LW Colby Barlow - Owen Sound Attack, OHL (2023, 18th, WPG)

[Atoyot]

Kyle Connor is an elite puck handler at full speed. I don't think Barlow comes close in that regard. Barlow is stronger and more ready for puck battles.

Their ability to beat goalies is similar and what really sets them apart from other players.

Barlow is most effective away from the puck by my view. He's great at finding soft spots and even if he doesn't get a perfect pass he can one time it like it was a perfect pass. He could be an elite complementary player, but I don't get the sense that he'll drive anything by himself. Honestly Barlow probably has a better one timer than Connor right now.

 

[Russian_fanatic]

For those who have seen him in the OHL, is Kyle Connor a fair comparison?

That’s who he reminds me of the most,..

That's kind of a stretch as Colby Barlow plays more of a power game, and Kyle Connor is a perimeter player.

I always envisioned Barlow as a TJ Oshie

 

[Artorius Horus T]

extends his goal streak to 7 games

 

[HuGort]

I remember at u18, he had hip flexor. Is that usual more a problem as they move into NHL

 

[Whileee]

After being slowed by injury earlier this season, Barlow is heating up with 14 goals in his past 10 games.

 

[CrosbyStaalsAndNash]

Coming into tonights game he had 18 goals, 27 points in 19 games since returning from injury.
After tonights game, he's up to 20 goals, 29 points in his last 20 games.

Dreaming of the day he's on a line with Lambert and McGroarty. Lethal mix of skill, size and speed.

 

[Peasy]

Mans been red hot since coming back from injury.

Definitely had a slow start to the season, but he was having some illness stuff with the Jets before going back to the OHL and then obviously missed a decent chunk due to injury. Could help explain the slow start. Been looking more like himself since coming back. 21 points and 14 goals in his last 10.

 

[CrosbyStaalsAndNash]

With Barlow's OHL season done, the Jets have assigned him to the Moose to begin his pro career!
Finished the regular season with 40 goals and 58 points in 50 games as their captain.

Overall he scored 116 goals in his 168 OHL games (0.69g/game)