C Shane Wright (2022, 4th, SEA) Part 4

[GM Armchair]

Oh damn you’re right, I totally misremembered that! Still, I’d be surprised if he’s so good it seems unfair, I expect him up be good but not incredible.

You’re credibility went out the window when you made up the fact he was cut from the team. Troll somewhere else.

 

[SDWings]

I attended his game last night in San Diego. The snipe late was elite but otherwise he was pretty invisible.
he made a couple cute passes but nothing play driving which i knida expected based on he pedigree. . My novice eye expected more.

 

[BenchBrawl]

He reminds me of Michael Ryder, stylistically. Heavy shot. I think that's what he's gonna be, but better. With his shot, he can definitely score 40+ goals in the NHL, but I doubt he'll ever drive the play. If he does, good for him and Seattle. The kid had it rough since 2021. I'm happy he's finally gaining results.

 

[sennysensen]

It's unfortunate he can't stay longer in the AHL, it's the best place for him.

After the World Jrs, lets say Seattle plays him in game 8. How many does he have to sit after before he can be sent on another AHL conditioning stint? That's a better plan than sending him back to the OHL right away after world Jrs, as he'll get another 6-7 games in the AHL.

He'll be sent back to junior at some point, but there isn't much to learn there.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

It's unfortunate he can't stay longer in the AHL, it's the best place for him.

After the World Jrs, lets say Seattle plays him in game 8. How many does he have to sit after before he can be sent on another AHL conditioning stint? That's a better plan than sending him back to the OHL right away after world Jrs, as he'll get another 6-7 games in the AHL.

He'll be sent back to junior at some point, but there isn't much to learn there.

He has plenty to learn in juniors. Go be the guy on a team and take them on a deep playoff run. Dominate the league at both ends of the ice. These are things he is yet to have really done at the OHL level. Hopefully he gets traded over Christmas and heads right to the OHL.

 

[sennysensen]

He has plenty to learn in juniors. Go be the guy on a team and take them on a deep playoff run. Dominate the league at both ends of the ice. These are things he is yet to have really done at the OHL level. Hopefully he gets traded over Christmas and heads right to the OHL.

I see your point, and you are right. However, he would learn a hell of a lot more doing the same in the AHL against men rather than boys in the OHL, as far as getting ready for the NHL goes.

Starring in the World Juniors would be very good for him, especially since his play was so tepid and uninspired last World Juniors.

 

[Ryan Van Horne]

It's unfortunate he can't stay longer in the AHL, it's the best place for him.

After the World Jrs, lets say Seattle plays him in game 8. How many does he have to sit after before he can be sent on another AHL conditioning stint? That's a better plan than sending him back to the OHL right away after world Jrs, as he'll get another 6-7 games in the AHL.

He'll be sent back to junior at some point, but there isn't much to learn there.

I'm pretty sure Seattle can't send him back to the AHL for another conditioning stint. Teams can only do that once per season as I understand it. I read that somewhere, but can't find the link. Hopefully someone can confirm this.

EDIT: This is a screencap from the CBA about the conditioning stint. Nothing in this rule limits it to once per season as I read it.

As for having not much to learn there, I disagree. There is some unfinished business* there for him and given that he missed his 16yo season in the OHL, I think it's better for him to get lots of playing time this year in junior then the occasional fourth-line scraps he was getting with the Kraken. Maybe things will be different after the world juniors, but my hunch tells me Kingston will trade Wright and Seattle will send him back to the OHL.

The unfinished business would include ironing out some of things that made him NOT be the No. 1 pick such as driving to the hard areas more and not relying on his shot from the outside -- and leading his team on a long playoff run.

 

[Ryan Van Horne]

If you want a knowledgeable, balanced take on Shane Wright's performance so far this season, why Seattle has been reluctant to give him more ice time -- and his potential as an NHLer, I recommend this analysis by Justin Bourne.

Upon Further Review: Why Kraken have been hesitant to give Wright more opportunity

So far in this NHL season, the Seattle Kraken have dressed 2022 No. 4 pick Shane Wright for just seven of their 18 contests, leaving him with an ice-time total that checks in at 56 minutes. Here is a comprehensive review of his initial hour of NHL hockey, as well as a look at what they’ve...

www.sportsnet.ca

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

If you want a knowledgeable, balanced take on Shane Wright's performance so far this season, why Seattle has been reluctant to give him more ice time -- and his potential as an NHLer, I recommend this analysis by Justin Bourne.

Upon Further Review: Why Kraken have been hesitant to give Wright more opportunity

So far in this NHL season, the Seattle Kraken have dressed 2022 No. 4 pick Shane Wright for just seven of their 18 contests, leaving him with an ice-time total that checks in at 56 minutes. Here is a comprehensive review of his initial hour of NHL hockey, as well as a look at what they’ve...

www.sportsnet.ca

This is a great article and highlights a lot of what I have been seeing.

That first video montage of him losing puck battles is really brutal. It's one thing to be the weaker player, but half the time he's just not fighting hard enough to stay on the puck. He had this problem even in the OHL. And then following that up with the montage of him just falling all over the place highlights my concerns about his agility and balance (issues which are driven by his posture).

If he's given open ice to do preset move combinations that result in a shot he'll have success. But in the stop and go uptempo physical game played in the NHL I fear he's really far away still.

 

[ottawa]

He seems to be doing well in the AHL, 4 goals in 3 games.

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

This is a great article and highlights a lot of what I have been seeing.

That first video montage of him losing puck battles is really brutal. It's one thing to be the weaker player, but half the time he's just not fighting hard enough to stay on the puck. He had this problem even in the OHL. And then following that up with the montage of him just falling all over the place highlights my concerns about his agility and balance (issues which are driven by his posture).

If he's given open ice to do preset move combinations that result in a shot he'll have success. But in the stop and go uptempo physical game played in the NHL I fear he's really far away still.

It also talks about his smart reads with regards to where he's supposed to be away from the puck, which I think you've said you didn't see when watching him.

"If you’re the Kraken and considering giving him more ice time, he’s got that positional play going for him. You can trust him. He’s good at getting in on forechecks, reading when it’s time to pull out and get into a good spot, then coming back to help on regroups"

"And further to that, he’s a reliable F3, meaning he has a sense for staying above the opposition’s breakout, which includes folding behind his D-men when they pinch in the offensive zone. He doesn’t just dive in when he gets on the ice, rather he considers his role in the system, and shows he’s smart by staying on the D-side."

"I didn’t think it was worth clipping, but there are numerous times in the D-zone you can see him pointing and communicating with his team in the D-zone. And when he’s there, and the opposing D-man gets the puck, he’s not shy at getting in the shooting lane, as he successfully blocked the shots that were his to block."

So essentially he's not physically ready, but he's shown he's not mentally overmatched with regards to positioning or what he should be doing away from the puck.

 

[gstommylee]

I'm pretty sure Seattle can't send him back to the AHL for another conditioning stint. Teams can only do that once per season as I understand it. I read that somewhere, but can't find the link. Hopefully someone can confirm this.

EDIT: This is a screencap from the CBA about the conditioning stint. Nothing in this rule limits it to once per season as I read it.

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As for having not much to learn there, I disagree. There is some unfinished business* there for him and given that he missed his 16yo season in the OHL, I think it's better for him to get lots of playing time this year in junior then the occasional fourth-line scraps he was getting with the Kraken. Maybe things will be different after the world juniors, but my hunch tells me Kingston will trade Wright and Seattle will send him back to the OHL.

The unfinished business would include ironing out some of things that made him NOT be the No. 1 pick such as driving to the hard areas more and not relying on his shot from the outside -- and leading his team on a long playoff run.

The can only be used once is more to do with the CHL/NHL agreement not in the NHL CBA.

So how do you know Seattle will actually send him back to the OHL in janurary? Seattle never implied anything that they will actually send him back nor that kingston implied that they are actually trading going to trade him.

 

[Ryan Van Horne]

The can only be used once is more to do with the CHL/NHL agreement not in the NHL CBA.

So how do you know Seattle will actually send him back to the OHL in janurary? Seattle never implied anything that they will actually send him back nor that kingston implied that they are actually trading going to trade him.

I didn't say I knew that. I said it was "my hunch."

 

[Ryan Van Horne]

Wright recalled from AHL as 14-day conditioning loan ends. Kraken GM Ron Francis says the plan is to get him in the lineup in Seattle, then make a decision on world juniors. Seattle hosts Montreal on Tuesday, Dec. 6.

 

[ottawa]

Nice, looking forward to see him play Montreal and also that chip on his shoulder he was talking about.

 

[ForsbergForever]

And the hockey gods have intervened... Wright scores his first NHL goal against Montreal.

 

[Bear of Bad News]

yeah buddy

 

[Bounces R Way]

First of many.

He may not be a dominant C that takes over games but he is going to score a lot of goals.

 

[majormajor]

First of many.

He may not be a dominant C that takes over games but he is going to score a lot of goals.

That's pretty much what I expect. Who knows, I could see his prime maybe match Monahan's.

 

[Fatass]

Love to get this guy on my favourite team., but Francis is too smart. He will be patient.

 

[MichaelFarrell]

Honestly, he was for sure going to score tonight. He was playing with great line mates and he is being used a lot. Seattle was going to get him his first goal today no matter what against Montreal.

 

[Dominance]

Honestly, he was for sure going to score tonight. He was playing with great line mates and he is being used a lot. Seattle was going to get him his first goal today no matter what against Montreal.

He has the third lowest ice time on the team tonight.

 

[Mr Buckles]

First goal:

 

[Lap2000]

Watched him today and he looked like an NHL player. Scored his first goal, 3 shots on net, a blocked shot.. Little bit weak on his feet at times I thought but fit in fine. They will need to find a way to get him on the second power play to really see how he fits in.

 

[KevSkillz4]

Good player, but as a Habs fan, i'm really really happy with Slafkovsky.

Both are going to have great career, for sure!