C/LW Pavel Zacha - Sarnia Sting, OHL (2015, 6th, NJD)
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weems
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Here's Zacha's 5 goals at the U-18's
https://vimeo.com/125823986 (2:02 mark)
https://vimeo.com/125994320 (2:42 mark)
https://vimeo.com/125637086 (0:49 mark)
https://vimeo.com/125394619 (1:28 mark absolute beauty)
For whatever reason Video cut out on the last video before he scored the 5th goal. He also crushs a latvian player cutting to the net in the last video.
His size, speed, hands and shot are all elite tools.
For me this is the best pro prospect outside of McDavid, Eichel, Hanifin, Marner. Yes I actually like him more then Strome.
https://vimeo.com/125823986 (2:02 mark)
https://vimeo.com/125994320 (2:42 mark)
https://vimeo.com/125637086 (0:49 mark)
https://vimeo.com/125394619 (1:28 mark absolute beauty)
For whatever reason Video cut out on the last video before he scored the 5th goal. He also crushs a latvian player cutting to the net in the last video.
His size, speed, hands and shot are all elite tools.
For me this is the best pro prospect outside of McDavid, Eichel, Hanifin, Marner. Yes I actually like him more then Strome.
Wow this guy is way better than i thought he was. surprised he didnt rip up the ohl this year.
weems
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Yep.
I think many of the people who dont like Zacha just looked at his PPG in the OHL this season. Sure it was somewhat underwhelming but he dealt with a few issues that made it a difficult season.
He has the skillset/upside to be the best player in this draft not named McDavid/Eichel. That doesnt mean he will reach it but his ceiling is massive.
Roo Mad Bro
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Couple awesome goals. Like you said, he has some incredible tools: hands, skating, shot, physicality in a 6'3 frame.
Roof Daddy
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Why?
A) It's hockey. I don't care if the guy gets confused trying to follow Elmo's World, if he can skate like the wind, hit, shoot, and follow a system, sign him up.
B) I seriously hope you don't have stock in any Oil companies if you feel this way. You'd be appalled to find out the education level of some of the upper management in certain companies.
Avs44
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I think with some of the problems we are seeing arising with players attempting to transition away from hockey it needs to be mandatory. Especially outside of the NHL, there are 30 year olds riding on a bus around in lesser leagues earning a meagre salary with a spotty education and really no opportunities outside of hockey. These guys, NHL or not, need to be better prepared for life after hockey. Otherwise we are going to see more tragedies.
WannabeFinn
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I agree that these players should at least be completing high school or an education equal to that but you can't force these people. They're busy chasing their dreams and making decent money along the way. There's worse things that could be happening to them. At least they're building some sort of connections and making coin in the meantime.
Agent Zuuuub
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If Marner is gone by 4 and knowing that Leaf fans wanted Marner, would they risk taking Zacha instead of Strome for the higher upside?
How does he have higher upside than Strome? Where did this misconception of Strome being a **** player spring from?
Nothing about Strome. Its about Zacha going up. Mediocre statistical season but a whole lot of physical tools to explode. Like the bunch of people seeing him as a "steal" and that he hasn't adjusted to NA rinks as well yet. If he is only a PPG and mediocre now and is still rated in top 10 but if he had a "good" season that would spring him into the top 5 then and likely competing against Marner/Strome in that slot.
Theres quite a few people in here saying they would take him over Strome already. Would the Leafs?
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FlareKnight
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Honestly I think if Marner goes 3rd then the Leafs probably grab Hanifin and run with it. A top forward is always appealing, but they need help everywhere.
I think guys like Zacha and Barzal will be in the discussion with Strome. But personally I think it'd be between Hanifin and Strome at the end of the day. But who knows
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KingsOfCali25
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If Zacha doesn't get picked before 13th...everyone in the future is going to be pissed when the Kings grab him and he becomes another top player like Kopitar.
I see this draft falling just like 2005...huge top name in Crosby(McDavid) with an above average set of prospects, and the Kings stealing a guy that should go top 10 like Kopitar(Zacha).
I see this draft falling just like 2005...huge top name in Crosby(McDavid) with an above average set of prospects, and the Kings stealing a guy that should go top 10 like Kopitar(Zacha).
Honestly I think if Marner goes 3rd then the Leafs probably grab Hanifin and run with it. A top forward is always appealing, but they need help everywhere.
I think guys like Zacha and Barzal will be in the discussion with Strome. But personally I think it'd be between Hanifin and Strome at the end of the day. But who knows
Hanifin is becoming criminally underrated. He's a Seth Jones/Aaron Ekblad type defenseman. Couldn't argue with taking Strome either. Taking Zacha over either is a firing offense.
There are a lot of people saying things like that. It's because of the armchair scouts watching a couple poor performances by Strome in the playoffs and dropping him at a rapid pace, one or two spots per bad game lol. Started with Marner, then moved onto Barzal, and now Zacha. At this rate, Strome won't be in the first round for these armchair scouts anymore!
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There are a lot of people saying things like that. It's because of the armchair scouts watching a couple poor performances by Strome in the playoffs and dropping him at a rapid pace, one or two spots per bad game lol. Started with Marner, then moved onto Barzal, and now Zacha. At this rate, Strome won't be in the first round for these armchair scouts anymore!
You're taking this very personally.
I just find it funny if anything. Sure he could drop, but scouts have seen Strome play for years and have had him firmly in the top 5 and aren't going to be swayed too much by such a small sample size like fans would.
I didn't actually say anything about Strome dropping. I haven't watched his playoff game either so I didn't comment.
What I was commenting is Zacha improving and given that more than a few people see hidden top 5 potential in him.
This is about Zacha climbing to Strome level, not him falling to Zacha level.
Missionhockey
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Love that first goal. Stick handles in traffic then lets go of a laser shot with an equally quick release.
thethinglonger
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Call me crazy, but...I think this kid could go as high as 4th overall.
Kyle Dubas name dropped him in terms of the high end talent available in the top 5, and in terms of tools, no player compares (outside of McEichel). If a team falls in love with him, him going that early is very imaginable.
Kyle Dubas name dropped him in terms of the high end talent available in the top 5, and in terms of tools, no player compares (outside of McEichel). If a team falls in love with him, him going that early is very imaginable.
I doubt he goes as high as 4th if the Leafs for example were interested in him I would think they would trade down.
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