RW Kole Lind - Kelowna Rockets, WHL (2017, 33rd, VAN, selected by SEA)
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Bhrangerfan0809
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Looks like he will get drafted in 2017. 24 points in 35 games for Kelowna this year according to EP.
CapSpace
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A bit premature for him to throw flowers at himself, maybe ? We know guys who did that...
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Lind is an interesting player who I think has definite NHL potential. As of right now he is playing on a line with the WHL's leading scorer in Tyson Baillie and a very talented player in Dillon Dube. He certainly does not carry the play with those two but also does not look out of place..
My report would generally be that he:
- Has a great one timer and a very good shot in general but I really love his release on the one timer.
- In general is a fantastic goal scorer - I believe he paced the SMHL for goals last season
- Very intelligent player..Kelowna rarely plays rookies in their top 6 unless they deserve it. Lind wasn't even a high bantam pick so his place with Baillie and Dube is a testament to his hard work since that draft
- He is a strong skater who shows great command of his edgework and lateral motion.
- Has a good frame - could see him getting up to 6'3 and 210+
Things he needs to work on:
- D-zone play is a work in progress
- Would like to see him more involved physically but I suspect this will come as he grows and gets more comfortable playing in the W
- Can get rattled/caught up in some shenanigans - which again is both a product of his age and lack of familiarity with the league.
No doubt in my mind he is a first round consideration for next year as it stands today
My report would generally be that he:
- Has a great one timer and a very good shot in general but I really love his release on the one timer.
- In general is a fantastic goal scorer - I believe he paced the SMHL for goals last season
- Very intelligent player..Kelowna rarely plays rookies in their top 6 unless they deserve it. Lind wasn't even a high bantam pick so his place with Baillie and Dube is a testament to his hard work since that draft
- He is a strong skater who shows great command of his edgework and lateral motion.
- Has a good frame - could see him getting up to 6'3 and 210+
Things he needs to work on:
- D-zone play is a work in progress
- Would like to see him more involved physically but I suspect this will come as he grows and gets more comfortable playing in the W
- Can get rattled/caught up in some shenanigans - which again is both a product of his age and lack of familiarity with the league.
No doubt in my mind he is a first round consideration for next year as it stands today
landy92mack29
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Great game tonight with 1G+3A. Was outstanding in all zones of the ice and played with more of an edge. Is up to ppg on the year now with 6G+8A in 14 games. Seems like a late 1st to mid 2nd guy as of right now.
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Lind has been solid with Dube out and Merkley struggling. Been a big part of the Rockets resurgence recently after a brutal start to the season. I think he a late 1st-2nd variable kind of pick; exactly in the range of Merkley and Dube in the past 2 years.
Our Lady Peace
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I like Lind. He's highly intelligent, he can skate very well, and can score. To me, he looks like a guy that knows exactly what he's doing when hops over the boards. Just seems very confident.
As mentioned above, his D zone play and tendency to let players get under his skin need tending to, but both are not enough to raise red flags for me.
Strikes me as the kind of pick that is very safe, but also one that has a quietly steep upside. Kind of like a 25-40 pick that becomes of great value to the team that takes him.
As mentioned above, his D zone play and tendency to let players get under his skin need tending to, but both are not enough to raise red flags for me.
Strikes me as the kind of pick that is very safe, but also one that has a quietly steep upside. Kind of like a 25-40 pick that becomes of great value to the team that takes him.
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landy92mack29
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Him, the Foote's and Kryski pretty much by themselves got Kelowna a point tonight. Lind was obviously great with 1G+3A but his improvement away from the puck has been nice as the season has progressed. No one has him in their top 31(yet) but he's someone who should be a 1st rounder come June. Would love if he fell to the early 2nd so the Avs could take him though.
Stat line at 18G+23A in 32 games so far for those who just scout box scores
Stat line at 18G+23A in 32 games so far for those who just scout box scores
What's the word on this kid? 81 points in 67 games is pretty decent. 77 Pims / 6'1
Was ranked 16th on ISS' top 31 (ahead of Necas, Suzuki and Yamamoto)
Was ranked 16th on ISS' top 31 (ahead of Necas, Suzuki and Yamamoto)
ginner classic
Dammit Jim!
Well....he's not ahead of Suzuki and Necas. Solid late 1st rounder most believe.
edguy
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Bergevin sent me an offer sheet
Looks like a player who can definitely play first line minutes. Not a guy to drive a line, more of joining into plays and has to play with a number one centre in order to be very successful.
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ginner classic
Dammit Jim!
LastWordArmy
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Our scouting report.
http://lastwordonhockey.com/2017/04/29/kole-lind-scouting-report-2017-nhl-draft-31/
http://lastwordonhockey.com/2017/04/29/kole-lind-scouting-report-2017-nhl-draft-31/
So what's the story on this guy? Just doing stat watching seems like his PPG is on par with other higher rated players, seems like the only thing that might be considered a negative compared to those guys would be he is a late born 98
