RW Nick Lardis - Hamilton Bulldogs, OHL (2023, 67th, CHI)

[Mrb1p]

This kid really should be a mid first round pick. I like him a lot better than Musty, Gauthier, and Barlow

Im not sure Id have him over Barlow, there's value in the physical package he brings, but he is for sure ahead of the other two and much closer to Barlow in quality. Firmly top 15, for me.

 

[barriers]

Lardis opens the scoring tonight but Barrie up 2-1 going into the 2nd

 

[barriers]

 

[BruinsBtn]

Peterborough really blew it with this guy. A lot of guys are struggling on the Petes and you wonder what's going on. Good on Lardis that he got a chance somewhere else before the draft because it's going to change his whole career trajectory.

 

[Castle8130]

This kid is a stud. Can't wait to see him play at the u18

 

[Isaac Nootin]

Scored twice in Canada’s 6-5 pre tournament game win over Finland yesterday.

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

Hat trick today, although 2 goals in garbage time.

 

[barriers]

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

Lardis tested very well at the combine it appears, he finished top 25 in several of the tests and in a lot of those, he was top 10.

Results can be found here: https://link.nhl.com/centralscouting/public/

 

[Woodrow]

Lardis tested very well at the combine it appears, he finished top 25 in several of the tests and in a lot of those, he was top 10.

Results can be found here: https://link.nhl.com/centralscouting/public/

That's nice but how good is he at hockey?

 

[Habsrule]

That's nice but how good is he at hockey?

Really good. He started off the season in Peterborough and he really didn’t impress me much when I watched him. His stat line was 36-12-7-19. Last year he was 63-18-19-37. He really didn’t improve at all and then was traded to Hamilton. That was when things did a complete 180 degree turn. He put up 33-25-21-46 there. He is smaller but has speed to burn. He is easily one of the fastest skaters in the draft. In my viewings he was a zone entry machine with his speed.

I can see him sneaking into the first round. If not I’d be shocked if he passes the second round.

 

[Gliff]

Praying the Ducks can get him with one of their 2nds.

 

[ZDH]

Kids a stud. Love his game.

 

[Petes2424]

Prime example of how sometimes a little change can make a huge difference. Why it wasn’t working before the trade? Who knows. He has a lot of talent though, which makes him a 2nd, early 3rd.

 

[MMC]

Welcome to Chicago

 

[Hinterland]

In the 3rd round? Had him as a potential 1st rounder so looks like a decent pick at this point...

 

[Lavar Ball]

Massive steal

 

[Dominance]

Lots of boom potential with what he showed in 2023, but he also brings intensity and consistency that goalscorers often lack. Third round for him is nuts.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

In the 3rd round? Had him as a potential 1st rounder so looks like a decent pick at this point...

I also thought he could sneak into late 1st or would go early/mid 2nd so I was shocked he fell to Hawks at #67

Love the pick

 

[hizzoner]

Saw him with Hamilton several times and he was terrific...

 

[barriers]

What happens when you give Lardis too much space

 

[Section88]

Great start to the season for him.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Was happy with Hawks selecting him in draft

Really happy with progress from several Hawk prospects this year

 

[TLEH]

Hat trick OT winner. 23rd OHL goal.

 

[Antonche]

Hat trick OT winner. 23rd OHL goal.

He declassed Rehkopf in eye to eye battle.