stonecoldstevebernier Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Another two goals and an assist today for McKenzie; he's one back of the OHL goal scoring lead. 11-8-19 in fourteen games now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 Percent Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 20 minutes ago, stonecoldstevebernier said: Another two goals and an assist today for McKenzie; he's one back of the OHL goal scoring lead. 11-8-19 in fourteen games now. Where did this guy come from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckledraggin Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 42 minutes ago, Gooseberries said: Where did this guy come from. The 7th round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 5 minutes ago, canuckledraggin said: The 7th round Is he a smaller skilled guy, or a bopper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Blight Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 30 minutes ago, Alflives said: Is he a smaller skilled guy, or a bopper? He is a 6ft 2" centre that has previously been lauded primarily for his defensive game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 1 hour ago, Rick Blight said: He is a 6ft 2" centre that has previously been lauded primarily for his defensive game. So he's a Bopper, who is showing he can play. Sounds like Gaunce better keep playing hard because there is a guy wanting that spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NameFaker Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 4 hours ago, Alflives said: So he's a Bopper, who is showing he can play. Sounds like Gaunce better keep playing hard because there is a guy wanting that spot. He became a bopper, but apparently, before that, he was a super skilled midget player. Seems like he's got the brains to adjust to his team's situation. I like this this kid and think we might have something here. Upside: middle six? What do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 21 minutes ago, NameFaker said: He became a bopper, but apparently, before that, he was a super skilled midget player. Seems like he's got the brains to adjust to his team's situation. I like this this kid and think we might have something here. Upside: middle six? What do you guys think? I think middle six would be fair upside if everything came together. Probably projects closer to bottom six however. One thing I really like about McKenzie is how he continues to improve and hone his game. His first year of eligibility, scouts said he was a good two-way player but his skating was an issue. By his second year of eligibility (when we picked him), he was considered a "plus" skater but was said to lack high end scoring ability and was criticized for not using his size and playing physical enough. This season, he's killing it offensively and has also added much more of a physical element to his game. Reminds me a bit of how the Sedins would focus on a weakness each year and find ways to improve. Not intending any comparisons in player type here. Just that McKenzie seems to be crossing off items from the list of weaknesses that might have once been seen to limit his potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 I'm starting to wonder if he'll get a look from Team Canada for the WJC? His shot volume is pretty insane and he has a sustainable CHL shooting percentage of 13% while scoring 11 goals in 14 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Sure be nice if a few of these guys turn in to those 'diamonds in the rough'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonecoldstevebernier Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Three assists for McKenzie tonight, along with winning 22 of 39 faceoffs (which is an insane number of draws). He's now got 11-11-22 in 16 games this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucks Curse Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 On October 31, 2016 at 7:00 AM, J.R. said: Sure be nice if a few of these guys turn in to those 'diamonds in the rough'. Like Jamie Benn diamond in the rough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stelar Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 2 minutes ago, Canucks Curse said: Like Jamie Benn diamond in the rough Easy fella, let's not get crazy. Would be nice to have diamond in the rough though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetroCanuck Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 49 minutes ago, Canucks Curse said: Like Jamie Benn diamond in the rough Haha in my mind any player drafted after the third round that makes a career in the NHL is a diamond in the rough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 What about D+1 7th rounders? Are they considered an oasis in the desert if they make the NHL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonny_Bohonos_14 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 On 11/4/2016 at 11:40 PM, Canucks Curse said: Like Jamie Benn diamond in the rough Paul Gaustad would probably be a closer comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mangosteens Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 5 hours ago, Lonny_Bohonos_14 said: Paul Gaustad would probably be a closer comparison. Benning did scout and draft Gaustad back in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Blight Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 On 2016-10-31 at 1:45 AM, SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME said: I think middle six would be fair upside if everything came together. Probably projects closer to bottom six however. One thing I really like about McKenzie is how he continues to improve and hone his game. His first year of eligibility, scouts said he was a good two-way player but his skating was an issue. By his second year of eligibility (when we picked him), he was considered a "plus" skater but was said to lack high end scoring ability and was criticized for not using his size and playing physical enough. This season, he's killing it offensively and has also added much more of a physical element to his game. Reminds me a bit of how the Sedins would focus on a weakness each year and find ways to improve. Not intending any comparisons in player type here. Just that McKenzie seems to be crossing off items from the list of weaknesses that might have once been seen to limit his potential. I totally agree with your assessment Sid. I think the kid has really embraced the role of captain and is very focused on leading his team by example. I don't want to set expectations too high but his current trajectory is certainly showing cause for optimism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beary Sweet Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 All I see is Kesler type player with this kid. He's embracing the role of being captain and keeps putting up these points game after game. Benning continues to find gold in the late rounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucklehead80 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 25 minutes ago, Beary Sweet said: All I see is Kesler type player with this kid. He's embracing the role of being captain and keeps putting up these points game after game. Benning continues to find gold in the late rounds If he could even just develop into Kesler-lite, this would be one hell of a pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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