C Berkly Catton - Spokane Chiefs, WHL (2024, 8th, SEA)

[GermanSpitfire]

2+2 in the first pre-season game. I have the impression that the team will be much better than last season and Catton will fly

Things change drastically from one season to the next in juniors.

Team will be improved over last season.

 

[pgfan66]

Things change drastically from one season to the next in juniors.

Team will be improved over last season.

Mostly because of stronger 20s and an even better Catton though. Not a ton of quality behind that right now, even though the 07s are all extremely talented.

 

[tnfrs]

pretty solid start to the preseason, 11 points in 4 games

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

Regular season opener tonight, already 1 G + 1 A.

Edit: Just added an assist.

 

[Nabrules]

Should be a top 5-10 pick this year, right in PHI’s range. could do a lot worse than a core upfront of Gauthier, Michkov and Catton.

 

[tnfrs]

finished with 4 points 1 goal 3 assists hes gonna have a big year

 

[WeThreeKings]

Should be a top 5-10 pick this year, right in PHI’s range. could do a lot worse than a core upfront of Gauthier, Michkov and Catton.

They could also take one of the 5 elite defenseman so they don't have forwards spinning unable to get the puck.

 

[tnfrs]

They could also take one of the 5 elite defenseman so they don't have forwards spinning unable to get the puck.

If the choice is Catton or Levshunov its a tough call tbh

 

[JotAlan]

I have a feeling that by the end of the season Catton will be considered in the top 3

 

[SlafySZN]

I have a feeling that by the end of the season Catton will be considered in the top 3

He’ll rise up the board for sure

 

[wetcoast]

I have a feeling that by the end of the season Catton will be considered in the top 3

I wouldn't be surprised he just processes the game at a very high level and has a very well rounded set of skills.

 

[macbowes]

Catton attacks the middle of the ice relentlessly, and he can overwhelm the defense almost single-handedly a lot of the time. He has a great feel for change-of-pace plays, and is great at using layers on the attack, with speed. His vision in the o-zone and dedication to attacking the middle of the ice stand out to me. He has a good shot, and can make the small area plays that are necessary for playing so much of the game in an area as crowded as the slot. I could see him rising to 2 overall.

 

[tnfrs]

another goal and assist tonight so far

 

[GermanSpitfire]

Catton attacks the middle of the ice relentlessly, and he can overwhelm the defense almost single-handedly a lot of the time. He has a great feel for change-of-pace plays, and is great at using layers on the attack, with speed. His vision in the o-zone and dedication to attacking the middle of the ice stand out to me. He has a good shot, and can make the small area plays that are necessary for playing so much of the game in an area as crowded as the slot. I could see him rising to 2 overall.

Why not first? Not like there is a clear cut guy at #1.

 

[macbowes]

Why not first? Not like there is a clear cut guy at #1.

I really like Celebrini's game. Maybe I'm too high on him that I don't think he can be caught, but I think he's going to have a great season in the NCAA.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

I already have him first. I’m starting to believe you take the most skilled guy within reason at 1OA. The NHL is becoming a league where defense is optional. It’s not like Catton is bad defensively either.

Celebrini is bigger and has a better defensive game, but Catton is the better skater and has more offensive upside.

 

[Mathieukferland]

Catton is the better skater

The other stuff you can reasonably argue but I think it’s pretty clear Celebrini is a better skater

 

[macbowes]

He's the definition of a play-driver, that's for sure. He reminds me of MacKinnon in some ways, mostly because of his ability to attack in straight lines, and take very direct routes to the net.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

The other stuff you can reasonably argue but I think it’s pretty clear Celebrini is a better skater

I think Catton is more explosive and better changing directions. Celebrini might be more fluid and strong on his skates. Catton’s skating is extremely good. I think it might be the best part of his game.

 

[JotAlan]

If he shows his potential regularly throughout the season, I believe he will be 1a/1b with Celebrini.
But I doubt he will be among the 3 due to the scouts, because they will fall for the defenders and there is a love for Eiserman (which I don't have). I wouldn't trade a center with Catton's talent for a one-dimensional wing.

 

[wetcoast]

Why not first? Not like there is a clear cut guy at #1.

That was my first thought reading the post you are quoting and I really like Celebrini.

 

[SlafySZN]

 

[MichaelFarrell]

I think he’ll probably end up a top 3 pick. He’s a very high-end offensive player with great hands and a good shot. He just plays like a professional. It also seems like he has the ability to reach another level. I think he’ll be a great player.

He doesn’t have that lethal finish ability that Cole Eiserman has, but his puck possession and stick handling is better. He can literally just walk through defenders. I think he’ll be able to drive offense at the pro level. With more experience, I think he could become an excellent playmaker. I’m not sure if he’ll be a center at the NHL level but I’ll have to watch him a bit more this year.

 

[SlafySZN]

 

[WeThreeKings]

I think he’ll probably end up a top 3 pick. He’s a very high-end offensive player with great hands and a good shot. He just plays like a professional. It also seems like he has the ability to reach another level. I think he’ll be a great player.

He doesn’t have that lethal finish ability that Cole Eiserman has, but his puck possession and stick handling is better. He can literally just walk through defenders. I think he’ll be able to drive offense at the pro level. With more experience, I think he could become an excellent playmaker. I’m not sure if he’ll be a center at the NHL level but I’ll have to watch him a bit more this year.

I just don't see the forwards going 1-3, there's too many good defenseman in this draft.