prove at this level? He could be a Hobey Baker finalist

And that's why I think he will be signed. But there is a massive jump between college and the NHL and his skating isn't NHL ready.

 

[Gniwder]

But at some point you have done all you can at the college level. He’s already won a championship and if he keeps this scoring up what more does he need to prove at this level? He could be a Hobey Baker finalist.

So was Hirose.

 

[better Red than Dead]

So was Hirose.

So was Adam Fox, Matt Boldy, Shane Pinto

 

[Gniwder]

So was Adam Fox, Matt Boldy, Shane Pinto

The point was that the award doesn't guarantee NHL success, look at the list of Hobey Baker winners. It's hit or miss, and Makar is the only generational talent to go the college route.

 

[FireBird71]

2 more goals today

 

[GoBoltz56]

2 more goals today

Only 2??

 

[better Red than Dead]

The point was that the award doesn't guarantee NHL success, look at the list of Hobey Baker winners. It's hit or miss, and Makar is the only generational talent to go the college route.

No, of course not, but he’s tearing up the USCHO, and picking up where he left off over the summer.

 

[Gniwder]

No, of course not, but he’s tearing up the USCHO, and picking up where he left off over the summer.

It won't transfer to the NHL unless he can play at NHL pace, in terms of skating and also reaction time. Otherwise he'll wind up looking like PErlini/Brome/Zadina. It's what keeps guys like Riley Barber in the AHL, you remember him from last season. Dude is a 1 PPG player in the AHL, but can never seem to do anything at the NHL level.

I'm not saying Mazur is good or bad, but I wouldn't say he's gonna be an NHLer just because he's dominating college. I'd like to see him signa contract though so we can get a feel for where he's really at.

 

[jaster]

Carter Mazur is Tyler Bertuzzi all over again.

- bunch of outspoken detractors upset he was drafted “too soon.”

- Swiss army knife type, gamer, timing impeccable, gritty/physical and plays a hard game, finds soft spots in O zone, quick reaction time.

- scores more than you’d think given lack of pure skill.

- skating is not a strength.

He’s gonna be good, even if he doesn’t quite get to Bert’s level and winds up more middle-6 than top-6. Either way, he’ll have a lot of versatility.

 

[Go Wings]

Carter Mazur is Tyler Bertuzzi all over again.

- bunch of outspoken detractors upset he was drafted “too soon.”

- Swiss army knife type, gamer, timing impeccable, gritty/physical and plays a hard game, finds soft spots in O zone, quick reaction time.

- scores more than you’d think given lack of pure skill.

- skating is not a strength.

He’s gonna be good, even if he doesn’t quite get to Bert’s level and winds up more middle-6 than top-6. Either way, he’ll have a lot of versatility.

Agreed Jaster and I was one of those he was drafted too high guys on Bertuzzi. I learned my lesson. I liked this Mazur pick from the start I don't get why people didn't. All he has done is produce and exceed expectations each year.
He has top 9 forward written all over him maybe top 6. The best part is his skill set is different then a lot of our forward prospects.

Imagine him on Kasper's wing that is going to be no fun to play against and lots of fun for Wings fans.

 

[jaster]

Agreed Jaster and I was one of those he was drafted too high guys on Bertuzzi. I learned my lesson. I liked this Mazur pick from the start I don't get why people didn't. All he has done is produce and exceed expectations each year.
He has top 9 forward written all over him maybe top 6. The best part is his skill set is different then a lot of our forward prospects.

Imagine him on Kasper's wing that is going to be no fun to play against and lots of fun for Wings fans.

Mazur : Kasper :: Bert : Larkin

I can see it, based on styles. Just need him to keep developing. He’s been a fun storyline thus far either way!

Ah, @Go Wings, what a time. I still laugh about our stupid battles like 10-15 years ago Glad you’re still around, bud!

 

[jfrank21]

Mazur : Kasper :: Bert : Larkin

I can see it, based on styles. Just need him to keep developing. He’s been a fun storyline thus far either way!

Ah, @Go Wings, what a time. I still laugh about our stupid battles like 10-15 years ago Glad you’re still around, bud!

Hes no eurowing, or whoever that SanJose dwelling wings fan with the hot girlfriend was, but he'll do...it's definitely interesting to see how everyone has changed (or not, newsy) over the years.

 

[Go Wings]

Mazur : Kasper :: Bert : Larkin

I can see it, based on styles. Just need him to keep developing. He’s been a fun storyline thus far either way!

Ah, @Go Wings, what a time. I still laugh about our stupid battles like 10-15 years ago Glad you’re still around, bud!

Absolutely those would be great pairings.

So do I my friend lol those were some great battles.
I am glad you're still around too.