RHC Roger McQueen - Brandon Wheat Kings, WHL(2025 Draft)

[Antiillafire]

Another 2 points to add with game still going, seems like Brandon has no problem scoring. Are they a legit WHL playoff threat this year?

 

[landy92mack29]

Things are kinda wide open in the east after Medicine Hat but I expect Brandon to be one of the top teams. Hard to predict how this year will go compared with others.

 

[Ryan Van Horne]

Watching video from last year, I see him winning open-ice foot races and blowing past guys while carrying the puck. That indicates his stride is pretty good. I think the area he probably really needs to work on his short-space speed and quickness.

This kid is still filling out and growing into this big frame.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

He's a good player, but I've never felt wowed by his skill level. Whenever I watch him, I always feel like his hands look slow and he's relying on his reach too much. I wonder if people would think nearly as highly of him if he were 6'1 instead.

When I watched Brandon when Danielson was there, it seemed like McQueen was more of a net front guy than anything else. Not a ton of flash or creativity, not a ton of playmaking. I wonder if that's how he will project in the NHL.

But he’s 6’5. You can’t take that out of the equation.

 

[ORRFForever]

But he’s 6’5. You can’t take that out of the equation.

Yes, but do we end up with a Quinton Byfield? - as soon as he plays against men and he can't be as physical, he needs YEARS to develop.

 

[lanky]

Yes, but do we end up with a Quinton Byfield? - as soon as he plays against men and he can't be as physical, he needs YEARS to develop.

Yes, but I think any team making that pick is happy with that outcome.

 

[Nabrules]

Yes, but do we end up with a Quinton Byfield? - as soon as he plays against men and he can't be as physical, he needs YEARS to develop.

QB was a top 6 NHL player by the age of 21.

 

[ORRFForever]

Yes, but I think any team making that pick is happy with that outcome.

True. I'm stating the obvious : Sometimes the BIG kids take longer to develop than someone who is 6'1", so teams may discount his size come draft time.