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Is there any reason he was not invited to Canada's U20 selection camp and would he have made a difference with this year's team?
I’m not sure how much of a difference he would have made. I doubt any more than rekhopf did (who was good tbf and was another of Romani’s gthl compatriots). I’m not surprised wasn’t invited, he was still stepping up as a legit scorer in the OHL at camp time and there have been questions about his skating in the past (though I find them overblown) which is always a question for international play (though iirc not all the rinks were Olympic sized at wjc this year but I don’t remember tbh).Is there any reason he was not invited to Canada's U20 selection camp and would he have made a difference with this year's team?
if you have interest and timeHow is his skating?
Where do you see him going in the draft?Bumping his thread because I don't want people to be surprised if/when he goes higher than you'd think. Reminiscent of Mangiapane's production jump in the O and Garland's production jump in the Q, both in their 18 year old seasons like Romani this year.
I could see him going in the 50s, but more likely very end of the 2nd to early 3rd. Buchelnikov type range is possible.Where do you see him going in the draft?
Haven't watched his full length games, just some basic film. But NHL teams have their list ranking of probably 100-125 names. It's possible he wasn't on some lists, or just wasn't high on lists, and teams had guys ranked higher that they took.It's really baffling how undervalued this kid is led the OHL in goals and had 111 points.
I get he was an overager but he's young and was like a month away from being a 2024 draft year and played the entire year as an 18 year old.
He's not small or a trainwreck defensively can anyone who watched him a lot explain why he wasn't taken till the sixth round?
Just got an invite to the summer WJC camp, hopefully shows well and makes on to the team.
Makes sense. These scouts get tunnel vision. It was brought up here today that maybe he was viewed as the typical overager putting up big numbers and I admit that's what I thought as well but when I found out he was 18 the whole year just like a lot of 2024 eligibles it changed my perspective.Haven't watched his full length games, just some basic film. But NHL teams have their list ranking of probably 100-125 names. It's possible he wasn't on some lists, or just wasn't high on lists, and teams had guys ranked higher that they took.
A lot of mid to later round guys get picked because a certain area scout bangs the table for that player. Could be that no one banged the table for him in the range I honestly thought he'd go, which was 3rd-4th round.
Maybe best value or best 5th rounder but let's not get ridiculous here.Not being biased but he is going to be the best player in this draft when it's said and done.
If he can get to Mangiapane or Garland level, that would be incredible for him. Even if he can get to first couple seasons Labanc, that's a good outcome as well.Not being biased but he is going to be the best player in this draft when it's said and done.
This is a reasonable outcomeNot being biased but he is going to be the best player in this draft when it's said and done.
Hmmm I'd say that's being EXTREMELY biased lolNot being biased but he is going to be the best player in this draft when it's said and done.
Hmmm I'd say that's being EXTREMELY biased lol
He had a great year but there is obviously a reason amongst why he didn't get taken till the 6th round after putting up 111 points last season.
I've seen a TON of players over the years in the WHL that put up insane points and are late rounders or don't even get draft at all. Many players have the ability to put up points but have very limited pro potential. By no means am I suggesting that's the case with Romani, but I'm just saying alot of NHL teams see certain things in players
Sudbury and the Soo are further away, no one talks about those teams being under scouted.What I am wondering is because he plays in North Bay he gets scouted less. NB is a good ways up north and I’m not sure how many scouts make that drive. It’s easier to scout him in road games.
No he would still be scouted the same amount. There is no such thing as CHL players being scouted less anymore. Many years ago yes, but not anymore.What I am wondering is because he plays in North Bay he gets scouted less. NB is a good ways up north and I’m not sure how many scouts make that drive. It’s easier to scout him in road games.
No he would still be scouted the same amount. There is no such thing as CHL players being scouted less anymore. Many years ago yes, but not anymore.
NHL teams expect their scouts to know every player(especially draft eligible players) like the back of their hand.