I am toxic
. . . even in small doses
So, 38G/28A in 28 games in the BCMML, next is 23G/22A in 27 games.
0G/1A in 2 games with the WHL Blazers.
0G/1A in 2 games with the WHL Blazers.
So, 38G/28A in 28 games in the BCMML, next is 23G/22A in 27 games.
0G/1A in 2 games with the WHL Blazers.
His first game with Kamloops he actually fit in well and looked very good.. The second game he played recently, you could tell he was a 15 year old... Struggled a bit and got very limited ice. Just looks so damn small out there. Obviously he is small but i really hope he can grow a few more inches atleast so he can atleast be described as an "average size player" instead of an "undersized player"
Regardless, he will be a very good player for Kamloops for many years. Skill level is off the charts
wouldn't be shocked in the slightest if he put up 50 points next year.
To address his size, I wouldn't worry about it. He's not a slim, small kid. He can hold his own in the corners already.
Next season should be fun in Blazer land with many good young kids coming together.
Finished his midget season with 103 points in 38 games. The second place guy finished with 63 points in 39 games.
The only other 15-year-olds to have surpassed 100 points in the BCMML were F Mat Barzal, who had 103 points in 34 games in 2012-13, and F Jordan Weal, who had 100 points in 40 games in 2007-08.
Ill assume he will be joining the Blazers for their final few games while they push to try to make the playoffs
Haven't heard if he will be with the team Tuesday and Wednesday yet but the Thompson Blazers still have a playoff series to deal with on the weekend. They might just allow him to concentrate on practising this weekend But who knows, it's not like his previous time with the Blazers hurt his MML production at all
How would you compare him to the Mclennon kid in Kootenay?His first game with Kamloops he actually fit in well and looked very good.. The second game he played recently, you could tell he was a 15 year old... Struggled a bit and got very limited ice. Just looks so damn small out there. Obviously he is small but i really hope he can grow a few more inches atleast so he can atleast be described as an "average size player" instead of an "undersized player"
Regardless, he will be a very good player for Kamloops for many years. Skill level is off the charts
AgreedI think this kid is something special.
Kamloops might be a powerhouse in 2020-21 if Centazzo sticks around for his overage season.
Him and Zary are going to bring the franchise back from the dead.
Garand will probably be a good goaltender as well.
1 point in 4 games in the playoffs doesn't do him justice. He's been terrific on both ends of the ice. Big contributing reason why the series is 2-2.
Reports from camp say he's improved his skating as if it wasn't already elite. He could get 30 goals this coming year, his shot is that quick.
He's listed at 5"8 by the WHL and Elite Prospects but yes he's small. I expect him to be moved to RW when he gets drafted unless he grows a bit.Unfortunately his main hurdle is his size. I realize smaller players are doing better nowadays in this new age hockey but unfortunately he is quite small. His listed size is 5'7 but even that is a bit of an exaggeration IMO. I saw him very recently and he hasnt grown at all still. VERY thick kid but just very short.
Last season he played some games but you could tell he was a 15 year old but this season if he gets alot of PP time and hopefully plays on the top 2 lines, i wouldnt be surprised if he puts up 20 goals. I really hope his size doesnt become a major issue cause the city of Kamloops has very high hopes for their hometown boy. Alot of hype and pressure is being thrown his way!!
Blazers have some good youth pieces now and i can see them hitting their stride as a team in 2-3 years. They have a deadly young dman Mats Lindgren they just drafted that will be real good in a few years too
Yeah, I agree. Scouts have to love his intensity out there. He looks like he models his game after MacKinnon or maybe that's a testament to how talented Stankoven is.This kid has alot of things going for him. Speed, skill, shot, and it helps that he's a hard worker. His size shouldn't be a problem if he's moved to right-wing. If this kid was 5"11 I'd say he's #1 out of his draft class but we'll see.