C/W Brad Lambert (2022, 30th, WPG) Part 3

[Bubbles]

I wonder if he would have been taken much higher if he had played all his junior hockey in the WHL.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

I wonder if he would have been taken much higher if he had played all his junior hockey in the WHL.

He definitely would have.

 

[blueandgoldguy]

So what’s the current verdict? Bust or not?

3 points last game so right now trending generational.

 

[majormajor]

I wonder if he would have been taken much higher if he had played all his junior hockey in the WHL.

Probably 1st OA.

 

[Bubbles]

1G,1A tonight. Looked dangerous on the PP, even though they only converted 1? out of a lot of PP.

 

[bottomofthefoodchain]

I wonder if he would have been taken much higher if he had played all his junior hockey in the WHL.

Would probably have been below ppg so doubt it

 

[tbcwpg]

Would probably have been below ppg so doubt it

He's currently 9 points in 7 games. Trending at 1.25 points per game. Small sample size but yeah.

 

[bottomofthefoodchain]

He's currently 9 points in 7 games. Trending at 1.25 points per game. Small sample size but yeah.

Yeah, in his draft +1

 

[tbcwpg]

Yeah, in his draft +1

True. I'm not sure he'd be below a PPG though. I think 1 OA is not realistic but I think he'd have gone well before 30.

 

[BusQuets]

Yeah, in his draft +1

Lambert was better player two seasons ago.

 

[MrHeiskanen]

He's currently 9 points in 7 games. Trending at 1.25 points per game. Small sample size but yeah.

Playing on one of the most stacked WHL teams.. not very good numbers.

 

[dickiedunnwrotethis]

Playing on one of the most stacked WHL teams.. not very good numbers.

Actually they're quite decent. New to the team and WHL style of game: it takes time to adjust and develop chemistry. Also being on a stacked team isn't the advantage you seem to think it is. Lines are rolled more evenly and there's less power play time available. See Savoie at 1.32 points per game and Geekie at just over a point per game. Both drafted ahead of Lambert and play on a stacked team.

 

[MrHeiskanen]

Actually they're quite decent. New to the team and WHL style of game: it takes time to adjust and develop chemistry. Also being on a stacked team isn't the advantage you seem to think it is. Lines are rolled more evenly and there's less power play time available. See Savoie at 1.32 points per game and Geekie at just over a point per game. Both drafted ahead of Lambert and play on a stacked team.

Conor Geekie got drafted because he is 6'4.. another wasted pick by Arizona. They enjoy throwing away top 10 picks it's nothing new.

 

[Jukurit]

Points are good but does Lambert still do his typical dumb plays?

 

[superdeluxe]

Points are good but does Lambert still do his typical dumb plays?

Not so much that I’ve seen.

Another 2 points Tonight.

 

[Bubbles]

Nice breakaway speed. His 7th goal in 9 games.

 

[bsu]

His game is built for junior hockey. Fun to watch.

 

[Buffdog]

Nice breakaway speed. His 7th goal in 9 games.

Pfft... what a bust. Only 7 goals in 9 games vs his peers in his D+1 year (53 goal pace over an entire season)

 

[FlappyGiraffe]

Good to see him having a strong finish to the season

 

[Half Clapper]

Conor Geekie got drafted because he is 6'4.. another wasted pick by Arizona. They enjoy throwing away top 10 picks it's nothing new.

You're clueless. Guenther and Cooley are throwaway picks? Geekie will be a late bloomer who will be a real good third line C in the show. Can't complain about that.

 

[Joe Hallenback]

3 Points tonight, 1st star and another fantastic game tonight. Could have had 3 or 4 more assists if Guenthar could have put a couple of sweet feeds away. Pushed the play all night, backed the defense up with his speed. Was dangerous almost every shift.

The NA style suits his game. Going North/south with direct play from his linemates is what he needs. Got all sorts of confidence now and is really starting to push the limits of what he can do when he is on the ice.

 

[Halfy]

We all know (I think) that the points were going to come for him. I’m more concerned with getting inside, battling on the wall and driving play/shooting the puck. Looks like all of those things are slowly coming. I’d still like to see him battle more on the wall and get inside more. He’s still pretty shy when it comes to taking contact. The speed is dynamic at this level.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Last 7 games; 7 goals, 6 assists, 13 points.

 

[TheGreenTBer]

You're clueless. Guenther and Cooley are throwaway picks? Geekie will be a late bloomer who will be a real good third line C in the show. Can't complain about that.

You're drafting a guy with 3rd line upside in the middle of the 1st round when you're a rebuilding team?

I mean, I've never seen him play I have no idea what he is, but I'm using your words.

 

[MardyBum]