Prospect Info: Denton Mateychuk 12th Overall, 2022 NHL Draft

[tunnelvision]

Do we see a Mateychuk - Jiricek pairing?

I hope he replaces Clayton. Three LD-RD pairings looks more balanced on paper, Bjork wouldn't have to play on his off side anymore.

Svozil-Jiricek
Mateychuk/Zboril-Bjork
Mateychuk/Zboril-Sweezey

 

[CBJx614]

I hope he replaces Clayton. Three LD-RD pairings looks more balanced on paper, Bjork wouldn't have to play on his off side anymore.

Svozil-Jiricek
Mateychuk/Zboril-Bjork
Mateychuk/Zboril-Sweezey

Honestly he probably won't get too much time right away, he'll have to earn his time coming in so late with no chemistry with anyone there in such a high pressure situation. If he comes in and obviously better, it's a little different but it'll be interesting to see how much the staff trusts him right away.

 

[stevo61]

Id like him with Sweezey I think

A Mateychuk-Jiricek pair as proposed earlier would be way too chaotic at this point

 

[majormajor]

Id like him with Sweezey I think

A Mateychuk-Jiricek pair as proposed earlier would be way too chaotic at this point

Did someone say chaos? Controlled Chaos??








This is a reference to the Jack Johnson - James Wisniewski pairing we once had. Yes it actually happened and it was called "Controlled Chaos".

 

[squashmaple]

 

[puckgoalnet]

I hope he gets some playing time, they could certainly use a boost right now. However, being down 0-2 in a best of 5 is a tough place to insert a new guy.

BTW - I'm feeling really good about that Mateychuck signed/worn CBJ preseason jersey I picked up for <$300 (already up to ~$400). It was certainly a much better deal than the $5k Fantilli game worn jersey.

 

[Xoggz22]

I hope he gets some playing time, they could certainly use a boost right now. However, being down 0-2 in a best of 5 is a tough place to insert a new guy.

BTW - I'm feeling really good about that Mateychuck signed/worn CBJ preseason jersey I picked up for <$300 (already up to ~$400). It was certainly a much better deal than the $5k Fantilli game worn jersey.

Pretty sure the ECF is a 7 game series, like the Calder Cup. Only the early rounds were 5 games.

 

[CBJx614]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1797767116852203578

 

[CBJx614]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1811807738130829405

 

[Team Cozens]

How has he looked in camp??

 

[LJ7]

How has he looked in camp??

In 1 preseason game he stood out in a great way. I'm biased since I've been really high on him even pre draft but he looked stellar. Hoping he plays next game.

 

[CBJx614]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1847670167200776509

(Behind a paywall sadly)

 

[tunnelvision]

Aside from 1 game I've only seen him in highlights this year so can't really speak at length about the progress he's made, but at least it's encouraging to see him do an offensive play that some time ago he only could have pulled off against junior players:



He had a slap shot onetimer goal vs Rochester, that's pretty rare for him:



I still think at some point he should try playing with different sticks like Werenski ended up doing. It's hard to imagine him as an NHL PP point man with that long paddle looking thing that seems to slow all puck movement down.

 

[Cowumbus]

Aside from 1 game I've only seen him in highlights this year so can't really speak at length about the progress he's made, but at least it's encouraging to see him do an offensive play that some time ago he only could have pulled off against junior players:



He had a slap shot onetimer goal vs Rochester, that's pretty rare for him:



I still think at some point he should try playing with different sticks like Werenski ended up doing. It's hard to imagine him as an NHL PP point man with that long paddle looking thing that seems to slow all puck movement down.

He’s the highest scoring D in the AHL rn

 

[Oresy]

He’s the highest scoring D in the AHL rn

No he’s behind Cagnoni and Mailloux. But yes, he’s been good.

 

[Cowumbus]

No

Yes he was.

NOW he’s behind Cagnoni and Mailloux. But yes, he’s been good.

They both played last night and had two points each - things change.

 

[CBJx614]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1857636634126127449

 

[CBJx614]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1857622424042328189

 

[CBJx614]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1857597296122241409

 

[thebus88]

He’s an NHL player.

He would improve the CBJ’s chances at winning games and would improve as a player.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

He’s an NHL player.

He would improve the CBJ’s chances at winning games and would improve as a player.

Yep, but they have to move a player and there is no rush to do so until they can get the best return

 

[koteka]

There is no rush on Mateychuk. Leave him in Cleveland. Let him learn how to be the big dog in professional hockey. Trade Provorov in late Jan or Feb. Then bring up Mateychuk and see how he does. He can play 25ish games in the NHL. Send him down at the end of the season and let him go on a playoff run with the Monsters. Next year he can play full time in the NHL. Clearly communicate the plan to him.

We are not going to the playoffs this season. #1 goal should be stable and proper development of guys like Mateychuk, Brindley, and LDBB.

 

[Jovavic]

Bring him up after the 4 Nation thing, have him up for a few months, send him back for the playoffs

 

[Doggy]

There is no rush on Mateychuk. Leave him in Cleveland. Let him learn how to be the big dog in professional hockey. Trade Provorov in late Jan or Feb. Then bring up Mateychuk and see how he does. He can play 25ish games in the NHL. Send him down at the end of the season and let him go on a playoff run with the Monsters. Next year he can play full time in the NHL. Clearly communicate the plan to him.

We are not going to the playoffs this season. #1 goal should be stable and proper development of guys like Mateychuk, Brindley, and LDBB.

I wanted to give you two thumbs up for this post...but I'm restricted to just one.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1858281307928928724