Sundinisagod
****
I'd think they'd take him at the 4 or 5 slot for sure...maybe at 3, just maybe.
C Dylan Strome - Erie Otters, OHL (2015 Draft)
- Thread starter UsernameWasTaken
- Start date
- Status
I'd think they'd take him at the 4 or 5 slot for sure...maybe at 3, just maybe.
I see Dylan as an old school C. Playmaker first and scorer second. Looks to me like a top 10 pick for certain. Wouldn't be shocked if he's drafted as high as others on thus board have stated.
Marc the Habs Fan
Moderator
After a timid start with him as the number 1 C last weekend, he's heating up:
2 goals on Wednesday.
1 goal and 3 assists tonight.
2 goals on Wednesday.
1 goal and 3 assists tonight.
Not that im happy he's injured or anything, but McDavid being out is a great developmental opportunity. Let's see what you got, kid.
This kids got a pedigree and you already know how dedicated his family is.
Drafting him is easy.
Drafting him is easy.
rt
Clean Hits on Substack
Doing solid for playing #1 C (AGAINST the other teams best checking line!)
Only problem I have is that his skating is really questionable.
Barkov-esque? Any other comparisons?
I don't think it's his skating ability so much as his skating habits. When he chooses to wheel, he does. He just stops moving his feet way too much. It's correctible. He's still gaining confidence and comfort level. You can see that from watching him play. Very stiff, rigid player. Frankenstein is what I think of.
But his vision is superb and that passing ability is incredible. Nothing slow about how he moves that puck and threads the needle. Damned impressive.
Unlike Barkov/Reinhart and other top C prospects with skating issues, his issues aren't just speed.
His stride is choppy, his balance is meh, his first step is below average and as mentioned. The rest of his game I'm in love with. His skating is just really annoying.
His stride is choppy, his balance is meh, his first step is below average and as mentioned. The rest of his game I'm in love with. His skating is just really annoying.
I think he will go no.3 in the draft honestly. 6 foot 3 centers that score at this rate do not stick around long in a draft class.
Dhockey16
Registered User
I agree with this. He's the prototype center. Looks to pass first, shoot second. Skating isn't the deficiency people have made it out it be, in my opinion, but it could use some work. He's best when set up in the offensive zone but capable of making something happen off of the rush as well. Not the kind of player to take a game over by himself, he'll need a good winger to maximize his ability in the NHL. Solid two-way game. If I had to give a comparison I'd say a smaller Eric Staal.
Hes climbing . No doubt. I thought about it too but lets see how well Hanifin does first.
Last edited:
Dhockey16
Registered User
He could go as high as #3 depending on the team selecting, but not lower than 7 or 8. I doubt he'll jump Hanifin though. I actually like Marner a bit more but teams won't pass up on Strome's size. I'd say he ends up scoring 70-80 points a year in the NHL. He might have a season or two where he breaks ninety. Ryan Johansen is another comparison I like. He has an edge to his game that goes somewhat unnoticed. He's not aggressive but he's not particularly timid either. Not afraid to get in someone's face.
I just pray whoever drafts him gives him time. He needs another 2 years in junior and at least 1 in the AHL. Look at all the other big body playmaking centers.
Johansen: Needed time
Thornton: Needed time, got dealt
Grigorenko: Was rushed, back on track and will need time
Spezza: He was sent back to junior, needed time to be ready
Draisaitl is being rushed right now. These types of players NEED time.
Johansen: Needed time
Thornton: Needed time, got dealt
Grigorenko: Was rushed, back on track and will need time
Spezza: He was sent back to junior, needed time to be ready
Draisaitl is being rushed right now. These types of players NEED time.
jnk96
Registered User
I haven't seen strome play (ever) and don't want to read through the entire thread, so I'd appreciate if someone could answer me a few questions.
What type of player is he/what's his skill set?
Did he play on McDavid's line or as Erie's #2 centre?
Who does he compare to?
Thanks in advance.
What type of player is he/what's his skill set?
Did he play on McDavid's line or as Erie's #2 centre?
Who does he compare to?
Thanks in advance.
True. That doesn't change the fact that he needed time.
Big, strong finesse centre. He's basically Eichel minus the skating
He's on the otters top line with McD out but when he healthy he's on the 2nd line
Joe Thornton/Spezza
jnk96
Registered User
Juxtaposer
Outro: Divina Comedia
I strongly dislike the "Eichel minus the skating" comment, simply because it implies that Strome is just a slower Eichel. What it actually means is that he doesn't have the dynamic north-south explosive rush ability or the ability to beat any defender wide and drive the net or the forechecking dominance or most of the things that make Eichel Eichel. Strome is his own player, not a dumbed down version of his peer. You do Strome quite the disservice.
Yes, they have similar size (Strome's a bit bigger) and similar vision/playmaking/passing ability (Eichel's a bit better), and they're both amazing puck-protectors, but that's where the comparison stops IMHO.
IIRC there was an article where Strome said he modeled his passing game after Joe Thornton. I'd say that isn't a bad comparison.
I could easily see Strome getting drafted 3rd overall over Hanifin, just because he's a forward and Hanifin is a defenseman.
Yes, they have similar size (Strome's a bit bigger) and similar vision/playmaking/passing ability (Eichel's a bit better), and they're both amazing puck-protectors, but that's where the comparison stops IMHO.
IIRC there was an article where Strome said he modeled his passing game after Joe Thornton. I'd say that isn't a bad comparison.
I could easily see Strome getting drafted 3rd overall over Hanifin, just because he's a forward and Hanifin is a defenseman.
Well if you compare both it makes sense.
Both are big
Elite vision
Great luck protectors
Great hands
Solid defensively
Elite passers
One is just a dynamic skater which adds a gear to his game and the other is a poor skater.
Both are big
Elite vision
Great luck protectors
Great hands
Solid defensively
Elite passers
One is just a dynamic skater which adds a gear to his game and the other is a poor skater.
And I'd say Eichel has a much better shot than Strome, not taking away from him but I think that's a huge part of Eichel's game.
For comparisons, I see
Eichel=Getzlaf/Eric Staal hybrid
Strome=Thornton/Spezza hybrid
Both special players that can come to the Canucks any day.
Juxtaposer
Outro: Divina Comedia
Ok, but what I'm saying is that the dynamic skater part of Eichel's game doesn't just add a gear to his game, the dynamic skater part is what makes Eichel special. It's true that the assets that Eichel has that are independent of his skating are similar to Strome's: the six attributes you listed are shared between Eichel and Strome. However you can't just take those atributes in a nutshell and say "they have similar assets so they are similar". What I'm saying is that Eichel's speed adds so much to his game that it's impossible to imagine what he'd be without it. Maybe he'd be Strome, but his speed inhances and molds his game to such an huge level that his whols style revolves around it. That's why I have a hard time agreeing with your comparison. Strome uses his size and puck protection to create space to use his vision, much like Thornton. Eichel can do that too, but he uses his speed and long reach (and his unique way of holding his stick) to protect the puck in a different way when he's on the rush, but he also utilizes his skating ability when he's on the cycle too, in a way that completely changes his game.
That kinda got away from me, but I hope you get my point.
Ok, but what I'm saying is that the dynamic skater part of Eichel's game doesn't just add a gear to his game, the dynamic skater part is what makes Eichel special. It's true that the assets that Eichel has that are independent of his skating are similar to Strome's: the six attributes you listed are shared between Eichel and Strome. However you can't just take those atributes in a nutshell and say "they have similar assets so they are similar". What I'm saying is that Eichel's speed adds so much to his game that it's impossible to imagine what he'd be without it. Maybe he'd be Strome, but his speed inhances and molds his game to such an huge level that his whols style revolves around it. That's why I have a hard time agreeing with your comparison. Strome uses his size and puck protection to create space to use his vision, much like Thornton. Eichel can do that too, but he uses his speed and long reach (and his unique way of holding his stick) to protect the puck in a different way when he's on the rush, but he also utilizes his skating ability when he's on the cycle too, in a way that completely changes his game.
That kinda got away from me, but I hope you get my point.
I understand what you're saying. They have many similar qualities. If I were to re-phrase it I'd say he has similar assets to Eichel.
He's basically a better version of Draisaitl.
- Status
