stonecoldstevebernier Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Another goal and two assists tonight brings McKenzie up to 6-5-11 in six games. Eight points in his last three. Its early on, but he's sitting 13th in OHL scoring right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 All but 2 of the guys ahead of him have played more games, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
numb3r 16 Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 On a roll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Battalion coach Stan Butler said during the summer that he expected McKenzie to take on a front line scoring role this season. And long time followers of McKenzie (like Brock Otten) suggested that this player had significant untapped offensive potential. McKenzie was once considered one of the top minor hockey players in the GTA (and he produced nearly two points per game during his final year of midget). All the signs were there that this kid could be a gem. And it appears like things are now coming together (at least based on these early returns). There were very good reasons to be excited about this pick. Although even the most optimistic of us likely wouldn't have predicted this kind of a start from McKenzie. Hopefully he can keep rolling. He's bound to cool off a bit but I think he's still capable of posting some big numbers this season. Nearly all his points last year were scored at even strength and while deployed in a more defensive role. With more offensive focus, including power play time, McKenzie might just be headed for a massive D+1 season (or D+2 since he was drafted in his second year of eligibility). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerbera Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 My favorite late round pick this year. (Sorry not very sold on Stukel). Watch a few highlights uploaded on twitter of him and I like the style he plays. Is a more north-south grinding style that has a higher chance to translate to a bottom 6 role in the NHL. I think this guy will become what we hoped Kyle Petit will become. Don't see any offensive prowess from him yet so my guess is his absolute ceiling right now is a 3rd line Defensive Specialist C or LW. Seems to have a good physical edge against defenders that result in turnovers that he cash in on. (He is 6'2 198lb according to Eliteprospects aka not up to date). Decent shot that can score on OHL goalies. Like this gamble, seems like a depth prospect that is likely to get an ELC at least from Canucks. Look forward to see him play more, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cripplereh Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 looks like he is going in the right direction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonecoldstevebernier Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 McKenzie scores the winner with 1:40 remaining today vs Ottawa and is named first star. 7-5-12 in seven games now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasCanuck Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Turns 20 in March, so I guess it's on to Utica after this season. Really hope he can keep up this pace all season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSayianCanuck Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Soild player big frame out there. I get to see him a bit when I go to the games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonecoldstevebernier Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 McKenzie had a goal and fired ten shots on net tonight in an 8-5 win over Ottawa. Now 8-5-13 in nine games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 That shot volume though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoeyj86 Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Ill admit I have not seen much of play aside from the highlights packages and that I always am cheering for late rnd picks to turn into something. That being said everything I have read about him, his team/coach, and the systems they play has me very high on this players potential. If he can maintain a greater than a 1 ppg through unt the end of the year given the stingy defensive system his team plays, I am of the opinion this will be a solid middle 6 NHLr for us down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihaveyuidonttouchme Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 this was 3rd game in 3 nights against a top team in OHL. He's known as a sluggish skater in his second gear. but he has an excellent first gear especially early in the game so i was expected real sluggish game from him but to my surprised, he had a great game this is probably my favorite game so far. tons of shots 8 probably couldve had few more had a ton of scoring opportunities but was shut down by their rookie goalie Cole Ceci (younger bro of Codi) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizzuto&hatoum Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Seems like half the highlights were of Cole Candella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihaveyuidonttouchme Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 7 hours ago, rizzuto&hatoum said: Seems like half the highlights were of Cole Candella. haha well two for one i guess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackBeard Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 looks like Boeser when he played at WJC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossi Vaananen Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 We'll see Brett in the Super Series! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossi Vaananen Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 And he'll be in both games for the OHL: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stierlitz Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonecoldstevebernier Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 A goal and an assist for McKenzie tonight, gives him 9-7-16 in thirteen games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.