C Logan Brown - Windsor Spitfires, OHL (2016, 11th, OTT)

[Tkachuk Norris]

Flames fans? any of you guys out there? you guys willing to draft him at number 6? 100% of Canucks fans will not take him number 5.

I know most Flames fans don't like him at 6. But I've seen him play about 5 times. His progression from the start of the year is staggering. He could be a special player, Undefendable. Canada had no answer for him in the U-18. He was just too big, too strong, too skilled. Like one of those players that people ask, how did a 6'6 guy with great hands and vision go 6th overall? He's a rare talent. He is deserving of the 6th pick in my view.

His ceiling is scary high. And he's actually a good skater. I still think the Flames move up, but if we pick at 6 I think he's probably the guy.

I also think he could convert to a power winger if Bennett is a better center.

 

[Hale The Villain]

Flames fans? any of you guys out there? you guys willing to draft him at number 6? 100% of Canucks fans will not take him number 5.

Brown is as good of prospect as Dubois or Tkachuk

Could see Benning very interested in Brown at 5. Why wouldn't he be interested in a 6'6 potential #1 center?

Just because Canucks fans are uninformed about Brown doesn't mean Canucks management will be.

 

[yourbestfriend]

When I watch that highlight video, I get a little bit concerned because it doesn't seem like he plays with any urgency or decisiveness. Decisions seem to come slowly, which he can get away with because he is so good buying time with his puck protection. Obviously, I'm not a pro scout and I haven't watched prospects for a long time, but it seems like this could be a problem area. Thoughts?

I wouldn't mix up urgency with having the ability to slow down the game. Certain players have the ability to slow the pace of the game to their speed in the offensive zone. I think that's where some of the thornton comparisons may surface. For Logan, he's a very complete player plus he's 6'6 to boot, so although he is realistically a 2/3C, there's no doubt he'll be in the NHL at some capacity.

I personally don't really see the thornton comparison other than size. In terms of passing/vision thornton (his greatest asset) is probably top5 in the past 10-15 years, so it may be a stretch to be throwing his name around.

 

[hbk]

I don't see the Coyotes or Sabres taking him. ARZ already has the 3 young OHL C's that are on the radar. BUF was already playing Reinhart and Girgensons on the wing late in the season because there was no room at C. At some point, it's just overkill to add another C even if it's BPA.

Flames at 6th is possible. Especially after Burke's comments last week about playing in the West and wanting to be a big, puck possession team - Brown fits that to a tee. Bennett can easily shift to the wing.

Don't rule out AZ. Hanzal has 1 year left on deal and AS has NYR 1st to draft a D prospect.

 

[Knies iT]

Very enigmatic player. Almost every time i've seen him I was sort of disappointed and expected more. Chalked him up as more of a north-south, inconsistent player who goes invisible for stretches and likes to float.

Then I see highlight packs like the U-18 one and i'm torn.

 

[AmericanDream]

The guy in your avatar is missing.

well, he would be the old man in the group

and to be fair, Montreal just FINALLY started playing him at his natural center position so I will believe he is a center when I see him put there next year...but yes, he will be part of the crew for sure.

 

[landy92mack29]

Brown is as good of prospect as Dubois or Tkachuk

Could see Benning very interested in Brown at 5. Why wouldn't he be interested in a 6'6 potential #1 center?

Just because Canucks fans are uninformed about Brown doesn't mean Canucks management will be.

He's no where close to those 2 and I'm someone who has been saying Brown would be a riser since the TPG. He's a good player but the highest he should go is 9.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

He's no where close to those 2 and I'm someone who has been saying Brown would be a riser since the TPG. He's a good player but the highest he should go is 9.

Agreed

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

He's no where close to those 2 and I'm someone who has been saying Brown would be a riser since the TPG. He's a good player but the highest he should go is 9.

Look at what people said about RyJo. Brown is better and bigger at the same age. He's a top seven prospect in this draft (all forwards)

 

[Zaddy]

He's no where close to those 2 and I'm someone who has been saying Brown would be a riser since the TPG. He's a good player but the highest he should go is 9.

I'm not sure I agree with that. His game has improved leaps and bounds in the last couple of weeks/months. He looks like a completely different player from the one I saw early in the season. Seems to have finally started to get comfortable with his own body and gained a lot of confidence to go along with it. He now looks authoritative out there on the ice, using his body to his advantage and really making his presence known. Looks like a pro out there.

Combine all that with the fact that most of the players in the 6-9 range are falling or at least haven't done much to improve their stock I could easily see Brown sneak into the top5. Can't take for granted that the Oilers or Canucks will be staying at their draft positions either. Some team might look to trade up just to nab Brown. 6'6 centres with good skating and plenty of skill don't come around very often.

 

[Flames Draft Watcher]

Flames fans? any of you guys out there? you guys willing to draft him at number 6? 100% of Canucks fans will not take him number 5.

I think there's a good chance the Flames have him ahead of Nylander. Nylander plays the softer more finesse style game that I don't think the Flames will rate as highly as some other teams would. So if Tkachuk/Dubois go 4/5 and the Flames haven't traded up then I think he'd be the best choice at forward. We don't desperately need a centre but you could have him centering Bennett long term. That said I do think there's a chance the Flames have a d-man in their top 6 and take him if Tkachuk/Dubois are gone instead of Brown.

If it went Tkachuk/Dubois and then the Flames are picking at #6 my short list for their most likely pick would be Chychrun, Sergachev, Juolevi and Brown in no particular order. Just a guess but that's who I think they'd be most interested in. I think the Flames will look at this top end to get a complete package type player who has size, skating, skill and drive. I don't think they'll draft by position. Tkachuk/Dubois make the most sense for us IMO but we may have to trade up with EDM to be able to land one of them.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

How much of an edge does he play with? He has the size to be a dominant physical force, does he have the mentality to punish the opposition physically?

 

[Coaches Coroner]

How much of an edge does he play with? He has the size to be a dominant physical force, does he have the mentality to punish the opposition physically?

He didn't really have one in my viewings during the regular season or playoffs. Not the most physical guy but can hold his own with that size if people try and play the body on him.

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

He didn't really have one in my viewings during the regular season or playoffs. Not the most physical guy but can hold his own with that size if people try and play the body on him.

Yeah he's like Thornton. Doesn't get pushed around, shields the puck. But not a bruiser.

If Tkachuk and Dubois are gone, this is the guy I want. His potential is just so high. I feel he's going to be the classic case of a guy with a few years of development becomes an elite player.

He's going to be so hard to defend down low. The NHL is so structured now, guys that can shield the puck with their bodies can be one of the best ways to create offence in the modern day.

 

[OHLTG]

I can see a bit of Thornton in Brown, but Thornton always struck me as an angrier guy. Brown is the type who will dominate one game, but then go quiet the next...but both games he'll rack up points. He uses his size very well, has solid speed for a 6'6 guy, and is going to make one team very happy for a long time.

 

[chunkylover53]

Brown is really coming in hot and gaining on the lists. He could very well go early than we expect, people think Button was crazy for putting him 5th but it won't be too far off. At minimum he's top 10.

 

[SmellOfVictory]

In terms of passing/vision thornton (his greatest asset) is probably top5 in the past 10-15 years, so it may be a stretch to be throwing his name around.

It's definitely top 5. He's on par with Crosby in terms of passing ability, although I don't think he's quite as fast at processing the game (but he's close).

 

[lawrence]

It's definitely top 5. He's on par with Crosby in terms of passing ability, although I don't think he's quite as fast at processing the game (but he's close).

lolz.....

you guys have him for all I care.

that said, I recall reading a comparison, draws comparisons too Nick Bdjustad? could be a heck of a player to whoever drafts him.

 

[FireBurningBin]

lolz.....

you guys have him for all I care.

that said, I recall reading a comparison, draws comparisons too Nick Bdjustad? could be a heck of a player to whoever drafts him.

He was referring to Thornton, not Brown. Brown will have a fraction of JT's ability, maybe a big fraction.

He will have to start shooting more to play like Bjugstad but I think he's very capable of that kind of what Bjugstad projects to be.

 

[McDavidbowie]

Brown reminds me of a poor mans Spezza, Good hands, great puck control, but he doesn't use his size like a big guy should.

People forget that Spezza is 6'3 and 220lbs.

 

[Reinhart]

Brown reminds me of a poor mans Spezza, Good hands, great puck control, but he doesn't use his size like a big guy should.

People forget that Spezza is 6'3 and 220lbs.

But does Brown have an elite laugh like Spezza?

 

[Bryanbryoil]

He didn't really have one in my viewings during the regular season or playoffs. Not the most physical guy but can hold his own with that size if people try and play the body on him.

Thanks, I think that's probably what separates him from being a top 3 pick and a top 6-10 pick. If he played with an edge he'd have a Hanzal type of an upside defensively with probably better passing ability and lesser goalscoring ability although he seems like he has good hands around the net.

 

[TruGr1t]

There is buzz building around this guy as a potential top 5 now. I've read and/or heard about articles out of Edmonton and Vancouver (plus the random Columbus buzz around #3) that has him as the second best centre in the draft after Matthews. Could he go at 4/5?

http://edmontonjournal.com/sports/h...own-is-top-centre-in-nhl-draft-says-his-coach

https://soundcloud.com/tsn-radio-va...ogan-brown-is-going-to-go-early-in-this-draft

http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Caro...-Logan-Brown-Shine-at-Draft-Combine/194/77378

 

[GetFocht]

Canucks are picking him at 5th.

 

[Mad Brills*]

hfcanucks will melt