Doesn’t use his teammates enough. All or nothing kind if player, sometimes leads to low percentage plays.What are his knocks preventing from being a 1W?
What are his knocks preventing from being a 1W?
Wow, this doesnt' match any description of him that I've seen.Intensity. Plays at half-speed a lot of the time.
Also his tools. Small and not a high-end skater.
Interesting. His skating is mentioned as his best asset by a number of publicationsIntensity. Plays at half-speed a lot of the time.
Also his tools. Small and not a high-end skater.
Intensity. Plays at half-speed a lot of the time.
Also his tools. Small and not a high-end skater.
Wow, this doesnt' match any description of him that I've seen.
The descriptions of Nazar and Kemell have been so all over the place and contradictory, I don't know what to believe.
Intensity. Plays at half-speed a lot of the time.
Also his tools. Small and not a high-end skater.
What Is Frank Nazar’s Potential?
Nazar is one of this writer’s favourite prospects in the 2022 NHL draft class. His skating and defensive abilities really stand out. His work ethic is another trait that gets praised by experts when it comes to breaking down Nazar. That said, his offensive ability is something that packs a lot of upsides itself. Paired with his transitional abilities and strong reliability in the defensive zone, he could be a future number one center or winger for whichever NHL franchise calls his name on draft day. He has top PK and PP upside, with an ability to play in any and all situations. However, if his offensive abilities have trouble translating to the NCAA or NHL levels, his smarts, skating and two-way game still give him a relatively safe floor to be a solid third line forward in the future.
That being said, Nazar could safely be projected as a future middle-six forward, leaning more towards second line potential. While that may not be the most intriguing selection in the top-10, as mentioned earlier, if things go well in his development, he could be a really good number one center. He’s well worth a top-10 selection. And he should continue to get attention as a top-10 potential pick as we near draft day.
Nazar’s Style of Play
Frank Nazar is the type of high-energy player with a “never quit” attitude that nearly every NHL team will absolutely fall in love with when watching his games. Nazar is a quality mix of speed and skill that elevates the play of his teammates whenever he’s on the ice.
Nazar is very creative with the puck on his stick, regardless of which zone the play is in. Defensively, he’s able to elude opponents by chipping the puck into open ice and working around the attacker to retrieve it. Alternatively, he’s quite good at utilizing bank passes to himself to keep the puck out of danger when under pressure. Offensively, Nazar can seemingly make something out of nothing with the puck on his stick. It’s not uncommon for him to have the puck with a man on him and dole out an accurate pass to a teammate cross-ice for a shot on goal.
Skating
Widely mentioned as arguably his most impressive trait, Nazar’s skating ability is among the best in the entire 2022 Draft class. He’s able to combine a set of exceptionally quick feet, above average edgework, and great overall pace to beat even the best defenders in the USHL/NCAA on a consistent basis.
Nazar will be one of those players that pundits look back on when they re-draft 2022 and decide that too many teams passed on him and then wonder how it happened. He's that good.
"He's a kid that plays the game at such a high pace; even games where he's not noticeably productive on the scoresheet, he's creating chances and putting pressure," NHL Central Scouting senior manager David Gregory said. "You'll see some teams just back off as soon as he gets the puck because if they don't, they're going to get burned because he can fly with and without the puck. He's not the biggest guy, but I don't think that'll hold him back."
He's insanely fast where did u get this thought from?Intensity. Plays at half-speed a lot of the time.
Also his tools. Small and not a high-end skater.
Any chance you're confusing Frank Nazar with Ike Howard?Intensity. Plays at half-speed a lot of the time.
Also his tools. Small and not a high-end skater.
There is so much that goes into being labeled a great or bad skater. Top end speed, acceleration, edgework etc.
A lot of guys get lazy and just say someone is not a great skater. When they really need to break down what they mean. For example: NHL top end speed but edgework is off a little, would be a better statement.
Lol.2022 NHL Draft: Frank Nazar Scouting Report - Last Word On Hockey
Scouting Report: Frank Nazar - Smaht Scouting
Frank Nazar is one of the most exciting prospects in the 2022 NHL Draft - EP Rinkside
Nazar's natural skating ability raises profile as 2022 NHL Draft prospect
I could keep going, but I think I'll stop here. For now.
Or Moe Howard?Any chance you're confusing Frank Nazar with Ike Howard?
I totally agree, my statement was in general and not related to NazarIt would be if it were true. Frank Nazar is one of the best skating prospects in the draft. Period.
Love that he identifies his weaknesses and calls himself out. Drive to succeed should be a huge thing for scouts to focus on these young kids. Any player that wants to be better, will be better.Great read if you subscribe:
Frank Nazar III: Driven to prove the critics wrong
EP Rinkside Dir. of Film Scouting Cam Robinson speaks with Frank Nazar III about his season, the 2022 NHL Draft, where he's going to play in his post-draft career, and the U18s in this exclusive interview for EP Rinkside.eprinkside.com
Nazar sees himself as a two way center and wants to stay in the middle.
Good read.Great read if you subscribe:
Frank Nazar III: Driven to prove the critics wrong
EP Rinkside Dir. of Film Scouting Cam Robinson speaks with Frank Nazar III about his season, the 2022 NHL Draft, where he's going to play in his post-draft career, and the U18s in this exclusive interview for EP Rinkside.eprinkside.com
Nazar sees himself as a two way center and wants to stay in the middle.
Great read if you subscribe:
Frank Nazar III: Driven to prove the critics wrong
EP Rinkside Dir. of Film Scouting Cam Robinson speaks with Frank Nazar III about his season, the 2022 NHL Draft, where he's going to play in his post-draft career, and the U18s in this exclusive interview for EP Rinkside.eprinkside.com
Nazar sees himself as a two way center and wants to stay in the middle.
I am not sure he makes it that far. If the Devils and Flyers manage to push the Kraken out of the top-4, I think they may go for Nazar in that 5-7 range. I still expect Wright, Cooley, Slafkvosky to go ahead of Nazar but unless the Kraken scouts rank Nemec/Jiricek (whoever is available when they pick) higher than Nazar, I expect them to go Nazar.I'm liking this kid more and more. He's looking like a good candidate for the Wings pick in the 7-11 range (wherever they finish)
I am not sure he makes it that far. If the Devils and Flyers manage to push the Kraken out of the top-4, I think they may go for Nazar in that 5-7 range. I still expect Wright, Cooley, Slafkvosky to go ahead of Nazar but unless the Kraken scouts rank Nemec/Jiricek (whoever is available when they pick) higher than Nazar, I expect them to go Nazar.
I think then Kraken would be wise to go with Nemec. He looks really good.I am not sure he makes it that far. If the Devils and Flyers manage to push the Kraken out of the top-4, I think they may go for Nazar in that 5-7 range. I still expect Wright, Cooley, Slafkvosky to go ahead of Nazar but unless the Kraken scouts rank Nemec/Jiricek (whoever is available when they pick) higher than Nazar, I expect them to go Nazar.
I am genuinely not sure how much of a difference there in the top-5/6 of this draft.I think then Kraken would be wise to go with Nemec. He looks really good.