Player Discussion Matthew Poitras

[rocketdan9]

I like the "whip" on his wrist shot. The way he can torque his shoulder/hips quickly

What he did on the 1st goal.... anticipate/intercept the pass and whip a beauty shot for a goal. Stylistically reminds me of Kadri on that goal

Need to see more. 2004 born. Very young still

Another goal

 

[ODAAT]

Anyone have a scouting report?

have to think Dom has seen this kid play often

 

[LSCII]

have to think Dom has seen this kid play often

He wrote a piece on him earlier this year that someone shared. Seems to conflict with the other scouting reports that he needs to work on his skating though. Time will tell.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

 

[ODAAT]

Undersized with Foot speed trouble for a center scares me. He is a hard two way worker, hopefully he works on that speed. Definitely will need it to get to the NHL to play center

he`ll need to work on trying to gain separation speed is what I get from this article. When it comes to skating, unless a guy is painfully slow, I don`t worry, under the right guidance players can always improve that aspect

Matthew Poitras — 2022 NHL Draft Prospect Profile - The Hockey Writers NHL Entry Draft Latest News, Analysis & More

Matthew Poitras had a strong rookie season with the Guelph Storm and could find himself drafted in the second round this upcoming draft.

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Dom`s

Matthew Poitras – Guelph Storm – Player Profile

Matthew Poitras of the Guelph Storm. Photo courtesy of OHL Images. HTWTDOBPOSSHOOTSOHL DRAFTNHLCSCOUNTRY5’11”170Mar 10, 2004CRight12th – 2020A Prospect NovemberCanada SEASONLEAGUETEAMGPGAPTSP…

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He wrote a piece on him earlier this year that someone shared. Seems to conflict with the other scouting reports that he needs to work on his skating though. Time will tell.

Matthew Poitras — 2022 NHL Draft Prospect Profile - The Hockey Writers NHL Entry Draft Latest News, Analysis & More

Matthew Poitras had a strong rookie season with the Guelph Storm and could find himself drafted in the second round this upcoming draft.

thehockeywriters.com

from this article (not written by Dom) it speaks to his lack of separation speed which is much different than being a poor skater. Skating, IMO, is something anyone can improve upon under the right guidance

 

[RussellmaniaKW]

I feel like a lot of scouting reports that say a kid isn't a great skater probably need to be taken with a grain of salt anyway. Like...not every player is skating a full bore all the time. Maybe they just caught a game where he never really needed to turn on the jets?

Krejci & Bergeron were never known as great skaters but can turn it on when they need to. I remember reading mixed things about Studnicka's skating after he was picked and then was stunned at how fast he is when he made it to the NHL. This seems like one of the most inconsistently reported traits in scouting reports largely because skating is so situational and on such a sliding scale depending on the flow of play.

 

[BMC]

Dom wrote this mid season

Matthew Poitras – Guelph Storm – Player Profile

Matthew Poitras of the Guelph Storm. Photo courtesy of OHL Images. HTWTDOBPOSSHOOTSOHL DRAFTNHLCSCOUNTRY5’11”170Mar 10, 2004CRight12th – 2020A Prospect NovemberCanada SEASONLEAGUETEAMGPGAPTSP…

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Well that is very encouraging.

Welcome to the Bruins Matthew!!!!

 

[Saxon Eric]

Don't know anything about him, but the scouting reports had him going from a late 1st to late 2nd; which is where he fell.

Don't know anything about him except the reports, so if you have opinions about him, I'm curious to hear it. He went #54, so it's kind of on par to these, maybe SLIGHTLY earlier, unless there was a guy you would have preferred still there. (I'm personally not in the know past the 1st round, so I like hearing opinions)

From the link you sent:

Ranked #78 by ELITEPROSPECTS.COM

Ranked #45 by FCHOCKEY

Ranked #74 by TSN/BOB McKENZIE

Ranked #73 by MCKEEN'S HOCKEY

Ranked #87 by TSN/CRAIG BUTTON

Ranked #45 by NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING (NA Skaters)

Ranked #81 by RECRUIT SCOUTING

Ranked #59 by DOBBERPROSPECTS

Ranked #53 by DRAFT PROSPECTS HOCKEY

Ranked #75 by SMAHT SCOUTING

Ranked #71 by THE PUCK AUTHORITY

61 Redline
89 The Greek
64 LG'S super list

We'll see next week what his skating actually is

 

[DangleCity]

High motor, work rate guy according to reports. Just what you'd expect from the Bruins.

Translation... Not a lot of talent or skill

 

[Dr Hook]

Translation... Not a lot of talent or skill

So you’ve seen a lot of him, then?

 

[DangleCity]

So you’ve seen a lot of him, then?

Nope, but I've read a lot of scouting reports and no what that means

 

[rocketdan9]

Matthew Poitras at eliteprospects.com

Honestly surprised there wasn’t a thread on this guy; had a 2 goal OHL debut and was dangerous all night, definitely a guy to watch for the 2022 draft.

 

[UncleRico]

well its a late 2nd rounder, just hoping for an NHL player at that point.

 

[GoBs]

I like it good pick
Good Luck kid!

 

[LouJersey]

He wrote a piece on him earlier this year that someone shared. Seems to conflict with the other scouting reports that he needs to work on his skating though. Time will tell.

He ranked him 13th in the OHL as far as draft prospects.

 

[Andy GD Moog]

Exactly what were some of you expecting to be available at #54 in a supposedly weak draft year? Every kid available had flaws in his game. I would take the kid with good skill and a great attitude in that spot any day.

 

[PlayMakers]

I like what I’m reading about him; motor, skill, play driver, lots of room for growth...

 

[rocketdan9]

Poitras loses the puck... but ...what an epic recovery. I dont think I remember seeing a diving stick lift before

 

[Ladyfan]

Welcome to Boston Matthew!

 

[Gee Wally]

From dom.

Getting to Know Boston Bruins Matthew Poitras

Matthew Poitras of the Guelph Storm. Photo by Luke Durda/OHL Images The Boston Bruins did not have a pick on day one of the National Hockey League Entry Draft as they traded their first-round pick …

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[ODAAT]

Poitras loses the puck... but ...what an epic recovery. I dont think I remember seeing a diving stick lift before

can`t teach effort, great recovery

From dom.

Getting to Know Boston Bruins Matthew Poitras

Matthew Poitras of the Guelph Storm. Photo by Luke Durda/OHL Images The Boston Bruins did not have a pick on day one of the National Hockey League Entry Draft as they traded their first-round pick …

dom.hockey

excellent insight as always from our Hf insider

 

[rocketdan9]

can`t teach effort, great recovery

That play was "Bergeron spirit"

Superb hustle

 

[The Hockey Tonk Man]

Poitras loses the puck... but ...what an epic recovery. I dont think I remember seeing a diving stick lift before

Looks like a Selke candidate to me

 

[ODAAT]

That play was "Bergeron spirit"

Superb hustle

I have read he lacks that explosiveness to separate himself from others but he sure looked solid there

 

[BigGoalBrad]

If he can't go back to the CHL and put up big numbers post draft year I'm going to be worried.

I really want to see a center we took early do this.