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That kid has a lot more patience than I would. The "would you like to play for team x?" questions are obnoxious.
That kid has a lot more patience than I would. The "would you like to play for team x?" questions are obnoxious.
That kid has a lot more patience than I would. The "would you like to play for team x?" questions are obnoxious.
Yeah.Other than Tkachuk, Bouchard seems to get the most hate out of the top 10 ‘round these parts.
He kinda sounds like a shy Ryan ReynoldsI agree but for some reason i found something really annoying about Bouchard's voice. Maybe its just me.
He kinda sounds like a shy Ryan Reynolds
Other than Tkachuk, Bouchard seems to get the most hate out of the top 10 ‘round these parts.
Happens every year. And then at the draft everyone will complain that a team reached for him, even though most credible rankings have had him in the same spot for most of the year.Agreed. Everyone is sleeping on Boucahrd
And he kinda looks like the halfway point between Jason Schwartzman and Colin Farrell.He kinda sounds like a shy Ryan Reynolds
i'm not trying to sell this guy or say pick this guy, watch this video, I know it's cherry picked his goals and assist, but just look at him, is he a wizard offensive, my gosh Boeser/Pettersson can score an extra 10 goals on top of their projected rate. this guys is just a monster offensively not to mention him being able to hit the net like that.
his fake passes, the way he spots players open, the way he spots player THAT WILL BE open, sneaky guy, once he establishes chemistry with his teamates, my gosh look out. I can only imagine once he starts getting use to Pettersson/Boeser.... speechless...
Er...I suppose he’s the guy you want for the Nucks? I think that could really make sense, actually. Vancouver needs d-men who can move the puck well, and Bouchard is one of the higher-floor guys in the draft and is already well established in that area. He also projects as a PPQB, which I think you guys need outside of maybe Stetcher (who’s probably a guy you want more for the second PP), and then there’s the Juolevi connection.
I think his weaknesses are overstated, too. His rumoured lack of speed and defensive proficiency are almost surely due mainly to the ridiculous amount of ice time he was logging in London. In fact, he tested as one of the fastest defensemen at the TPG. He also appears very earnest to learn and open to advice, and the tutelage of guys such as Edler and Tanev could have a great effect on him.
You wouldn't take Dobson or do you not expect him to be there?I’m also ok with boqvist or Hughes.
I find he has issues backward skating with agility. But, he's still worthy of being taking in the lottery.I feel like his skating actually gets underrated. He's pretty agile and can pick up good speed. Sure he's not Hughes or Dobson in that regard, but its not a weakness and it's something that can only get better.
I've seen Mark Stone go from being an absolutely horrible skater in juniors to being an NHL level skater. No reason to think that Bouchard can't improve either. It's one of the things that almost always improves in players.
His defensive game isn't lights out and his skating isn't great. Will his production be able to continue into the NHL level? Does he offer anything else thats elite? (Physicality, defence, poise, etc...)
Will he be like a Leetch-ish type player? Sergei Zubov?
There’s no chance he’ll be available.interesting , while at #24 i hope my wild pick a speedy forward if bouchard drops i'll take a chance on him.
We definitely don't agree on this player, but I just wanted to say how much I appreciate and respect you putting in this kind of work.
Finally got around to putting together a little video on Evan Bouchard regarding his hockey sense and defensive technique...(usual apologies because of my lackluster video editing ability and voiceover talent)...
Needless to say, this is not a highlight video...but nor is it a lowlight video...I grabbed a couple game's worth of shifts and broke down some plays.
I guess I'll share my little write-up on Bouchard as well, because not everyone knows my thoughts on him, so I should be forthcoming in unison with the video...
Evan Bouchard (London [OHL], #2, RHS RD) - Looks like a pro on the rink. Already has a healthy, thick frame and really just looks the part. Doesn't think the part very well. Poor hockey sense and his defensive awareness and feel in his own zone is poor. Has no sense of danger, looks like he's stuck in "lane hockey" mode. He won't cross the net line even if it close off a play, he'll chase players out high all the time, he gives up his feet in situations that do not call for it, isn't attentive near his net, no risk mitigation, isn't physical to close off plays. He generally just goes and stands in front of his goalie until the puck comes near him, then he'll chase it around for a little while. Has a plus first step and he can fly up the middle of the rink to join the rush with some powerful strides, which he does constantly. He can carry the puck and snap some passes around at a rate better than most offensive defensemen. He can bring a lot of heat from the point with his shot - has a slapper, a wrister and a one-timer that are a threat to score from well out. A little stiff out there sometimes and his compete level in his own zone is very weak. When the puck isn't near him, he might as well have bought a ticket to the game. His offensive upside is very high, and he'll have some really strong production early in his career like Phaneuf or even Letang, but as the game adapts to his physical traits, he'll struggle to keep the pace.
Hockey Sense: D
Skating speed/power/acc: A
Skating lateral/edges/agility: C+
Vision: C
Puck skills: B
Shot: A
Defense technique: D-
Defense urgency: D-
Frame/size: A-
Ceiling/Risk: High/Very high (2nd round)
I'm just about done by ranking of OHL d-men...I have in my second tier, just about the fifth d-men in the OHL...when he goes really high in the draft, I won't be shocked, when he has a strong first few seasons, I won't be shocked...long term, I don't like this prospect. I wouldn't recommend my club to draft him, but I understand what his appeal is...it's just not appealing to me...
i'm not trying to sell this guy or say pick this guy, watch this video, I know it's cherry picked his goals and assist, but just look at him, is he a wizard offensive, my gosh Boeser/Pettersson can score an extra 10 goals on top of their projected rate. this guys is just a monster offensively not to mention him being able to hit the net like that.
his fake passes, the way he spots players open, the way he spots player THAT WILL BE open, sneaky guy, once he establishes chemistry with his teamates, my gosh look out. I can only imagine once he starts getting use to Pettersson/Boeser.... speechless...