Prospect Info: Round 1, Pick 23: Tyson Foerster, RW, Barrie (OHL)

[Chinatown88]

I truly have no opinion on this player other than we passed on a couple guys I really fancied. I can’t find any tape. Maybe I’ll consult the Top Prospects Game, if it’s available. His highlights look less one dimensional than I figured, based on his one timer praise.



Yes, but is that a good or a bad thing? I don’t know, so it’s just posing a question. You can argue he’s very good at anticipating or using his range to get into areas to receive those.....or you could argue he’s the benefactor of great passing. The fact he lapped his team in points might lean towards the former. I don’t want to act like I know anything though.

I gotchu fam.

 

[lancer247]

Those two players are nothing alike lol

the common thread was that they both were knocked for skating issues coming out. Both improved.
Both had skating improve as they matured and got stronger. Really didn’t have a skating issue.

 

[Flyer lurker]

More PP goals than ES goals last year is a little concerning.

What can go wrong with Therrian?

 

[Striiker]

@Magua

Here's one of the goals

 

[Curufinwe]

Funny that Button thinks the skating concerns are overblown but five years ago he was worried about Konecny’s skating holding him back.

 

[Striiker]

No, his ES scoring needs to improve. He's too PP dependant imo.

But based on my extensive expert opinion, his ES scoring will improve when his skating improves.

 

[TheKingPin]

Sounds ok. An elite shot is needed in this group. Sounds like he has the best shot of the draft so you’re maybe getting a specialist which is not good not bad for a late pick. It also sounds like he has improved his skating a lot each year. If that continues he sounds like a top 6 player which is a win.

 

[DancingPanther]

Funny that Button thinks the skating concerns are overblown but five years ago he was worried about Konecny’s skating holding him back.

He knows not what he speaks

 

[Striiker]

I gotchu fam.

I win. Suck it.

And as a bonus, here are the highlights.

#CHLKTP Highlights: Team White (5) – Team Red (3) – Ontario Hockey League

 

[Chinatown88]

I win. Suck it.

And as a bonus, here are the highlights.

#CHLKTP Highlights: Team White (5) – Team Red (3) – Ontario Hockey League

I blame the boards lagging a bit.

 

[sa cyred]

Read this thread. Seems to be putting in some major work on skating. Remains to be seen if he keeps it naturally.

 

[Dumpster Flyers]

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Unless he's the next Ovechkin, that's not projectable.

 

[Rebels57]

Just watched this..has some good stuff on his amazing shot and wacked skating

 

[Here4ThaLids]

I do see him as a future power play option, but note the right shot plays better in a post-Giroux, i.e., Frost-feeding world (unless Therrien continues to have his say ).

 

[Magua]

@Magua

Here's one of the goals

Yeah, he made the least highlight worthy play on that one.

 

[Rebels57]

Read this thread. Seems to be putting in some major work on skating. Remains to be seen if he keeps it naturally.

That stride looks wayyyy better than his highlight package

 

[Flyers1987]

Tyson Foerster - Right Wing - Barrie Colts
Without question, Foerster possesses one of the best shots in the OHL and was one of the league's most improved players this year. He is the master of the faceoff dot set up, cranking off one timers on the man advantage the same way Alex Ovechkin does. He beats goaltenders clean up top, even without a net front screen. Foerster also exhibits great scoring instincts, sliding his way into the slot to get open in that home plate area so that he can use his quick release. Foerster is also strong without the puck as a support player in the offensive end. He protects the puck well along the wall and despite being only an average skater, is great at applying pressure on the forecheck because he uses his stick well to take away passing lanes. He's just a really smart hockey player. The concern is obviously his production at even strength. Foerster led the entire CHL with 18 powerplay goals this year. But at even strength, he was tied for 50th in the OHL...let alone the CHL. So what's causing the disconnect here? The skating has improved from last year, but his first step quickness will need to improve further. Additionally, his speed while carrying the puck will need to improve, as right now he's quicker without the puck than with it. He can get bottled up for this reason. Foerster also needs to be better at battling through traffic in the middle of the ice; finding his way to the net more consistently. Look, these things can be improved. The perfect example of this is a kid like Tyler Toffoli. The same concerns were said about him in his NHL draft year. The same things were said of Brett MacLean and Jeremy Morin too. So the difference maker will be Foerster's ability to progress further, both physically and creatively. Some players can, some can not. However, you'd be hard pressed to find a kid outside of the first round who can shoot the puck and think the game like Foerster does. That's precisely why you take the chance on him continuing to improve.

OHL Prospects: My Final Top 50 OHL Players for the 2020 NHL Entry Draft - Part 4: 10-1

 

[Striiker]

Yeah, he made the least highlight worthy play on that one.

OK but Konecny had zero goals in the playoffs. At least now we have someone who doesn't disappear when it matters. He comes through for the squad.

 

[Rebels57]

What can go wrong with Therrian?

I dont expect Therrien to still be here by the time Foerster is.

 

[flyerslducks]

here is hoping he turns out to be an effective player. Glad perrault went to one of my teams though

 

[flyerslducks]

Funny that Button thinks the skating concerns are overblown but five years ago he was worried about Konecny’s skating holding him back.

lol tk is one of our fastest players too. lets see these guys develop and not listen to these "expert clowns"

 

[flyerslducks]

looks like he is definitely working on it. Looking forward to seeing how he develops. could be a nice pick

 

[Magua]

I dont expect Therrien to still be here by the time Foerster is.

If they let go of Therrien, will Vigneault have to turn in his BFF ring?

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

here is hoping he turns out to be an effective player. Glad perrault went to one of my teams though

I see it like this, if he can truly fix his skating to be good at the NHL level (doesn't need to knock our socks off), his size and strength is going to be pretty damn hard to contain when coming down the ice and he can just rip it home. That's what I want to see.

 

[Here4ThaLids]

I dont expect Therrien to still be here by the time Foerster is.

I don't either. Not all humor is explicit.