Lundell4Prez
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He's thick for sure, but he's very short.. He might use the longest possible stick though.. Size will not be a factor for this guy, he has no problem being physical.
RW Rocco Grimaldi (2011, 33rd overall, Florida)
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He's thick for sure, but he's very short.. He might use the longest possible stick though.. Size will not be a factor for this guy, he has no problem being physical.
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Good post
Very rare that a player makes something happen on almost every shift, but he does it. His compete level makes even the most competitive players look a step off in that department. I have seen both Oshie and RG play inline and I can say that Rocco reminds me of Oshie a ton as far as his "get after it" ability and I might even give the edge to RG. Can't beat having a high skilled player on your team who plays as if every shift is the last shift of their season. I wouldn't bet against Rocco not making the NHL.
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I watch most of North Dakota's games on tv, and he's easily been one of their best players so far. Uses his speed well and makes things happen in the offensive zone. Has been a fun player to watch.
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Gerbe is probably a good comparison, although Grimaldi is even more skilled and is a better skater. That said, it will probably be his drive and determination (and faith....j/k!) that gets him to the next level. If he can navigate the problem areas in the NHL he could eventually secure a spot in the Panthers top six.
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I hope he makes the U.S. world junior team, because he would look great on a line with Galchenyuk and J.T. Miller.
FytinSioux
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Pretty much a guarantee barring injury.
Very skilled all around. Great speed and acceleration. Owns the neutral zone. It's fun to watch him slingshot out of his end and blow past everyone. He's 5'6", but about 5'0" while skating. He's gritty, doesn't care that he is smaller than everyone else. He has a low wide stance and it makes him hard to knock off the puck. Great hands. Good vision. Unselfish, but not too unselfish, shows good instincts on when to shoot and when to move the puck. He has a good quick release. His shot velocity could improve. For a little guy he has a goal scorers instinct around the net. He seems to sneak into scoring opportunities around the net with great timing. He appears to be good in his own end too.
He will make the NHL. I think Gerbe is good comparison. Rocco is quicker, faster, and all around more talented.
SmellOfVictory
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All the weights I've seen for him put him at 165+, which is straight up tanky for a guy who's somewhere between 5'6-5'8 (and probably on the lower end).
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How about his comparisons with another undersized prospect Sergei Tolchinsky?
I ask those who have seen both enough time.
I ask those who have seen both enough time.
Estimated_Prophet
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A long shot???
He is bigger, faster, stronger, more aggressive and more skilled than Gerbe............what league does gerbe play in again?
Estimated_Prophet
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Good luck finding an accurate source on Grimaldi's size. The only thing that can be confirmed is the numerous reports of him being very strong and powerfully built for his size.
A long shot???
He is bigger, faster, stronger, more aggressive and more skilled than Gerbe............what league does gerbe play in again?
Sorry, he's not bigger than Gerbe. Sure he may be 1 inch shorter, but Gerbe has atleast 10 pounds on Grimaldi. Gerbe is certainly one of Buffalo's most aggressive players, not sure what Sabres games you are watching.
Estimated_Prophet
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I like Gerbe so hold off on the attack. Grimaldi is definitely superior to Gerbe at the same age in every way including size. I wasn't calling Gerbe passive by any means but Grimaldi attacks the net a little more than Gerbe did at the same age.
Not attacking either, didn't mean it that way. Gerbe is playing with men at his size, Grimaldi is not. Grimaldi will have the same challenged making the NHL as Gerbe did, simple as that.
FytinSioux
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NCAA has guys that are 23-24 years old. Not exactly children. With Rocco's style of play and mentality, I don't see his size hindering him.
I don't care what game day programs or the internet says. Rocco is 5'6".
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In an overarching sense, likely not. Average size, as well as fitness level, would be higher in the NHL. There's also the very important fact that NHL players are better defensively than amateur players, so a smaller player is more likely to encounter physical contact at the pro level.
Just because Grimaldi is viewed as being currently better than Gerbe was at the same age, does not automatically mean he'll translate to the NHL. Nothing is a given, and that goes doubly for smaller players, regardless of how much better they seem than analogous players at the same age.
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Average NHL sized player is ~6'1", 202lbs. Average NCAA D1 player is ~6'0", 189lbs. (just taking the median).
Grown-ups, but NHL's in another weightclass compared to just about any other league in the world, NCAA included.
FytinSioux
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There are reasons he might not translate well to the NHL, but the size of his opponents isn't one of them. If you're 5'6", what do you care if your opponent is an inch taller and 13 lbs heavier on average? They are still a lot bigger than you either way. There is less clutching and grabbing in the NHL, and I can't prove it, but I'd be willing to bet there is less hitting as well.
No, he is not. Maturity also factors into that quite importantly too. You're crazy if you think NCAA is the same style of hockey as NHL.
Estimated_Prophet
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We are comparing Grimaldi to Gerbe at their same point in development which would be in the NCAA.
LouJersey
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http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/leagues/seasons/teams/0054342011.html
Pretty good players on that team...and he led em in scoring...I think he's going to be a "big" deal in the NHL...
Pretty good players on that team...and he led em in scoring...I think he's going to be a "big" deal in the NHL...
