William H Bonney
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One of Wright's issues is he's actually been physically mature for awhile compared to his peers. Just like Jake Wise was.
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One of Wright's issues is he's actually been physically mature for awhile compared to his peers. Just like Jake Wise was.
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He may be the least ready prospect I have ever seen play more than 5 games before being sent down.
Among the 404 forwards with >50 mins at 5v5, he ranks:
- 403rd in shots/60 (only Parker Kelly has less). He's only taken 1 shot in 7 games....
- 395th in ixG/60
- 399th in hit differential/60 (mostly skill guys like Hall, Hischier, and Arvidsson behind him).
And among the 128 forwards who have taken >25 faceoffs/60 at 5v5, only Joe Veleno has a worse faceoff percentage
So he's not generating any offense, he's getting completely manhandled physically (despite very rarely having the puck), and he's been trash in the faceoff dot.
This is not an NHL player.
Among the 404 forwards with >50 mins at 5v5, he ranks:
- 403rd in shots/60 (only Parker Kelly has less). He's only taken 1 shot in 7 games....
- 395th in ixG/60
- 399th in hit differential/60 (mostly skill guys like Hall, Hischier, and Arvidsson behind him).
And among the 128 forwards who have taken >25 faceoffs/60 at 5v5, only Joe Veleno has a worse faceoff percentage
So he's not generating any offense, he's getting completely manhandled physically (despite very rarely having the puck), and he's been trash in the faceoff dot.
This is not an NHL player.
Rayquaza64
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I predict going to keep him up until that 14 days leads him directly into WJC camp, and then post WJC camp they get him traded from Kingston to a better team and loan him for the rest of the season, especially if the Kraken really really don't want him to go to Kingston
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Rayquaza64
McMichael>McDavid
When has ron francis ever made sense though
Quinton Byfield
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He was scouted as an excellent skater, with good acceleration and edge work, so I doubt anything has changed in that regard.
It all goes back to his pace of play, which he was questioned on, and his lackluster response led to him dropping in thr draft. You don't see him wanting pushing the opposition or challenging them much at all.
I get his positioning is part of his game, but to me, his whole personality is not that of a future superstar. You want players that want to be a difference maker.
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He was never an excellent skater in my book. I never understood the scouting reports that praised his skating. Yeah, he's fast enough in a straight line, but his agility, quickness, edges, and especially balance were always major weaknesses IMO.
He looks extremely slow and weak in the NHL
Artorius Horus T
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That team might suck and coached poorly, but what ever they are doing
Francesco Arcuri has risen to a complete new level in his career, development,
so he is doing more than fine in KIngston
William H Bonney
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This seems less about Francis trying to get Wright away from Kingston and more about Francis thinking Wright is better than he really is.
Wright is not NHL caliber yet but he's far from the worst prospect to ever see NHL games. I've seen a few good plays, not many, but a decent amount for his minimal time out there.
His energy is much better this year and i think his skating is fine, but he still has that predisposition to hang back instead of jumping into the fray. And when he does jump into the fray he lacks the strength and tactics to do anything. Forget about his size, he doesn't have NHL strength.
His energy is much better this year and i think his skating is fine, but he still has that predisposition to hang back instead of jumping into the fray. And when he does jump into the fray he lacks the strength and tactics to do anything. Forget about his size, he doesn't have NHL strength.
GermanSpitfire
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Should note he was practicing on a line with Beniers and Eberle yesterday.
Something to keep an eye on.
Something to keep an eye on.
William H Bonney
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Must not have gone well as he's scratched
Rabid Ranger
2 is better than one
Marc the Habs Fan
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Apparently if he sits out 5 straight games as a healthy scratch, he is allowed to go the AHL for a 2 week conditioning stint.
If he sits again today (3rd straight), I think it's clear that is what they are aiming for. And then he'll go to the Canada WJC camp in early December.
If he sits again today (3rd straight), I think it's clear that is what they are aiming for. And then he'll go to the Canada WJC camp in early December.
canuck2010
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It would be nice if he ends up at the WJHC that he is allowed to play a game or two this year beforehand.
GeeoffBrown
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One thing to consider is that Wright is making an NHL paycheck right now, which is a lot better than a CHL paycheck. Could be part of the reason he is still up. Doing him and his agent a solid
On a side note, I used the Kraken in an NHL 23 franchise and Wright took his damn time developing. He eventually became a beast but he wasn't a point/game player until his D+5 season
On a side note, I used the Kraken in an NHL 23 franchise and Wright took his damn time developing. He eventually became a beast but he wasn't a point/game player until his D+5 season
Mrb1p
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Jesperi Kotkaniemi played a full season so thats a no.
TheDoldrums
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Between his year off during Covid while others found ice time and now this season, it's kind of wild how few games he's played while staying healthy.
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Kotkaniemi was way better than Wright what are you talking about.
I'd be shocked if that wasn't a big consideration for Wright being on board with this approach.
Mrb1p
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Hardly. Im Kotkaniemis biggest fan but its clear why hes so far from what he couldve been right now, he was overmatched every single games.
Let's keep it civil throwing out the Jake Wise isn't necessary is it?
And man was I ever wrong about Jake Wise BTW.
Gaylord Q Tinkledink
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I'd also say it's clear this poster doesn't like Wright based on Wright and not the potential of him in Montreal(from pre draft talk where this poster was accused of hate on the habs)
On a different note I'll just say again, SENS WRIGHT BACK
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Have watched Wright in the NHL? Makes 18 year old Kotkaniemi look like McDavid.
Mrb1p
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How much of that is related to him playing the least amount of minutes ever ?
