Let’s talk about: Wyatt Johnston

[Hockeyville USA]

Paul Coffey was pushing for Johnston that year because he'd worked with him in the past but given the lack of scouting material in 2020 I guess it makes some sense that they didn't just take his word for it.

Link to Coffey saying that?

 

[ref19]

This dude reminds me of another stud in the Central division.. Marco Rossi, They are going to be great for years.

 

[ameselare]

Link to Coffey saying that?

I can't find any evidence that Coffey specifically pushed for WyJo in the 2021 draft but here's some related links:

• The quiet brilliance of Wyatt Johnston
• Another interesting note: Paul Coffey coached Wyatt Johnston* for 4 years and was consulted by Dallas before they made the pick. We know now that Coffey/Jackson have gained significant pull in the organization. Was Coffey pulling for Pracey as well?
• Potential repercussions of Wright’s involvement in the AA deal and drafting Bourgault over Wyatt Johnson?

 

[Our Lady Peace]

Watching game 6 in both OTs, every single time Johnston was on the ice I felt a breath of relief for Dallas because he just tilts the ice. Stankoven and Robertson as his wingers ain't too bad either

 

[syz]

Watching game 6 in both OTs, every single time Johnston was on the ice I felt a breath of relief for Dallas because he just tilts the ice. Stankoven and Robertson as his wingers ain't too bad either

Stankoven kinda overshadowed for sure. IMO if they don't go out and draft both of those guys in the same year we're not talking about the Stars the same way at all right now. They were a good team that was starting to get older, but now they've got a major play driver and a serious depth piece working on ELCs. Massive boost.

 

[Roksta]

He's an absolute gigachad

Can't wait to see how far he goes

 

[Hockeyville USA]

Stankoven kinda overshadowed for sure. IMO if they don't go out and draft both of those guys in the same year we're not talking about the Stars the same way at all right now. They were a good team that was starting to get older, but now they've got a major play driver and a serious depth piece working on ELCs. Massive boost.

Around 2017, they were a decent team at the top of their roster with poor depth and weak goaltending, 2017 Draft solves issues.

Around 2021: Veterans getting older, but still solid roster, albeit just merely decent depth, 2021 Draft (Johnston & Stankoven plus using Grushnikov in Tanev trade) solves issues.

Jim Nill is truly Him Nill

 

[ameselare]

 

[ORRFForever]

LOVE this kid !!!!

 

[Mick Riddleton]

What a good story this is, congrats Stars fans.

 

[inxs]

His IQ hockey is phenomenal. He's all over the ice. His positioning is never incorrect. He plays very well over 200 feet. A real Patrice Bergeron.

The coach seems to trust him completely in all situations, even at the end of a playoff match. I've never seen that for a young person of that age.

 

[CanadienShark]

He is so damn good. Always seems to stand out in a positive way.

 

[ORRFForever]

TSN's Overdrive did a spot, tonight, on how good Dallas's drafting has been in recent years.

Wyatt Johnston with Stankoven and Bourque will be amazing.

 

[Hull Fan]

Wyatt's already spectacular and you can see the drive and hunger in Stankoven. If Bourque is anything like what he appears in the AHL at the NHL level, watch out.

Pavs will be missed but man it's hard to say that Dallas will be worse next season if both he and Duchene are gone as long as those 3 are here.

 

[Hockeyville USA]

Absolute beast

 

[Hockeyholic]

Around 2018, I thought it was time for Nill to be fired. No playoff results and draft picks weren't producing.

As it turns out, I was very wrong about him as a GM.

 

[Elysian]

TSN's Overdrive did a spot, tonight, on how good Dallas's drafting has been in recent years.

Wyatt Johnston with Stankoven and Bourque will be amazing.

Stars could legit have 2 top lines next season.

 

[ORRFForever]

Stars could legit have 2 top lines next season.

Dynasty?

 

[Voight]

TSN's Overdrive did a spot, tonight, on how good Dallas's drafting has been in recent years.

Wyatt Johnston with Stankoven and Bourque will be amazing.

No kidding... Hintz, Heiskanen, Robertson, Oettinger, Lindell... oof.

 

[LT]

Dynasty?

Don't think we quite have the talent for that declaration. Yet...

We're definitely going to be in a Cup window for the next 2-3 years at minimum. Could be longer depending on how Nill is able to maintain the quality of depth.

Honestly I think as long as we have Heiskanen and Oettinger, we're always gonna be dangerous.

 

[Hull Fan]

TSN's Overdrive did a spot, tonight, on how good Dallas's drafting has been in recent years.

Wyatt Johnston with Stankoven and Bourque will be amazing.

Is that clip on youtube or something? I'd be really interested in watching it.

 

[ORRFForever]

Is that clip on youtube or something? I'd be really interested in watching it.

EDIT : GO TO THE POST BELOW...

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I was able to find the FIRST hour (it is a 2 hour show) but not the 2nd - the second, IIRC, was when they discussed how deep the Stars are...



Maybe TSN?...

www.tsn.ca

 

[ORRFForever]

Is that clip on youtube or something? I'd be really interested in watching it.

Found it...

https://www.tsn.ca/radio/toronto-10...es, Jeff O,Maple Leafs' offseason next steps.

From 18:39 on they are talking about the Stars / Oilers series. In there, they mention the amazing drafts picks Dallas has scooped up.

 

[Hull Fan]

Found it...

https://www.tsn.ca/radio/toronto-10...es, Jeff O,Maple Leafs' offseason next steps.

From 18:39 on they are talking about the Stars / Oilers series. In there, they mention the amazing drafts picks Dallas has scooped up.

@Orr Fourever

You're a good man. Thank you for that.

 

[ORRFForever]

Draft Steals :

Don't forget Thomas Harley who was a real find at 18 in 2019.