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Originally Posted by ricardodw
The VO2 max test is by far the most important ---It shows how fit a player is and by extrapolation how hard he is willing to work. Sven Baertschi won this test in his combine.
Monahan did well in this.
Barkov and Nichushkin did not show up in the top of any categories other than Nichuskin's wing span. Lindholm was strong in the Push and pull strength. you would expect that these guys would be stronger as they were playing against Men.
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And if you expect someone to be able to make the NHL right after their draft year, their strength levels have to be much higher than those guys that get drafted with the expectation that it will take a year or so to develop them into NHL players.
I find it hilarious that people think your fitness level isn't a big deal here. There is a reason the NHL does this, a reason individual teams do this with certain prospects, and a reason all NHL players are subject to fitness testing in spring training.
Maybe we should ask Joe Defranco, who is a world renowned trainer if amazing fitness levels can affect draft ranking.
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DeFranco is a pro-maker, a gun for hire used by athletes seeking an edge on the competition. DeFranco's coaching techniques have brought seventh round draft picks up to the third round, and third round pics up to the first. Thirty-one of his athletes have been drafted into the NFL.
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He also makes a rather interesting point about NFL combine testing. NHL has the same principal.
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JD: You’re absolutely right. The tests are poorly designed. I'd still love to know who the hell came up with these tests anyway. I mean, how often does a football player get in a track stance and run 40 yards in a straight line? And I find it hysterical these scouts think that the "agility" drills can predict a player’s game speed. They fail to realize that true "game speed" and "agility" is an athlete’s ability to react to a visual stimulus in a split second. Making predetermined cuts around cones that aren’t moving is a lot easier than a running back trying to juke a linebacker in order to score a touchdown.
And let’s not forget about the 225-pound bench press test. First of all, it’s not even a strength test! It’s a strength-endurance test. I'd much rather see a one to three rep max in the bench press or incline press. I also think a medicine ball chest pass for distance would be more appropriate.
The harsh reality of these tests is, whether they’re bull#### or not, they're still a prerequisite for a lot of football players to get drafted or get into an NFL camp. Many players, especially guys from small schools, must dominate these tests in order to get the opportunity to even step on the field and prove they can play. It’s sad, but true!
That’s why I do what I do. Hey, if these scouts are going to make these kids perform the Combine tests, then the kids should practice to get good at them. That’s where I come in. I prepare college football players to get past the first part of their evaluation (the NFL Combine or their Pro Day). Doing well at their Combine or Pro Day then opens up doors for them to show what they can do on the football field. That’s the bottom line.
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