F Kenta Isogai - Wenatchee Wild, WHL (2022 undrafted)

[Bubbles]

He might just be good enough that a team might sign him to play on an NHL Roster as some sort of historic milestone. (First Japanese born and trained skater in the NHL.)
Hell, he might have a small chance that he could genuinely carve out a fringe NHL career.

This guy is 100 times the player Aito Iguchi ever was.

He's been very good, in fact 2nd in rookie scoring with 26 points in 19 games. He's been used in all situations and usually skates with Connor Geekie.

There's an outside chance he may get drafted. Wont turn 20 until August. But if not that,, he may turn out to be a solid pro in the AHL or other professional league.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

17 goals
50 points
1.50 ppg
+18
148 sog

 

[PanniniClaus]

50 points right now in the WHL and has yet to appear for Japan at any level? They may want to take a look.

 

[Bubbles]

50 points right now in the WHL and has yet to appear for Japan at any level? They may want to take a look.

It is kind of weird he hasn't. He's probably their best U-20 player.

 

[PanniniClaus]

It is kind of weird he hasn't. He's probably their best U-20 player.

Seeing as they just got relegated from Div 1 A, his offense may have saved them. I'd go as far to say irresponsible, unless he has his mind set on something else.

 

[Dudekun]

5 points tonight (3g, 2a). His production has actually increased since Savoie and Geekie left for their WJC training camp.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

almost 60 points already

 

[Artorius Horus T]

 

[Artorius Horus T]

I would draft him.

 

[Panteras]

Pretty cool to see his development and exciting to possibly have a legit Japanese NHLer in the future. Would be very cool. All the best to the young man.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

63 points (23 goals) 1+1 game (some time left in the 3rd)

 

[Artorius Horus T]

added 1 more assist, so 64 points

 

[Jersey Fan 12]

Believe he is still draft-eligible. Has he attended any NHL Development camps and is he worth a late round flier (or better)?

 

[PanniniClaus]

Love these updates. Man on fire.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Believe he is still draft-eligible. Has he attended any NHL Development camps and is he worth a late round flier (or better)?

Its his last draft year, yes and at least according to his WHL profile page, no he hasn't.
Usually there are NHL invite (and team) listed, if one has gotten one.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

he was 1st star of the game, in his last game





secondary assist

 

[Dudekun]

Love these updates. Man on fire.

Absolutely. 31 points in his last 16 games.

 

[Chainshot]

He has certainly answered the question of if he was just coat-tailing on Geekie and Savoie by absolutely tearing it up in their absence. I like how he seems very inner lane driven and that he gets mid slot for opportunities. If I had an extra late pick, he’ll even just a late pick, I would happily gamble on him being a bit of a late bloomer.

 

[Jersey Fan 12]

He has certainly answered the question of if he was just coat-tailing on Geekie and Savoie by absolutely tearing it up in their absence. I like how he seems very inner lane driven and that he gets mid slot for opportunities. If I had an extra late pick, he’ll even just a late pick, I would happily gamble on him being a bit of a late bloomer.

Thanks for the insight.

 

[Hockeyville USA]

Will Scouch has always been high on Isogai. Isogai was doing a lot of good things in the USHL in Youngstown, but the production remained meh. But remember, the USHL is notorious for being harder to score in, especially for younger players. And they don't always put guys with more potential in the best spots to produce. Glad to see him popping off in the Dub.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

On a 4 game goal streak, 8 game point streak

 

[Albatros]

Seeing as they just got relegated from Div 1 A, his offense may have saved them. I'd go as far to say irresponsible, unless he has his mind set on something else.

He would have needed to skip five WHL games if he was to go to Hungary. Besides other considerations that would be 4+5=9 fewer points for him and instead of 8th he would now be tied 22nd among the league top scorers. Would he still have a chance of reaching that 7th round draft pick?

 

[PanniniClaus]

He would have needed to skip five WHL games if he was to go to Hungary. Besides other considerations that would be 4+5=9 fewer points for him and instead of 8th he would now be tied 22nd among the league top scorers. Would he still have a chance of reaching that 7th round draft pick?

Didn't realize it was his decision. If so, that makes sense.

 

[Albatros]

Didn't realize it was his decision. If so, that makes sense.

He was invited already back in 2022 but declined because he didn't want to skip USHL games, I'm not sure there's any expectation regarding his participation anymore.

 

[seafoam]

Islanders draft pick, calling it.

They take chances and go off the board in rounds 6 and 7.