Prospect Info: Round 7, 199th overall: Matteo Mann, RHD, Chicoutimi (QMJHL)

[Tarpongg]

Mann blows.

Actually… This traffic cone was designed in a lab to be a flyer

 

[BernieParent]

Everyone in the Flyers franchise is eager for MM to make his appearance with the big club ... we just aren't all talking about the same one.

 

[Strawberry Fields]

What kind of draft pick was this? I know it seems short sighted, but this guy has shit numbers in juniors...what was the appeal to draft him?

It's right there in his name.

 

[PDX Flyer]

They took Carter Sotheran in the same draft in the later rounds. They both probably don’t have great odds from draft pick standpoint & both probably will have to take on defensive situations if they get the NHL. But I know what profile of the two I’d be more willing to bet on.

Yeah Sotheran plays on a contender but he’s still been productive in secondary & depth roles. This year he’d probably be the lead dog or at least the #2 in most other teams in the WHL. We even have micro data on him that paints a picture of a higher level offensive defensemen in the WHL.

If Sotheran is on your top pairing, the team sucks

 

[Magua]

Way too many posts about Matteo Mann on a Friday.

 

[Bjindaho]

Way too many posts about Matteo Mann on a Friday.

He's with Reading and is expected to play tonight.

 

[Magua]

He's with Reading and is expected to play tonight.

You’re not helping your case.

 

[Bjindaho]

You’re not helping your case.

I don't know what you think my case is...

He is a 7th round pick, thus an extremely long shot to ever see the NHL.

I simply said that judging a DFD by stats is silly. He'll play for Reading for now (on his ATO) and we'll see if he plays pro or junior next year (he's a late birthday so if he signs an ELC he burns a year and Philly isn't obligated to sign him to one until the year after, so he might get an AHL two-way deal).

 

[BernieParent]

Way too many posts about Matteo Mann on a Friday.

Wait until Mannday.

 

[Magua]

I don't know what you think my case is...

He is a 7th round pick, thus an extremely long shot to ever see the NHL.

I simply said that judging a DFD by stats is silly. He'll play for Reading for now (on his ATO) and we'll see if he plays pro or junior next year (he's a late birthday so if he signs an ELC he burns a year and Philly isn't obligated to sign him to one until the year after, so he might get an AHL two-way deal).

Matteo’s mom isn’t even watching a Friday night ECHL game.

 

[Larry44]

What kind of draft pick was this? I know it seems short sighted, but this guy has shit numbers in juniors...what was the appeal to draft him?

NepoPityPick? His dad was an Asst GM with Sens. Favour to a fellow travelling scout? How did he end up in THN Top 100 draft prospects?

 

[Beef Invictus]

There's a very strained connection through Jason Smith maybe, but I think it's as simple as Flahr got to make a pick and he went for the biggest remaining player.

 

[Hextallent63]

Just watched a bunch of videos on this big dude. He seems to be a smart player and from what I've watched usually tries to do the right thing, and the smart thing, but his skating is just nowhere near good enough for him to accomplish some of the things that he's doing at a high level right now. He can throw a good hit but 99% of the people that he hit were stationary with their head down while he was in motion.

 

[BernieParent]

The first YouTube "Highlights" video was just of him doing basic hockey things, like a wrist shot from the point (not a goal), blocking a shot, bumping into an opponent, or wandering around the defensive zone. The pre-video commercial was more entertaining.

 

[dgaspari]

The first YouTube "Highlights" video was just of him doing basic hockey things, like a wrist shot from the point (not a goal), blocking a shot, bumping into an opponent, or wandering around the defensive zone. The pre-video commercial was more entertaining.

an interesting article on the Hockey Writers

Matteo Mann - 2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile - The Hockey Writers NHL Entry Draft Latest News, Analysis & More

Matteo Mann is an interesting prospect who should get plenty of attention as we lead up to the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.

thehockeywriters.com

 

[BernieParent]

an interesting article on the Hockey Writers

Matteo Mann - 2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile - The Hockey Writers NHL Entry Draft Latest News, Analysis & More

Matteo Mann is an interesting prospect who should get plenty of attention as we lead up to the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.

thehockeywriters.com

Thanks for sharing this article, dgaspari. It just reads as though the writer is trying all he can to cast the subject of his article in a positive light. I fully admit that the highlight video I referenced is all I have ever seen of Mann's game. However, in a series of clips with the objective of showing Mann's best attributes, I couldn't see any of the high IQ, long skating stride, or outstanding defensive plays. He skated like he was top-heavy and unbalanced and he did more gliding than skating. I liked early on that he activated into the slot but nothing came of the play so I haven't a clue why it would be included in such a package.

The Flyers have a type and Mann gives every indication that he fits it to a T, which has been a major problem with this franchise for decades in terms of both talent evaluation and development.

 

[FLYguy3911]

No points and -1 in his debut. Reading gave up an impressive 53 shots on goal. I'm not saying it's a coincidence but...

 

[orangey]

Gotta love the name and the town he is from though.