C/LW Pavel Zacha - Sarnia Sting, OHL (2015, 6th, NJD)

[hypperbola]

Maybe the players were so productive 'cause they played with Hertl?

And the last sentence.. yeah, right...

No.

Sure, definitely not average, but he was between TOP30-TOP45 player in junior league. He has lucky because Ruzicka... because Slavia Prague.

For example, Nathan Walker (born 94) was much better player, than Hertl (born 93). Not only for me, Hertl was better in 16yrs, than in his 17yrs. I'm really big fan of him, but Zacha is really much better player, than Hertl is Zacha's age.

 

[ScottyDont]

I think I'm the most excited for Zacha to be on Sarnia so Goldobin won't be playing with the leagues worst anymore.

 

[joey16]

No.

Sure, definitely not average, but he was between TOP30-TOP45 player in junior league. He has lucky because Ruzicka... because Slavia Prague.

For example, Nathan Walker (born 94) was much better player, than Hertl (born 93). Not only for me, Hertl was better in 16yrs, than in his 17yrs. I'm really big fan of him, but Zacha is really much better player, than Hertl is Zacha's age.

OK, statistically he maybe was the better player but I doubt he truly had that potential. Some kids mature earlier than others and that also might be the case of Zacha. I really wish that he will be successful player in the NHL and will develop as best as he can but seems to me like people tend to overrate him a a little.

 

[Canuck71*]

I think I'm the most excited for Zacha to be on Sarnia so Goldobin won't be playing with the leagues worst anymore.

I wouldn't expect Goldobin to be in Sarnia much longer. We have 3 imports with him and he is likely only going to be here one more season so he isn't much of a fit in Sarnia as the Sting are a team looking to peak next season and the season after.

 

[Bowie22]

NHL comparison?

 

[Babula]

NHL comparison?

there is no comparison for 17 yrs kid

the only one comes to mind is Zemgus Girgensons.

 

[Zaddy]

Jakub Homoľa ‏@Jakub_Homola 11m
According to iDnes.cz, Pavel Zacha sacked Allan Walsh as his agent. Zacha's new agent is Patrik Stefan, 1999 Draft 1st overall. #SarniaSting

That's pretty funny.

 

[JJTT]

Jakub Homoľa ‏@Jakub_Homola 11m
According to iDnes.cz, Pavel Zacha sacked Allan Walsh as his agent. Zacha's new agent is Patrik Stefan, 1999 Draft 1st overall. #SarniaSting

That's pretty funny.

Walsh acted like a moron, good decision.

Hopefully Stefan is a better agent than player.

 

[Rexor]

NHL comparison?

His new agent Å tefan compares him to Getzlaf.

 

[Babula]

Hopefully Stefan is a better agent than player.

what age of Stefan career, do you think ?

 

[FrozenJagrt]

Jakub Homoľa ‏@Jakub_Homola 11m
According to iDnes.cz, Pavel Zacha sacked Allan Walsh as his agent. Zacha's new agent is Patrik Stefan, 1999 Draft 1st overall. #SarniaSting

That's pretty funny.

Everything about this brings a huge smile to my face.

 

[William Nylander*]

3rd best center in this draft imo, his great size to go along with the skill puts him above Barzal for me

 

[Nalyd Psycho]

there is no comparison for 17 yrs kid

the only one comes to mind is Zemgus Girgensons.

What about Stefan? Stefan was a beast before the concussions.

 

[Oilers4life1987]

I havent seen any of his games with Sarnia, is he playing C or LW?

 

[William Nylander*]

I havent seen any of his games with Sarnia, is he playing C or LW?

Center.

 

[Get North]

A bit of a slow start with only 2 points in 5 games.

 

[Wintersun]

Honestly a few of the top 10 players are having an average start. Konecny, Zacha and Marner aren't doing much at all so far.

 

[FifthLine]

Its 5 games, can't really judge anything yet.

 

[Mirinho]

A bit of a slow start with only 2 points in 5 games.

heh ... be patient he's first few weeks in his life without his father (and if you know something about Pavel, you know how big impact he had on Pavel) + factors like new country, new culture, new everything ... give him some time and you'll see.

and maybe there's still some language barrier (I'm not sure how well can now Pavel speak english)

 

[tsujimoto74]

Its 5 games, can't really judge anything yet.

Especially for an import kid. Not just his first year in the CHL, but his first time playing in an NA league, living away from home, away from his culture, etc. It's a tough adjustment for a teenager.

 

[Babula]

What about Stefan? Stefan was a beast before the concussions.

Stefan was a beast. I'm looking forward, what type of player Pavel Zacha is...

 

[FifthLine]

If the leafs bottom out this season, I hope we have a crack at this kid.

 

[untouchable21]

Outside of the top 3 of McDavid, Eichel and Hanifin, Zacha is the guy I'd most like the JETS to have a chance at.

With limited viewings of others expected to go in the top 10, he is my early season favorite to watch for. Last year Ehlers was who I was hoping for and as luck would have it ....

 

[William Nylander*]

Been quite impressive the past 2 games. Looks like he's starting to pick it up

 

[gsharpe]

Do you mind expanding on that comment? I don't get a chance to watch junior games, even through streams and I enjoy reading about the upcoming top prospects.