Adam doesn't really have a great shot yet, he usually elects to pass. But I've never viewed Nemec as much of a dangler. He plays a very subtle, high-IQ game, without the need for extended puck possesion. He's always in the right spot positionally to create offense with smart passing and he's excellent at activating for counterattacks as the 4th forward.
He had a bunch of goals last year though? Meanwhile, Nemec never scored many but suddenly had a bunch in the AHL last season. So figure that out, I guess. Haha.
Yeah, if you think subtle little moves to shake off attackers then I guess so. Fox is a great comparison for Nemec. But when I think of a "dangler" in regards to Dmen, I imagine someone like Makar or Hughes - a lot of exhilirated movement in the O-zone, fakes, daring moves around the blue line... I think both Jiricek bros (Adam especially) fit that style better than Nemec. It's
Yeah. I meant like Fox not like a Makar or Hughes.Yeah, if you think subtle little moves to shake off attackers then I guess so. Fox is a great comparison for Nemec. But when I think of a "dangler" in regards to Dmen, I imagine someone like Makar or Hughes - a lot of exhilirated movement in the O-zone, fakes, daring moves around the blue line... I think both Jiricek bros (Adam especially) fit that style better than Nemec. It's
all about terminology.
He's a different type of player. David was also attractive to the GM because of his physical side of the game, the shot, which he was better at. Adam is a better skater. He probably won't be that high in the draft, but maybe he will continue to progress and surprise even in this one.
Looking at 2023 draft he is easily top 10 prospect, but many things can happen.
If Adam is picked lower, I don’t think it should be by more than a few slots. The only defenseman so far that I think is better than him is Levshunov. I’ll take him over Dickinson, Mews, Kiviharju, Parekh, Skahan, and all those guys.
could be wrong but wasnt this Kiviharju being talked about going first overall not too long ago?
A year or two ago, maybe. He's fallen off. He's good, but not a 1OA candidate at this point. 5'9/5'10 defensemen with average skating aren't 1OA candidates.
As for that U17 I wouldnt say they got Smoked as per se. Lost all of the games sure, but most was lost by 1-2 goals and one in OT. So a one or two lucky goals here and there and it could have looked much better.
We got killed at that tourney:
The question is how much the quality of the competition will change after the expansion by two teams. The system will be more interesting, the quality of the teams a bit worse.. But I think that after last year, when the young players saw the progress of the players from the U20 overseas, a large number of them would leave, maybe exactly the same. And then, it was Hadamczik who promoted the current U18 coach despite the skepticism of many people in the union (hopefully he will continue to do well. Oh, and he also kicked Kari. Thanks..
). I hated Hadamczik for a lot of things, but he's made out to be even worse than he really is. At least I think so
Hoping he makes u20.at Xmas. My one issue with him is his shot is a work in progress. Hopefully he spent offseason fine tuning that.
Agreed. David’s shot is what really sets him apart from Adam at this point in time and gives him true #1D upside. If Adam develops a shot like David, his upside and projection jumps up considerably.
He had so many wide open looks at hlinka where he just launched them into orbit.lol. I do think he'll get it down but Bouch bomb this is not haha
