Prospect Info: Brodie Ziemer, RW, NTDP (USHL), (Minnesota Commit) 71OA, 2024

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Brodie Ziemer.

Nice.

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Traded up, like it.

 

[OkimLom]

Like the pick. Solid use of draft capital and like the choice.

 

[Reddawg]

I like this pick. He’s a smaller player again but if he was bigger with these skills he wouldn’t have been available in the 70s

 

[My Cozen Dylan]

EDIT: Was thinking of the wrong player.

Don't love the pick but don't hate it. Whatever.

 

[Zman5778]

Brodie Ziemer - 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile - The Hockey Writers NHL Entry Draft Latest News, Analysis & More

Brodie Ziemer of the USNTDP is a first-year eligible for the 2024 NHL Entry Draft and would be a good addition to any team.

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Coaches and players respect Ziemer’s game because he works hard defensively and plays bigger than his frame suggests. He is never afraid to lay the body or finish a check. He plays with a ton of grit and is willing to go into the tough areas of the ice and battle for the puck. He’s an infectious player who plays the game quick and fast. He creates offense at even strength and on the power play. He has the commitment and hockey sense to be used in various roles.

“Not the largest human, but he is a high effort competitor whose strength is his natural scoring ability, staying in motion, his hands,and shift by shift persistence. He has a strong compact build and a good North-South game and is able to take contact and stay in motion. In the Five Nations Under-18, he and LW Stiga and C Badnarik formed the best line in the tournament, lighting the lamp six times in four games. An accurate shooter who disguises his release point well.” Bill Placzek – Lines.com

“Ziemer does have a nose for the net and drives it with and without the puck on his stick. He is a very strong penalty killer who gets on the puck carrier quickly and limits his opponents options. In his zone he gets his stick in the passing lanes and knows most of the tricks of the trade and is a player who anticipates well and reads the play effectively. Ziemer is a player who typically doesn’t hesitate and makes good decisions. He has the ability to work the wall well and protect the puck effectively. Has great hands at the net front and typically finishes off the plays. He goes to the dirty areas and pays the price.” Andy Miller – Draft Prospects

 

[Jim Bob]

Future Minnesota Golden Gopher.

Captain of Team USA at the U18s.

Like it.

 

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EP has him at 66:

It took us longer to figure out Brodie Ziemer than other prospects. He
had the checking skills in every viewing, but the skill wasn’t quite as
readily apparent. As the high-skill moments piled up, it was too much
to ignore: The USNTDP’s captain is a clear top-64 talent in the draft
class, with the potential to play a variety of roles in the NHL.

Ziemer’s puck-winning skills are about as good as they get in this
draft class.

 

[Old Navy Goat]

Not my favorite but I don't dislike it. He's a bulldog, gets his nose dirty

 

[is the answer jesus]

They got a player here. Nice pick.

 

[SabresFan26]

Seems like a good pick

 

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Black Book had him at 64OA -

Hard working, grinding winger. Brodie Ziemer captained the USNTDP U18 team this past season and put up respectable numbers – 24 points in 27 games in USHL play, followed by a 12-point effort in the U18. Though, it’s unlikely that Ziemer will be much of a point producer at higher levels, he has some transferable pieces to his game that may be worthwhile. First is that he’s a tremendous worker and an infectious leader. Some worker bees can wear down over the course of a season, but Ziemer actually seemed to improve his pace late in the season. His work rate does cover up some blemishes in his game, particularly in his skating. His stride is choppy and unbalanced with some upperbody noise that drains its efficiency. His edges and turns are really not good; he struggles to lean off of his center line. There’s a big lack of explosiveness and launch fluidity in his first step and out of pivots.

 

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More Black Book stuff -

Brodie does play with genuine, physical enthusiasm. He delivered some pretty good hits along the boards this year at various levels of competition. One area where he could improve here is making more of those hits as close-off plays. A few too many of these hits resulted in him bouncing off of his opponent without gaining any territory. Part of that is the natural physical development of a teenage player, but there’s also the slight, anticipatory adjustment in the skating route to facilitate that. But no one can knock his competitiveness and determination, so we suspect this will get cleaned up early on in his time with the Golden Gophers. This is a player that showed improvement over the year, but as a 5’11”player with skating issues and modest technical skill upside, there aren’t a lot of “outs” where we’d feel good about investing a draft pick on him.

“The dark horse player on the program that actually has a chance to play.” - HP Scout, Brad Allen

 

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https://x.com/i/web/status/1807092894743793958

 

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EP's "Elevator Pitch"

The NTDP’s captain plays a ferocious style, supported by one of the
best curl-and-drag shots in the draft and skillful playmaking.

 

[Beerz]

Is this JT Compher?

 

[Fjordy]

Probably looks good

 

[elchud]

I like it, safe & decent floor player in the 3rd is good, with Nadeau looking like a bust it's a needed positional fill also.

Under 6 foot lol but just barely. Physical and smart.

 

[MarkusKetterer]

He’s a converted D-man, so there’s still room for his forward instincts to grow

 

[Sabre the Win]

I haven't had favourite players in any draft since Reinhart and Eichel and its done me wonders. I have no attachments to anyone in the draft and just trust the Sabres make the right pick.

 

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Is this JT Compher?

He works his balls off in games I've watched. It isn't graceful, but he wants to win the puck and wants to plant guys in other jerseys. They need more of it in the pipeline. Someone has to win the puck to get it to the fancy dans.

 

[Jim Bob]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807092439364370604

 

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For me for later -

 

[Gabrielor]

Absolutely love this pick.

Dawg. Energy player a la Ryan Callahan.

 

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Dobber's blurb:

April 2024 – Ziemer’s a guy that just always seems to be at the right place at the right time. Pause a frame of any game and he’s in or getting in position. He’s got a great map of the ice and really pairs well with intelligent players. He’s quick to respond to changes in play and is able to recognize and act on his options really quickly. To the camera, he can feel omnipresent. Ziemer’s also got really fast hands that lend to a quick release and a tough to avoid forecheck. I don’t think his individual skill is over the moon, but there’s something to be said for someone as instinctively wise as Ziemer carving out some real top 9 upside. He just gets it. David Saad