Alflives Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Well, I certainly wasn't trying to pretend I had some sort of insider information (I don't), I thought it was fairly clear from watching any highlight package or interview with the kid that he truly believes he is a special player (and honestly why shouldn't he?). Saying he has an "attitude" is not the same as a "bad attitude", I meant he is a confident, charismatic kid, who seems to have higher aspirations than simply making the NHL. I've played with goalies that are mouses in the locker room/on the ice, and Thatcher is not one of those guys. He also seems to be quite vocal with his D-men, and even the refs. Something we haven't seen in Corey, Eddie, Ryan. I guess a younger Markstrom could be a good comparable, somebody that's very in tune with the game and extremely passionate. I personally consider that a great attribute, but it's pretty stark contrast to somebody like Carey Price (the current face of goaltending) who makes at MOST a passive aggressive comment after the game.I'll admit to not having much evidence to turn to, but just about everything I've seen from Thatcher give me the impression that he considers himself a notch above most other young goalies, and that he's a cocky guy that loves to make big saves. Cocky is good. Remember how good Luongo was in his prime? Well, he was also notorious for blaming his D men and giving off those death stares (rarely taking personal onus for mistakes), and that was the only very slight concern I could have with Demko. It's small, but something to consider in a place where "goaltending controversies" happen rather frequently. Cocky players tend to take a lot of things personally.But I mean, come on. 5 shutouts now? It is officially time to get very excited about this kid. He might be THE prospect in our pool. Patrick Roy achieved legendary status with his "attitude". yup. This kid sounds like the real deal. Way to go JB! I bet there are lots of teams (Toronto, and Calgary hahaha) wishing they would have drafted him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaBamba Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 yup. This kid sounds like the real deal. Way to go JB! I bet there are lots of teams (Toronto, and Calgary hahaha) wishing they would have drafted him.Even the most promising Goalie prospects can suddenly lose their game and fall off the face of the planet. Remember Jack Campbell for example? He was suppose to be the American Carey Price. Ya, it can happen in the blink of an eye. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Even the most promising Goalie prospects can suddenly lose their game and fall off the face of the planet. Remember Jack Campbell for example? He was suppose to be the American Carey Price. Ya, it can happen in the blink of an eye. thanks for that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancaster Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Even the most promising Goalie prospects can suddenly lose their game and fall off the face of the planet. Remember Jack Campbell for example? He was suppose to be the American Carey Price. Ya, it can happen in the blink of an eye. I remember around 04/05.... the next generation of elite goaltenders were gonna be Price, Schneider, Rask and Pogge. Guess which one on that list doesn't belong, lol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 I remember around 04/05.... the next generation of elite goaltenders were gonna be Price, Schneider, Rask and Pogge. Guess which one on that list doesn't belong, lol. the TO one! Oh, they had Rask, but traded him. Hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatedkid666 Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Strange I havent heard anyone outside of the canuck world talking about what this kid is doing yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Strange I havent heard anyone outside of the canuck world talking about what this kid is doing yetMe either, makes me wonder how long it'll take other hockey folks to start taking noticeHe's playing out of his mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stexx Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 (edited) Even the most promising Goalie prospects can suddenly lose their game and fall off the face of the planet. Remember Jack Campbell for example? He was suppose to be the American Carey Price. Ya, it can happen in the blink of an eye. that is why you dont draft goalies in the first round, there is way too much volatility with the position since most draft eligible goalies do not get proper coaching and foundational skills and basically have to recreate their game when they turn pro. Even price had to do this multiple times until you get what you see today, although his skating & crease movement is really the hallmark of his game & is what sets him apart which is all natural gifts and hardwork by whoever taught him at a young age.I would expect a college goalie to actually fare much better at the transition from amateur to pro since topend athletic programs in the US have craploads of money to spend on proper coaching and they have much more practice time & hopefully goalie specific practice time (which is by far the most important factor to proper development for a goalie. yes it is more important than games) what you are seeing from thatch this year most likely is just the fact that his hips rotate which for a goalie is kind of important( understatement of the year). We shall see when he turns pro how well he is able to apply new techniques to his game and modify his style which is the key determining factor for most young goalies as they turn pro. From what ive seen of Thatch which albeit isnt much ( i could be way off i havent seen him at all this year just world juniors and the beanpot) he has some glaring technical issues in his game he will have to change if he wants to be a topend goalie. At least we know he will have quality coaching and lots of training time with the Comets with their light travel schedule which should allow him to fastrack his development. Just dont be surprised if he really struggles out of the gate in the AHL like schneider did as they make the dramatic changes to his style that are necessary at the pro level. http://theahl.com/stats/gamebygame.php?seasonId=12&id=2074 schneiders stats from his rookie year in the AHL you can see it took him 3-4 months to really adapt his game to being pro-level and i would argue schneider was a much more polished goalie at the world juniors technique wise than what i saw from thatcher last year. Not trying to discredit Thatch i think he is going to be a very very good goalie as i think he has the ability to learn and adapt. Just want to stop the pitchfork crowd who will probably be rearing its ugly head early next year when he turns pro. Edited November 7, 2015 by stexx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaBamba Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Anyone who has played hockey knows goalies are fricken weirdos.You can't trust or depend on a weirdo, just enjoy the highs and pray during the lows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice orca Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Anyone who has played hockey knows goalies are fricken weirdos.You can't trust or depend on a weirdo, just enjoy the highs and pray during the lows. Price or King Henrik or Schneids are weirdo's? you can't just put all Goalies in the weirdo basket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaBamba Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Price or King Henrik or Schneids are weirdo's? you can't just put all Goalies in the weirdo basket. Oh look!! I offended someone with my politically incorrect statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nooks Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 (edited) holy crap! Is JB a genius at the draft, or just damned lucky? And Calgary took McDonald ahead of him who's averaging +3GAA in the Q Edited November 7, 2015 by Nooks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Calgary doesn't really know what good goalies look like though to be fair. Kipper was the an anomaly and they think they will find another still or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spotted Zebra Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 And Calgary took McDonald ahead of him who's averaging +3GAA in the QCalgary has Jon Gillies in their system who is on par if not a slight notch below DemkoUnless you manage to draft and develop an elite goalie, there isnt much of a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Demko also leads all of Division 1 in shutouts, goals-against average (0.86), and save percentage (.964), and was named Hockey East Goaltender of the Month for October.https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/11/06/college-hockey-notebook-goalie-thatcher-demko-zeroed/bf5iCROxgVJXhm7URVKqqL/story.htmlNow .75 GAA and .975 SV% after yesterday.How long can he keep this up!? at this rate he's going to finish the year only having allowed 30 goals against haha. Then hopefully sign and take Utica to the playoffs again?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gyllenhaal Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 And Calgary took McDonald ahead of him who's averaging +3GAA in the Q3.07 GAA and a .905 sv% is actually pretty good for a goalie in the QBut Calgary probably made a big mistake not taking Demko. Will be interesting to see what he does at the end of the year. One more year of college or sign a contract? Let's hope for the latter because he is obviously ready for the next step in his development. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gstank29 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 3.07 GAA and a .905 sv% is actually pretty good for a goalie in the QBut Calgary probably made a big mistake not taking Demko. Will be interesting to see what he does at the end of the year. One more year of college or sign a contract? Let's hope for the latter because he is obviously ready for the next step in his development.A save % above .900 in the QMJHL is extremely good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nooks Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Maybe this year is just different then, currently .900 and 3+GAA isn't in the top 10 for Q goaltenders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get real canuck fans Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Good grief. 30 saves and yet another shutout for Demko today. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Canorth Posted November 8, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2015 (edited) Good grief. 30 saves and yet another shutout for Demko today.Okay...this is starting to get a little rediculous. With the way Shinkaruk is playing now too, they should start handing out mandatory hip surgeries to all prospects. Edited November 8, 2015 by Canorth 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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