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

[MarkusNaslund19]

Reading about Wright and having seen him play just a few games I wonder if a (worst-case) comparison is Cody Hodgson?

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Reading about Wright and having seen him play just a few games I wonder if a (worst-case) comparison is Cody Hodgson?

That's not a worst case scenario, especially not pre-injury Hodgson. He was actually a serviceable player for a bit.

I think fellow Kitchener alumni Michael Dal Colle is a more reasonable worst case scenario for him.

 

[Gruyeriev]

Reading about Wright and having seen him play just a few games I wonder if a (worst-case) comparison is Cody Hodgson?

I think that’s reasonable. But again it doesn’t matter because the Kraken run 4 scoring lines. Maybe he can play 2C in Coachella for eternity.

 

[Mrb1p]

Wright is 19, lol. Already talk about him busting.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Wright is 19, lol. Already talk about him busting.

Is it really that surprising based on his trajectory? In a lot of ways he was better at 15 than he's been at 19.

 

[Mrb1p]

Is it really that surprising based on his trajectory? In a lot of ways he was better at 15 than he's been at 19.

In almost every way, but he is still one of the most talented 19 years old around.

 

[MarkusNaslund19]

That's not a worst case scenario, especially not pre-injury Hodgson. He was actually a serviceable player for a bit.

I think fellow Kitchener alumni Michael Dal Colle is a more reasonable worst case scenario for him.

I'm speaking colloquially when I say 'worst-case' scenario. I watched just about every game Hodgson played for Vancouver and a fair few with Buffalo as well as the WJC's.

I guess I just mean the hype about him from junior, including the idea of being some sort of mini-Toews sort of leader/two way player who ended up being a pretty low-calorie one way player (I know there was a degenerative back condition too, but also entitlement issues).

 

[PanniniClaus]

I'm speaking colloquially when I say 'worst-case' scenario. I watched just about every game Hodgson played for Vancouver and a fair few with Buffalo as well as the WJC's.

I guess I just mean the hype about him from junior, including the idea of being some sort of mini-Toews sort of leader/two way player who ended up being a pretty low-calorie one way player (I know there was a degenerative back condition too, but also entitlement issues).

I can see it..

 

[Jukurit]

Kulich with 6 goals and Kemell with 5 goals in AHL playoffs.
Wright healthy scratch.

Not looking good for Mr. "I deserve to go first overall"

 

[Fjordy]

Kulich with 6 goals and Kemell with 5 goals in AHL playoffs.
Wright healthy scratch.

Not looking good for Mr. "I deserve to go first overall"

 

[Scomerica]

Just scored for Coachella there and got praise from the coach during the last game

 

[Rabid Ranger]

Just scored for Coachella there and got praise from the coach during the last game

Ah, praise from Disco Dan. High praise indeed!

 

[JohnLennon]

Anyone that's been watching Coachella Valley's run have any insight on Shane Wright's play?

A quick glance at his stats has him 71st in playoff scoring in the AHL despite his team making the finals. I have to think he's playing a depth role on the team right now? If that is indeed the case, hard to imagine him making the Kraken out of camp next season, right?

 

[EddieTheEagle]

Anyone that's been watching Coachella Valley's run have any insight on Shane Wright's play?

A quick glance at his stats has him 71st in playoff scoring in the AHL despite his team making the finals. I have to think he's playing a depth role on the team right now? If that is indeed the case, hard to imagine him making the Kraken out of camp next season, right?

From what I've watched, he looks "okay" out there. He was a scratch for a few games during the playoffs but I believe has been in 17 of their 19 games. The criticism I have is that he looks scared to get hit or engage physically as much as you'd expect a 4th overall, line-driving type of player to do so. His stat line is quite underwhelming as well, so it is even more concerning.

Unless he is just holding back in the AHL or something clicks over the summer, I can't see his game transitioning to a roster spot on Seattle in the Fall, especially with the success the Kraken have had in their playoff run and the play of guys like Kartye when they were called up.

Just my opinion though and I have a far more limited viewing than an actual Firebirds fan.

 

[Phion Keneuf]

So underwhelming

 

[Flgatorguy87]

Anyone that's been watching Coachella Valley's run have any insight on Shane Wright's play?

A quick glance at his stats has him 71st in playoff scoring in the AHL despite his team making the finals. I have to think he's playing a depth role on the team right now? If that is indeed the case, hard to imagine him making the Kraken out of camp next season, right?

I only watched the series against Milwaukee, as a Preds fan, but I can't tell you I really noticed him at any point. I think he scored early in the series with kind of a ho-hum front of the net goal, but otherwise I was a littler surprised he wasn't more noticeable.

 

[gifted88]

What kind of playoff scoring would you expect from a bottom 6 center in the AHL?

 

[Castle8130]

It's usually a bad sign to slide when you are a consensus top 5 pick. Patrick, Zadina, and Wright

 

[gifted88]

If he's getting every opportunity to succeed in the AHL but is failing to produce I would understand the concern. But it seems they are developing him as a 3rd or 4th line C...so maybe everyone's expectations don't match his opportunities.

 

[Phion Keneuf]

If he's getting every opportunity to succeed in the AHL but is failing to produce I would understand the concern. But it seems they are developing him as a 3rd or 4th line C...so maybe everyone's expectations don't match his opportunities.

Doesn’t that say something about the prospect when a team opts to develop them as a bottom 6 player?

It appears as though he lacks drive, just seems so nonchalant whenever I see him play.

 

[Peasy]

Man just doesnt seem to have "it", which is what youre looking for when picking a prospect in the top 5. The same concerns thats surrounded him his draft year are still present today.

Canadian hype machine does wonders for some players.

 

[Jukurit]

I only watched the series against Milwaukee, as a Preds fan, but I can't tell you I really noticed him at any point. I think he scored early in the series with kind of a ho-hum front of the net goal, but otherwise I was a littler surprised he wasn't more noticeable.

Was Kemell better than Wright in that series?

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Really tough luck for Seattle that Arizona took Cooley. They really need to be filling the cupboards with dynamic scoring centers.

 

[gifted88]

Doesn’t that say something about the prospect when a team opts to develop them as a bottom 6 player?

It appears as though he lacks drive, just seems so nonchalant whenever I see him play.

I don't think anyone who watched him in Windsor thought this kids ceiling is a 4th line C.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

What kind of playoff scoring would you expect from a bottom 6 center in the AHL?

I would have expected him to push his way into the top 6 as either a W or C with his pedigree.