Prospect Info: Shane Wright (Round 1, Pick #4, 2022 draft)

[GrungeHockey]

I really don't get all the panic and concern over Wright. Seems to me Marek was right about Wright and the plan makes sense. The worlds gives him a great chance to be a leader and thrive. If he dominates there that's a step forward and he comes back to the Kraken. If he doesn't, well that answers that and back to junior he goes.

There really is absolutely no need to panic or give up on him. If he needs to play AHL next year that's fine too. Lots and lots of players don't blossom until they are 22, 23, or even 24. (example, 2 years ago Buffalo fans considered Tage Thompson a bust as he didn't even dominate when sent down, and now he's their superstar).

Patience. He's a kid.

 

[Irie]

I really don't get all the panic and concern over Wright. Seems to me Marek was right about Wright and the plan makes sense. The worlds gives him a great chance to be a leader and thrive. If he dominates there that's a step forward and he comes back to the Kraken. If he doesn't, well that answers that and back to junior he goes.

There really is absolutely no need to panic or give up on him. If he needs to play AHL next year that's fine too. Lots and lots of players don't blossom until they are 22, 23, or even 24. (example, 2 years ago Buffalo fans considered Tage Thompson a bust as he didn't even dominate when sent down, and now he's their superstar).

Patience. He's a kid.

This new plan is better. The plan up until now of giving him 5-6 minutes every 3rd game was disconcerting at best.

I know you have been a hockey fan for a long time, so I am sure you must have seen a few organizations that have repeatedly brought their top drafted teenage prospects into the league despite it being obvious many of them are not physically ready.

Almost all of those prospects that clearly weren't ready tended to either A.) Bust. B.) Develop well below their draft expectations, or C.) Breakout eventually as late bloomers.

I am sure you have also looked around the league and saw organizations with stability that bring all of their prospects up through the ranks over the years, slowly exposing them to the next level of competition, and giving them ample time to adjust to each level's increased intensity. These organization have a ridiculous level of success rate with their high drafted picks.

Many chalk this up to good vs poor drafting, but often the players chosen are the consensus best players available, and still the discrepancies exist between the two organizations development success. At a certain point we have to rule out coincidence and say that development paths do have a large impact on the timeline and the final product.

 

[gstommylee]

 

[Scomerica]

Supportive of whatever the Kraken feel best aids his development. Reading the main board is pretty tough. Feels like a lot of people want him to fail (especially from Montreal) so they feel better about their teams own draft pick.

 

[StreetHawk]

Wright is there for all of 2 weeks then another decision about whether to loan him to the world juniors to keep him in Seattle.

No issue with Seattle keeping him but this swapping around the kraken, Firebirds, team Canada and maybe the Frontenacs. If you want to keep him keep him and work with him. Not sure moving him around so many clubs is good for him.

 

[gstommylee]

Wright is there for all of 2 weeks then another decision about whether to loan him to the world juniors to keep him in Seattle.

No issue with Seattle keeping him but this swapping around the kraken, Firebirds, team Canada and maybe the Frontenacs. If you want to keep him keep him and work with him. Not sure moving him around so many clubs is good for him.

AHL is good cause he gets top mins vs men not teens. world jrs is good cause he gets top 6 mins in a very very competitive tournament. OHL he deals facing teens and having teen mates that are still development by mentally (maturity), physically and skill. It wouldn't surpirse me if a lot of the CHL players are immature as a person and sometimes its best to keep your prospect out of that kind of environment.

Its uncommon to rare for a CHL player like wright to be mature as a person at 18.

 

[majormajor]

. The worlds gives him a great chance to be a leader and thrive. If he dominates there that's a step forward and he comes back to the Kraken.

You can dominate that tournament and still be nowhere close to winning a job in the NHL lineup. I think we're probably back to the same situation we're in now if you bring him back to the Kraken for the second half.

 

[The Marquis]

I’m in favor of this plan. He’s gotten the NHL coaching for 2 months, now he gets the minutes against adults… it’ll be good and we’ll really get to see what he’s made of.

 

[Sad People]

When does he get his first start? Anyone know?

 

[gstommylee]

When does he get his first start? Anyone know?

Tomorrow.

 

[Sad People]

Tomorrow.

Thank ya, Thank ya.

 

[GrungeHockey]

This new plan is better. The plan up until now of giving him 5-6 minutes every 3rd game was disconcerting at best.

I know you have been a hockey fan for a long time, so I am sure you must have seen a few organizations that have repeatedly brought their top drafted teenage prospects into the league despite it being obvious many of them are not physically ready.

Almost all of those prospects that clearly weren't ready tended to either A.) Bust. B.) Develop well below their draft expectations, or C.) Breakout eventually as late bloomers.

I am sure you have also looked around the league and saw organizations with stability that bring all of their prospects up through the ranks over the years, slowly exposing them to the next level of competition, and giving them ample time to adjust to each level's increased intensity. These organization have a ridiculous level of success rate with their high drafted picks.

Many chalk this up to good vs poor drafting, but often the players chosen are the consensus best players available, and still the discrepancies exist between the two organizations development success. At a certain point we have to rule out coincidence and say that development paths do have a large impact on the timeline and the final product.

There isn't one magic formula. Each player must be considered as a unique individual. The organization has to evaluate their maturity, both physical and mental, their personality, their talent level, their strengths and weaknesses, everything. Then you also evaluate the options you have for improving weaknesses and developing that talent in line with those factors. Where your best coaches are, what type of time and training things require. You move them through those processes as they develop (or not).
There is no one way. The only thing to NOT DO, is compare him to others and/or to expect too much at an early age. Everything's fine!!!!!!!!!!!

You can dominate that tournament and still be nowhere close to winning a job in the NHL lineup. I think we're probably back to the same situation we're in now if you bring him back to the Kraken for the second half.

Doesn't matter. It's still a good experience for his development. Patience grasshopper.

 

[kihei]

he's not going to get that adjustment in order to do better against NHLers by playing against teens though. There's are those that say he's passed the jr major level but not quite 100% ready ready at the NHL level so it wouldn't make sense to send him back. Reality he's at the AHL level but can't go there full time.

Name names, please.

If the NHL allows it, then this short-term plan is sure better than what the Kraken have been doing. The idea that a team can develop a prospect by not having him play games seems nuts to me. What team has even attempted something like that before and what were the results if such a case exists?

 

[Sad People]

Anyway we can watch this Firebird game tonight?

 

[The Marquis]

Anyway we can watch this Firebird game tonight?

Ahl.tv for like $8

 

[majormajor]

Anyway we can watch this Firebird game tonight?

Also onhockey.tv

I don't know if every AHL game is posted there but I've watched plenty through that site.

Doesn't matter. It's still a good experience for his development. Patience grasshopper.

AHL and Jr's is good experience, that I'd agree on. I think that is the patient approach, while expecting him to play for the Kraken in the New Year is impatient.

 

[gstommylee]

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

Was a damn nice shot too.

 

[The Marquis]

Made a couple wranglers look silly there.

 

[GrungeHockey]

AHL and Jr's is good experience, that I'd agree on. I think that is the patient approach, while expecting him to play for the Kraken in the New Year is impatient.

There are rules that must be followed.
He will be just fine.

 

[Irie]

There isn't one magic formula. Each player must be considered as a unique individual. The organization has to evaluate their maturity, both physical and mental, their personality, their talent level, their strengths and weaknesses, everything. Then you also evaluate the options you have for improving weaknesses and developing that talent in line with those factors. Where your best coaches are, what type of time and training things require. You move them through those processes as they develop (or not).
There is no one way. The only thing to NOT DO, is compare him to others and/or to expect too much at an early age. Everything's fine!!!!!!!!!!!

We are talking about a kid who tied McDavid's record as an exceptional status rookie in five less games.

If just do not buy that sitting the majority of the season in the pressbox while getting one-on-one hockey lessons from Jeff Tambellini or Jay Leach is the best development path for an elite talent.

 

[gstommylee]

He has his 2nd goal of the season.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

I am glad he has had such a good start to the AHL. Will his confidence a lot of good. The main concern I had with him sitting games was more to do with how it would affect his confidence than anything else. He is only 18. His development should be fine.

 

[The Marquis]

Fantastic. He’s certainly showing up against grown ass men.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

2nd goal in the game for Wright. Ties the game at 3-3.