Prospect Info: Jett Woo, Pt. II

[BoHorvat 53]

Notice a trend? A player taken after a Benning bust (or potential bust) pick goes onto become a star. I still believe Benning took Woo because he thought his name sounded cool.

I preface this by saying I am 100% aboard the fire Benning train.

With that being said, there's no way we are declaring a 19 y/o who was just traded to a new team and has to adjust to a new system a bust. A 33 game period does not make this kid a bust ladies and gentlemen.

 

[lawrence]

How are the guys picked after Pettersson, Gaudette, Hughes, Demko and Madden doing?

you forgot the guys that was drafted ahead virtanen , Demko and boeser. They sure are making our busts looks bad.

 

[IgorGonzola]

How are the guys picked after Pettersson, Gaudette, Hughes, Demko and Madden doing?

Not very well, I imagine

Didn’t Wise go right after Madden?

Anyhow park me in the “not ready to lambaste a 19 year old 2o18 2nd round draft pick (Jett Woo) while we are on the verge of beginning year 2020”

 

[Hansen]

WJC is not good for predicting future success

Nonetheless this year is very disheartening for Woo's development

 

[lawrence]

WJC is not good for predicting future success

Nonetheless this year is very disheartening for Woo's development

It’s one of worst platforms to gauge and judge. I see it an opportunity for fans to see the best prospects play.

 

[F A N]

Disagree........he's definitely a project......as are any non sure fire draft choices typically.

That's not the definition of a project in traditional hockey terms.

 

[Hit the post]

Yeah but a terrible hockey player

Could’ve used him as an enforcer in 2011.

 

[David Bruce Banner]

Progression is seldom linear... I'll reserve judgement until we see how he adjusts to the pro game. Until then, I'm not concerned with his learning process.

 

[The Iron Goalie]

Looks like Zamula played through an injury at the WJC, and will now miss 3-4 months. Sucks to see a player injured, but it means Woo's staying on PP1 for the rest of the season, and will be Calgary's all round #1D.

 

[M2Beezy]

Lets see if he can woo the Canucks management team to see if can make the AHL for next season. Now is the time to woo, Woo, hopefully will be saying WOOOOOohoohohohO!!!! Woo with the goal! in the next year or so

WOOOOO!!!!

Jet

 

[Siludin]

Slow start but he's a point per game since Dec 30th.
Benefiting from Zamula being out of the lineup with more minutes/offensive time. Looks like he'll have ideal development minutes down the stretch so let's hope this trend continues.

 

[Bobby9]

Any news on this player?

 

[Fatass]

Any news on this player?

Last news I heard was the Hab’s d man Romanov was the player selected right after WOo. Benning loves that name though - Woo

 

[Lindgren]

Any news on this player?

Canucks Army has a review of Utica's recent action that includes some comments on Woo:

Comets Weekly: Utica goes 1-1 in opening weekend of action as Focht, Lockwood and others impress

 

[lawrence]

Last news I heard was the Hab’s d man Romanov was the player selected right after WOo. Benning loves that name though - Woo

 

[M2Beezy]

 

[Lonny Bohonos]

Last news I heard was the Hab’s d man Romanov was the player selected right after WOo. Benning loves that name though - Woo

Easy to pronounce.

Although at this point nothing would surprise me.

 

[Hansen]

I havent watched the third of the second game yet but he has been impressive to start in the AHL, the bottom 4 of the defence is really weak on Utica and for some reason they have him playing with another RHD and do not give clear instructions as to who is on the left or right.

He's showing good mobility, physicality, and doing a good job getting the puck out of the zone and up the ice, both with quick breakout passes and by skating.

He's also jumping in on the rush more than I expected to see from him and has had some very good one timer looks sneaking in on the left from the faceoff circle. I don't know how much of a scorer he'll ever be but he's playing a game that is translatable and very much needed in our D.

 

[WTG]

Woo quitely having a good start to his professional career. From what I've watched he's fit right into the AHL and has been physical and defensively responsible.

 

[clay]

Glad to hear the positive reports of his play. This is exactly the type of player the big club needs to compliment Hughes or Rathbone down the line.

 

[David Bruce Banner]

Glad to hear the positive reports of his play. This is exactly the type of player the big club needs to compliment Hughes or Rathbone down the line.

Apparently he and Rathbone make a pretty complimentary combo... which is encouraging to see.

 

[Izzy Goodenough]

Just wait until Greener gets his hands on them... Imagine how long Rathbone will have to sit with Juolevi and watch, Benn and Hamonic play instead of them.

Oh wait that already happened.

 

[iceburg]

Rathbone and Woo have been Utica's best pairing the last few games. Rathbone brings a dynamic puck moving capability with an aggressive style pinching and in stepping up in the neutral zone forcing mistakes. There is a physical side to his game as well. Woo is a great complementary player to Rathbone. Woo is no slouch when it comes to moving the puck but he's a little more conservative than Rathbone, in some cases covering for Rathbone's aggressive pinches. Rathbone has the wheels to get back in play while Woo covers. He also brings a significant amount of physical play.
Love this pairing. It's only been a few games and it's at the AHL level. But, to me, there is no reason not to project this at the NHL level (with the right development time). I expect Rathbone will be up with the big club in Sept. with Woo following a year later at most. That said, if Woo continues to improve on his strong play over the remaining games of the season, I could see him being s roster candidate to start the season in Vancouver next season.

 

[Josepho]

Woo even becoming a decent 4D to play with Hughes would be absolutely massive for the future of this team.

 

[Buresflyingelbow]

This was Judd’s guy so let’s hope he pans out. Benning was adamant to Judd in the draft video “you got your guy” and wouldn’t trade the pick if he was there still.