[Doctor Canuck]

He was named CHL Rookie of the Year.

[chickenman92]

can't figure out how this guy gets no respect in peoples to 10's for next year, imo he's going to push for 1 and be top 5

[CoHo_Grabner2010]

chickenman92, on May 23 2009, 10:04 PM, said:

can't figure out how this guy gets no respect in peoples to 10's for next year, imo he's going to push for 1 and be top 5

1st I highly highly doubt even top 5 I think would be pushing it

[Doctor Canuck]

CoHo_Grabner2010, on May 24 2009, 12:27 PM, said:

1st I highly highly doubt even top 5 I think would be pushing it

CHL rookie of the year?
Most goals by a 16 year old since Patrick Marleau?
But pushing it to be drafted in the top 5?
Tell me, where is your logic in that???

[Rey]

Prospect ranking is determined by the prospect's potential and not by the stats. Marleau was a top prospect because he followed his season with a 51 goal, 125 point performance in 71 games.

At this point. Brett Connolly's points are impressive as a rookie but that's it. He ended up with a -28 +/- as well and was a no show for the playoffs. Potential wise, he is in the late 1st round, early 2nd round at this point but for the next year will be a big step because of the obvious growth spurts. There has been several of players who are more intriguing in the eye of a scout.

John McFarland is currently ranked higher because of his size. He has 40+ pounds on Connolly and has a mold of a big strong power forward. Conolly isn't at that stage yet for scouts to have a good read and it doesn't help that his team sucks and it's not his draft year.

This post has been edited by Rey: 24 May 2009 - 01:49 PM

[sedins]

he kind of looks like Edward Norton to me...LOL
http://www.whl.ca/im...158b17e64b7.jpg

[chickenman92]

Doctor Canuck, on May 24 2009, 02:21 PM, said:

CHL rookie of the year?
Most goals by a 16 year old since Patrick Marleau?
But pushing it to be drafted in the top 5?
Tell me, where is your logic in that???

my logic is when I watch connolly he reminds me alot of lecavlier with his size, skating and hands

he's 6"1 160 right now, by draft day i'm thinking he'll be 6"3ish 200ish
has unreal hands, is a good skater but could be a little more physical
he does need to back check better but so does every young player
imo he will get 40 goals and 90 points next year in the dub with no suporting cast

is he a bit behind a few guys in the draft right now, yes but if he busts his tail in the gym and works on his back check and physical game I see no reason he can't catch up.

also i've seen a few guys who have him late 1st, who do you guys have as a better whl prospect?

[ilikecanucks]

chickenman92, on May 25 2009, 06:49 AM, said:

my logic is when I watch connolly he reminds me alot of lecavlier with his size, skating and hands

he's 6"1 160 right now, by draft day i'm thinking he'll be 6"3ish 200ish
has unreal hands, is a good skater but could be a little more physical
he does need to back check better but so does every young player
imo he will get 40 goals and 90 points next year in the dub with no suporting cast

is he a bit behind a few guys in the draft right now, yes but if he busts his tail in the gym and works on his back check and physical game I see no reason he can't catch up.

also i've seen a few guys who have him late 1st, who do you guys have as a better whl prospect?

2010 doesnt look nearly as good for the WHL as 2009. I would say that Connolly is the 2nd best WHL prospect available in 2010, with defenseman Mark Pysyk being #1.

The OHL is loaded with top end talent, couple that with the dynamic Ruski's and Finn's, and its hard to get Connolly in the top 10. I wouldnt mind the Canucks getting their hands on him, but he would have to last until the 20's I'm sure, but that isnt likely, as he should be a 12-22 pick.

[A.Burrows#14]

we need to draft him
i live in prince george and he is one of the best on the team

[ilikecanucks]

A.Burrows#14, on May 26 2009, 04:08 PM, said:

we need to draft him
i live in prince george and he is one of the best on the team

well i guess if living in Prince George makes any difference to the Vancouver Canucks hockey club, then maybe.

He is the best on the team IMO, but that does nothing to say that we should draft him.

If we have a late teens early 20's pick next year, depending on who is available I would take him, especially since his favourite team is the Canucks.

[Psycho_Path]

I can't see Taylor Hall not going first overall in that draft.

Or wait, is this the draft after that?

This post has been edited by Psycho_Path: 26 May 2009 - 08:37 PM

[canucksKid1918]

I go to quite of few Cougars games and he has unbelievable talent.
He walks around everyone like pylons and has pretty good finish.
His major flaw from what i've seen is that he is pretty lazy, and he only lights it up when he has the puck. Not much backchecking or physical play from him.

[top-cheddar]

connolly won chl rookie of the year
whl rookie of the year
an next year league mvp, will be #1 draft pick in 2010
mark my words

[iPwn]

ilikecanucks, on May 26 2009, 04:19 PM, said:

well i guess if living in Prince George makes any difference to the Vancouver Canucks hockey club, then maybe.

He is the best on the team IMO, but that does nothing to say that we should draft him.

If we have a late teens early 20's pick next year, depending on who is available I would take him, especially since his favourite team is the Canucks.

Tyrell definitely better