LW Colby Barlow - Oshawa Generals, OHL (2023, 18th, WPG)

[Lavar Ball]

Two more goals against the Petes after the goal streak was stopped at 8 games against London last game

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Pretty much zero talk around this great prospect.

32 goals already this season in just 39 games for the 17 year old.
59 points, is +21 with 188 sog.

Pace for 54 goals (65 games)

 

[HuGort]

Pretty much zero talk around this great prospect.

32 goals already this season in just 39 games for the 17 year old.
59 points, is +21 with 188 sog.

Pace for 54 goals (65 games)

I am hoping Habs first pick?

BTW, you sound like prospect guru. Do you know much on Florian Xhekaj?

 

[Brock]

2023 NHL DRAFT: OHL - Colby Barlow, Owen Sound Attack - Scouting Report/Video Review

McKeen's Director of Scouting, Brock Otten, provides an indepth scouting profile of Colby Barlow with video.

www.mckeenshockey.com

My in-depth look at Barlow!

 

[WeThreeKings]

I just think he's getting overrated now solely on production and size. 8th overall is too rich for me. He's a really solid player and an adept finisher but it really does look like a middle 6 forward here and I think he'll only touch 30 on rare occasions.

 

[Fly Boy]

2023 NHL DRAFT: OHL - Colby Barlow, Owen Sound Attack - Scouting Report/Video Review

McKeen's Director of Scouting, Brock Otten, provides an indepth scouting profile of Colby Barlow with video.

www.mckeenshockey.com

My in-depth look at Barlow!

Great write-up Brock. Really enjoyed that!

 

[macbowes]

He should model his game after Zach Hyman, and I think he could become an extremely effective NHL player. He has the tools to be a similar player, with the proper development.

 

[Osakahaus]

I just think he's getting overrated now solely on production and size. 8th overall is too rich for me. He's a really solid player and an adept finisher but it really does look like a middle 6 forward here and I think he'll only touch 30 on rare occasions.

Production will always matter if you go up in the draft. Problem is that most LW guys who play hard and in the crease don't pan out at that level. Looking at the way Barlow plays, he's definitely got a nose for the net but is it enough? You gotta have a decent enough shot and skate well enough to put that frame to work as an NHL'er

 

[JT3]

Production will always matter if you go up in the draft. Problem is that most LW guys who play hard and in the crease don't pan out at that level. Looking at the way Barlow plays, he's definitely got a nose for the net but is it enough? You gotta have a decent enough shot and skate well enough to put that frame to work as an NHL'er

His skating and shot are probably Barlow's two biggest strengths, so I wouldn't be too concerned about that stopping him.

 

[Osakahaus]

His skating and shot are probably Barlow's two biggest strengths, so I wouldn't be too concerned about that stopping him.

Okay so that shouldn't be a problem then.

Is he capable of using that frame of his however?

 

[Isaac Nootin]

His skating and shot are probably Barlow's two biggest strengths, so I wouldn't be too concerned about that stopping him.

Agreed 100%

Not sure what this other poster keeps going on about putting his frame to work? What does that even mean, lol.

 

[JT3]

Okay so that shouldn't be a problem then.

Is he capable of using that frame of his however?

He's not a huge hitter and his puck carrying actually isn't his best attribute, but he's a super hard worker. And while some folks think he's just more physically mature than his peers (which isn't ENTIRELY untrue), he's about 6'1 187 I believe which still leaves room for physical progression.

It may have been mentioned already but I like the Zach Hyman comparable.

 

[Osakahaus]

He's not a huge hitter and his puck carrying actually isn't his best attribute, but he's a super hard worker. And while some folks think he's just more physically mature than his peers (which isn't ENTIRELY untrue), he's about 6'1 187 I believe which still leaves room for physical progression.

It may have been mentioned already but I like the Zach Hyman comparable.

sounds good. i'll keep an eye on him if he's available at the 8-12 range

 

[jfhabs]

He's not a huge hitter and his puck carrying actually isn't his best attribute, but he's a super hard worker. And while some folks think he's just more physically mature than his peers (which isn't ENTIRELY untrue), he's about 6'1 187 I believe which still leaves room for physical progression.

It may have been mentioned already but I like the Zach Hyman comparable.

I like it too, I think he has a very safe projection as a top 6 forward 55-65 pts

 

[Peachkings1922]

Barlow has looked good all season. He has size and skating, shooting are pretty good assets to have. The rest he will learn being so young still. Easy top 6 forward if their is such a player this young. OS has a stud to build around.

 

[Team_Spirit]

Love the kid

This draft is unreal

 

[Pandaman11]

He looks like a mix between Mason McTavish and Justin Faulk

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Barlow has looked good all season. He has size and skating, shooting are pretty good assets to have. The rest he will learn being so young still. Easy top 6 forward if their is such a player this young. OS has a stud to build around.

Skating? I think that's a pretty big weakness for him actually.

 

[McMozesmadness]

He reminds me a bit of James Neal

Right now, he's around 20 on my list. I like him, but I'm not buying the top ten hype

 

[Artorius Horus T]

0.83 goals per game as of now with his 34th in 41 games.
amazing for any player, more so if you are 17 year old..

 

[WeThreeKings]

He reminds me a bit of James Neal

Right now, he's around 20 on my list. I like him, but I'm not buying the top ten hype

He'd be a great target for someone like your Oilers. A complementary winger, got physical maturity, not that far from playing in the NHL. Can finish plays and get involved on the PK.

But for teams looking to get back into the playoff picture and trying to build a team that requires complementary pieces, he shouldn't be a target.

 

[Lavar Ball]

He'd be a great target for someone like your Oilers. A complementary winger, got physical maturity, not that far from playing in the NHL. Can finish plays and get involved on the PK.

But for teams looking to get back into the playoff picture and trying to build a team that requires complementary pieces, he shouldn't be a target.

I am confused

 

[WeThreeKings]

I am confused

I meant that they are trying to build a team getting to the stage where they need complementary players. They don't have the star power yet. So they should look at a Cristall who could be a game breaker, for example.

 

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