[Sanford]

What Rey is saying is that the "attitude" problem might come from his previous coach.

Basictly this coach always put down his players and never compliment or say anything positive to his players. Basictly this Sea Dog coach has hindered the developtment of many great players such as Sauve (who was touted to go before doughty (drafted first overall in the qmhjl draft)).

However! This coach was fired last season half way through! Anthony managed to rack up a point a game after this crap coach left. Next year we should see his point production go up.

The old coach did not like him and did not give him PP time and stuck him in the third and fourth line.

This post has been edited by Sanford: 28 June 2009 - 05:53 PM

[Rey]

edgalor, on Jun 28 2009, 05:48 PM, said:

notsure if you had said it on the other threads, but do you mind to give us a quick analysis on Steve anthony since it seems like you havea closer watch to this kid

I don't look deep in the QMJHL so I don't know Anthony that well. I just reading several of reports and talking to other people.

Steven Anthony's top assets are his skating and tape to tape passes. His shot is average. For a big man, he could play the body more. He needs a LOT of work on his faceoffs. He has character and plays his best day in and day out.


The problem here you may just see is that his Coach used Anthony on the 3rd line of the Sea Dogs and because of that. His offensive totals aren't good but he has potential to put up points. Once, given time on that 1st line. He was putting a point per game, 29 points in 30 games.

In the end, It was much surprise for most of the people who follow the QMJHL. Most said that Anthony would not fall pass the 4th round. Should have been a 2nd round pick on potential alone. Although, remember. This draft is extremely deep.

Two problems that pop up is that - 1) he was never showcased until the last part of the season and 2) the QMJHL is one of the hardest to read leagues. Players rankings are all over the place. Like i said with David Gilbert was ranked 47 in the hockey news, and 46 in the international scouting services went in the 7th round. Oliver Roy dropped to the 7th round as well. Saint John's Michael Kirkpatrick who showed character, excellent play in all 3 zones and was the Sea Dog's MVP never got drafted.


We will see Anthony playing a bigger role next year with the Saint John. So, expect him to breakout next year though when he was younger, there was some thoughts that he may go play in the NCAA.


Here is just one ranking(Top 25 QMJHL players ranking): http://www.hockeysfu...spects_for2009/
You'll notice, for the most part, the QMJHL players went all over the board.



All in All, his work ethic isn't a problem at all. I'd think you have to think about him playing more of a physical game and using his body more. If he can learn to do that, he will be solid NHL'er.

This post has been edited by Rey: 28 June 2009 - 06:33 PM

[One one two]

Sounds like a good pick but I would like to see him play.

[Schroeder]

Sanford, on Jun 28 2009, 05:53 PM, said:

What Rey is saying is that the "attitude" problem might come from his previous coach.

Basictly this coach always put down his players and never compliment or say anything positive to his players. Basictly this Sea Dog coach has hindered the developtment of many great players such as Sauve (who was touted to go before doughty (drafted first overall in the qmhjl draft)).

However! This coach was fired last season half way through! Anthony managed to rack up a point a game after this crap coach left. Next year we should see his point production go up.

The old coach did not like him and did not give him PP time and stuck him in the third and fourth line.

Btw, did Sauve have any improvement after that douche got fired?

[link]

Jacques Beaulieu was fired at the end of the season... so we shall see.

[spooner]

I am stoked to see how this kid works out. From what I've read, he has the tools. Could end up being a monster steal in this draft.

[Caper]

trose, on Jun 28 2009, 08:49 PM, said:

YOu mean I am not the only one in the Cape fliping over the sedin I felt so alone lol

I think there's like 4 of us here. Represent!

[cuporbust]

make that five ,but your sig is making me question why i am here.

This post has been edited by cuporbust: 29 June 2009 - 12:02 AM

[Caper]

cuporbust, on Jun 29 2009, 04:02 AM, said:

make that five ,but your sig is making me question why i am here.

My sig is Sutter's reaction when we sign J-Bo on July 2nd. (It'll take a day)

[Pacificgem]

Interesting pick, sounds like a good kid. Hopefully he turns out to be a good nhler!!

[GrassyPonderous]

I'm really excited about this pick, I hope he has a good year next year and pans out in the future.

[vancity4life]

I LOVE this pick, living in the small town of Port Hawkesbury, NS (the causeway town of cape breton). I was pretty steamed to see MG not select any guys from the Q until this pick, practically furious over the Rodin over Gelinas pick at the first moment of seeing it. This is amazing, im definetly getting tickets to go see the Eagles play the dogs when they come over to Sydney. Its no joke that he has breakout potential, i see him as being maybe 2 - 3 years away, anyways, hopefully he gets dealt if any more problems arise, i also noticed towards the end of the season that Sauve had a point streak of his own going, so hopefully he can pan out next season too.

[vv2]

does anyone have a video of him on youtube or something

[Sanford]

Anyone know when prospect conditioning camp occurs?

[Caper]

vancity4life, on Jun 29 2009, 05:06 PM, said:

I LOVE this pick, living in the small town of Port Hawkesbury, NS (the causeway town of cape breton). I was pretty steamed to see MG not select any guys from the Q until this pick, practically furious over the Rodin over Gelinas pick at the first moment of seeing it. This is amazing, im definetly getting tickets to go see the Eagles play the dogs when they come over to Sydney. Its no joke that he has breakout potential, i see him as being maybe 2 - 3 years away, anyways, hopefully he gets dealt if any more problems arise, i also noticed towards the end of the season that Sauve had a point streak of his own going, so hopefully he can pan out next season too.

Another Cape Bretoner!

[canuck_trevor16]

is he a power forward? what line would he be top 6 forward or bottom 6? is he fast?

[vancity4life]

luongoisgod16, on Jun 29 2009, 04:31 PM, said:

is he a power forward? what line would he be top 6 forward or bottom 6? is he fast?

he is more a playmaker from what i've read about him, and i haven't seen anything to suggest he is an amazing skater, also i have not seen any question marks about his skating. if he pans out the way we want him to, then he will be a top sixer. put it this way. he has the potential to be the steal of the draft.

[vancity4life]

Sanford, on Jun 28 2009, 05:53 PM, said:

What Rey is saying is that the "attitude" problem might come from his previous coach.

Basictly this coach always put down his players and never compliment or say anything positive to his players. Basictly this Sea Dog coach has hindered the developtment of many great players such as Sauve (who was touted to go before doughty (drafted first overall in the qmhjl draft)).

However! This coach was fired last season half way through! Anthony managed to rack up a point a game after this crap coach left. Next year we should see his point production go up.

The old coach did not like him and did not give him PP time and stuck him in the third and fourth line.

that probably explains why they decided to throw in the towel as an organization during the end of the year, trading their star players (didomenico, grant, etc.). if they would have fired the coach and kept the team as was it could have been a memorial cup contender.

[fdevji]

Will be interviewing Saint John's Director of Player Personnel about Steven Anthony tomorrow. Private message or email me if you have any questions you'd like me to ask.

[Al▪]

fdevji, on Jun 29 2009, 05:17 PM, said:

Will be interviewing Saint John's Director of Player Personnel about Steven Anthony tomorrow. Private message or email me if you have any questions you'd like me to ask.

Alright cool man thanks.