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Old 10-07-2014, 07:08 AM   #501
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That has to be highest ranking ever for a Dutch born and raised player. I always think it is interesting when players from non traditional hockey countries do well.
Sprong has lived in Canada quite a while and wants to play international hockey for Canada.
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Old 10-07-2014, 08:39 AM   #502
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There's a Dutchman in the top 10???
Although born a Dutchman, I believe he has lived in Canada since he was 8-9 and identifies as Canadian and has played for Canada internationally. He's basically Canadian.

It's kind of like how some places list Dany Heatly as German although he lives in, identifies as and has played for Canada.
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Considering how Netherlands dominates at speed skating, its weird there is very little hockey there.
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If we are out of the top 3, I would love to get Sprong in our prospect pool.
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I like big butts and I can not lie
You other brothers can't deny
That when a girl walks in with an itty bitty waist
And a round thing in your face
You get Sprong
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Considering how Netherlands dominates at speed skating, its weird there is very little hockey there.
Especially when you consider how popular "Hockey" (field hockey) is. The trouble is there's almost no ice rinks that aren't ovals
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Old 10-07-2014, 10:47 AM   #507
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Although born a Dutchman, I believe he has lived in Canada since he was 8-9 and identifies as Canadian and has played for Canada internationally. He's basically Canadian.

It's kind of like how some places list Dany Heatly as German although he lives in, identifies as and has played for Canada.
It's a little different because Dany Heatley's father was an expat Canadian working in Germany. He (Dany) was a Canadian at birth despite being born in Germany (and came back before he was 3).

In the case of Sprong, from what I read, the main reason why the family moved to Canada was to get him into serious hockey. They used to bring him over for summer training before then.

It's not surprising that he would want to represent Canada. I am sure he feels Canadian at this point, but I would still consider him a product of Holland since that is where he started to play and where his talent was first recognized and discovered (apparently his teams used to beat other teams by 20-30 goals). Canada is the more prestigious country to play for in hockey and the way the lower tier tournaments work, the NHL schedule would likely not allow him to participate much for Netherlands internationally.
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Old 10-07-2014, 10:52 AM   #508
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Lots of great talent. I am surprised Konecny is only at #12. I think he will end up higher.
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Jack Eichel had 4 points tonight (2 G, 2 A) in his NCAA debut, and was a +5.

McDavid has 4 points in the first two periods against Kitchener. He now has 16 points in less than 5 games.
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Jack Eichel had 4 points tonight (2 G, 2 A) in his NCAA debut, and was a +5.

McDavid has 4 points in the first two periods against Kitchener. He now has 16 points in less than 5 games.
This could be the beginning of the best rivalry since....since... Tyler vs Taylor!
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Must suck for BU knowing they are only going to have Eichel for one season.
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Old 10-11-2014, 12:18 PM   #512
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Must suck for BU knowing they are only going to have Eichel for one season.
They might be lucky enough to have him for just this season considering he would have played in the OHL had the CHL allowed him to switch leagues from the Q.
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Old 10-12-2014, 05:56 PM   #513
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David Burstyn - McKeen's OHL scout - October 11

on the top forward prospects in the OHL

http://www.thepipelineshow.com/clips...styn_Oct11.mp3

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Connor McDavid
  • Connor keeps getting bigger and stronger
  • at 16 years old it was scary to think what he could do if he gained another 20 or 30lbs of muscle and he has been able to do that
  • such dynamic speed, a bit of a throwback player that attacks the defending player off the rush and cuts to the net
  • no fear going into high traffic areas
  • cerebral player that makes other people better
  • whoever grabs McDavid will definitely be a contender in the next 5 years
  • can't remember the last time the World Juniors will have such an impact on the top 2 players
  • Eichel was better at the WJC than McDavid last year, but McDavid will have a much more prominent role this year


Dylan Strome
  • Strome is such a smart player as well, reads the plays well and executes
  • little more of a playmaker/passer
  • exceptional on faceoffs, can't remember the last time he lost a draw
  • coming out party was last year during the playoffs
  • easily could be a top 10 pick
  • was a 2nd overall pick [OHL draft], comes from good bloodlines [Ryan Strome and another brother born in 1999 who projects to be a 1st round pick too]
  • really good at the Ivan Hlinka
  • really helped his stock with his hot start to the season (13 pts in 4 games)


Pavel Zacha
  • already 210lbs
  • has a lot of international experience, played at 2 u18s and WJC
  • still trying to figure out North American game
  • can tell he has played against elite competition/men by the way he makes passes and thinks/anticipates the game better than his linemates
  • bit of an 'engineer', likes to setup high in the offensive zone and look for options
  • doesn't always play to his size with respect to physicality, but takes up a lot of room on the ice
  • when he is defending he has that slooping stick with the long range and is able to just bat pucks away
  • got to play a more urgently on the defense
  • has a lot of ingredients that will translate well at the pro level
  • lack of offensive production attributed to Zacha adjusting to NA and Sarnia being a young team in midst of a rebuild
  • Zacha being the goto guy in Sarnia is a lot for him to handle right now

Lawson Crouse
  • shame to hear about Bennett being out for up to 6 months, but Kingston fans should still be excited about Crouse
  • compares Crouse to a more physical James Neal
  • has a great shot and is a mean surly player
  • loves his game and thinks it will translate well at the pro level
  • co-lead the Ivan Hlinka with 6 goals
  • he is a bit of a bull in the china shop, and has a great shot too
  • played a lot of PK as a rookie
  • has gotten familiar on how to play without the puck
  • like to lean on guys like Crouse (6'4'') as opposed to a smaller player

Travis Konecny
  • if you are going to playing in the NHL at that size (under 5'10'') you better bring a skill dynamic
  • won the OHL rookie of the year
  • solid offensive player who creates so much with his speed
  • has a great shot too in transition, very fluid. he will streak in on a defenceman, the defenceman will start to back off and the next thing you know he lets go of the shot and the puck is in the back of the net
  • does everything at a high tempo and is always pushing the pace
  • doesn't back down either, plays a pretty physical game, always in your face and constantly battling
  • got to utilize his linemates better


Mitch Marner
  • is an incredibly cerebral player
  • not many guys who can step in as a rookie and immediately play with guys like Bo Horvat and Max Domi and find chemistry
  • was on the PP last year and paid immediate dividends
  • a slippery and elusive guy - always in and out of scoring areas
  • got quick hands, very creative
  • gotten a little bit bigger but size and strength still needs work
  • definitely a point a game player in the OHL

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Old 10-13-2014, 11:04 AM   #514
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Really liking that scouts description of Lawson Crouse. LW unfortunately though.
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Damien Cox's top 30:

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/s...hl-qmjhl-ncaa/
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I am really confused... There are mixed reports that Kylington is a left and right handed shooter.
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Old 10-15-2014, 11:09 AM   #517
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I am really confused... There are mixed reports that Kylington is a left and right handed shooter.
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So, Cox pretty much doesn't know what he is talking about?
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Old 10-15-2014, 11:12 AM   #519
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Just finished looking up some players I thought would be interesting. This years going to be an impressive draft year.

Looked up these guys and thought the Flames could use one of them too.
1. Rasmus Andersson (OHL) Barrie
2. Nikita Koroseltsev (Sarnia) Russian and Canadian! Best of both worlds!
3. Mikko Rantanen (Finnish Elite) Could be another Barkov type.
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Old 10-15-2014, 11:12 AM   #520
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It kinda sucks that we won't be a top two pick by the looks of our play the first week of the season. Seems we're back to the days of picking between 5-11
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