C Will Smith - Boston College, NCAA (2023, 4th, SJS)

[STL fan in MN]

BPA always i dont care about size remember when Arizona took Strome over Marner ?


Lol same time

I’m not saying to always take the bigger player. But it’s part of the equation for sure. As is position.

Are you saying Smith will definitely disappoint lime Strome and Benson will succeed like Marner? We don’t really know how they’ll turn out.

It’s not like I dislike Benson. I like both players a lot actually. have Smith ranked 5th and Benson 6th. I’m also a firm believer in BPA but people can disagree so the BPA is.

 

[rt]

Would you guys pick Smith over Benson?

I wouldn’t. I think Benson is going to be a star player.

 

[Lt Dan]

I hope the Kings get him , so the Dodgers and kings have a Will Smith and it confuses the hell out of the local media

 

[Fantomas]

Dylan Strome over Mtich Marner was a good decision.

These "C over W no matter what" guys are just nauseating.

 

[Nico Cauzuki]

I’m not saying to always take the bigger player. But it’s part of the equation for sure. As is position.

Are you saying Smith will definitely disappoint lime Strome and Benson will succeed like Marner? We don’t really know how they’ll turn out.

It’s not like I dislike Benson. I like both players a lot actually. have Smith ranked 5th and Benson 6th. I’m also a firm believer in BPA but people can disagree so the BPA is.

well all you said was Smith over Benson because of size and position so thats why i brought up Strome/Marner also that Benson is being compared to Mitch

Smith might be better then Benson ( dont really follow Will ) thats why i was asking but i wont prefer one because hes taller or hes position is what i said

 

[BoneHutson]

I’m not saying to always take the bigger player. But it’s part of the equation for sure. As is position.

Are you saying Smith will definitely disappoint lime Strome and Benson will succeed like Marner? We don’t really know how they’ll turn out.

It’s not like I dislike Benson. I like both players a lot actually. have Smith ranked 5th and Benson 6th. I’m also a firm believer in BPA but people can disagree so the BPA is.

Smith plays like hes 5’7 and Benson plays like hes 6’3. I dont think the size (physical) argument even favors Smith (plus hes barely 6’0). Honestly, I dont even know how people still put those two in the same tier. Its the top 4, then Benson, then Reinbacher, Dvorsky, Leonard, Moore, Smith

 

[STL fan in MN]

These "C over W no matter what" guys are just nauseating.

Guys that quote a strawman argument instead of an actual post/opinion are just nauseating.

 

[Fantomas]

Guys that quote a strawman argument instead of an actual post/opinion are just nauseating.

A 6’0” center over a 5’10” winger? Yes.

oh?

 

[STL fan in MN]

oh?

Where’s the “no matter what” part? That’s where your argument turned into a strawman, bud.

Anyway, this thread is supposed to be about Smith. Anyone get to see him against the Steel this past weekend? I see he only had 1 pt in the 2 games and they lost both games but I’m interested to hear how he looked against a top USHL team.

 

[Goon42]

Strome over Marner at the time wasn't a bad pick. One player lived up to expectations and the other didn't. It happens every draft and it will continue to happen (any crystal ballers???)

I think Smith has a bigger upside vs Benson

 

[carl jung]

These "C over W no matter what" guys are just nauseating.

It made a lot of sense at the time actually, Strome looked like a stud who had all the tools of a 1C, (minus the skating of course) but skating is one thing that can be changed quite substantially if focused on in training. He looked like Ryan Getzlaf with a slightly less of a mean streak in the O. Furthermore, AZ lacked a true 1C and besides the big 2, Strome looked like the best bet at that pick.

when lil Mitch was in the O he looked good but was extremely small and soft, so there was a concern that his skills wouldn’t translate.

There are very strong arguments to be made that Strome looked like he had more potential to be an impact player in the NHL given their raw tools and intangibles

Regardless, each player hasn’t amounted to a whole lot other than some high point seasons so far and playoff shortcomings.

 

[SlafySZN]

Smith plays like hes 5’7 and Benson plays like hes 6’3. I dont think the size (physical) argument even favors Smith (plus hes barely 6’0). Honestly, I dont even know how people still put those two in the same tier. Its the top 4, then Benson, then Reinbacher, Dvorsky, Leonard, Moore, Smith

There’s no way you’re serious lol

 

[BoneHutson]

There’s no way you’re serious lol

What? That Benson is in a tier of his own? I think not

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

Just scored a terrific goal at the U-18.

 

[Michoulicious]

Just scored a terrific goal at the U-18.

Could he somehow go before Carlsson?

Rumor has it Columbus love the guy.

He will put insane numbers in the NCAA next year with Leonard and Perreault at BC.

 

[BB88]

Could he somehow go before Carlsson?

Rumor has it Columbus love the guy.

He will put insane numbers in the NCAA next year with Leonard and Perreault at BC.

No, Carlsson is much closer to getting picked 2nd than 4th

& the rumour/guess by Aaron is that they’d love him at 4, the top3 is seen as on their own tier.

Really a tale of 2 tapes.
The 1st 39mins pretty quiet and since then has put his elite hands& vision on use

 

[William H Bonney]

In his U17 season the tools were all there but he didn't put them together consistently. He's done so in his U18 season. He's a really exciting prospect with elite upside.

 

[BlueBull]

The Fresh Prince is tearing it up in U-18. Looks to be the favourite to go Top 5 after the big 4!

 

[Ralonzo]

Not just the 1-on-5 goal, but several other shifts where Smith just walked the whole Finnish squad. Not Norway, not Latvia - Finland. Heard the small/soft/no-D knocks but not seeing it. That whole line is working on a level above everyone else in Basel.

 

[mphmiles]

The more I watch him the more I think he's going to be a hell of a pick around 5-6.

His skating looks better than I thought it was originally and the puck skills have always been there.

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

The more I watch him the more I think he's going to be a hell of a pick around 5-6.

His skating looks better than I thought it was originally and the puck skills have always been there.

Wouldnt be surprised if a team picks him 4th over Michkov

 

[Toe Pick]

Wouldnt be surprised if a team picks him 4th over Michkov

This is exactly what I expect the CBJ to do if they slip to 4 in the lottery and the big 3 Cs go off the board as expected.

 

[WayneGretzky]

Definitely solidifying himself in the #5 spot rankings wise for me…my feeling is that Michkov is going to slip, potentially far, leaving 4 wide open on draft day.

 

[Fantomas]

Definitely solidifying himself in the #5 spot rankings wise for me…my feeling is that Michkov is going to slip, potentially far, leaving 4 wide open on draft day.

I'm preparing myself for Michkov going to the Capitals.

 

[Jussi]

He was definitely getting jiggy with it against us but let's not pretend we have much of a defense in this tournament.