C Conor Geekie - Swift Current Broncos, WHL (2022, 11th, ARI; traded to TBL)

[BenchBrawl]

Arizona is lucky to have him.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

 

[BenchBrawl]

Still think this guy ends up the best center in the draft.

 

[NotProkofievian]

He's one of my favourites in the draft, I hope he develops really well and becomes a 1st line calibre center for Arizona. He has a long way to go, and the skating has to improve a lot, but something about the way he plays the game appeals to me and always has.

It's funny that Bill Armstrong said ''if you saw him on his best nights, you had this kid in your top 5.'' I actually did at one point, but I dropped him to about where the yotes ended up taking him.

 

[SI90]

Hope Geekie isn’t seriously injured. Don’t know why someone is throwing hip checks at a prospect camp.

 

[Ace]

Hope Geekie isn’t seriously injured. Don’t know why someone is throwing hip checks at a prospect camp.

Oh that’s the worst. We had Dylan Cozens break his thumb at one of these camps and then Matthias Samuelsson was injured in a prospects tournament and missed a bunch of time.

hope this is as good a result as possible for him

 

[rt]

Hope Geekie isn’t seriously injured. Don’t know why someone is throwing hip checks at a prospect camp.

Doan took a stick up high too. Sheesh.



Geekie is ok it seems…

 

[NHL Dude 120]

I'm guessing 2 more years of juniors

 

[FinnishCoyote]

I'm guessing 2 more years of juniors

Maybe even AHL after that. He is a project with very high potential

 

[Byron Bitz]

Is the skating and poor playoff production anything to be concerned about?

 

[wetcoast]

Is the skating and poor playoff production anything to be concerned about?

His skating isn't horrible but it needs refining and he is young enough that it can get better.

I also wouldn't read too much into his playoff stats as a draft eligible player, if it was his D+1 or D+2 year then it might be a concern.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

Is the skating and poor playoff production anything to be concerned about?

Skating yes. It took his brother a while to get to the NHL and he also had skating issues.

Playoff production? I wouldn't be worried about that yet.

 

[Mrb1p]

Is the skating and poor playoff production anything to be concerned about?

His skating should be fine if he learns better edge work and to keep his feet moving. He bites down on the ice and loses his speed so much. His mechanics, stride and actual speed aren't that bad. I suspect his cardio sucks too.

 

[rt]

Is the skating and poor playoff production anything to be concerned about?

They’re both related to the same issue, which is consistency. People have it all wrong when they say Geekie can’t skate. He absolutely can. I’ve seen him look like a fantastic skater for his size. It’s not the the can’t skate. The problem is when he doesn’t skate. Which is far too often. When he’s on his game, he’s dominant in all the ways a center can be. When he’s not engaged, he’s a waste of space.

He’ll be a steal at 11th if he finds some consistency. If he doesn’t become consistent, he’ll bust entirely.

 

[Lavar Ball]

Hat Trick tonight

 

[JasonDemersWasOkay]

9 points in 10 games seems like a slow start for a top 6 center with his physical tools, no?

Winnipeg fans, is there something up with him? We noticed he plays a lot with Nash, is that holding him back possibly?

 

[FourQuarters]

9 points in 10 games seems like a slow start for a top 6 center with his physical tools, no?

Winnipeg fans, is there something up with him? We noticed he plays a lot with Nash, is that holding him back possibly?

I think he played well. But ice's 1st line created most of points, maybe he just was less used than top line? I don't know where I can find the TOI stats.

 

[Antiillafire]

Could he actually end up with a lesser PPG this year compared to last?
Faceoff ability has improved quite a bit.

 

[MichaelFarrell]

Could he actually end up with a lesser PPG this year compared to last?
Faceoff ability has improved quite a bit.

It’s possible it can all change so quickly in major junior hockey though. Matt Savoie was averaging less than last year until his 6 point game tonight.

 

[wetcoast]

It’s possible it can all change so quickly in major junior hockey though. Matt Savoie was averaging less than last year until his 6 point game tonight.

The Ice are also a stacked offensive team so stat watching isn't the best idea here and rarely is anyway.

 

[lakai17]

How did Geekie get cut from Canada? +20 on one of the best junior teams today.

 

[lanky]

How did Geekie get cut from Canada? +20 on one of the best junior teams today.

It's a deep pool that Team Canada can draw from and they have their preferences. Kinda weird that neither Geekie nor Savoie got invited. Similar to how Brandt Clarke wasn't invited last year or how Dragicevic wasn't invited to the Hlinka.

We don't get to hear their reasons.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Highly underrated A level prospect.

 

[Antiillafire]

Highly underrated A level prospect.

 

[Habitant#1]

I really wanted this guy with the Habs, but unfortunately it didn't line up with the picks they had. I think he will be slow to make it to the NHL but will be definitely worth the wait. I don't think he'll reach those high point totals but he's also someone who's production will not drop in the playoffs. One to watch for sure.