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Hale The Villain said:
Sanderson's best attributes are his skating, hockey IQ and defensive game, which are Yakemchuk's biggest weaknesses.

Also Drysdale doesn't have anywhere near the skill level of Parekh, who's probably the most talented D prospect since Dahlin. Had better skating before his injuries, but that's pretty much it.

Pretty lazy comparison, but exactly what you'd expect from Sens Twitter. Biggest group of homers you'll ever see (and that extends to every team's twitter hype men).
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Parekh reminded me a lot of Rundblad in terms of how he created offense. I was really high on Rundblad back in the day, so that's not intended to be a shot at him, but it does highlight the uncertainty that comes with translating offense from lower levels to the next level.
 
Micklebot said:
Parekh reminded me a lot of Rundblad in terms of how he created offense. I was really high on Rundblad back in the day, so that's not intended to be a shot at him, but it does highlight the uncertainty that comes with translating offense from lower levels to the next level.
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I was low on Parekh, he's the only guy I would have taken Yakemchuk over out of the D, but I think I was way off on him. I was caught too much in the "guys who play that way struggle at the next level", which I am not sure is something that even needs to be worried about with Patrekh.

He's going to drive you crazy, but he's also going to do things very few can do, much like Hutson, just with a better toolbox.
 
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BondraTime said:
I was low on Parekh, he's the only guy I would have taken Yakemchuk over out of the D, but I think I was way off on him. I was caught too much in the "guys who play that way struggle at the next level", which I am not sure is something that even needs to be worried about with Patrekh.

He's going to drive you crazy, but he's also going to do things very few can do, much like Hutson, just with a better toolbox.
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I think he has a better shot of translating than Rundblad did, his skating seems a fair bit better,

Honestly, I don't think there was any of the top D I didn't like, Buium and Silayev were the guys I was most intrigued with, but I though each of the top 6 D were reasonable options for us.

I get why we went with Yakemchuk even if he wasn't my first choice, hopefully it works out.
 
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BondraTime said:
I was low on Parekh, he's the only guy I would have taken Yakemchuk over out of the D, but I think I was way off on him. I was caught too much in the "guys who play that way struggle at the next level", which I am not sure is something that even needs to be worried about with Patrekh.

He's going to drive you crazy, but he's also going to do things very few can do, much like Hutson, just with a better toolbox.
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I had him above Yakemchuk but below the other guys.
Its not I didn't like him. I did . I watched quite a few Saginaw games mostly to watch Parekh. I found his processor outstanding and he was really fun to watch on that team last year. I was leaning towards the better defensive D and in particular Silayev who was very raw but had size , skating and physicality. He looks like he will take more time. Dickinson's size, skating and athleticism was attractive and also his age. He has a ton of potential. I wonder if SJ keeps him up next year. Buium was the best 2 way D imo. he also processes the game at a high level. I wasn't as high as most on Levshunov but he looks like he is rounding into form and it looks like the right decision for him to have left school after the 1 year. Yakemchuk being a hockey year older than the others can move right into the AHL while the other CHL guys the teams can send them back to junior... Both Parekh and Dickinson don't have a lot to prove there and development wise should ideally have a chance to graduate to a higher level league

Yakemchuk is going to be an interesting case to watch re his gifts vs his needs and how the Sens view that
 
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Micklebot said:
Parekh reminded me a lot of Rundblad in terms of how he created offense. I was really high on Rundblad back in the day, so that's not intended to be a shot at him, but it does highlight the uncertainty that comes with translating offense from lower levels to the next level.
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I actually thought Yakemchuk and Rundblad were more comparable, as both lack agility and derived a fair bit of their production by jumping into the play and either dangling or driving wide.

It's part of why I wasn't particularly high on Yakemchuk pre-draft. Didn't think his offense would translate as well as others thought it would.

Parekh reminds me of 22/23 Karlsson. An unbelievable combination of talent and smarts that can't be stopped offensively, but he'll also hurt you defensively at times and will get outmatched physically.
 
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Alf Silfversson said:
Aren't CHL players ineligible for NCAA once they've played in the CHL? Or is that no longer a thing?
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That rule has changed as of some time earlier this year. There has already been a fair bit of movement.
The impact on leagues like the BCHL where players looking to go to the NCAA will be impacted . The USHL as well .
I agree the CHL will get younger and start attracting players that were choosing to go to one of those leagues.
The NCAA will improve with older players coming in but leaving less room for less experienced players to get their shot there.
I think we could see top tier CHL players being forced to play their U20 seasons in the CHL go the NCAA route as well.
 
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U19 is a stretch but for 19YR olds and 20YR old overagers, absolutely.

Top prospects will be able to make the jump at 19 to the NCAA and face tougher competition, but that won't be the case for most prospects, especially if the NCAA becomes even more competitive.

It's very difficult for non-elite prospects to succeed at 17/18 in the NCAA playing against much older players. Most are better off only making that jump at 19/20.

Will be great for top prospects that rip up the CHL at 18 but aren't quite good enough to make the NHL in their 19 year old season and can't play in the AHL due to their age.

CHL will survive. Will attract more 16-18 year olds from the USHL, BCHL and other lesser developmental leagues. Will be even more interesting to watch as someone who prefers watching draft eligibles than older prospects.

I'm all for it. Changes should be great for hockey.
 
Will be much easier to crack CHL rosters full time, wish that were the case 16-20 years ago. Preseason and then regular season nhl camp filler cups of coffee will turn into 13th/4th line guys.
 
Hale The Villain said:
U19 is a stretch but for 19YR olds and 20YR old overagers, absolutely.

Top prospects will be able to make the jump at 19 to the NCAA and face tougher competition, but that won't be the case for most prospects, especially if the NCAA becomes even more competitive.

It's very difficult for non-elite prospects to succeed at 17/18 in the NCAA playing against much older players. Most are better off only making that jump at 19/20.

Will be great for top prospects that rip up the CHL at 18 but aren't quite good enough to make the NHL in their 19 year old season and can't play in the AHL due to their age.

CHL will survive. Will attract more 16-18 year olds from the USHL, BCHL and other lesser developmental leagues. Will be even more interesting to watch as someone who prefers watching draft eligibles than older prospects.

I'm all for it. Changes should be great for hockey.
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Good early article blue skying the possible impacts
 
Dickinson (2024 11OA) continues to produce in the playoffs. In the 2nd round in a 4 game sweep of Kitchener , Dickinson had 3 goals and 6 assists for 9 points.
London punched their ticket to the OHL finals . Easton Cowan (2023 28OA) leads their powerhouse team in scoring with 27 pts in 12 games. London could be without Denver Barkey (2023 95OA) a real spark plug of a player who had 20 pts in 9 games before being injured.

Looks like a London Oshawa rematch coming in the OHL finals
 
Hale The Villain said:
I actually thought Yakemchuk and Rundblad were more comparable, as both lack agility and derived a fair bit of their production by jumping into the play and either dangling or driving wide.

It's part of why I wasn't particularly high on Yakemchuk pre-draft. Didn't think his offense would translate as well as others thought it would.

Parekh reminds me of 22/23 Karlsson. An unbelievable combination of talent and smarts that can't be stopped offensively, but he'll also hurt you defensively at times and will get outmatched physically.
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I took the mindset of the Sens going into the 24 draft that they were going to draft a RHD, no matter what.
With Levshunov off the board, it came down to Parekh & Yak and I think they really liked Yak overall in terms of being the potential total package of size, skill and the physical element. Obviously time will tell but I think they had already ruled out Buium, Dick & Silayev when it came to Ottawa with the 7th pick.
 
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Sennecke 27 pts in 13 playoff games. Was he hurt at the time of the WJC or just big brained by Hockey Canada

Luca Marrelli 16gp 6g 25a 31 pts . born Oct 4 2005 ... vs Yakemchuk born Sept 29 2005... 5 Days apart! ; Marelli is a right shot D 6'2 185

Marelli went 86OA in the 2024 Draft .. Yakemchuk went 7OA in the 2024 Draft ..

Marelli
2022/23 28pts in 58 games
2023/24 57pts in 67 games DY
2024/25 74 pts in 67 games

Yakemchuk
2022/23 47pts in 67 games
2023/24 71 pts in 66 games DY
2024/25 49 pts in 56 games

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Columbus Blue Jackets Prospect Luca Marrelli Ties 59 Year Old Oshawa Record

Columbus Blue Jackets draft pick Luca Marrelli tied a record last night for the Oshawa Generals. One that has stood for 59 years.
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Luca Marrelli Drafted 86th Overall by Columbus; Intelligent Right-Shot Defenseman

Oshawa Generals defenseman Luca Marrelli selected in the third round, 86th overall by Columbus in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft
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We can watch these guys take on Dickinson and the London Powerhouse starting Monday the 5th (I think)
 
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Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy Finalists

Eastern Conference Finalists
Tanner Molendyk, Medicine Hat Tigers 2023 24OA 19 y/o Season; Team Canada WJC U20 2025
Noah Chadwick, Lethbridge Hurricanes - Impressive 2023 185OA .. Captain of the Hurricanes .. Very good all situations D .. 19 y/o season.
Luke Shipley, Brandon Wheat Kings 20 y/o undrafted RD

Western Conference Finalists
Tyson Jugnauth, Portland Winterhawks 20 y/o season 2022 100OA unsigned
Mazden Leslie, Vancouver Giants 19 y/o season undrafted - 2025 eligible
Viliam Kmec, Prince George Cougars 10 y/o season - undrafted signed by Vegas

WHL Eastern Conference First All-Star Team
Goaltender – Max Hildebrand, Prince Albert Raiders
Defence – Tanner Molendyk, Medicine Hat Tigers
Defence – Noah Chadwick, Lethbridge Hurricanes
Forward – Gavin McKenna, Medicine Hat Tigers 2026 Draft
Forward – Oliver Tulk, Calgary Hitmen
Forward – Ben Kindel, Calgary Hitmen - 2025 Draft

WHL Western Conference First All-Star Team
Goaltender – Scott Ratzlaff, Seattle Thunderbirds
Defence – Tyson Jugnauth, Portland Winterhawks
Defence – Mazden Leslie, Vancouver Giants
Forward – Andrew Cristall, Spokane Chiefs 19 y/o season
Forward – Berkly Catton, Spokane Chiefs 18 y/o season, Captain, Fantastic year, Team Canada WJC U20 2025
Forward – Kyle Chyzowski, Portland Winterhawks - 20 y/o season undrafted
 
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