Prospect Info: 9OA: Nate Danielson

[Atoadaso]

Comps aren’t really my thing but what about Krejci? If he carved out a career similar to his I’d take that.

 

[Henkka]

I get a Jeff Carter/Spezza vibe style-wise from Danielson. A lot of projectable traits and I think he's gonna work on his hands a bit more and become an all-around offensive threat. Love the pick loading up down the middle.

One thing also is that he is a Right-handed center and had monster-load of Faceoffs last year on his team. Won 52.6%.

We didn't have any righty faceoff guy in the team or even in the prospect system.

But now we have.

 

[heyfolks]

The only question here is can his scoring develop. He'll play in the NHL 2nd line shutdown or 1st line stud is the only question.

 

[Ezekial]

I was watching his media interview and the answer that stood out to me was when he was asked about he critiques of his offensive game and his initial response was a bit of a cheeky "depends on who's saying it" which tells me he abides by the "don't take criticism from those you wouldn't take advice from" mantra. I really what he has shown of his mentality since being drafted. Knew nothing about him before his name was called and I've been really impressed with his game and personality since then.

 

[Ezekial]

The only question here is can his scoring develop. He'll play in the NHL 2nd line shutdown or 1st line stud is the only question.

His team scored 113 fewer goals than Zach Benson's team. If he had some more firepower he would've had a few more assists.

 

[Run the Jewels]

His team scored 113 fewer goals than Zach Benson's team. If he had some more firepower he would've had a few more assists.

The hope is he gets traded to a team with a pulse. I'd even be fine with moving him to Europe, if he's another shutdown guy with no offense we are f&*cked.

 

[Rolo Tomassi]

The hope is he gets traded to a team with a pulse. I'd even be fine with moving him to Europe, if he's another shutdown guy with no offense we are f&*cked.

Totally agree with this. However, from what I've watched of him, he definitely displays some offensive creativity. Not saying he is the next McDavid, but I think he will at least develop into an okay scoring center. Couple that with being defensively responsible, and a RH faceoff guy and I have high hopes for him.

 

[Oddbob]

His team scored 113 fewer goals than Zach Benson's team. If he had some more firepower he would've had a few more assists.

I am hoping that is the reason for less than great junior numbers. It does make sense that his numbers are down on a bad team.

 

[ZDH]

He does it all for his team which granted his team sucks and he's real good but if there's a PP, PK, ozone draw, dzone draw its Danielson. Really like this this pick a lot.

 

[heyfolks]

His team scored 113 fewer goals than Zach Benson's team. If he had some more firepower he would've had a few more assists.

100% agree. Mo had the O but focused on D. He may have the skill but not the supporting cast. That said, still a very safe pick at 9. He is a very responsible defensive center.

 

[WF19]

Has it been mentioned where he will play next season?

 

[Voodoo Glow Skulls]

My opinion:

Post in thread '2023 7-Round Mock Draft 2.0' 2023 7-Round Mock Draft 2.0

 

[lilidk]

When should we get an idea of whether or not he will be traded to a better team in juniors?

I like to see him put entire team on his shoulders and carry it

 

[Frk It]

Has it been mentioned where he will play next season?

Listened to a podcast with Draper talking about our prospects and he said he was playing with Brandon best year.

 

[ShanahanMan]

Watching the prospect highlights from day 1. Is he supposed to be a great skater? Didn’t seem that way.

 

[Ezekial]

WHL makes sense, would hope he's on a better team but another year at Brandon wouldn't be the worst.

 

[lomekian]

His team scored 113 fewer goals than Zach Benson's team. If he had some more firepower he would've had a few more assists.

Yeah. Who knows what he'll develop into, but most of his team was made up of older players who will almost all be working in other professions in 2-3 years at best. You look at the clips and 90% of the time his offence is mostly or entirely self generated and his teammates are either nowhere to be seen or showing very little support. Been a while since I've seen a players CHL clips and look so far ahead of the rest of their team bar the 1st or 2nd overall guys.

 

[ZDH]

Based on yzermans comments after the 1st round the quote by Bedard about Danielson being the hardest player to play against sealed it for them to go Danielson at 9.

 

[DoMakc]

Based on yzermans comments after the 1st round the quote by Bedard about Danielson being the hardest player to play against sealed it for them to go Danielson at 9.

We are reading tea leaves here, but i disagree. They worded it as this quote put smile on their faces, as it was more of validation of their opinion, and not really deciding factor, means they didn't bump him a couple of positions up, but felt justified in their already high opinion on him

 

[Voodoo Glow Skulls]

WHL makes sense, would hope he's on a better team but another year at Brandon wouldn't be the worst.

Brandon had a rough year. Coaching change midway through seemed to help a bit.

He's got some talent to work with next year.

He's probably a candidate to get traded.

 

[Vector Cereal]

I’ve said already how high I am on Danielson, but to put it out there more, I think he projects as a legit 1B center. Sort of in the 20-30 range for center ranks.

Pronman’s comparable was Lindholm, which I think is accurate in terms of the level I think he’ll reach, but stylistically I compare him to Josh Norris. Skates very well, strong defensively, underrated goal scoring, and pretty good playmaking/hands.

I think it’s worth discussing how to build out the forward lines. If this rebuild is to work, I think our strength will be rolling 3 strong centers rather than the elite 1-2 center punch of a standard contender build. I suppose you could slide Kasper to the wing and try to make him a high end power forward. Regardless, we probably need one more top line level winger either way.

X Larkin Raymond
Ras Danielson Mazur
Berggren Kasper Compher

Kasper Larkin Raymond
Ras Danielson X
Berggren Compher Lombardi/Buch?

 

[Frk It]

I’ve said already how high I am on Danielson, but to put it out there more, I think he projects as a legit 1B center. Sort of in the 20-30 range for center ranks.

Pronman’s comparable was Lindholm, which I think is accurate in terms of the level I think he’ll reach, but stylistically I compare him to Josh Norris. Skates very well, strong defensively, underrated goal scoring, and pretty good playmaking/hands.

I think it’s worth discussing how to build out the forward lines. If this rebuild is to work, I think our strength will be rolling 3 strong centers rather than the elite 1-2 center punch of a standard contender build. I suppose you could slide Kasper to the wing and try to make him a high end power forward. Regardless, we probably need one more top line level winger either way.

X Larkin Raymond
Ras Danielson Mazur
Berggren Kasper Compher

Kasper Larkin Raymond
Ras Danielson X
Berggren Compher Lombardi/Buch?

Too bad that X isn’t Barlow, I think he would have fit in well with those groups.

 

[TheOctopusKid]

Too bad that X isn’t Barlow, I think he would have fit in well with those groups.

Stop that! If I don't get Heidt, you don't get Barlow!

 

[Ezekial]

Based on yzermans comments after the 1st round the quote by Bedard about Danielson being the hardest player to play against sealed it for them to go Danielson at 9.

Welp, 4D chess by Bedard, knew he'd be a Hawk so he made a comment about a guy he thought sucked in the WHL so the Wings would take him. ND is a bona fide bust.

 

[Vector Cereal]

Too bad that X isn’t Barlow, I think he would have fit in well with those groups.

Agreed. Barlow was my BPA at 17 and really fit my vision of a hard checking team that can still fill the net. I like ASP, but our need on RHD was for someone who will be our 4th or 5th best defenseman