Prospect Info: 85th Overall - Brett Harrison

[rocketdan9]

Yup

listened to podcasts and read a bunch of stuff and he was a guy speculated if he plays full season in Ottawa OHL he could have skyrocketed up prospect list

Kid has some kind of Peter Gallagher/Eugene Levy/Tom Selleck type eyebrows

 

[Drift]

Red Line is Nick Suzuki

Hockey News is Nino Niederriter

Nick Suzuki, I will take it!

 

[08SeaBass08]

He'll be competing with Marchand for worst eyebrows on the team lol

Marchy beats him by a nose.

 

[rocketdan9]

Marchy beats him by a nose.

LOL

 

[DKH]

Kid has some kind of Peter Gallagher/Eugene Levy/Tom Selleck type eyebrows

Very polished for recently turning 18

love the 2-3 days a week working with power skating coach

with size, skating, and experience he should be a beast in OHL next season

can also play RW

 

[DominicT]

Very polished for recently turning 18

love the 2-3 days a week working with power skating coach

with size, skating, and experience he should be a beast in OHL next season

can also play RW

And LW.

The only position I haven't seen him play is in net. I've seen him play defence on the pk in under 16

 

[Gee Wally]

Getting to Know: Brett Harrison



A player well-known for his strong presence in front of the net, Harrison is an aggressive forechecker with a strong shot and an ability to find open ice and finish plays near the top of the opposing team's crease.
"I'm a player that can play in all areas of the ice and all positions," said Harrison. "I'm a centerman, but I can also play both sides of the wing as well. I have a very high hockey IQ and a really great scoring touch. I find the soft areas in front of the net and in the slot. I love going to the dirty areas and producing on my chances in front."


"A lot of feedback that I've been getting is just working on my skating and I've been doing that a lot this summer," said Harrison. "I've been on the ice with my power skating coach two or three times a week, so we've been working on just getting lower in my stance and being more explosive from a standstill position, getting quicker, a quick three steps to win puck races."

 

[yazmybaby]

Love this pick, if he can improve on his first step and overall skating speed we will have a good one.
Not too many players score 21 goals in the OHL as a 16 YO.
He just turned 18, so the ceiling is high....reminds me of Tom Fergus as a comparable.

 

[UncleRico]

Just turned 18 June 7th as well. 6’2 185 and freshly 18. Wouldn’t be surprised if he grew at least another inch or two.

 

[Alicat]

Kid has some kind of Peter Gallagher/Eugene Levy/Tom Selleck type eyebrows

Yes he does

 

[Montecristo]

Reminds me of the dude i wanted a few years ago gadjovich. Big productive forward who cant skate. Just plop him in front on the power play and get him in on a 3rd line low cycle and he can excel. Doesnt matter how much concrete is in his skates

 

[DominicT]

Reminds me of the dude i wanted a few years ago gadjovich. Big productive forward who cant skate. Just plop him in front on the power play and get him in on a 3rd line low cycle and he can excel. Doesnt matter how much concrete is in his skates

When did you last watch him play?

 

[GlenFeatherstone]

When did you last watch him play?

Never. Like everyone of these guys we get his “analysis” from.

 

[The don godfather]

I saw in April on bob Mackenzie draft ranking harrison was projected to go 35. This could be one of those icing on the cake pick. Looks like a solid 2nd line center

 

[Lobster57]

really really like this pick

 

[Montecristo]

When did you last watch him play?

You will be shocked to know ive Never seen a shift of his. But his scouting report, draft ranking and production remind me of gadjovich when he was draft eligible. And Im likely correct in making that comp

 

[CDJ]

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

LOL

 

[UncleRico]

You will be shocked to know ive Never seen a shift of his. But his scouting report, draft ranking and production remind me of gadjovich when he was draft eligible. And Im likely correct in making that comp

I swear we are all getting trolled by this account. What the hell is going on.

 

[DominicT]

You will be shocked to know ive Never seen a shift of his. But his scouting report, draft ranking and production remind me of gadjovich when he was draft eligible. And Im likely correct in making that comp

Not shocked. Not at all. What shocks me is "the rest of the story".

 

[yazmybaby]

And LW.

The only position I haven't seen him play is in net. I've seen him play defence on the pk in under 16

He is the new Brock Holt of hockey.

 

[DominicT]

My honest take?

Oshawa Generals’ Brett Harrison Selected by the Boston Bruins – OHL Writers

 

[Montecristo]

Not shocked. Not at all. What shocks me is "the rest of the story".

“But his bread and butter is in front of the net. He is strong on his skates and a tough out in front of the blue paint.”


“Gadjovich will battle for pucks in all the dirty areas”


“Skating was and still is a concern for Harrison”

“Gadjovich is an average skater”

“Harrison has a shoot-first mentality”

“Gadjovich plays with a shoot first mentality,”


“Harrison doesn’t shy away from the physical game. He gets in on the forecheck and is willing to battle,”


“Gadjovich will battle for pucks in all the dirty areas, will take the hit to make a play and will throw a hit to separate his opponent from the puck. “


6-2, 185 left shot

6-2 201 left shot


You dont think they are comparable? Because you tell a different story to me in your write ups..

 

[Montecristo]

I swear we are all getting trolled by this account. What the hell is going on.

what are you talking about? Im right

 

[DominicT]

“But his bread and butter is in front of the net. He is strong on his skates and a tough out in front of the blue paint.”


“Gadjovich will battle for pucks in all the dirty areas”


“Skating was and still is a concern for Harrison”

“Gadjovich is an average skater”

“Harrison has a shoot-first mentality”

“Gadjovich plays with a shoot first mentality,”


“Harrison doesn’t shy away from the physical game. He gets in on the forecheck and is willing to battle,”


“Gadjovich will battle for pucks in all the dirty areas, will take the hit to make a play and will throw a hit to separate his opponent from the puck. “


6-2, 185 left shot

6-2 201 left shot


You dont think they are comparable? Because you tell a different story to me in your write ups..

You really think that's all there is to it?

One is a winger, the other is a pivot who can play all three forward positions and being more versatile.

One just does the bare minimum to work on his game, the other is a student of the game and knows what he has to do to become a better player AND puts in 100% effort to improving.

One player's report was written when he played a full season in his draft year, the other was from TWO years ago who missed almost his entire draft year.

If you want to (and think its right) to compare players by written scouting reports, be my guest. I don't know what to tell you. Watch the player's and do an honest evaluation then we can have an adult conversation.

I will say this without naming names: One independent scouting agency raves about Harrison's skating. Every other one raises questions about his skating.

Again, without watching them yourself, how do you know which one is correct?

Anyway, I'm done. Before I say something that will get me in trouble. You keep being the smartest one in the room.