He is the guy I wanted today. He is exactly what the team is missing.
Here is a nice article.
Here is a nice article.
There's some bite in this clubs future!
My name is Don Waddell and I approve this messageA good Gudbranson replacement down the road in 3-4 years. I big bodied defensive Dman who has some strong "f*** you" energy
OMG IKR. I think I'm already in love.From this I really like his quick outlet passing. Even on the hit highlights there are a few good instances of him following up by moving the puck to the right area quickly. That's more important in his role than whether he scores points.
Making a quick decision with puck is probably the correct play in most situations but if you're not consistent with execution, then you need to start thinking about improving your vision and passing skills, and/or improving puck protection and carrying skills under pressure to minimize turnover rates in the future.From this I really like his quick outlet passing. Even on the hit highlights there are a few good instances of him following up by moving the puck to the right area quickly. That's more important in his role than whether he scores points.
Making a quick decision with puck is probably the correct play in most situations but if you're not consistent with execution, then you need to start thinking about improving your vision and passing skills, and/or improving puck protection and carrying skills under pressure to minimize turnover rates in the future.
Elick seems to be erratic with puck on his stick but he also has his moments. I think he's pretty confident carrying pucks when he has and succeeds to create space for himself, his puck reception looks good in the offensive zone and he can get it on net hard and quickly, it's not like he's constantly having these hot potato handling moments like we used to see with Peeke.
But giving first passes in the D zone while he feels pressured is where he usually seems to struggle, at least based on this game tape. Sometimes there could've been a better outcome if he trusted his mobility and reach to get past the first layer of forecheck by holding on to puck for a little longer.
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I liked his puck play performance in this game better. Some great rushes and offensive activation here and there.
Sure, and I don't think he's a hopeless case in this regard either. But in order to develop he will need more opportunities to retrieve pucks from his own end and get reps that way, I just don't know what kind of a role he will have next year in Brandon. Last year he wasn't playing on either PP unit, it seems PP time for defensemen was mostly split between 2004-borns Maliavin and Shipley (who would be overagers next year, so I wonder if either will return for 2024-25), and 2005-born Mantei. I'd imagine PP's are one of the best situations for young dmen to hone their vision, passing, deception and overall puck skills.The good news is much of this can improve with time, experience and coaching. His basic foundation seems solid and i love guys that can skate and defend first.
Had quite the sequence in his debut with his new WHL team last night