Prospect Info: Marlies, Cyclones, and Prospect Discussion

[ULF_55]

He has better 4 way skating than any of the defensive D comparables, arguably not even just at the same age but him today vs them as NHLers. Not only the skating in a vacuum but the way he picks up speed laterally to legally accelerate into hits without taking himself out of position. Imo if he hits his potential it’s closer to young Phaneuf if you trade the shot for IQ, maybe a Beauchemin type.

That would be a homerun ... Phaneuf or Beauchemin.

 

[Martin Skoula]

That would be a homerun ... Phaneuf or Beauchemin.

Purely top end upside if he can keep getting better and manage top pair minutes, but imo the non-bust downside where he’s a #5 is still more interesting than a generic stay at home D because of how he uses his skating.

 

[ULF_55]

Purely top end upside if he can keep getting better and manage top pair minutes, but imo the non-bust downside where he’s a #5 is still more interesting than a generic stay at home D because of how he uses his skating.

I think Rielly is a good indicator that skating can cover up quite a few deficiencies.

Can Chas skate?

 

[ManosArriba]

I think Rielly is a better good indicator that skating can cover up quite a few deficiencies.

Can Chas skate?

He got in a game with the Marlies last year right before the playoffs where they let the ECHL guys play. He looked solid, good foot speed and positioning, works hard, good size, I can see him playing his way into an NHL contract if he gets the opportunity.

 

[4thline]

He has better 4 way skating than any of the defensive D comparables, arguably not even just at the same age but him today vs them as NHLers. Not only the skating in a vacuum but the way he picks up speed laterally to legally accelerate into hits without taking himself out of position. Imo if he hits his potential it’s closer to young Phaneuf if you trade the shot for IQ, maybe a Beauchemin type.

Un-possible, not enough PP 2nd assists

 

[WTFMAN99]

I know +/- isn't everything but he had a really bad start to the year coming off the concussion...I think he was like -10 or even -16 at one point.

He's now even, his season seems to have turned around quite a bit.