But he’s 6’5. You can’t take that out of the equation.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.
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.But he’s 6’5. You can’t take that out of the equation.
Yes, but I think any team making that pick is happy with that outcome.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.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.
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.Yes, but I think any team making that pick is happy with that outcome.
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.
Makes for good rivalries that aren't as manufactured as the NHL. Saginaw and Soo were playing their last pre season game last night and they were already at each other's throats. Running each other over. Dust ups after the whistle. All for a couple hundred people when it didn't matter.Byfield really wasn't all that much of a physical player in junior. He was just a bigger better athlete than the majority of players. Could just skate around people he was that fast. He's starting to put together all those tools finally now and had some physically dominant games in the NHL.
I watched Brandon against the Pats the other day and McQueen was scrumming it up constantly. I can see what the poster above is saying in that he isn't yet as mean as Lindstrom was(is) but Bright Eyes was very involved physically.
side note I love Junior hockey for that shit sometimes, just unadulterated smooth brained teenage testosterone
I am following McQueen for Habs pick.Okay. Controversial take time.
After watching him in person this weekend and watching the tape of his previous games this season...
He wasn't too noticeable quite a bit of the games and looks like he's still having some trouble processing the game. Pretty much looked like a giant 17 year old at times.
But when he was... oh wow. Powerful shot, mean streak, was tangling with 19/20 year okds, had solid instincts
I'm in Saskatoon, I saw Dach's entire season. I'm taking this kid easy. Cayden Lindstrom is quite a bit less of a prospect than this kid. Heck, Byfield didnt have what this kid has.
If he can become a play driver as he progresses through the year and becomes more confident... I see him potentially becoming an option for first overall.
Would you be worried he’s too similar to Dach?I am following McQueen for Habs pick.
Looks better hands than Dach. More of an edge also, hopefully not as frail. Should be better on faceoffs alsoWould you be worried he’s too similar to Dach?
He's a lot tougher and willing fighter. Maybe more of a skilled up version of Adam Lowry? But he has to be a bigger hitter, he sometimes don't take the body as hard as he could.Looks better hands than Dach. More of an edge also, hopefully not as frail. Should be better on faceoffs also