F Nico Myatovic - Seattle Thunderbirds, WHL (2023, 33rd, ANA)

[Kamaya Painters]

"Myjatovic"..

His parents really made all they could so people who work in media wouldn't fail to pronounce his name and yet these journalists, commentators and experts don't know how it's supposed to sound

Btw, if this kid is anywhere close to being a Predrag Mijatović on ice then he'll be a star.

MI-YATO-VICH.

 

[Bubbles]

NICOOOOOOOO!!! WHL Championship winning goal!!! on a penalty shot!

 

[EbonyRaptor]

Wonder how high he'll go in the draft? I'm guessing maybe he sneaks into the bottom half of the 2nd round - especially if he's noticeable in the Memorial Cup games.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

For those who follow the league closely, how would you say he compares to Reid Schaefer as a draft prospect (ie Schaefer from one year ago)?

 

[Voodoo Glow Skulls]

Middle 2nd

 

[Bubbles]

For those who follow the league closely, how would you say he compares to Reid Schaefer as a draft prospect (ie Schaefer from one year ago)?

Schaefer is more physical than Myatovic. Nico's got more speed though and some underrated offensive instincts.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

30 goals in regular season
2nd for thunderbirds

+43
3rd among thunderbirds forwards

His role got smaller in the play-offs
but bigger in the mem cup
- Thunderbirds made it to the finals, Nico had 1+1 in game #4

 

[MMC]

Welcome to Anaheim

 

[Dominance]

Could be Thompson-lite.

 

[Bubbles]

LOL almost a 1st rounder and still no one wants to talk about him?

Being the biggest Nico booster, I'm super happy for him. Anaheim is loaded with good young talent.

I had a peek into his thread on the Anaheim board and oh boy, some strange takes. Maybe they should look at this thread instead!

I also had a feeling that some NHL teams had a lot higher than the lists out there.

 

[tomd]

LOL almost a 1st rounder and still no one wants to talk about him?

Being the biggest Nico booster, I'm super happy for him. Anaheim is loaded with good young talent.

I had a peek into his thread on the Anaheim board and oh boy, some strange takes. Maybe they should look at this thread instead!

I also had a feeling that some NHL teams had a lot higher than the lists out there.

In fairness, it is not the player who is in question...he's got a legit shot at an NHL career. The issue is more where he was taken. To your point...almost a 1st rounder. Seems like 15-20 picks too high.

 

[Bubbles]

In fairness, it is not the player who is in question...he's got a legit shot at an NHL career. The issue is more where he was taken. To your point...almost a 1st rounder. Seems like 15-20 picks too high.

He's going to be a solid NHL player, just from his defensive prowess alone. His offense may come but this is a guy you want killing penalties and be on the ice in late game, tight situations.

I think that's worth a late 1st any day of the week.

 

[Mrfenn92]

Nice pick for the ducks

 

[nbducksfan19]

In fairness, it is not the player who is in question...he's got a legit shot at an NHL career. The issue is more where he was taken. To your point...almost a 1st rounder. Seems like 15-20 picks too high.

I think the whole sentiment of “if they liked the player, then trade down and take them” is so dumb. It’s not like everyone just drafts off Mckenzie’s list and you know he will be there when you trade back. If the guy is the highest on your list, you take them.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

Solid pick by the Ducks.. I kinda assumed he would be a mid/late 2nd or POSSIBLY a 3rd... I feel him being the first choice in the 2nd round was slightly high but I am ok with it.

Well done Ducks

I can't wait to see how he does next season when he is one of the main guys on the team. It will be a good challenge for him to see how he responds... TBirds will be his and a couple others team now

 

[Kalv]

LOL almost a 1st rounder and still no one wants to talk about him?

Being the biggest Nico booster, I'm super happy for him. Anaheim is loaded with good young talent.

I had a peek into his thread on the Anaheim board and oh boy, some strange takes. Maybe they should look at this thread instead!

I also had a feeling that some NHL teams had a lot higher than the lists out there.

Thank you for the updates along the way, looking forward to more in the future

 

[jfhabs]

I think the whole sentiment of “if they liked the player, then trade down and take them” is so dumb. It’s not like everyone just drafts off Mckenzie’s list and you know he will be there when you trade back. If the guy is the highest on your list, you take them.

Every year people forget that... casual fans mostly... angry social media mob

 

[Bubbles]

Thank you for the updates along the way, looking forward to more in the future

No worries, will definitely keep updating.

 

[EbonyRaptor]

Having Korchinski, Allan and Dach on the T-birds - I watched almost every game after the WJC - maybe missed only about 5 or 6 games.

I really like Myatovic and was hoping the Hawks would draft him. He is solid in every aspect. He was on the ice for important PK's and late in close games - the coach trusted him in those situations - as a young guy on a team of all stars.

 

[Chainshot]

I think the whole sentiment of “if they liked the player, then trade down and take them” is so dumb. It’s not like everyone just drafts off Mckenzie’s list and you know he will be there when you trade back. If the guy is the highest on your list, you take them.

I also think they are too invested in the NFL draft where that sort of thing is a lot more common (though the potential draftee lists are so much deeper). It also takes two teams to tango and also that other team being willing to move up. If someone is content where they are at, they are going to sit tight rather than spending another pick.

Most of my experience of Myatovic is from the WHL playoffs and he's a nice player. I can see why the Ducks went with him early in the 2nd, no issue at all.

 

[Raistlin]

Love this player, I guess Verbeek sees this too reaching for him. Shows up even when he wasn't expected to. Cannot wait to see him bust out next year.

Was hoping Canucks draft him somehow with a second, instead they reached for Mynio smh.

 

[person5000]

What is his current injury?

 

[Hockey Duckie]

What is his current injury?

 

[Raistlin]

I read its serious enough to be season threatening? This after his dad's passing. Tough tough year.

 

[Bubbles]

He's finally healthy after a loooooonnng injury. He put up 2A tonight, but more importantly he filled in as a defenseman. Speaks to his defensive skills.



@superdeluxe where are ya? I'm not watching many T-birds games this season, need ya for some updates!