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sureLoss · 01-19-2014, 07:26 PM

Corey Pronman on the pipeline show. Mostly about his thoughts on the top prospect's game
http://www.thepipelineshow.com/clips...nman_Jan18.mp3

Summary:

Reinhart's performance at the top prospects game is the type of performance you usually expect from him (compared to an average showing at the WJC). Elite playmaker, extremely great puck handler, has been an offensive threat in nearly every WHL game he was played. Reinhart is an elite prospect there is no question about it. Can create offense just as good as anybody in this year's draft.
For him there are only 3 prospects in the debate for #1 overall. Reinhart, Ekblad and Bennett.
Ekblad was good at the top propsect's game but thought he had another level to show. There were a couple of uncharacteristic mistakes but not really an issue as it was one game. Even when Ekblad has a bad game he is still pretty good.
Mason MacDonald was the best goaltender at the top propsects game. Very athletic, very quick. Doesn't have a real lot of playing time under his belt. But based on pure athletic upside, really liked what MacDonald showed.
Ho-Sang is an interesting guy. Some games he looks like a top 10 pick. His speed, his hand, his playmaking ability are all high end and can make some unique plays. His decision making is not the best. Sometimes he shows good offensive instincts other times he makes brutal turnovers. That and his size are the main concerns is why he is a mid to late 1st round pick. Refused to comment about the character questions because it is a hard label to get rid of once it is applied to a player.
Dal Colle is a great puck possession type player. His hands, his vision, the way he controls the tempo of the game, the way he distributes the puck while having a big frame are the reasons he is an appealing prospect. Not the quickest skater or the meanest guy on the ice. Is a top 5-6 prospect in this draft.
Goldobin is one of the top offensive guys in the OHL this year (top 5-7 in OHL scoring). Dynamic offensive player, great hands, quick skating bursts, can see the ice really well. Not going to be the perfect 2 way player, not a penalty killer. People had the same issues with Mantha, but as Mantha showed at the WJC sometimes you don't need to have top defensive skills if you can put up points. Goldobin is about offense.
Draisatil was average to fine at the top propsects game. On Pronman's draft board he is top 7-10. In terms of one game performance did not look to be on the same level as Reinhart, Ekblad or Dal Colle. Still really likes Draisatil, but at the WJC and top prospects game didn't have typical performance he has had in the WHL.
Virtanen is 11-15 on Pronman's draft board. Not going to be the best puck player in terms of hands, puck distribution and possession ability. Skating ability is off the charts though. Real character guy, works really hard. While he is not going to be the best skilled player, can still make plays with puck to score goals and keep possession. Can gain zone easily with his speed and tenacity. Going to be a 1st round pick, but likely not a top 10 guy.

01-19-2014, 07:26 PM	#658
sureLoss Some kinda newsbreaker! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Learning Phaneufs skating style Exp:	Corey Pronman on the pipeline show. Mostly about his thoughts on the top prospect's game http://www.thepipelineshow.com/clips...nman_Jan18.mp3 Summary: Reinhart's performance at the top prospects game is the type of performance you usually expect from him (compared to an average showing at the WJC). Elite playmaker, extremely great puck handler, has been an offensive threat in nearly every WHL game he was played. Reinhart is an elite prospect there is no question about it. Can create offense just as good as anybody in this year's draft. For him there are only 3 prospects in the debate for #1 overall. Reinhart, Ekblad and Bennett. Ekblad was good at the top propsect's game but thought he had another level to show. There were a couple of uncharacteristic mistakes but not really an issue as it was one game. Even when Ekblad has a bad game he is still pretty good. Mason MacDonald was the best goaltender at the top propsects game. Very athletic, very quick. Doesn't have a real lot of playing time under his belt. But based on pure athletic upside, really liked what MacDonald showed. Ho-Sang is an interesting guy. Some games he looks like a top 10 pick. His speed, his hand, his playmaking ability are all high end and can make some unique plays. His decision making is not the best. Sometimes he shows good offensive instincts other times he makes brutal turnovers. That and his size are the main concerns is why he is a mid to late 1st round pick. Refused to comment about the character questions because it is a hard label to get rid of once it is applied to a player. Dal Colle is a great puck possession type player. His hands, his vision, the way he controls the tempo of the game, the way he distributes the puck while having a big frame are the reasons he is an appealing prospect. Not the quickest skater or the meanest guy on the ice. Is a top 5-6 prospect in this draft. Goldobin is one of the top offensive guys in the OHL this year (top 5-7 in OHL scoring). Dynamic offensive player, great hands, quick skating bursts, can see the ice really well. Not going to be the perfect 2 way player, not a penalty killer. People had the same issues with Mantha, but as Mantha showed at the WJC sometimes you don't need to have top defensive skills if you can put up points. Goldobin is about offense. Draisatil was average to fine at the top propsects game. On Pronman's draft board he is top 7-10. In terms of one game performance did not look to be on the same level as Reinhart, Ekblad or Dal Colle. Still really likes Draisatil, but at the WJC and top prospects game didn't have typical performance he has had in the WHL. Virtanen is 11-15 on Pronman's draft board. Not going to be the best puck player in terms of hands, puck distribution and possession ability. Skating ability is off the charts though. Real character guy, works really hard. While he is not going to be the best skilled player, can still make plays with puck to score goals and keep possession. Can gain zone easily with his speed and tenacity. Going to be a 1st round pick, but likely not a top 10 guy.