LW Kyle Connor - Michigan, NCAA (2015, 17th, WPG)
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If he's drafted out of the USHL next summer, and goes on to college, isn't he eligible for that same Blake Wheeler, Justin Schultz, Kevin Hayes UFA loophole?
Why hasn't this been addressed in the new CBA?
Why hasn't this been addressed in the new CBA?
It looks like the U18 and U17 teams split the games they play against USHL competition
http://ushl2011.stats.pointstreak.com/teamplayerstats.html?teamid=202532&seasonid=11221
Milano had 39 points in 25 games
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That was this year.
EDIT: I guess I need to clarify; the numbers I posted for those three players were for 12-13, while Connors were for 13-14. The reason being he's a year younger. That's why they're useful for comparison.
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Development year. Not calendar year. Man, it's like we're having an all out hf pedantry throw down. Haha.
Juxtaposer
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Connor was excellent at the U18. Big, great skater, great hands, great playmaker, great two-way player. Exciting all-around player. Listed as a center but played W at the U18 and for some reason I could see him their long-term. Good chance to be a top-10 pick, even in this draft.
Woodhouse
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No. Connor's committed to Michigan in 2015-16, his post-draft year, while Wheeler and Schultz activated the July 1st UFA loophole by playing a post-draft year of Junior A before college. Meanwhile, Hayes, after four years of college, appears to be waiting out for UFA on August 15th, but any drafted college player can opt not to sign and instead wait for their rights to expire so they can sign elsewhere.
I have a feeling Kyle is going to put up big numbers this year. I would say he cracks the 90 point mark for sure and possibly the 100 point mark. With St. Blues 2nd round pick Maxim Letunov on his wing, they are going to light up the USHL this year.
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Kyle Connor Player Comparison
Hey yall...I know a lot of people hate doing these but I'm wondering if anyone has read or seen any Kyle Connor player comparisons? I've read several places he's an unbelievable scorer. Is that a sniper like Stamkos or a setup guy like Giroux? Thanks!
Hey yall...I know a lot of people hate doing these but I'm wondering if anyone has read or seen any Kyle Connor player comparisons? I've read several places he's an unbelievable scorer. Is that a sniper like Stamkos or a setup guy like Giroux? Thanks!
Woodhouse
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Last month I saw Youngstown play the US U-18 team. Connor didn't have a great game (a bunch of the guys in that game had played in Buffalo a couple nights before and didn't look great like White/Greenway) but scored on a great individual effort. Burned by a defenseman then roofed a shot in tight. Off hand that play seemed like something I'd see from Matt Duchene (not implying he's as good as Duchene by any means). It was just one game, but his wrist shot seemed to be lacking some mustard that night.
But I think it was the opening week for the USHL, so perhaps I should have expected disjointed play from everybody. Also it probably didn't help that I watched Connor McDavid the previous night which maybe set the bar pretty high for the others.
That night, he seemed to be playing more LW than center as well.
Cool…thanks man. I've read a couple of different profiles and articles on him that make him seem a little like Tavares…obviously not as good…and a better skater. But just a pure scorer. Not a straight sniper (Stamkos) or straight playmaker (I guess someone like RNH…or Thornton)...
Regarding your comment about White/Greenway that night - White was diagnosed with Mono shortly after that game and was reportedly not feeling well for weeks. Not sure about Greenway or Conor that night or how they played.
AmericanDream
Thank you Elon!
I really don't like guys staying around for their third year in the USHL for their draft year like Connor has done, but he is still putting up solid numbers without a lot of talent around him.
I expect him to have big totals by years end even though his numbers aren't earth shattering at the moment. He is still one of the best pure snipers in the draft and still an easy top 20 pick.
I expect him to have big totals by years end even though his numbers aren't earth shattering at the moment. He is still one of the best pure snipers in the draft and still an easy top 20 pick.
AmericanDream
Thank you Elon!
Well looks like Connor is on fire and really starting to tear it up! Starting to rise in scouting lists getting some top 10 love. I hope he finishes strong and cements himself inside that top 12 where he belongs. Larkin and Connor next year will be ridiculous for the Wolverines!!
AmericanDream
Thank you Elon!
Rare Jewel
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i havnt seen any of his USHL game but i wasnt really impressed by him @ the U19's, i was impressed alot more by Boeser.
I think he goes 12-16, and whoever gets him is stupid lucky. Could be the mid 1st steal. Every time i watch him he is somehow the best player on the ice with little to no fanfare.
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