We should start talking about Shane Wright

[McDuffz88]

The lack of quality of the top of that draft class was way overblown. Going to be a lot of good players coming out of that top 10.

That's always how it goes. Every draft that claims to be weak in hindsight always ends up being a strong draft. People need to get over the narrative that just because there isn't a guaranteed #1 guy, it makes the draft weak. Look at 2017. People said weak draft yet out of that weak draft we have a potential generational d-man in Makar, a top line two way center in Nico, Petterson who is another top line center, Heiskanan who is one of the best d men in the league. Plus a million other names. The only one who was a straight up disappointment is Nolan Patrick. That's as good as it gets. This year will be no exception.

 

[mkatcherin00]

I legit forgot this guy was even in the NHL or on Seattle until I seen a Twitter post saying he was coming back up

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

Next year I think he becomes a breakout player.

 

[Hockeyville USA]

Next year I think he becomes a breakout player.

Update: he hasn't become that breakout player yet.

Haven't watched much of the Kraken, but in the games I've tuned into, he's just not standing out much. Any reports from Kraken fans or those who watch a lot of Seattle would be appreciated.

 

[qc14]

Besides their D-1 and D-2 years, he has had basically the exact same stats in the exact same leagues as Connor McMichael. He'll be a good player, but not the generational guy he was expected to be

 

[Rebels57]

Besides their D-1 and D-2 years, he has had basically the exact same stats in the exact same leagues as Connor McMichael. He'll be a good player, but not the generational guy he was expected to be

Who expected Shane Wright to be generational?

 

[PaulD]

I never gave up on Lafreniere and said so many times on the multiple Lafreniere/ Rangers bashing threads
Shane Wright ?
His upside is not high as Lafrenieres. But I think he will blossom into a decent all round player. This humbling experiences with pro level hockey, if nothing else will force him to work and improve ALL parts of his game.
Francis wont give up on him too soon.

 

[Peasy]

Who expected Shane Wright to be generational?

Fans grasp onto the fact that he was granted exceptional status like a JT/McDavid, then he must be an amazing prospect/player in the future. They clearly forgot about the other great exceptional status players like Joe Veleno and Sean Day.

Talking to hab fans that wanted him at the time of the draft was insane. So many of them were persistent on the fact that he was a lock for number 1 and all this other shit. I remember being called a troll and shit simply because I said I dont think he will go 1st overall.

 

[TheBeard]

He walked so Cole Eiserman could walk even slower

 

[qc14]

Who expected Shane Wright to be generational?

He was granted exceptional status and earmarked as the 1oa in his class 3 years before being taken at 4oa. Probably should've used "franchise" instead but there's a big drop between that and McMichael, who was taken 25oa and in his D+6 is finally solidifying himself as a complimentary 2LW

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

His all around game has improved leaps and bounds, but he's got to find a way to get more involved offensively and get shots to the net.

10 SOG in 10 games isn't gonna cut it. He's got a great snap shot, but he hasn't been able to use it.

 

[Rebels57]

He was granted exceptional status and earmarked as the 1oa in his class 3 years before being taken at 4oa. Probably should've used "franchise" instead but there's a big drop between that and McMichael, who was taken 25oa and in his D+6 is finally solidifying himself as a complimentary 2LW

I will grant you "franchise" but not and never "generational."

 

[Hockeyville USA]

I will grant you "franchise" but not and never "generational."

I always expected him to be in the early prime MacKinnon range, but that ship looks to have sailed with Wright. Franchise for sure, people overuse generational, although Wright's D-2 was on par with McDavid's. Losing a year of development and lack of consistent year over year growth has hampered him

 

[McJedi]

I always expected him to be in the early prime MacKinnon range, but that ship looks to have sailed with Wright. Franchise for sure, people overuse generational, although Wright's D-2 was on par with McDavid's. Losing a year of development and lack of consistent year over year growth has hampered him

I played competitive hockey for 15 years. Got pretty good at it. For me, the franchise players need to have elite physical tools. Things that set them apart from the rest of us.

McDavid and MacKinnon with the size, power and skating ability. Throw Matthews into that too. Maybe Barkov as well. Jack Hughes skates so dang beautifully, as does Bedard. Eichel has amazing movement skills. Good size. All of them have insane hands.

Makar does this play where he retrieves the puck and starts skating backwards to his right. Crossing over again and again to generate acceleration while dangling the puck on his stick beautifully. Going backwards. Then he flips his hips back and he’s suddenly moving forward in attack with insane acceleration into weaving thru a defense still dangling the puck. It’s incredible to watch. Franchise players.

Now ask yourself - What does Shane Wright do or bring that’s incredible? He seems like a solid 2W as his ceiling.

 

[HockeyVirus]

I will grant you "franchise" but not and never "generational."

This is outrageous, this is unfair. How can I be an exceptional status player and not be granted the rank of "generational"?

 

[Marlowe Syn]

This is outrageous, this is unfair. How can I be an exceptional status player and not be granted the rank of "generational"?

The same reason three teams passed on you.

 

[WarriorofTime]

This is outrageous, this is unfair. How can I be an exceptional status player and not be granted the rank of "generational"?

Did you ever hear the tragedy of Alexander Daigle the Senator?

 

[BonMorrison]

This is outrageous, this is unfair. How can I be an exceptional status player and not be granted the rank of "generational"?

Take a seat, young bust.

 

[Fatass]

Is Wright up with the big club?

 

[The Marquis]

Is Wright up with the big club?

Yes, he's played every game so far this season I believe. He only has 2 points, but he's been playing pretty well. He's clearly figuring things out still, but he's working hard and making the right decisions. The Kraken aren't giving up many goals, or even shots when Wright is on the ice.

He's centering Schwartz and Bjorkstrand most of the time. I'm not sure there's chemistry there yet.

 

[xigon]

Is it time to start using early facial hair as a factor in projecting a player? seems like there’s a trend.

 

[McJedi]

Is it time to start using early facial hair as a factor in projecting a player? seems like there’s a trend.

My son is an elite soccer player. He’s at the age of puberty. Some boys have man muscles and facial hair. Look like young men. Others look like little boys. Scouts have no interest in this age range (12-15). Why would they. The kids are changing so fast. Some may be done growing. Others may have other 12 inches of height to add. Too many variables.

When I was in high school. This kid in CA named Shea Cotton was the best 9th grader at basketball in America. Dude wasn’t even a 4 star recruit by his senior year. He just developed young.

Shane Wright? May have developed young. Shea cotton vibes.

 

[LuGBuG]

My son is an elite soccer player. He’s at the age of puberty. Some boys have man muscles and facial hair. Look like young men. Others look like little boys. Scouts have no interest in this age range (12-15). Why would they. The kids are changing so fast. Some may be done growing. Others may have other 12 inches of height to add. Too many variables.

When I was in high school. This kid in CA named Shea Cotton was the best 9th grader at basketball in America. Dude wasn’t even a 4 star recruit by his senior year. He just developed young.

Shane Wright? May have developed young. Shea cotton vibes.

You were a very good competitive hockey player and your son is an elite soccer player. Got it. Anyone else in your families sports background you want to discuss?

 

[Doom Bot]

Is it time to start using early facial hair as a factor in projecting a player? seems like there’s a trend.

In the Habs draft behind the scenes video im pretty sure Jeff Gorton actually said this lol. I don't remember if he was fully joking or not.

 

[NOTENOUGHRYJOTHINGS]

I played competitive hockey for 15 years. Got pretty good at it. For me, the franchise players need to have elite physical tools. Things that set them apart from the rest of us.

McDavid and MacKinnon with the size, power and skating ability. Throw Matthews into that too. Maybe Barkov as well. Jack Hughes skates so dang beautifully, as does Bedard. Eichel has amazing movement skills. Good size. All of them have insane hands.

Makar does this play where he retrieves the puck and starts skating backwards to his right. Crossing over again and again to generate acceleration while dangling the puck on his stick beautifully. Going backwards. Then he flips his hips back and he’s suddenly moving forward in attack with insane acceleration into weaving thru a defense still dangling the puck. It’s incredible to watch. Franchise players.

Now ask yourself - What does Shane Wright do or bring that’s incredible? He seems like a solid 2W as his ceiling.

If you don't have any plans next week at this rate you might be in the Avs top 6.