C Roger McQueen - Brandon Wheat Kings, WHL (2025 Draft)

[wetcoast]

I've never been high on Geekie. He is just frustrating inconsistent. They've both got quite similar traits for sure.

I think Geekie looked like a good prospect early on and since than has faded a bit I just hope that doesn't happen to McQueen.

 

[Bubbles]

I think Geekie looked like a good prospect early on and since than has faded a bit I just hope that doesn't happen to McQueen.

Me as well. McQueen does show a lot more consistency than Geekie.

Not saying Geekie won't pan out. He might have a Dylan Strome type of career where he figures it out a lot later than people expect. I've watched games where Geekie just dominates and is the best player on the ice, but many games where he is completely invisible.

 

[wetcoast]

Me as well. McQueen does show a lot more consistency than Geekie.

Not saying Geekie won't pan out. He might have a Dylan Strome type of career where he figures it out a lot later than people expect. I've watched games where Geekie just dominates and is the best player on the ice, but many games where he is completely invisible.

This is my impression of Geekie as well and often players like him are reaches on draft day due to their size.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

McQueen also skates better than Geekie, and is at least an inch or two taller.

He’s closer to Dach.

 

[landy92mack29]

Geekie is trending pretty well imo and wouldn't be surprised if he's better than all the forwards who were taken ahead of him. Only thing is if Arizona will be smart and put Geekie with Guenther or if they'll cater to Cooley

 

[Bubbles]

2G in the game already, he's red hot after coming back from injury.

 

[ZJuice]

I was watching him intently last night. He is pretty damn good.

Another note, some ugly kid bumped into my pocket in the concourse (felt intentional, like he was aiming at my wallet), today my card is being used to pay off fines in Montreal and a cell phone plan from Dubai and they tried to buy $700 in gangster clothes from fashion nova

 

[Castle8130]

2G in the game already, he's red hot after coming back from injury.

All I'm gonna say is the #1 oa for 2025 is up for grabs

 

[Artorius Horus T]

3 goals in 2 games so far.

 

[BerthMania]

I know he's a 2025 draft eligible, but he's 2 months younger then Tij Iginla. Where would he be drafted in the 2024 draft in your view? Top 15?

 

[Doublechin]

I know he's a 2025 draft eligible, but he's 2 months younger then Tij Iginla. Where would he be drafted in the 2024 draft in your view? Top 15?

10 to 15 but being a center maybe even slightly earlier

 

[Faceboner]

So what's the outlook for mcqueen? Decent year, potential to play himself into the top 3 discussion with his size, speed and skill. Is he more of a power type of player with skill and how is his two way game?

 

[WeThreeKings]

So what's the outlook for mcqueen? Decent year, potential to play himself into the top 3 discussion with his size, speed and skill. Is he more of a power type of player with skill and how is his two way game?

I don't think he would be able to play himself into top 3 discussion.. You've already got Hagens, Ryabkin, Frondell that figure pretty prominently near the top. Porter Marton also always looks way better than him. You've also got Hensler as a right shot defenseman and Michael Misa who has great pedigree despite a bit of an off season.

But he should still go high, you've gotta be looking at Martone and McQueen if you're Chicago, they need a combination of size and skill to help that group out.

 

[AMScouting]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1814849129908215908

 

[Hockeyville USA]

I don't think he would be able to play himself into top 3 discussion.. You've already got Hagens, Ryabkin, Frondell that figure pretty prominently near the top. Porter Marton also always looks way better than him. You've also got Hensler as a right shot defenseman and Michael Misa who has great pedigree despite a bit of an off season.

But he should still go high, you've gotta be looking at Martone and McQueen if you're Chicago, they need a combination of size and skill to help that group out.

Depending on what he does in his DY, I see McQueen in the 6-12 range for now.

 

[Bubbles]

Hat trick (so far) on opening night! Get the hype train started! (I will update with vids later, or someone else can), I'm out of town this weekend.

 

[CanadienShark]

My goodness, what a name. His parents must be cool. That's my only contribution here, since I haven't seen him play yet.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

I think I prefer McQueen to players like Misa, Ryabkin, and Frondell. The upside is that much higher to make it worth it.

For me to draft him over Hagens, Martone, and Schaefer (has more to prove than Hagens and Martone, but probably will), I have to feel confident he's not just another Kirby Dach where he puts up decent points his draft season and has all these tools, but doesn't really ever put it all together and make you think he will be that big, dominant 1C that teams want.

There might be a flaw in putting too much in a comparison to Dach. Dach is a capable NHL player, but they do have a bunch of similarities. If he can leave no doubt, he has a chance to vault up into the top tier and potentially 1OA. If not, I think it's a range around pick 5, as long as he doesn't tank this season.

 

[SlafySZN]

Then he got a 4th in a empty net.

 

[Ryan Van Horne]

Wow, great start for the kid.

 

[Bounces R Way]

Somebody has to buy this kid a 1968 Mustang GT. With a name like that how couldn't he be a star?

Giant goalscoring right handed center? Is he physical? What does his stride look like? Clearly he drives the net which I always like to see in tall centers. Flames badly need a franchise C* and I'm not sure who I like after Hagens the most at the position. Looks to be a good draft class for centers so I'll be keeping an eye on the top ones especially. I would not be surprised if several players were all considered mostly equal that they would go for the WHLer. It's a franchise with a tendency to stick with the familiar.

*and have since 1995

 

[Ryan Van Horne]

Somebody has to buy this kid a 1968 Mustang GT. With a name like that how couldn't he be a star?

Giant goalscoring right handed center? Is he physical? What does his stride look like? Clearly he drives the net which I always like to see in tall centers. Flames badly need a franchise C* and I'm not sure who I like after Hagens the most at the position. Looks to be a good draft class for centers so I'll be keeping an eye on the top ones especially. I would not be surprised if several players were all considered mostly equal that they would go for the WHLer. It's a franchise with a tendency to stick with the familiar.

*and have since 1995

Honestly, the kid is still developing so this year will provide the answers. He is one of those late birthdays who really benefits from being drafted late because I think he's really going to pop this year.

Is he physical? No, not in the way Cayden Lindstrom was last year (not yet anyway). Not soft though.

Is his stride OK? Yeah, it's pretty good, but he's so tall and still building strength. I really want to get a good look at some video from this year to see how much he's developed over the summer.

 

[Ryan Van Horne]

Somebody has to buy this kid a 1968 Mustang GT. With a name like that how couldn't he be a star?

Giant goalscoring right handed center? Is he physical? What does his stride look like? Clearly he drives the net which I always like to see in tall centers. Flames badly need a franchise C* and I'm not sure who I like after Hagens the most at the position. Looks to be a good draft class for centers so I'll be keeping an eye on the top ones especially. I would not be surprised if several players were all considered mostly equal that they would go for the WHLer. It's a franchise with a tendency to stick with the familiar.

*and have since 1995

You might have already seen this, but here's a compilation of highlights from last season. Easy to see why scouts are intrigued by the potential of a big RHC that can move like that, has great hands and can shoot. If he adds some strength ... look out.

 

[Hammer Slammer]

 

[Michael Brand Eggs]

He's a good player, but I've never felt wowed by his skill level. Whenever I watch him, I always feel like his hands look slow and he's relying on his reach too much. I wonder if people would think nearly as highly of him if he were 6'1 instead.

When I watched Brandon when Danielson was there, it seemed like McQueen was more of a net front guy than anything else. Not a ton of flash or creativity, not a ton of playmaking. I wonder if that's how he will project in the NHL.