Prospect Info: (D) Nolan Allan - 2021 32nd Overall

[RememberTheRoar]

Our D core is looking pretty darn good. Solid D like Vlassic and Allan coupled with more flash like Korchinski, Lev and Rinzel might have us looking suitably awesome on the back end. Now for a star F in the 25 draft ... hello Roger!

I like Allan, hopefully he’s Vlassic Jr.

 

[bwana63]

killer piece from Powers ($): Nolan Allan carving out role in Blackhawks’ defense

and, FWLIW, I wholeheartedly agree that Allan's lifted his play significantly since Sorenson took the reins. looks like more than just a guy, mebbe a whole lot more

 

[Chelios]

Good article. I think I have said it before, but when I watch Allan I see a weird combo of Hjalmasson and Forsling. Obviously, it is unlikely he reaches the heights of either of them, but he has a blend of the two as far as characteristics.

 

[MHO]

I had no idea how much Allan benefitted from the coaching change. Wow those numbers

 

[Chelios]

I had no idea how much Allan benefitted from the coaching change. Wow those numbers

I think the numbers have more to do with the change in the system than a huge change in how well he has been playing. I don’t think he was playing nearly as poor as those numbers suggest, it’s just the passive nature of the system. I also think there is a lot to be said for having a consistent d partner in Murphy for the last while.

 

[Larmer83]

I had no idea how much Allan benefitted from the coaching change. Wow those numbers

The coaching change also coincides with a dman partner change. The last 6 games 5x5:

Allan/Murphy
TOI: 75:57
Corsi: 51.13
Fenwick: 50.0
Goals for/against: 5 to 1
High danger for/against: 14 to 15

Korchinski/Brodie
TOI: 72:48
Corsi: 43.38
Fenwick: 38.95
Goals for/against: 3 to 5
High danger for/against: 9 to 16

Jones is back, Kaiser down. I get it. But Brodie should absolutely sit.

 

[Mrfenn92]

Brodie is the guy that should sit.

 

[MHO]

Brodie is the guy that should sit.

I agree. But I'm guessing he doesn't and Crevier does. I think when Martinez comes back, Brodie finally finds the press box.

 

[Mrfenn92]

I agree. But I'm guessing he doesn't and Crevier does. I think when Martinez comes back, Brodie finally finds the press box.

Understood

 

[MHO]

Understood

If it were me, I'd be curious to see how the D looks if they straight up replaced Brodie with Jones. Keep Vlasic with Crevier, Allan with Murphy, and Korchinski with Jones. 3 lefties, 3 righties, and I'd take the mix of youth and talent over whatever experience Brodie brings.

 

[Mrfenn92]

If it were me, I'd be curious to see how the D looks if they straight up replaced Brodie with Jones. Keep Vlasic with Crevier, Allan with Murphy, and Korchinski with Jones. 3 lefties, 3 righties, and I'd take the mix of youth and talent over whatever experience Brodie brings.

I’d be down with that.

 

[giza]

Both Vlasic and Allan got a lot of crap when they were drafted.. .Rinzel looks like a stud and got crap when drafted as well. Levshunov still learning, but leads the AHL in shots by a defenseman...toss in EDM and like Lewis said in Trading Places...."Looking good, Billy Ray".

 

[BobbyJet]

Good article. I think I have said it before, but when I watch Allan I see a weird combo of Hjalmasson and Forsling. Obviously, it is unlikely he reaches the heights of either of them, but he has a blend of the two as far as characteristics.

I think Allan's potential as a complete dman could pass both of them in overall value to his team.