F Ethan Belchetz - Oakville Rangers, SCTA U15 (2026 Draft)

[bigdog16]

So am I. Continue doubting this super talented kid. He’s going to prove you wrong.

Im not doubting him and I agree he is a contender for #1. But Lindros is arguably the greatest prospect the sport has ever seen. Unfair to put that expectation on him. Other than being big they don’t play similar at all, either.

 

[scoutman1]

So am I. Continue doubting this super talented kid. He’s going to prove you wrong.

there is no proving him wrong....he never said he would not turn out....he is just saying after 3 games you really can not tell a lot....a lot of talented players are still in NHL camps, a lot of players are getting the rust off them and big thing is, while Belchetz keeps doing well then teams will target him harder....no one is saying he is not going to challenge...a lot of people including myself (with over 20 years scouting experience) know that 3 games do not tell much.

 

[wetcoast]

Looks like an assertion was made based on size and the skating part just isn't so.

 

[wetcoast]

I do.

I can’t wait to bump these posts in 2 years.

You certainly can't wait there is 100% agreement on that point.

I think it’s SILLY to doubt Belchetz.

No one is doubting him as a prospect the pushback is on the skating and Lindros hype train and your need to anoint a certain number of players that you "found first" by looking at elite prospects then patting yourself on the back.

I respectfully suggest some self confidence courses or videos not a hockey forum to boost your ego.

 

[Isaac Nootin]

So am I. Continue doubting this super talented kid. He’s going to prove you wrong.

Once again, please point out exactly where I've doubted this kid?

 

[newmanager]

Where does this strapping young fellow get selected if eligible for the 2025 draft?