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a lot of people try to do pull ups using their arms, when really it is your back you need to engage, makes it much easier and probably what Bennett was doing wrong
 
Scriptor said:
I wouldn't even consider selecting Reschny.

My three first round picks (assuming we get another first rounder in the 20s by packaging 2nd round and later picks and1or a prospect), in no particular order, would be:

Nesbitt

"Standing at 6-foot-4, Nesbitt prides himself as a power forward who is never afraid to go into the corners and retrieve the puck from the opposing teams’ defenders. He and his linemate Ethan Belchetz, who stands at 6-foot-6, were great forwards for the Spitfires as both of them used their size to their advantage by retrieving pucks either in the offensive and defensive zones and were able to send a pass to their teammates, resulting in either a clean defensive breakout or an offensive zone scoring chance."

Ryabkin

Strengths​

  • Puck movement and stickhandling
  • Good shot selection
  • Combines a finesse game with physicality

Under Construction/Improvements to Make​

  • Consistency
  • Improving his first steps and skating stride
  • Engaging intelligently

NHL Potential​

Will Ryabkin become the offensive dynamo he showcased as a 16-year-old in Russia, or will he end up as a role player who’s a liability when he doesn’t have the puck? That will be the number one question heading into the draft. The best-case scenario is that he becomes a top-line playmaker who can score like Evgeny Kuznetsov. Given his defensive shortcomings, he may struggle to play centre in the NHL and have to transition to the wing, although that should help him find success more quickly.
Fiddler

Smaht Scouting - March 23rd: "He’s becoming more and more confident in his puck moving, attempting riskier passes and picking spots better, but his biggest strength remains his defensive game, especially on the rush, continuing to completely erase promising zone entries for the other team more often than not. A defenseman like Fiddler, who can move the puck effectively, skate and defend very well is incredibly valuable in today’s NHL, especially when they’re a right-handed shooter."
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I know of Nesbitt as he played for one of the teams that is managed by my organization. Much of this kid’s success is a direct result of the significant size and strength advantages he has over the players he has and currently plays against. Once he reaches the professional level those advantages will largely disappear. Kid has heavy feet which limitation will adversely affect his impact when (if) he reaches the NHL.
 
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SwiftyHab said:
I think the board just went swimming in cold water cause its all shrunk now
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you think web developers know about shrinkage?

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Twisted Sinister said:
Must be the case... though I could have sworn I could do 20 in Cegep.
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Had no problem doing 20 at 123 lbs, all upper body, notbigonl legs
ChesterNimitz said:
I know of Nesbitt as he played for one of the teams that is managed by my organization. Much of this kid’s success is a direct result of the significant size and strength advantages he has over the players he has and currently plays against. Once he reaches the professional level those advantages will largely disappear. Kid has heavy feet which limitation will adversely affect his impact when (if) he reaches the NHL.
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Too bad. How about Zonnon?
 
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Quatre Vingt Treize said:
Aitcheson came out of combine as toughest guy in draft. With physical of playoffs could be valuable piece. Of his 26 goals this year, 9 were game winners.
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We've seen with Xhekaj, physicality isn't enough. He also needs to know the finer parts of playing D at the NHL level.
 
It appears we have a real shot at Carter Bear. His injury seems to have made him fall in most lists
 
Scriptor said:
Too bad. How about Zonnon?
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Both Zonnon and Nesbitt are similar types of players: large, physical players who create good net presence, have reasonable hands/shooting ability and will both live scoring those 5 foot goals off scrambles and deflections. While neither are dynamic players ( both are somewhat clumsy, laborious skaters), I find Zonnan has a greater ice presence than Nesbitt and possesses a snap/pace to his game that makes him a better overall pro prospect than Nesbitt. Neither, however, has the upside of Florian Xhekaj and I would be disappointed if we choose either at 16 or 17 OA. Unless teams are seduced by their size, both will (should) be drafted at the bottom of the first round, and may even fall into the second round.
 
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Twisted Sinister said:
Must be the case... though I could have sworn I could do 20 in Cegep.
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20 chin ups is nothing… 20 pull ups with proper form, full extension, and someone instructing you when to go up and down is very impressive.

It is kind of weird to think about though, any beefed up average joe at the local gym would absolutely crush most of these NHL prospects in heavy lifting
 
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Zilo44 said:
It appears we have a real shot at Carter Bear. His injury seems to have made him fall in most lists
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There is definitely the impression that teams are more cautious about him. The fact players like Lidstrom have been giving trouble recently doesn't help. Probably 10 to 18 but because it isn't as bad a fail as a mid-top 10 miss, maybe some teams will be game earlier in that spread. IDk
 
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