Casey Cizikas - NYI

[Pick Six]

In fairness to B Squared, he might not know of Czikas's past. Just may have been an unfortunate choice of words.

I doubt it. Surprised it hasn't been deleted.

 

[Seph]

Besides, size never hurt guys like Gainey and Carbonneau.

Gainey was 6'2", so not the best comparison.

But Peca, Madden and Draper are a few examples of recent top notch shutdown centers who played at 5'10"-11" and 180-190 lbs, which is highly comparable to Cizikas' size.

 

[bruinsfan46]

He reminds me of Dave Bolland. Which is high praise.

He doesn't have Bolland's offensive skills, especially Bolland's shot. Should become a very good bottom six checker.

 

[Nalens Oga]

He's probably getting double the ice time in the AHL then he would in the NHL. If anything Bailey is a prime example as to why you don't want to rush a kid into the NHL.

His NHL upside is probably a 3rd line centre capable of filling in on the 2nd line. So why not give him some 3rd line experience instead of Bailey who would probably benefit more from AHL time (he doesn't need to clear waivers does he?). I haven't seen Cizikas since the Mem Cup but I'm conviced he'd be better than Bailey as the 3rd C at this point.

 

[bluechipbonzo]

Gainey was 6'2", so not the best comparison.

But Peca, Madden and Draper are a few examples of recent top notch shutdown centers who played at 5'10"-11" and 180-190 lbs, which is highly comparable to Cizikas' size.

Was he? I always thought he was a six-footer. Carbonneau certainly wasn't, then again, I haven't checked wikipedia just going on memory...your other comparisons are bang on and illustrate my point exactly.

 

[Kevin27NYI]

Very impressed with what I've seen and heard, I can't wait to see him in a few years, he has an underated playmaking game.

Equally excited about Ullstrom and Dibendetto who seem to have broken out so far.

 

[Mansfield]

wow. I legitimately never knew that cizikas was the guy who killed manny castillo...that was huge news back when I was in my last year of high school..

Damn. Guy seems like a good prospect though at any rate.

 

[Icedemon]

Once the Islanders are out of playoff contention I have a feeling we'll see him, Ullstrom, and DiBenedetto all up to see some NHL time in March and April.

that will be sometime before the end of the month or early december

 

[Hipster Doofus]

Gainey was 6'2", so not the best comparison.

But Peca, Madden and Draper are a few examples of recent top notch shutdown centers who played at 5'10"-11" and 180-190 lbs, which is highly comparable to Cizikas' size.

Peca is who he reminds me of. Love his game.

 

[KrisBeKreame]

that will be sometime before the end of the month or early december

Thanks alot for that

 

[startainfection*]

after the draft he said he want to be the type of player mike richards is, could that still happen?

 

[Chardo]

Once the Islanders are out of playoff contention I have a feeling we'll see him, Ullstrom, and DiBenedetto all up to see some NHL time in March and April.

Ullstrom is up today. Will debut tonight vs. Pens.

 

[HyeDray]

His NHL upside is probably a 3rd line centre capable of filling in on the 2nd line. So why not give him some 3rd line experience instead of Bailey who would probably benefit more from AHL time (he doesn't need to clear waivers does he?). I haven't seen Cizikas since the Mem Cup but I'm conviced he'd be better than Bailey as the 3rd C at this point.

Bailey would have to clear waivers to go down to BP unless it was a conditioning stint.

 

[Ultimate Warrior]

This guy is on a tear during Bridgeports' recent hot streak (10-0-1 in last 11 games). He has 38 pts in 44 games and a +20 rating as a rookie in the AHL. Maybe he projects as more then a bottom 6 guy?

 

[bluechipbonzo]

This guy is on a tear during Bridgeports' recent hot streak (10-0-1 in last 11 games). He has 38 pts in 44 games and a +20 rating as a rookie in the AHL. Maybe he projects as more then a bottom 6 guy?

He was a first-round talent that went later because of the potential legal cloud-and the personal issues that might have arisen...well, they haven't, and the kid is making every GM who passed on him extremely jealous this year. Snow took a chance and it's paying off huge.

Kid is fourth among AHL rookies in scoring, with the top two being two years older than Cizikas...fair to say if he keeps playing even close to his recent performance he will get serious ROTY consideration.

Interesting barometer for comparison: note that two highly touted prospects (also 91's) in Peter Holland and Carter Ashton are chasing Cizikas in the scoring race...but neither comes even close as far as plus/minus is concerned...Cizikas is playing in all situations, and doesn't exactly have the same personnel to work with...

Expect to see him up this year for a cup of coffee (or perhaps after the trade deadline?) and a full-timer next year.

Kid's a stud.

 

[Torts]

Great to see casey excelling

We talk about the points he's putting up but there's actually a lot he does without scoring points that makes him a great hockey player. He has a nack of finding players the puck right when they need it and he almost never looses a battle on the boards (ex. 2011 world junior shift) and he is a excellent penalty killer.

Glad to see him taking off at the AHL level.

 

[kamosko]

I doubt it. Surprised it hasn't been deleted.

Well I didn't know about it until prior to this point. Same could be said for that poster too, or not.

 

[TieClark]

He played at my work over the summer for a mens league... secretly of course. I doubt the Isles would want him playing here even if he was playing with ex major junior players and what not.

 

[msv957]

He was a first-round talent that went later because of the potential legal cloud-and the personal issues that might have arisen...well, they haven't, and the kid is making every GM who passed on him extremely jealous this year. Snow took a chance and it's paying off huge.

Kid is fourth among AHL rookies in scoring, with the top two being two years older than Cizikas...fair to say if he keeps playing even close to his recent performance he will get serious ROTY consideration.

Interesting barometer for comparison: note that two highly touted prospects (also 91's) in Peter Holland and Carter Ashton are chasing Cizikas in the scoring race...but neither comes even close as far as plus/minus is concerned...Cizikas is playing in all situations, and doesn't exactly have the same personnel to work with...

Expect to see him up this year for a cup of coffee (or perhaps after the trade deadline?) and a full-timer next year.

Kid's a stud.

Cizikas seems to have a lot of good intangibles with grit and leadership.

He is not a big player at 5'10 so not sure what kind of player he can be at the NHL level. Is he big enough to be a physical checking line player or is he skilled enough to play at the top 6 level?

 

[islandermaniac]

Cizikas seems to have a lot of good intangibles with grit and leadership.

He is not a big player at 5'10 so not sure what kind of player he can be at the NHL level. Is he big enough to be a physical checking line player or is he skilled enough to play at the top 6 level?

hockeydb.com has him at 6 feet

 

[KrisBeKreame]

hockeydb.com has him at 6 feet

Islanders site has him at 5'10"
Bridgeport's site has him at 5'11"
AHL site has him at 5'11"
Hockey's Future has him at 5'11"
OHL site has him at 6'0"
Hockey fights has him at 5'11"

 

[SLAPSHOT723]

Awesome game tonight by Cizikas. A smile never leaves his face.

 

[mbowman]

Cizikas seems to have a lot of good intangibles with grit and leadership.

He is not a big player at 5'10 so not sure what kind of player he can be at the NHL level. Is he big enough to be a physical checking line player or is he skilled enough to play at the top 6 level?

the leafs site has mike brown at 5'11", 205, and if he's not a physical checking player, i don't know who is. by all accounts, cizikas is a better player than brown anyways

 

[MrFunnyWobbl]

Wow just read the story of what happened off ice, quite sad.

 

[desmond]

Two assists tonight.