LD David Farrance - Boston Univ., NCAA (2017, 92nd, NSH)

[slumpy43]

Only watched him a couple of times so the sample size is small. He plays a cerebral game and is very adept at making quick reads and identifying passing lanes that are not very obvious. He knows when to chip in and does it without hesitating.

In the defensive zone, he was played like he was going to have 30 minutes of ice time, seemingly trying to conserve energy. He looked a little bit too nonchalent for my liking considering that he played around 20 minutes. Perhaps some pro seasoning/coaching will help inthis regard.

In one of he games where BU was trailing, he stepped up his game in the third and was a difference maker. He had another gear in him which bodes well for the next level.

 

[JiggsNY]

I didn't realize Farrance went back for his senior season, I kind of just assumed he signed with the Predators. Is there any worry he's headed for free agency? Was the best Dman in NCAA last year

 

[DollardStLaurent]

I didn't realize Farrance went back for his senior season, I kind of just assumed he signed with the Predators. Is there any worry he's headed for free agency? Was the best Dman in NCAA last year

I guess you didn't get the chance to watch Ian Mitchell, Scott Perunovich, K'Andre Miller and others.

 

[Bevans]

I guess you didn't get the chance to watch Ian Mitchell, Scott Perunovich, K'Andre Miller and others.

Farrance led D in points and he and Perunovich were only D nommed for Hobey. It's a fair statement, even if you disagree.

 

[DollardStLaurent]

Farrance led D in points and he and Perunovich were only D nommed for Hobey. It's a fair statement, even if you disagree.

I'm sorry, I didn't know we were rating defensemen on their points only. Farrance is by no means as well rounded as Mitchell overall.

 

[Bevans]

I'm sorry, I didn't know we were rating defensemen on their points only. Farrance is by no means as well rounded as Mitchell overall.

I'm sorry, I didn't know we were rating posts by half their sentences only.

 

[William H Bonney]

I guess you didn't get the chance to watch Ian Mitchell, Scott Perunovich, K'Andre Miller and others.

K'Andre Miller doesn't come close to a top NCAA d-man last season conversation. The others are good calls.

 

[ORRFForever]

I'm sorry, I didn't know we were rating posts by half their sentences only.

Good line. I'm going to use that.

 

[The Devilish Buffoon]

K'Andre Miller doesn't come close to a top NCAA d-man last season conversation. The others are good calls.

Not to hijack, but where would you place JBD, Gildon & Rathbone amongst that group?

 

[FlyguyOX]

Farrance with 8 points in first 4 games.

Hobey Baker should be his to lose this year.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

Will he be the big NCAA name next off season as a potential UFA if he doesnt sign with the Preds?

 

[FlyguyOX]

Will he be the big NCAA name next off season as a potential UFA if he doesnt sign with the Preds?

I don't see any other likely candidates that fit that criteria, so I would think he is the most likely that fits that description.

 

[Luc Poitras]

I'm sorry, I didn't know we were rating defensemen on their points only. Farrance is by no means as well rounded as Mitchell overall.

It seems that is all people rate D on these days lol

 

[FlyguyOX]

It seems that is all people rate D on these days lol

lol yeah that 14 points in 6 games what a scrub

 

[Our Lady Peace]

lol yeah that 14 points in 6 games what a scrub

The points aren't everything with this player. He's a solid offensive defenseman and strong Hobey Baker candidate but he plays almost like a rover and he's often caught up ice a lot. He's pretty much an adventure in his own zone and he doesn't have elite offensive talent, so he may not amount to much more than a 3rd pairing PP2 guy. That's only if he really shores up his play in his own end and changes his game up for Pro hockey cause he will be exposed dearly if he doesn't.

 

[FlyguyOX]

The points aren't everything with this player. He's a solid offensive defenseman and strong Hobey Baker candidate but he plays almost like a rover and he's often caught up ice a lot. He's pretty much an adventure in his own zone and he doesn't have elite offensive talent, so he may not amount to much more than a 3rd pairing PP2 guy. That's only if he really shores up his play in his own end and changes his game up for Pro hockey cause he will be exposed dearly if he doesn't.

Here’s the thing - if you’re always on offense then you don’t have to play defense very often

 

[Breakers]

Have this game on My computer as BU games keep changing times and dates this year so its good to finally get some more viewings of them

He's been pushing this pace & like his goal today.

 

[FlyguyOX]

Gosh such a wasted year of development. Has barely played at all

 

[Breakers]

Were talking about his commitment and BU's off ice training being pretty intense with the lack of games.

Put on some serious strength that he is switching between sticks, and is kind of lost in what he should choose as he had such a light flex, then went to heavy. Back and forth and back and forth.

 

[Gnashville]

I think he goes Free Agent soon.

 

[Porter Stoutheart]

I think he goes Free Agent soon.

Why give up hundreds of thousands of dollars to do that, though? He can come play for the Preds in just a couple weeks.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

I'm curious what he plans to do when his NCAA season ends

 

[Brodeur]

 

[shaner8989]

This kid is awesome. Period

can’t wait to watch him

 

[theVladiator]

Why give up hundreds of thousands of dollars to do that, though? He can come play for the Preds in just a couple weeks.

Well, you have been proven correct. It's likely over more than a few hundred grand. Signing with Preds, his next, non-capped, non-ELC contract starts 1 year earlier. The caveat is, with Preds having both Ellis and Fabbro on the right side, will he get the opportunity to prove himself? Looks like he feels good enough about his chances of earning a decent spot in the lineup, otherwise he'd go elsewhere as a UFA.