Dal Colle Interview from April 1st
http://www.thepipelineshow.com/clips...Colle_Apr1.mp3
Notes:
- Says he is just under 6'2'' and 185lbs currently (says he started at the season at 183).
- describes himself more of a finesse player rather than a power forward and primarily plays the wing.
- "make my hands do more of the talking rather than my body"
- likes to create most of his scoring opportunities off the cycle and work it down low
- not necessarily going to be the guy that is always going to drive the net and power my way
- thinks he can score goals just as well as he can setup people
- favorite player is Malkin but style of game tries to follow is Eric Staal
Leon Draisaitl interview from February 15:
http://www.thepipelineshow.com/clips...aitl_Feb15.mp3
Notes:
- describes himself as a big playmaking center that is pass first
- says his defensive game and skating are the two biggest things he needs to improve
- admits he played "badly" at the WJC
- says he would love to be drafted by the Oilers, asked if he would give the same answer to Calgary, he answers "what else am I supposed to say?"
Nick Ritchie interview from January 21
http://www.thepipelineshow.com/clips...chie_Jan21.mp3
Notes:
- says 6'3'' 230lbs is about accurate
- agrees with scouts that says skating is one of his best assets - thinks he is a pretty powerful skater for being a big guy
- last summer worked out with former NHLer Aaron Downey
- also spends the summer with Dawn Braid, skating coach for the Buffalo Sabres
- wouldn't call himself a fighter but willing to fight to stick up for teammates or himself
- "I like to get in on the forecheck and play hard all over the ice and play physical and lay a few hits here and there"
- favourite player is Ovechkin but models game after Lucic or Nash