C Alex Turcotte - (2019, 5th, LAK) - PART 2

[MNRube]

In the NCAA, there were already signals regarding his level of play.

It's very difficult to evaluate in a USDP context with so many good players alongside him.

Agreed but he hasn’t been given much of a chance to establish himself in the NhL between the concussions and draconian development methods employed by LA

 

[gifted88]

He wasn't terrible in college...he just didn't meet the high expectations of him as a high draft choice.
Same with his AHL play. It hasn't been bad, he's looked good when healthy.

 

[Jersey Fan 12]

Will he be back up after the all-star break and what difference will Hiller make on his situation?

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Had an assist yesterday on a Clarke goal, for what it's worth.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

He’s a support machine who plays better with better players, that’s for sure.

He’ll likely never reach pre draft expectations of production since his shot is mostly a muffin but his tenacity and playmaking is undersold

Still think he’s going to surprise people. Especially judging by the tenor of the last few pages.

 

[YEGJuniorFan]

Is Sam Gagner a decent comparable?

 

[WTFMAN99]

He’s a support machine who plays better with better players, that’s for sure.

He’ll likely never reach pre draft expectations of production since his shot is mostly a muffin but his tenacity and playmaking is undersold

Still think he’s going to surprise people. Especially judging by the tenor of the last few pages.

Is Sam Gagner a decent comparable?

Kerfoot? Does he have the wheels and any of the defensive ability?

Maybe the Gagner comparison might be right.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Looks like he’s finally getting a chance to stick in the NHL.

And the results have predictably been pretty good. He’s barely playing (7:23 per game), but has 3 points in those 8 games, which per 60 has him second on the team in P/60. Had a hard work assist last night by winning back a puck. +/- can be deceiving, but with no special teams time for him, it’s less so. +4 in less than 60 total minutes. Team is 6-1-1 with him in the lineup. Pretty decent analytics.

Next step is more ice time. They need to move him off center for that. Kopitar, PLD, and Danault take up so much TOI that the 4C isn’t going to get much. He’s 50% on draws, which is good for a rookie and he’s an NHL center, but also it’d be better that he plays more and he could certainly fit in the Kings top 9, especially given some of their injuries.

 

[AnThGrt]

Arvidsson went down early last game and ended up having a line of Byfield - Dubois - Turcotte who looked amazing. Hope to see the these together next game.

 

[Baaaaaaaaaaaaah]

4 game point streak. Seems to be hitting an early stride. Still low usage this year so far until the last couple of games - finally got some minutes.

 

[kilowatt]

It's been a tumultuous few years for Alex but he very much looks the part of a middle six center and he just keeps improving. He's got a motor, he's showing some offensive skill, and as long as he can stay healthy, he's on a steal of a contract. I'd love nothing more than for him to succeed in LA with Byfield and Turcotte down the middle.

 

[Jumptheshark]

It's been a tumultuous few years for Alex but he very much looks the part of a middle six center and he just keeps improving. He's got a motor, he's showing some offensive skill, and as long as he can stay healthy, he's on a steal of a contract. I'd love nothing more than for him to succeed in LA with Byfield and Turcotte down the middle.

We have been waiting awhile for him to turn the corner. I know it is early. But I am happy he has started well