LD Pierre-Olivier Joseph (2017, 23rd, ARZ; traded to PIT)

[DownGoesMcDavid]

Button now has him ranked at 13.

 

[edguy]

Button now has him ranked at 13.

Button has loved P-O for a while now. And really there isn't much to hate about P-O as long as he fills out his frame he is going to be a great player in the NHL. He is the kind of guy NHL GM's are going to love on their team.

 

[Tryamkin]

My favourite underrated draftee. Wouldn't be surprised if he was taken top 20.

 

[VanJack]

Measured in at 6'2.25 & 163!!lbs

Y'all weren't kidding when you said he's lanky haha. I like this guy tho and would be all for nucks taking him at 33 if he makes it that long.

He's been one of the biggest draft risers....likely won't be around at #33.....but at 163 pounds he's years away from being able to handle the blueline at the NHL level......if Kim Klostin were to fall, he'd be the biggest draft wildcard.

 

[Butch26]

No particular attribute for a 1st round pick . Still incredible progression since Bantam

 

[MMC]

Welcome to Arizona!

 

[Matias Maccete]

Hopefully he fills out, I look forward to seeing him at prospect camp.

 

[airbus220]

Hopefully he fills out, I look forward to seeing him at prospect camp.

I'm disappointed. Don't think he will fill out. Can't imagine he is physical now so he is missing that kind of development. When he gains some weight he will likely get slow too.

 

[mouser]

Signed to an ELC by Arizona yesterday.

Haven't had much opportunity to watch him in the Q, but his draft+1 stats look solid so far. Good to see the Yotes rewarding him with the early ELC and accompanying signing bonus.

 

[RABBIT]

anybody watch him at all this year? He's putting up decent numbers

 

[JackSlater]

I've seen him a few times in person. He's good defensively, never stood out in any way offensively in my eyes.

 

[Ana Crusis]

Would he still be a 1st round pick in the 2018 draft?

 

[Tube Skates]

Yes still a first rounder. Always plays a solid all around game. Kid is tough as nails and a great shot blocker. Got to fill out that frame. He'll develop. His game is on a steady incline.

 

[Thebesthockey]

easliy top 4 D upside nhl

 

[RABBIT]

Is Mattias Ekholm still an accurate comparison?

 

[Tube Skates]

When I watch him he reminds me of a young Bouwmeester. Kid is a really smooth skater that can carry East/West. His biggest gains this year may have been his shot velocity.

 

[RABBIT]

POJ traded to Drummondville Voltigeurs

 

[JackFr]

Anybody have some more recent insights into this guy?

 

[Teemu]

Anybody have some more recent insights into this guy?

Not much has changed. Still an excellent skater who never really developed a second big tool.

 

[Plub]

Anybody have some more recent insights into this guy?

Skates well, but hasn't progressed anywhere else since being drafted. Still hasn't put on weight which is a bit puzzling.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

How is he developing for Pittsburgh?

 

[TheWhiskeyThief]

Guys that skinny have a hard time putting on the weight and even then it takes a long time. By the time they do, no longer waiver exempt. That’s a lot of downside risk for a D in any round, let alone a 1st rounder.

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

Played in his first NHL game, had an assist on the game tying goal.

Looked smart and steady.

 

[The Great Mighty Poo]

Kid looked amazing in his debut, didn't look tense, nervous or hesitant at all in his debut, he's a fantastic skater, made some great passes, picked up a helper on the game tying goal to send it to OT. Great start to what's hopefuly a great career. Was VERY impressive.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

1 assist isn't enough to bump this thread.