FLYguy3911
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He doesn't use his legs enough on his slapper. Its all upper body. Except that one he wired against Kootenay in the regular season finale. He got all of that one.
LD Travis Sanheim - Calgary Hitmen, WHL (2014, 17th, PHI)
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Ohashi_Jouzu*
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I'm a Habs fan, btw, who just happened to pick Sanheim in the 1st round of our early spring 2014 (before MacKenzie's list or anything final was out there) mock draft due to the second half he had after Christmas... 2013 - i.e. when he jumped on everyone's (or everyone else's) radar as a top prospect for last year's draft. Maybe you caught a bad game this season, or something, I don't know. But you're late to the party if you're just realizing Sanheim's quality as of Christmas this year, or if you noticed some "night and day difference" since just then, that's all.
Exactly, the Flyer fans on this board far from sugar coat things. I honestly feel that they hope to see a player fail so they can further rag on the organization
. Sanheim has been as consistent as any defensemen in the WHL.
TheKingPin
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If he keeps developing at this rate we are looking a high end Dman. One would think he slows down next year though.
If he's in the WHL next year, it is totally unreasonable to think he'd slow down
. He'd be 19-20 and totally dominate the league, more so than he did this year.What I've always said about Sanheim holds true in the 2015 playoffs: fantastic puck-moving offensive defenseman, very smart with puck and great hands. Pinches a little too hard at times and prone to occasional but significant defensive lapses and bad turnovers. All of this has been pretty "consistent".
Then again, if Matt Dumba has somehow made himself into an NHL player, Travis's defensive issues are miniscule in comparison. Dumba was so bad in last year's playoffs outside of the o-zone you wonder if his lungs ran on O3.
Then again, if Matt Dumba has somehow made himself into an NHL player, Travis's defensive issues are miniscule in comparison. Dumba was so bad in last year's playoffs outside of the o-zone you wonder if his lungs ran on O3.
FLYguy3911
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Calgary loses a lot of firepower next year. I'm sure if the Flyers send him back it will be to focus on his defensive play, so I could see his offensive production taking a dip next year.If he's in the WHL next year, it is totally unreasonable to think he'd slow down
His offensive touch will always be there, I'd be excited for him to focus a bit more on the defensive side. It would really make him an elite prospect if he could brush up in his own end, without losing offense though. Who do they lose next year, I don't see Virtanen in the NHL anytime soon, Fazleev will still be there, and isn't Tambelinni still going to be there? Jake Bean will take a step forward too.
tambellini will not be in calgary next year. hes already playing his overage year although hes pretty much as young as he can be for an overager.
LegionOfDoom91
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They'll defintely lose their top two scorers in Adam Tambellini & Connor Rankin both are overager's. Kenton Helgsen is the other overager who's fairly productive. They're losing 100 goals & 210 points between the three.
Not trying to steal Sanheim's thunder, but since a lot of Philly fans look at this... I don't think the Hitmen or Sanheim have to worry about their forwards next year. I absolutely love what Fazleev brings to the table. I've been raving about the pick since the draft. Also the Hitmen are in a position next year where a big time acquisition probably makes sense; so TS will have some good guys to play with nad I don't think you'll see the offense dry up on account of the loss of the OA's. That being said a big strength of this team was forward depth, and losing 3 guys is going to be tough, but I like some of their younger guys to fill the void, and for guys like Sanheim, Virtanen, and Fazleev to step up.
Devonator
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My faux pas....how does Travis then stack up to the Dman in his draft that were taken ahead of him?
Hockeypete49
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Hockeypete49
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Exactly, the Flyer fans on this board far from sugar coat things. I honestly feel that they hope to see a player fail so they can further rag on the organization
I hate to admit this, but it is true. However I can only guess the being negative part is mostly for a lack of maturity. I always have been a glass half full guy. Now lets see what Ron says at today's 2:00 pressor.
denominator
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I agree on all points.
Fazleev is certainly in the running for "most improved" player on the Hitmen this season, and looks like he may very well step into the #1 center role next year. He and Virtanen have had some chemistry, but with the line shuffling it's never really developed.
There are a lot of rumours that the Canucks want Virtanen up with the big team next year, so I am not convinced that he'll be back. I try to take Vancouver rumours with a grain of salt, but I do believe there is a high likelihood of Virtanen being gone next season.
The Hitmen are in an odd spot with their OA's next year - there are no clear choices for who to keep as a 20 and the potential to move some OAs in or out. Both goalies are 19 this year and neither really have put up the stats to suggest that they're worth bringing back as an OA. The third goalie is 16 year old Kyle Dumba (Matt Dumba's little brother) and from everything I've heard, he may be good enough to throw in as a 17 next season. Kanzig is a 19 this year, but sounds like the Flames may want him in the AHL next year. Harmsworth is also a 19, but given the 16/17/18s on the team this year, I am not convinced its worth burning an OA spot on him.
Up front for OAs next year, your options are limited to Eliot Peterson, again, not convinced its worth burning the OA spot on him. So depending on who graduates, and what other teams are looking at moving out next year, the Hitmen could see up to three new OAs.
I think the Hitmen look good on the backend next year, with Sanheim leading a strong, mature corps in Thomas, Zipp, Bean, Morrison, and Harmsworth/Hyman/Kanzig/somebody coming out of camp. There are two big question marks in goal with whether you keep a 20 year old goalie, and which one? Up front there is a big unknown in whether Virtanen is back with the club, and if he is, who is the center that will play with him. Otherwise, you're only graduating 4 players (Helgesen, Tambellini, Rankin, Petersen) and most of the 18/19s look ready to step into bigger roles.
I still see Sanheim wearing the C next year.
FLYguy3911
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I think French likes what Peterson and Harmsworth bring, so I would expect them back along with a goalie as an overager.
R S
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No, not the case at all.
I ranked him as a late 1st rounder last year, compared his style of game to Ryan McDonagh and said that his top potential was that of a #2 NHL defender who could play and excel in all situations.
My comment was simply that he was inconsistent in my viewings pre-Christmas this season and that I was not shocked to see him be left of the WJ team.
That's all.
For the record, this is what I said about him in my rankings on June 4th, 2014:
Behind Enemy Lines
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I think this will be the case too. Harmsworth is wearing an A and is a no frills, dependable defender who can anchor the dcorp next year. Peterson lacks finish but is a quality, character veteran. Could be at risk if the Hitmen want a higher end offensive player as a 20 year old, but, I think Peterson will be back.
Shields should be back too in net.
I have enjoyed watching Sanheim develop over the past two seasons. He has shown elite offensive skills and confidence with the puck. It is really too bad Bean got hurt because paired together this was a lethal blueline pairing on the pp.
Sanheim has a sneaky shot, not overly heavy, but is excellent at getting it through traffic on net whether a slapper or wrister. He has zero hesitancy in joining the rush and generally has good decision making, however, being so aggressive, is often caught up ice having gone deep into the offensive zone.
His defensive play needs significant work. He is often out of position and/or soft on the puck in front of the net. Not physically strong (yet), Sanheim won't win a lot of battles. Sanheim is an elite junior one dimensional player, an offenseman who can quarterback a power play as a distributor or shooter but will be challenged to defend effectively.
Tall, physically under developed at this point. A great tool kit mentally and physically, and with patience a very promising future. If Sanheim returns next year he and Bean will be a lethal backend power play pairing on the blue.
FLYguy3911
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Bean and Sanheim on the same PP wasn't too effective the few times they played together. They both need the puck.
denominator
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Harmsworth I can see coming back, depending on whether or not Kanzig returns. The Hitmen management has always liked having at least on OA defenceman and one OA forward.
Peterson drives me nuts. He works his ass off, but just doesn't have the skill/patience with the puck to do anything. Did anyone else see his penalty shot last night? He made a great play to get the breakaway but on the PS he just fumbled the puck into the corner.
I like Shields as a 19 year old goaltender. I don't trust him to be a #1 starter though - he has played best when splitting the crease with Burke. I could see him in a tandem/leadership role with Dumba - it's clear the organization really sees this kid as the #1 in 16-17 and 17-18. However, the management really seems to favour Burke so I am intensely worried that they keep him as the OA instead of Shields.
Agreed - great at 5-on-5 together, terrible on the PP. Add in Tambellini and Rankin and you get a PP with nobody that wants to take a shot from the point. Fortunately Sanheim has been really clicking on the #1 PP unit since Bean's injury so hopefully he stays there when Bean returns.
Roo Mad Bro
U havin a giggle m8?
Double OT series winner to send the Hitmen to the Eastern Conference finals.
15 pts in 12 games (5 G, 10 A).
15 pts in 12 games (5 G, 10 A).
wanger16
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1 goal 1 assist and a plus 3...tied for 2nd in playoff scoring..Brandon up next?
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So...are we looking at a legit top pairing guy soon?
He led the WHL in D scoring this year with 65 points in 67 games.
Now leads the WHL in playoff D scoring with 15 points in 12 games.
When does he get talked about with other elite defensive prospects?
Will it be once he plays at the WJC?
He led the WHL in D scoring this year with 65 points in 67 games.
Now leads the WHL in playoff D scoring with 15 points in 12 games.
When does he get talked about with other elite defensive prospects?
Will it be once he plays at the WJC?
Hockeypete49
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He is really looking like Ron got a steal in the draft. Now you can see why Stevie Y offered some picks to take him off the Flyer's hands at the draft.
