Prospect Info: Canucks draft LW Jackson Kunz 113th Overall (USHS / Green Bay Gamblers --> North Dakota commit)

[TheOtherGM]

So you’re saying it’s a bit early to call this an incredible piece of scouting?

Of course. Too early to say anything about this player.

 

[M2Beezy]

Of course. Too early to say anything about this player.

STEAL of the draft

 

[The Iron Goalie]

Had a 3 point night (1G 2A) brining his season totals to 9G 9A 18Pts 50SH and +13 in 21Gp.

 

[M2Beezy]

Keeping my excitement INCHEK with Kunz but looking like a HUGE steal so far

 

[clay]

Keeping my excitement INCHEK with Kunz but looking like a HUGE steal so far

Not even PPG in his D+1 season in the USHL hardly screams steal.

 

[The Iron Goalie]

Great week for Kunz, as he scores 4 goals on 11 shots, and was +5 over 3 games for Green Bay (Was a tripleheader Thursday, Friday, and Saturday). Up to 13G 9A 22Pts 64Sog and +19 in 25Gp.

 

[M2Beezy]

Great week for Kunz, as he scores 4 goals on 11 shots, and was +5 over 3 games for Green Bay (Was a tripleheader Thursday, Friday, and Saturday). Up to 13G 9A 22Pts 64Sog and +19 in 25Gp.

 

[The Iron Goalie]

Extended his goal scoring streak to 4 games ( 6 goal in his last 6 games overall) on his last minute game tying marker. Green Bay won the game in OT.

 

[Love]

Your username has almost come full circle

 

[M2Beezy]

Your username has almost come full circle

In just over a week youll have been a member here for NINE years. There should be some sorta celebration for that

 

[Love]

In just over a week youll have been a member here for NINE years. There should be some sorta celebration for that

Crazy... that’s hard to believe actually

 

[Nona Di Giuseppe]

for context, 25th in league scoring i believe

 

[The Iron Goalie]

Green Bay's season wrapped up yesterday, so here's Kunz's final statline,

50GP 23G (22 5 v 5) 20A 43PTS (39 5 v 5) 0.86PPG 99SOG (23.2%) 45PIM +29.

Finished 24th in overall league scoring, and 10th in goals.

 

[Lindgren]

Green Bay's season wrapped up yesterday, so here's Kunz's final statline,

50GP 23G (22 5 v 5) 20A 43PTS (39 5 v 5) 0.86PPG 99SOG (23.2%) 45PIM +29.

Finished 24th in overall league scoring, and 10th in goals.

It's odd that his power play numbers are so low. Is there an obvious explanation that I'm missing? Why wouldn't he get time on the PP given that his even strength production is so high? If he does get time there, why are his numbers so low? Weird.

 

[The Iron Goalie]

It's odd that his power play numbers are so low. Is there an obvious explanation that I'm missing? Why wouldn't he get time on the PP given that his even strength production is so high? If he does get time there, why are his numbers so low? Weird.

He's on the 2nd unit, and they don't get very many opportunities (Think of the Canucks 2nd unit for example).

 

[The Iron Goalie]

Here's the USHL playoff bracket.

 

[Siludin]

I have a feeling this kid is the next Gaudette/Madden/Rathbone sleeper. Size, ES production, and my personal favourite: late birthday.

 

[krutovsdonut]

50 games plus playoffs is a decent covid development year. he's going to get a boost from that compared to guys who have been idling.

 

[VanJack]

Assume he's heading to North Dakota for next season, provided that the NCAA returns to a full hockey schedule.

Hopefully can follow the same route as Aiden McDonough at Northeastern, who's turned himself from an afterthought in the draft to a legit prospect.

North Dakota is a pro hockey factory.....so he'll benefit from from excellent coaching and team facilities. Another guy to watch closely next season.

 

[Breakers]

Officially signed his letter on intent
ND Roster pretty much complete

 

[Hockeyville USA]

I watch/follow a fair amount of North Dakota and he's just been a meh to ok depth forward for the Fighting Hawks. Finally showed some progression this past year, but it's likely too little too late in order to become an NHLer. We'll see I guess.

 

[Vector]

I watch/follow a fair amount of North Dakota and he's just been a meh to ok depth forward for the Fighting Hawks. Finally showed some progression this past year, but it's likely too little too late in order to become an NHLer. We'll see I guess.

There is zero chance he gets an NHL contract from the Canucks.

 

[StreetHawk]

There is zero chance he gets an NHL contract from the Canucks.

I was surprised to see him at the prospects camp earlier in the month, since it's been 4 years since he was drafted. Figured the Canucks rights lapsed as he returned to the USHL for another season before doing the past 3 at UND. Justin Schultz was just a JR when his rights lapsed because he remained in the BCHL for another season after his draft year.

He's basically a 5th year SR now.

 

[Vector]

I was surprised to see him at the prospects camp earlier in the month, since it's been 4 years since he was drafted. Figured the Canucks rights lapsed as he returned to the USHL for another season before doing the past 3 at UND. Justin Schultz was just a JR when his rights lapsed because he remained in the BCHL for another season after his draft year.

He's basically a 5th year SR now.

He's shown up to every prospect camp since getting drafted. Kid wants to make this a career but, at best, will get a two-way AHL/ECHL contract from somewhere else.

 

[Siludin]

I'm guessing he is eligible for one more NCAA year next year because of COVID?

He's a big guy. If he has a particular productive year (which some seniors do), he's the profile of a guy that teams look for as a potential hidden-gem college signing. He should be busting his butt to improve in all areas though, because regardless of how he does this year. he's gonna be seeing 2-3 years of AHL time with any club he signs with.