C Nolan Patrick - Brandon Wheat Kings, WHL (2017 Draft)
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I don't think his two-way game is as good as it's hyped to be but it could get there. He's definitely not on Kopy's level yet. He's more offensively inclined. His release is great, soft hands and excellent IQ and vision. His skating isn't a weakness but it's not a strength either, he's more of a shifty skater than straight speed. He can blow by defenders if they are flat though as he's got some jump and decent hands in tight so he can beat you one on one. He's physical probably to much so at times as it wears on him. He'll score a lot of his goals in tight. And he's a beast on the forecheck. Often relentless in the pursuit of the puck.
If I had to compare him to anything. He's a more physical Ryan Johansen with more development behind him at the same age. Johansen took a bit longer to get where he is whereas I believe Patrick will be in the NHL by 2017-18 season and probably hitting 60+ points by year two.
If I had to compare him to anything. He's a more physical Ryan Johansen with more development behind him at the same age. Johansen took a bit longer to get where he is whereas I believe Patrick will be in the NHL by 2017-18 season and probably hitting 60+ points by year two.
DudeWhereIsMakar
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I see something like Eric Staal in his prime or a Kopitar/Thornton hybrid.
Wish Patrick was playing more. Would like to see people discuss comparables based more on recent play.
Not to rain on the parade, but I'm struggling to remember the last truly great offensive forward to be drafted recently out of the WHL.....in terms of offensive talent, the League seems to have been eclipsed by the OHL, NCAA and even the Q.
Jamie Benn was drafted out of Penticton but developed in the WHL. The only league that seems to consistently produce top offensive players is the OHL (Kane, Stamkos, Tavares, Hall, Seguin, McDavid, etc). It is not like the Q has produced anything much better than the WHL since Giroux which was almost 10 years ago. I'd also say, Draisaitl is looking like a top offensive player right now.
We develop defencemen and goalies more often. Weber, Kieth, Seabrook, Hamhuis, Price, Holtby, Dubnyk, Jones. Plus many more coming.
Though we do produce a lot of high end two-way guys at forward but they are never highly regarded at the draft.
Our Lady Peace
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One I can think of is Ryan Johansen - 2010, 4th overall, Portland Winterhawks.
He's an absolute force but his conditioning issues limit him to an extent. I personally believe, if he gave it his all every game, he would be a top 8 center in this league. Still a high end offensive player.
One could think of Nugent-Hopkins at least during his rookie year. Now, he's turned into a safer two-way guy instead of the offensive machine he was projected to be.
RNH's rookie year was a product of unsustainable percentages. But RyJo is a good shout.
Our Lady Peace
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In my opinion, it just seemed like he was more assertive offensively during that time - one that was creating and generating plays in the offensive zone better than he currently does as a more experienced player. I can't comment on deployment/and QoC though. Maybe he was out against weaker comp.
RyJo was sick! That kid could create. Not nearly on the same level as Patrick IMO. Patty is a beast you will all see.
It's why, IMHO, no one should draft this kid in the top10. It has been pointed out the kid hasn't played a full season in the past 5 years, suffering from a sports hernia and other shoulder issues.
Hell, we can't even see how he does in the WJC in a best on best tournament because he is injured.
Maybe saying he shouldn't be drafted in the top10 is too extreme, however, Nolan Patrick is not a top3 draft pick and probably the only reason he may get drafted in the top10 is because of how weak this draft is.
I was just thinking he reminds me a lot of Ryan Johansen. Same size, same RHS, pretty similar style.
landy92mack29
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It's impressive how stupid of a post this is. You can literally go back 1 year and he played a full season. He played all 72 regular season games, 21 playoff games and 3 Mem Cup games for Brandon last year. He also played an extra 9 games in non Brandon games. So he played 105 games last year and 82 the year before but don't let facts get in your way.
Alex Galchenyuk played 8 games in his draft year including playoffs and went 3rd.....he's turned out pretty good so far even with Montreal messing with him. Morgan Rielly has turned out pretty good as well with his 23 draft year games.
Patrick has stayed at 1 because of how special of a talent he is.
Brooklyndevil
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I'm guessing your last name is Mcrimmon and you're hoping to convince others to let Patrick fall into Vegas' lap no matter where the balls fall for them??
#nothappening
Hammer Slammer
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Hope he's back soon. Really want to travel out to Brandon and watch a game or two but I'm waiting until he's playing.
leaflover
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I here you. I went to their games against the Blazers and Rockets(wanted to see him against Foote) but of course Patrick was out. He'd be playing the big dog role this season and that would have been interesting.
Jarey Curry
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Yeah well Dubois will be atleast good player, while Poolparty will be atleast great player. What about Patrick?
I'd say by the modern definition of the league he is, particularly for a center. He's not a all out crash and bang forechecker like a Lucic or Evander Kane, but he's tenacious on the boards and willing to throw his body around.
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