RD Landon Dupont - Everett Silvertips, WHL (2027 Draft)

[Breakfast of Champs]

Yeah, he’s that good. You’ll see it after a period.

Even if all he amounts to is a better version of Makar, isn’t that a generational player? DuPont is 5’11 179 right now. Crosby is only 5’11, so it’s not like DuPont never advancing past 5’11 would be a disqualifier.

As for comparisons to Wright, I’d argue that Wright didn’t continue his trajectory due to the missed season or maybe something mental and it wasn’t that he was physically mature. Is DuPont relatively physically mature, sure, but that’s not it. You don’t put up historical numbers at that age because you’re relatively physically mature (maybe if you’re like LeBron James physically mature you can, but otherwise no).

Wright was definitely mature beyond his years, not like Ekblad level but he was probably like a 17 or 18 year old at age 15. His shot was already pro level which was his biggest asset and while he still has a great shot, he isn't going to be the best shooter in the nhl.

I agree though that missing an entire year of hockey did seem to impact him. DuPont is both flat out better and more projectable than Wright was at his age.

But it does go to show that anything can happen. Maybe DuPont turns out to be a good nhler , maybe he is the next makar. He's certainly showing everything and more to be considered a prodigy , but it's not always linear

 

[Vasilevskiy]

He’s the next generational player.

Maybe one of these players people discuss as one accomplishes it by putting up one of the best NHL careers ever when all is said and done, but there’s enough doubt with all of them pre-draft.

There is no doubt with DuPont. Watch him play. As clear as it was for McDavid. Maybe even more so.

Completely agree. Unheard of what he's doing. Sublime prospect. Best since McDavid if not better

 

[Sasha Orlov]

By the time his draft year comes he could in all seriousness be the best prospect ever

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

By the time his draft year comes he could in all seriousness be the best prospect ever

Would be pretty hard to beat Gretzky or Lemieux, but it’s also a different era. I think he’ll have Crosby beat and maybe McDavid.

 

[Castle8130]

If he dominates next season, is there any chance he plays in a European Mens league in his draft year?

 

[eviohh26]

I watched this kid play a couple weeks back vs my Local WHL team. My buddy was pumping his tires and wanted to watch him play. It was a pretty low event game overall but he looked like the best player on the ice.

 

[Maverick41]

If he dominates next season, is there any chance he plays in a European Mens league in his draft year?

I don't think it is likely, but I'm sure his dad has some prime contacts in Europe who could help set it up, if he decides to go that route.

 

[Boonk]

If he dominates next season, is there any chance he plays in a European Mens league in his draft year?

No. Better chance of him playing NCAA in that case.

 

[supercanuck]

DELETE.

 

[Tutu to]

Would be pretty hard to beat Gretzky or Lemieux, but it’s also a different era. I think he’ll have Crosby beat and maybe McDavid.

In terms of being prospects Crosby > Mcdavid

 

[Brodeur]

If he dominates next season, is there any chance he plays in a European Mens league in his draft year?

Top draft prospect Matthews headed to Switzerland

MONTREAL (AP) The idea to play pro hockey with the Zurich Lions was sparked in April when Auston Matthews led the U.S. team to a gold medal in the world

www.si.com

I'm hardly an expert on work visas, but one of the reasons why it made sense for Auston Matthews to do it was because he turned 18 (September 17) early in his draft season. He had to sit out a handful of games to start his Swiss team's season because he wasn't allowed to play until he was 18. But I don't recall if that was specific to Switzerland.

Dupont has a late May birthday so that may not be an option even in his draft year. I know there were a few CHL prospects who played a bit in Europe during the 2020-21 season because of the pandemic, but that seemed like extenuating circumstances.

 

[Bubbles]

Top draft prospect Matthews headed to Switzerland

MONTREAL (AP) The idea to play pro hockey with the Zurich Lions was sparked in April when Auston Matthews led the U.S. team to a gold medal in the world

www.si.com

I'm hardly an expert on work visas, but one of the reasons why it made sense for Auston Matthews to do it was because he turned 18 (September 17) early in his draft season. He had to sit out a handful of games to start his Swiss team's season because he wasn't allowed to play until he was 18. But I don't recall if that was specific to Switzerland.

Dupont has a late May birthday so that may not be an option even in his draft year. I know there were a few CHL prospects who played a bit in Europe during the 2020-21 season because of the pandemic, but that seemed like extenuating circumstances.

It was really a combination of all those factors, plus Matthews didn't really want to play college hockey, that factored in the decision. Also, Marc Crawford being a Canadian coach and open to taking on an 18 year old, which not many European coaches would do that.

That's why no one other than Matthews has taken this trail. It's just funny when people keep bringing up if a hot shot prospect is going to Europe.

 

[landy92mack29]

Playing 2nd line RW tonight.

I'm dumb watch some of the Tri-City game instead

 

[Bubbles]

just to clarify he didn't actually play RW it was a 11F, 7 D lineup

I watched the game and he was on the 2nd line as the right wing. The Tips had a lot of injuries and he filled the right wing spot, lined up there and played as forward and had no shifts as a dman. Not sure what you're getting at.

 

[Hammer Slammer]

I watched the game and he was on the 2nd line as the right wing. The Tips had a lot of injuries and he filled the right wing spot, lined up there and played as forward and had no shifts as a dman. Not sure what you're getting at.

Yep I watched most of the game too - definitely on RW.

 

[landy92mack29]

I watched the game and he was on the 2nd line as the right wing. The Tips had a lot of injuries and he filled the right wing spot, lined up there and played as forward and had no shifts as a dman. Not sure what you're getting at.

I'm dumb quickly checked on instat but the recent game vs Tri-City instead of Seattle one. My mistake

 

[Bender Duster]

By the time his draft year comes he could in all seriousness be the best prospect ever

Sheesh. No pressure or anything.