Young D most likely to surprise

[Beesfan]

I wonder what Zborils chances are. He wasn't used correctly for the Sea Dogs and seemingly won't be thrilled about returning. Weren't there rumors of him going abroad to play as well?

I saw a recent interview where Zboril said he would not go oversees. He wants to play in the NHL as soon as possible, and he is concerned that if he goes to Europe the Bruins management will lose sight of him. He seemed committed to returning to St. Johns if he doesn't make the NHL.

I think this all shows an excellent attitude on his part.

 

[DKH]

The key is Colin Miller.

He's got the wheels, shot, decent enough size and will throw a mean hip check. He's also shoots from the golden side.

But he's more Hamilton and less Kevan Miller.

I like him and I could see him 3 years from now putting up 50 points in Las Vegas or Phoenix but this coach as much as I respect and like him just doesn't make me feel like this will work.

It could it might but tough to do anything without 100% confidence and he looked tentative.

What is alarming is Chiller looked better in November than March

He's really the key. He can solve a lot of problems

He also got better his second year in OHL and AHL - significantly so that's a good sign

I don't care I want to see him be out with mcQuaid on that less stressful third pair

This player has upside - you hit on him you in good spot

Of all the prospects we have this is the guy who can change a lot of the problems I just hope the coach is both patient and modifies the system which is different than most

 

[Rumpy]

I pick Lauzon having a good camp and sticking around longer than expected.

 

[chsb]

My sleeper is Lauzon, voting for Carlo

Lauzon will play in Boston in 17-18.
Why not mention him in the poll?
Is any of these guys readier than he is?

 

[finchster]

O'Gara is the most likely to surprise... in Providence. Let's use some common sense, O'Gara didn't play at a strong hockey program, he played at Yale. The best players Yale has produced are Chris Higgins (who only played two years there and two years in the AHL) and a bunch of guys who never made it. Not to mention we are talking about defencemen here, even Torey Krug needed a year in the AHL to develop his game at the pro-level and he was at a very strong hockey program.

Defencemen take longer to develop and there is zero chance defencemen without pro-experience can jump into the NHL, unless they are elite talents. None of these players will be full time with the Bruins next year.

 

[DKH]

Lauzon will play in Boston in 17-18.
Why not mention him in the poll?
Is any of these guys readier than he is?

When I called Red Line's owner Kyle Woodlief in June to get the Draft Guide and renew the monthly newsletter we chatted a bit. Kyle said he thought Lauzon was one of the top one or two defenseman in the Q this year and would be a first rounder if in this draft.

After cutting his neck and missing all that time but coming back to the high paced Memorial Cup shows a glimpse of what this kid is made of.

 

[KnightofBoston]

From what I saw or Carlo at development camp after he first came in, he has the look of a pro, is pretty damn big and already starting to fill into a man's body, Anytime you have a big strong young defensemen that can also skate well it's a good thing - and he had the positioning and look that he just got it and controlled a lot of space. I doubt he'll break in but he and possibly O'Gara would be my picks if anything

 

[BruinDust]

O'Gara is the most likely to surprise... in Providence. Let's use some common sense, O'Gara didn't play at a strong hockey program, he played at Yale. The best players Yale has produced are Chris Higgins (who only played two years there and two years in the AHL) and a bunch of guys who never made it. Not to mention we are talking about defencemen here, even Torey Krug needed a year in the AHL to develop his game at the pro-level and he was at a very strong hockey program.

Defencemen take longer to develop and there is zero chance defencemen without pro-experience can jump into the NHL, unless they are elite talents. None of these players will be full time with the Bruins next year.

While your probably right in that none of these guys make any impact at the NHL level next season, let's just write off the possibility based on what school they played at.

 

[GloryDaze4877]

While your probably right in that none of these guys make any impact at the NHL level next season, let's just write off the possibility based on what school they played at.

The only reason I can see the post you responded to...is because you quoted it, which should tell you something.

However, just to be accurate, the not very strong hockey program, Yale, has been to the NCAA tournament 6 out of the last 8 years (only years they didn't qualify 12/14)...and won a national championship in 2013, O'Gara's freshman year.

Other than that, Yale's hockey program is not very good.

 

[Gator Mike]

O'Gara is the most likely to surprise... in Providence. Let's use some common sense, O'Gara didn't play at a strong hockey program, he played at Yale.

O'Gara's the kid who grabs the National Championship trophy around the :25 mark.

The best players Yale has produced are Chris Higgins (who only played two years there and two years in the AHL) and a bunch of guys who never made it.

Randy Wood is very offended.

Defencemen take longer to develop and there is zero chance defencemen without pro-experience can jump into the NHL, unless they are elite talents. None of these players will be full time with the Bruins next year.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colton_Parayko

 

[finchster]

While your probably right in that none of these guys make any impact at the NHL level next season, let's just write off the possibility based on what school they played at.

Not a 'strong hockey program' , was not the correct way to describe it, so I will gladly retract that. But not a hockey 'focused' program is probably better.

Going to an Ivy league school, where academics is the main focus, is different for development than going to a school where athletics is the main focus. Going to North Dakota, BC, Michigan, Wisconsin, Umass etc, is different from a development standpoint than Yale or another Ivy league school. That's pretty apparent when you look at the level of players turned out by Yale vs schools I've mentioned.

I am not saying O'Gara will be nothing, or a bust. However, next year after coming from a program that is focused on academics rather than hockey, it's likely O'Gara needs a year in the minors at least to show what he has. And that's not just for him, very few defencemen enter the NHL right away.

O'Gara's the kid who grabs the National Championship trophy around the :25 mark.

Results and player development are two different things.

Answer one question, is Yale one of the best places in US college hockey for a player to develop into a professional hockey player?

Is it top five?
top ten?
top twenty?

 

[World of Wardlow]

It would be nice if Carlo makes the team this year

 

[Fopppa]

I'd say Carlo out of those alternatives. Looked very mature at the WJCs and has the size advantage. But I wouldn't expect any of them to see more than a handful of games if that.

I am intrigued by Gryz though, but I have a hard time seeing him and Krug in the lineup at the same time.

 

[pemulis]

I'd say Carlo out of those alternatives. Looked very mature at the WJCs and has the size advantage. But I wouldn't expect any of them to see more than a handful of games if that.

I am intrigued by Gryz though, but I have a hard time seeing him and Krug in the lineup at the same time.

I know what you mean. But I think there is room for both, especially now that Krug has emerged as more than just an offensive guy.

Zboril seems to be getting some love in this thread and I like it. I hope he opens some eyes.