LD Sean Day - Mississauga Steelheads, OHL (2016 Draft)

[3 Minute Minor]

wrap it up, it's over. top pick in 2016 is decided.

Save the sarcasm, now he's on pace for 136 goals

 

[Puckclektr]

He'll be the top "skater" in the OHL. Expecting a massive improvement this season, as he's had a season to adjust to the speed of the game and know exactly what he's up against. His work ethic still worries me. Hopefully it all comes together for him this season. Absolutely mouthwatering prospect.

I don't think he needed to adjust to the speed of the game. I think he wasn't given much freedom last year but will be given more this year. Last year when he wanted to go, he went. This kid skates at a Coffey Neidermayer level.

 

[Zaddy]

Save the sarcasm, now he's on pace for 136 goals

Did you watch the game? How did he look? What were the goals like?

 

[sniper81]

He'll be the top "skater" in the OHL. Expecting a massive improvement this season, as he's had a season to adjust to the speed of the game and know exactly what he's up against. His work ethic still worries me. Hopefully it all comes together for him this season. Absolutely mouthwatering prospect.

I saw that massive improvement last night. His paying attention to small details in his own end has really changed, man to man coverage has improved a lot. Also he is somehow more patient and poised than he was last year, which I didn't think was possible.

 

[sniper81]

Did you watch the game? How did he look? What were the goals like?

Both his goals took place when he walked in from the point, held the puck for which seems like 3 seconds and completely waited out the forward and Jeremy brodeur and then went shelf, both goals were awesome to watch

 

[3 Minute Minor]

I saw that massive improvement last night. His paying attention to small details in his own end has really changed, man to man coverage has improved a lot. Also he is somehow more patient and poised than he was last year, which I didn't think was possible.

Ye I don't think that is possible I think what you're seeing is just a better ability to pick his spots.

 

[sniper81]

Ye I don't think that is possible I think what you're seeing is just a better ability to pick his spots.

Well ya, his decision making has improved, but it's his ability to be that patient and wait to the absolute last millisecond before shooting or waking around the D.

 

[Garyboy]

I saw that massive improvement last night. His paying attention to small details in his own end has really changed, man to man coverage has improved a lot. Also he is somehow more patient and poised than he was last year, which I didn't think was possible.

Great to hear. Thanks for the update.

 

[sniper81]

Great to hear. Thanks for the update.

No problem. I've enjoyed your posts for years so realistically I should be thanking you haha.

 

[LastWordArmy]

We were able to interview Sean Day on Friday. We talked about his two goal night, playing with a new defence pair, what he did this summer to train for the new season, what the coaches are expeceting of him this year, and his new role on the Steelheads' penalty kill.

http://lastwordonsports.com/2014/09/28/sean-day-increased-responsibilities-increased-confidence/

 

[Garyboy]

No problem. I've enjoyed your posts for years so realistically I should be thanking you haha.

You're very kind. Thank you. Tempted to make the trek up to watch Day in Sarnia. I think the U-17's will be his coming out party.

 

[Patmac40]

9 points in 16 games so far. How has he looked since the start of the season?

 

[Raymoondo]

Where do you guys realistically think he'll go in the 2016 draft?

 

[JayKing]

Where do you guys realistically think he'll go in the 2016 draft?

Right now I have him 15-25. He could go top 10 (but not top 5) if he performs well next year and the Ivan Hlinka tournament.

 

[umwoz]

Such an unbelievably smooth skater.

 

[Plastic Joseph]

5 goals and 6 assists in 11 games so far in January.

Anyone been watching?

 

[3 Minute Minor]

5 goals and 6 assists in 11 games so far in January.

Anyone been watching?

Pretty sure the majority of HFBoards already wrote this kid off

 

[Maplebeasts]

5 goals and 6 assists in 11 games so far in January.

Anyone been watching?

Yep. He has some of the most beautiful wheels I've ver seen. What's keeping him from truly being dominant imo is his lack of hockey sense. He doesn't seem to evaluate risk and reward at a high level, and he is prone to making poor decisions because of it. The skill and mobility are definitely top notch though.

 

[chunkylover53]

Could we be seeing both Day and Chychrun at the U18s?

 

[PorkChopSandwiches]

Such an unbelievably smooth skater.

Million dollar legs

Ten cent brain

 

[Raymoondo]

Hope the Leafs could get him in the 2016 draft

 

[Gritty]

Didn't realize how big/heavy this kid is!

It's almost unheard of seeing an athlete at his age, being as quick/dominant at his position with that kind of frame... 6'2 - 229

His body/frame reminds me of Jack Johnson.. Any similarity in play/style? I've never watched the kid live.

 

[Spade]

If this was his rookie season a la Jakob Chychrun, everyone would be raving about his skills and skating.

He's still a very good prospect, but he wasn't ready for the OHL last year and I think that's affected how people perceive his game. The politics, not his actual play, influenced the decision-making behind his early entry into the league and it hasn't done him much good.

That being said, I would get him into a video room and just work with him for hours on end. It'll help so much with his decision-making skills.

 

[ginopuck]

He's having a great season so far. Next season should be awesome.

 

[MiniMoose]

What's up with Sean Day?

He is the most recent player to receive exceptional status in the OHL but I haven't heard much about him. The previous players that received the exceptional status are all great players in the NHL or about to with McDavid making the jump this Draft.