Prospect Info: Riley Kidney, LHC, Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL ), 63rd overall

[SwiftyHab]

He is becoming underrated

I just wonder if his game will translate to the bigs

 

[DesmondDekker]

I just wonder if his game will translate to the bigs

A productive, albeit frail, pass first Q centerman ?! Damn feed him some coco already, he’s the next Mike Ribeiro

 

[SwiftyHab]

A productive, albeit frail, pass first Q centerman ?! Damn feed him some coco already, he’s the next Mike Ribeiro

Can we package him up to Dallas now then?

 

[DesmondDekker]

Can we package him up to Dallas now then?

According to some posters, we should be patient and see if he has any chemistry with our own Pierre Dagenais, aka Slaf, first.

 

[HuGort]

38 points in 15 games with Gatineau.

83 points total in 46 games.

Insane numbers

Good to see .. big test will be next season in Laval though.

 

[Team_Spirit]

It's the WJC bias Kidney didn't play.

 

[Natey]

It's the WJC bias Kidney didn't play.

Bias? He was cut because he got injured during the first camp game and then couldn't go after warmups in the second game.

 

[ClasslessGuy]

4-1 gatineau after 20 min and no points…. Bust?

 

[ClasslessGuy]

Nvm 2 pts now

 

[HuGort]

Nvm 2 pts now

10 goals in 16 games is what I like. Compared to 14 in 32 games with Titan.

 

[montreal]

Kidney with 40 points in the last 15 games and 30 of those points he got in just 8 games. f*** me that's insane.

 

[Jaynki]

Kidney with 40 points in the last 15 games and 30 of those points he got in just 8 games. f*** me that's insane.

I think he is our best offensive prospect. I don't think it is out of the question that he plays some game on the bottom 6 in the NHL next season.

Even if its D+2, what he is doing and the talent he is displaying is some top-prospect level things.

 

[WinterLion]

Kidney with 40 points in the last 15 games and 30 of those points he got in just 8 games. f*** me that's insane.

I noticed he is skating more upright and his head is always up now... also he seems to be attacking the middle of the ice more consistently. It's great to see!

 

[WeThreeKings]

I noticed he is skating more upright and his head is always up now... also he seems to be attacking the middle of the ice more consistently. It's great to see!

Adam Nicholas teaching, Kidney asborbing and he's already committed to training and skating in the Habs facilities this Summer.

 

[morhilane]

Adam Nicholas teaching, Kidney asborbing and he's already committed to training and skating in the Habs facilities this Summer.

He has elite IQ already, he was always going to absorb stuff faster with the proper coaching.

Amusingly, I remember him being projected as a 3rd line defensive center in his draft year.

 

[jaffy27]

Kidney with 40 points in the last 15 games and 30 of those points he got in just 8 games. f*** me that's insane.

That’s McDavid good…..holy crap that’s a boat load of points!!

 

[Jaynki]

That’s McDavid good…..holy crap that’s a boat load of points!!

We have to take age into account tho.

McDavid did it in his DY. Kidney is D+2.

On the other hand, it is Radulov-like production in his D+2 in the Q. Radulov would have been a major star had he not stayed in Russia for 8 prime years.

 

[Paddyjack]

He just scored a very nice goal, 7-3 Gatineau. He also got 2 assists tonight.

 

[montreal]

I think he is our best offensive prospect. I don't think it is out of the question that he plays some game on the bottom 6 in the NHL next season.

Even if its D+2, what he is doing and the talent he is displaying is some top-prospect level things.

I think Roy and Farrell are better offensively. I don't see Kidney playing some games in the NHL next year, unless he has a major breakthrough in physical tools.

I do think he's always had this talent and has been a top level prospect in terms of playmaking but still has a lot of work to do much like Roy.

 

[ClasslessGuy]

3 pts so far this pm in half a game

 

[Tyson]

3 pts so far this pm in half a game

Amazing run for the player.

 

[rik schau]

Does anyone see him play? is he playing center? he has 46 points in his last 17 games. Who is he playing with?

 

[morhilane]

Does anyone see him play? is he playing center? he has 46 points in his last 17 games. Who is he playing with?

His linemates are Olivier Nadeau (4th round in 2021) and Alexis Gendron (7th round in 2022). He's the center.

Both are at 32-33pts in 23 games with the Olympics.

 

[Sam de Mtl]

Impressive that his 46 points are one more than what he got this very year with his previous team. In 18 games instead of 31. And his +/- rocketed from -1 to +28.

It goes to show how much the QMJHL stacks their teams after the trade deadline, but also how maybe his previous team was not strong enough to make him shine.

He's a legit prospect, but we saw at the WJC last year and this year at camp that he is not as physically mature as other players his age and that is holding him back a little. I look forward to seeing him play in 2-3 years.

It will be interesting to see what he becomes then.

 

[Habs Halifax]

That’s McDavid good…..holy crap that’s a boat load of points!!

He's a star in terms of Q quality. Can't ask for better development but three areas he need to improve at are skating, shot power, and added muscle if he wants to make an impact in the pro game. He has the hockey IQ and vision.

Imagine if we drafted him 5 years ago? Our Pool is deep today but it wasn't 5 years ago and he would be pumped up even more back when. Best to stay humble with projections and let the kid prove us wrong.

B+ prospect on the cusp of grade A IMO. What he is doing in the Q is only step 1 of many that gets him to the NHL.