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

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Bergeron comparison is a comparison of playing style and if you watch Wright's defensive zone play, combined with his offensive skill, it's reasonable.

As for the other bit, it's not the worst thing I've seen him write. In 2017, he said Cale Makar and Erik Brannstrom were "the same player"

Anyhow, I'll repeat what I wrote earlier, as you appear to have missed it. He is not always right (no scout is) but him saying Wright's playing style compared to Bergeron's was a hell of a lot more accurate than some of the ones I've seen on this board.

Wright was a powerful skater with great straight line speed and elite shooting capabilities who floated around the ice when he didn't have the puck. The stylistic comparison makes no sense.

 

[majormajor]

Hilariously? Dude, it was Kyle Woodlief of Red Line Report. I mean, you can disagree with him all you want, but the guy has pretty good track record for evaluating talent. Every scout makes mistakes, of course, but this guy makes a living at this. People pay him for his scouting reports.

Bergeron comparison is a comparison of playing style and if you watch Wright's defensive zone play, combined with his offensive skill, it's reasonable.

As for the other bit, it's not the worst thing I've seen him write. In 2017, he said Cale Makar and Erik Brannstrom were "the same player"

Anyhow, I'll repeat what I wrote earlier, as you appear to have missed it. He is not always right (no scout is) but him saying Wright's playing style compared to Bergeron's was a hell of a lot more accurate than some of the ones I've seen on this board.

The playstyle difference is precisely why the Bergeron - Wright comparison was ridiculous. And I mean it literally, it deserved ridicule.

He didn't have Bergeron's sense about where to be and he was the polar opposite from Bergeron in terms of ability to win the battle. Bergeron didn't just passively outthink opponents, he was engaging quickly, digging in for body position and lifting sticks and otherwise being physically engaged. Wright was one of the most contact-averse top draft prospects I can recall. He would very often lose his balance under light contact. I would say Wright looks much more natural now, he's improved his balance and strength and most importantly become much more aggressive with the puck. But he looks like a scoring line center prospect not like a future Selke candidate.

 

[Garbageyuk]

Welp…

 

[Just Linda]

Welp…

Oh my brother, you gotta testify.

I have no idea what this welp refers to.

 

[ORRFForever]

Wright needs to step up.

 

[josra33]

Wright needs to step up.

His advanced stats all show he’s producing. Just the puck isn’t going in for him and his linemates. Tell me you stat watch without telling me you stat watch…

 

[ORRFForever]

His advanced stats all show he’s producing. Just the puck isn’t going in for him and his linemates. Tell me you stat watch without telling me you stat watch…

I hope you're right.

 

[hotcabbagesoup]

Looks like he's taking the Lafreniere path. Willing to grind, willing to go to the front of the net, engages the defensemen. He's a big guy and I think this style of play will suit him better than a Pettersson-style of play.

 

[Scomerica]

First goal of the season last night. His line is playing really well

 

[ChesterNimitz]

Bergeron comparison is a comparison of playing style and if you watch Wright's defensive zone play, combined with his offensive skill, it's reasonable.

As for the other bit, it's not the worst thing I've seen him write. In 2017, he said Cale Makar and Erik Brannstrom were "the same player"

Anyhow, I'll repeat what I wrote earlier, as you appear to have missed it. He is not always right (no scout is) but him saying Wright's playing style compared to Bergeron's was a hell of a lot more accurate than some of the ones I've seen on this board.

Bottom line: Wight was over-drafted at 4OA.

 

[Ryan Van Horne]

Bottom line: Wight was over-drafted at 4OA.

The real bottom line: You can't make a full and accurate assessment of a draft class until at least five years later. I am amused by all the self-annointed experts who seem to think it's possible after a little more than two. (Some of the real geniuses were even able to do it sooner!)