F Gracyn Sawchyn - Edmonton Oil Kings (2023, 63rd, FLA)

[Pierson11]

Watched this kid play against my son at 5,6,7 yrs old and he was so much further ahead of the other kids in terms of development it was insane. Always figured he would make the NHL. Disappointing he's representing the US. Wouldn't be surprised if he jumped up the draft rankings playing in Seattle.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

4 assists in his preseason debut with Seattle Thunderbirds in a 5-0 win

 

[Bubbles]

4 assists in his preseason debut with Seattle Thunderbirds in a 5-0 win

Seattle is going to bulldoze teams this season.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Is he going to play in the top six and top PP?

I think he could have a huge season. He was the most skilled player on the NTDP 17's last season. His point totals don't tell the full picture.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

Is he going to play in the top six and top PP?

I think he could have a huge season. He was the most skilled player on the NTDP 17's last season. His point totals don't tell the full picture.

It's hard to say... Sure last night's game is making a strong case he could, but Seattle is going to be a very strong team this year with many good forward vets on the team. I'm sure throughout the year he will get his chance but as of now it's tough to say if he will consistently all season.

Last night Seattle didn't play too many veterans and went with alot of young guys so it's cool to see that he was the one that stood out most amongst the young guys

Great debut for him though!!

 

[Bank Shot]

The process to get American citizenship is long and complex. You have to be a permanent resident for at least 5 years to even qualify to apply for citizenship. USA Hockey has no political standing or influence in the States to have the government break process to help them get recruits. It doesn't happen. If it did, Sawchyn wouldn't have had any apparent issues.

If one of his parents is American Sawchyn can get a USA passport with ease before turning 18.

 

[William H Bonney]

If one of his parents is American Sawchyn can get a USA passport with ease before turning 18.

If one of his parents is American he already has citizenship

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

1st WHL goal tonight

 

[GermanSpitfire]

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

1g. 1a. +2. and named the 1st star of the game in his WHL debut

 

[Bubbles]

1g. 1a. +2. and named the 1st star of the game in his WHL debut

A bunch of Seattle's players are at NHL camps, so he's getting a lot more ice time. He's definitely skilled enough to be on their top 6.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

A bunch of Seattle's players are at NHL camps, so he's getting a lot more ice time. He's definitely skilled enough to be on their top 6.

yup... couldnt have asked for a better showing for him while their main guys are away at camp

 

[Bubbles]

A pretty solid start, 2G last night. Good passer, and really runs the PP well. Good shot as well and he's slowly moving up the lineup in Seattle.

 

[Bubbles]

3A tonight in a 11-3 drubbing of the Tips. Was actually leading the team in scoring before tonight.

Because Flames prospect Lucas Ciona had 3G, 3A!

 

[Lavar Ball]

 

[Lavar Ball]

 

[Lavar Ball]

 

[Bubbles]

2G, 2A tonight. The game was at the Climate Pledge Arena. Nice of Seattle to allow the T-birds in the building.

 

[EdJovanovski]

Went to the CHL top prospects game tonight and this guy was the biggest stand out to me. Can’t believe he only had 2 pages on here when I searched him lol. The next Kravtsov

 

[Baaaaaaaaaaaaah]

In my opinion, he was the best player at the CHL prospects game tonight.

 

[EdJovanovski]

In my opinion, he was the best player at the CHL prospects game tonight.

So flashy, absolutely dangled guys several times and was excellent defensively and on the forecheck as well

 

[BigRangy]

Flashiest guy for sure. Made some nice passes and dangled a bunch of guys.

Would be interested to hear some reports on his play in Seattle. If he’s stuck behind guys there or not.

 

[cheesymc]

Flashiest guy for sure. Made some nice passes and dangled a bunch of guys.

Would be interested to hear some reports on his play in Seattle. If he’s stuck behind guys there or not.

So this years Firkus Circus? I guess he’s moving up to an really early 2nd round pick… or sneaking into the late 1st like a Greig.

 

[Lavar Ball]

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

This kid is going to be very good. So slick.