C/LW Cole Perfetti - Saginaw Spirit, OHL (2020, 10th, WPG)

[Dominance]

I hate to say I called this.... but I did.

Never hate to be right.

 

[Finster8]

All the talk about his size and not fast enough is crazy. The kid put the team on his back today and proved the crazy talent he possesses. He was the only one to get a puck past arguably the best young goalie at this age group. Lennox being right up there as well. The wow factor is why you draft a player like Perfetti. If he does slip in the draft the team who drafts him will be dancing a jig. I see him know as a top 3 to 7 pick. Talent, shot, soft hands, positioning, passing he has it all. Skating is better than last year, so if he can get better every year nothing to bitch about.

 

[Get North]

All the talk about his size and not fast enough is crazy. The kid put the team on his back today and proved the crazy talent he possesses. He was the only one to get a puck past arguably the best young goalie at this age group. Lennox being right up there as well. The wow factor is why you draft a player like Perfetti. If he does slip in the draft the team who drafts him will be dancing a jig. I see him know as a top 3 to 7 pick. Talent, shot, soft hands, positioning, passing he has it all. Skating is better than last year, so if he can get better every year nothing to ***** about.

Agreed. Perfetti is the smartest player on the ice which will translate to the next level, that's what makes him so safe, not his size or skating. We will see how the season plays out, Holtz and Raymond will have opportunities like WJC that Perfetti won't have. That won't necessarily make them better prospects though so I can see Perfetti going as high as #2.

I was waiting to see the hype around this kid, but he does seem to be the most skilled and smartest from Ontario to me.

 

[snipes]

 

[Finster8]

What does Perfetti do for an encore? Team Canada does have plenty of depth, I hope they win today love to see Cole break the scoring record. Russia might have something to say about it? Should be a good game but hard to top yesterdays.

 

[Just Linda]

I'm not worried about his skating at all. He has mechanics issues, his technique is poor. That's quite fixable, a season with a skating coach will fix that. His initial power seems good enough, nothing crazy but passable.

I worry more about skaters who can't generate skate power.

 

[DJB]

Prime Mike Cammaleri?

 

[Daneurism]

Classic example of how wise of a player he is. That early cut to the middle to shield himself from the poke check.

Repost to show Perfetti's "it" factor. Doubt any other 16 year old makes that early cut to the middle. Hockey IQ is special.

 

[Daneurism]

Something that occurs to you watching Perfetti play: He excels in a "half court offense" Not just extended zone time in a powerplay situation-5 on 5 too. He can pick apart a defence even when they're "set".

 

[JungleBeat]

He reminds me of Fabbri before the injuries.

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

I'm not worried about his skating at all. He has mechanics issues, his technique is poor. That's quite fixable, a season with a skating coach will fix that. His initial power seems good enough, nothing crazy but passable.

I worry more about skaters who can't generate skate power.

Good comment.

How do the rest of you here see his skating? Are the issues fixable? And how likely is it that he'll improve in that area?

 

[Artorius Horus T]

4 primary assists for Cole as the Spirit beats Battalion 5-2
on the dot, 12/20 (60.0%)

 

[supermann_98]

4 primary assists for Cole as the Spirit beats Battalion 5-2
on the dot, 12/20 (60.0%)

Nice to see him being used at C, his vision and passing is too good to be stuck on the wing imo.

Reminds me of Hawerchuk if playing at C

 

[wetcoast]

Something that occurs to you watching Perfetti play: He excels in a "half court offense" Not just extended zone time in a powerplay situation-5 on 5 too. He can pick apart a defence even when they're "set".

This was my first impression and the lasting one as well.

Just like a scorer in basketball has players around him that look and are better athletes, Cole just gets it done and will be an elite producer in the NHL.

 

[newfy]

4 primary assists for Cole as the Spirit beats Battalion 5-2
on the dot, 12/20 (60.0%)

If he stays at center his draft stock will rise for sure

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Cole starts his season with 2 assists. Both were secondary, did not have shots on goal. +1

 

[Artorius Horus T]

36 SOG this season, 1 goal so far, almost 40 goals last season. He has 10 points in 8 games so far

 

[Llamamoto]

36 SOG this season, 1 goal so far, almost 40 goals last season. He has 10 points in 8 games so far

11 points in 8 games.

I haven't watched him at all this season, but that's an extremely low shooting percentage. Any comments on his play?

 

[Artorius Horus T]

11 points in 8 games.

I haven't watched him at all this season, but that's an extremely low shooting percentage. Any comments on his play?

Sorry, 11.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

11 points in 8 games.

I haven't watched him at all this season, but that's an extremely low shooting percentage. Any comments on his play?

Shoots a lot, from everywhere, good and bad scoring chances, just can't score.

 

[Llamamoto]

Shoots a lot, from everywhere, good and bad scoring chances, just can't score.

How about his playmaking?

 

[Artorius Horus T]

How about his playmaking?

Few nice plays by Perfetti:

Ontario Hockey League – Official Site of the Ontario Hockey League
(1:05)

Ontario Hockey League – Official Site of the Ontario Hockey League
(0:50)

Ontario Hockey League – Official Site of the Ontario Hockey League
(0:45 | 0:53)

 

[Finster8]

Perfetti's PPG is still higher than last year and has hit numerous posts + crossbars. He will get back on track with the right people.

 

[Finster8]

How about his playmaking?

That has him with 10 assists and has been good moving the puck on the PP. Cole sees the ice well and always is looking for that quick pass or shot in the offensive zone. Just needs an elite center between him and Coskey.

 

[Mark Edwards]

Incredibly high hockey IQ. I've seen him twice live so far this season. Bulk of feedback from NHL scouts so far is his high hockey IQ playing with some players lacking in that department.