[News] With the 18th OA pick, the Flames select C Cole Reschny

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by troutman

That’s high praise. Trottier is my favourite all around player of all time.

One of the greatest centres to ever lace them up. Not a comparison that any player will be able to live up to really.

[Hot_Flatus]

Originally Posted by Bingo

I think the projection is moving that way, but not the floor (if that's an answer).

He no longer looks "middle six" to me, and has top six as a projection but his floor is still probably a bubble player I would think.

I've watched a few of his games that have been on SN and he's been very impressive for his age. Taking important draws and really creating plays all over the ice. No Chance he's not in the top 6 conversation.....would be a nice C to pair with someone like Mckenna for sure....

[YyjFlames]

Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent

He's looking good, but hopefully he can fill the net a little more than he has.

Still sitting at 2 goals on the season.

As far as the aspects of a center's game that will give him a leg up at the NHL level though he looks like a home run from where the flames were picking.

He's not primarily a goal scorer. He can and will score, but his game is creating space and opportunities for his linemates by cycling and being patient with the puck, and then hitting them with a smart pass in the open. He's also not necessarily a dynamic (high risk) passing guy like Huberdeau was either. He just sees the ice so well, isn't afraid to go into the dirty areas to get the puck and knows when to hold onto it and when to thread it.

That's why I think he'll be a great compliment for guys like Coronato and Gridin as he'll make space for them and hit them in the open. The three of them on a line, the vision and work of Reschny, creativity of Gridin and shot of Coronato, could be a lot of fun for a number of years.

[InternationalVillager]

this is what a traditional NHL center looks like. id like to see him get his shot rates up and convert more into goals but he's having a great start to the year. It's still extremely early... i hope he continues to get better as season progresses.

[Monahammer]

Originally Posted by Strange Brew

One of the greatest centres to ever lace them up. Not a comparison that any player will be able to live up to really.

I mean, obviously. We would need to pick up his Bossy...

McKenna though...

I jest. I obviously think it's unlikely that he gets to Trottier's level, but they are both small town saskatchewan farm boys, they are both 5'11 and ~190 lbs, they both play a strong puck possession game, Reschny showed Trottier level offensive upside in the playoffs...

I think the comparison is better than just a fun one.

[Itse]

Originally Posted by D as in David

His floor is looking like 2C, or is that overly optimistic at this point?

Yes, it's overly optimistic. Well, according to that model at least: 50% he's 2nd line or better, 50% he's 3rd line or worse.

For a mid-1st round pick, that's neither spectacular nor a disappointment at this point.

[The EBUG's EBUG]

Gives me Bryan Little type vibes (compliment). Somewhere between his career (minus the concussions) and Trottier's would rock. Not sure where that falls on a depth chart but should be a useful player with a long career.

Need to get to a place where he's slotted accordingly. If he's a 2C that's excellent, need to make sure they have a 1C to play ahead of him.

[FBI]

BUMP loving this pick more and more, this guy is lookin LEGIT.

[Redrum]

Originally Posted by Strange Brew

One of the greatest centres to ever lace them up. Not a comparison that any player will be able to live up to really.

I think these are usually style comparisons. Does anybody ever actually do a career comparison before a player starts?

[DoubleK]

I like his two way game and his hockey IQ. When he got moved from the wing to center he excelled at the WJC. PP and PK. Good at the dot. Skates well. Not much to nitpick.

I hope the Flames don't rush him like they did with their last center prospect.

[Canada 02]

Reschny is 4th in the tournament in FO% at 66%

[Calgary4LIfe]

I want to say his comparable is Reinhart in some ways. Fantastic IQ, clutch player, not the best skater, but not bad either. Just a very cerebral player that performs best when on the ice with other players that think the game at a high level.

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by Redrum

I think these are usually style comparisons. Does anybody ever actually do a career comparison before a player starts?

Would be hard to do a career comparison unless you only looked at junior.

I've heard Seth Jarvis as a best case outcome for Reschny, which would be absolutely incredible. Jarvis was an effective NHLer at 19.

[dino7c]

Thanks again Devils

[Tbull8]

Originally Posted by Calgary4LIfe

I want to say his comparable is Reinhart in some ways. Fantastic IQ, clutch player, not the best skater, but not bad either. Just a very cerebral player that performs best when on the ice with other players that think the game at a high level.

Don’t think he’s got the ceiling Reinhart had but stylistically I like it!

[Buff]

Originally Posted by Canada 02

Reschny is 4th in the tournament in FO% at 66%

Only 4th with a percentage that high? Wow.

[Calgary4LIfe]

Originally Posted by Buff

Only 4th with a percentage that high? Wow.

Mabye it is not adjusted for low volume? Maybe a few wingers coming in have won 3 out of 4, or something like that? Seems wild that 66% is 4th!

[Reggie Dunlop]

Johnny Bucyk…or maybe Norm Ullman.

[Sandman]

I love the Daymond Langkow comparison.

[BigThief]

He's 18 as well, still eligible to play from Team Canada next season, could really have a huge tournament next year.