canucklehead80 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Just wondering if anyone has seen this kid play. He's put up good numbers as a defensemen the last 3 seasons without getting drafted. Granted he's been on a pretty stacked Erie team. Is he more of a product of the players around him or does he hold his own as a solid player? Saw he had been invited to Sharks camp. Wondering if he could be a junior free agent JB could be looking at. After all, we've signed some defensemen out of junior the last few years in Sautner and McEneny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 What I saw of him he looked very good at the WJC. I'm surprised no ones taken a flyer on him yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigs Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Just now, Stamkos said: What I saw of him he looked very good at the WJC. I'm surprised no ones taken a flyer on him yet. OP is talking about Darren Raddysh, not Taylor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 1 minute ago, Tigs said: OP is talking about Darren Raddysh, not Taylor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyoung Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Utica could sign him... I'd leave it at that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Signed him as a lottery ticket in my fantasy league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Brock Otten has him as the #2 overager free agent currently playing in the OHL: 2. Darren Raddysh - Defenseman - Erie OttersRaddysh has been the model of consistency the last few years for Erie, playing a top 4 role for them and excelling at both ends of the ice. Over the course of the last four seasons, Raddysh is a combined +110. Defensively, he's been a rock since he entered the league, but his offensive game has hit a new level this year, as he's gained more confidence in his ability to lead the breakout and run the point on the powerplay. There's really nothing that he can't do. I think the main reason that team's have shied away from him thus far, despite good production, is the combination of average size (6'1, 200lbs) with average skating ability. He's certainly not a dynamic skater, which could prevent the offense from translating. But I think his defensive game is rock solid and should make him an valuable asset at the next level. He deserves an NHL deal. His entire list is worth a read. http://ohlprospects.blogspot.ca/2017/01/sunday-top-10-overagers-worth-signing.html?m=1 #5 Kyle Pettit is, of course, interesting for Canucks fans. And at #1, Ryan Mantha is another overager D worth serious consideration. Especially since, as Brock reports, the 6'5", 225 lb defender has now improved his skating and is playing with much more intensity than previously. Could be a nice "free prospect" to add to the mix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucklehead80 Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 8 hours ago, SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME said: Brock Otten has him as the #2 overager free agent currently playing in the OHL: 2. Darren Raddysh - Defenseman - Erie OttersRaddysh has been the model of consistency the last few years for Erie, playing a top 4 role for them and excelling at both ends of the ice. Over the course of the last four seasons, Raddysh is a combined +110. Defensively, he's been a rock since he entered the league, but his offensive game has hit a new level this year, as he's gained more confidence in his ability to lead the breakout and run the point on the powerplay. There's really nothing that he can't do. I think the main reason that team's have shied away from him thus far, despite good production, is the combination of average size (6'1, 200lbs) with average skating ability. He's certainly not a dynamic skater, which could prevent the offense from translating. But I think his defensive game is rock solid and should make him an valuable asset at the next level. He deserves an NHL deal. His entire list is worth a read. http://ohlprospects.blogspot.ca/2017/01/sunday-top-10-overagers-worth-signing.html?m=1 #5 Kyle Pettit is, of course, interesting for Canucks fans. And at #1, Ryan Mantha is another overager D worth serious consideration. Especially since, as Brock reports, the 6'5", 225 lb defender has now improved his skating and is playing with much more intensity than previously. Could be a nice "free prospect" to add to the mix. Thanks, liked what I read. A few other interesting guys in there, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 2 minutes ago, canucklehead80 said: Thanks, liked what I read. A few other interesting guys in there, too. No problem. I admit that I pump his tires quite a bit but Brock Otten is a pretty great resource for all things OHL: http://ohlprospects.blogspot.ca/?m=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tre Mac Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Will this perennial ever blossom or will he be planted in the minors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granpappy Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 could go well with meat and potatoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucklehead80 Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 42 minutes ago, granpappy said: could go well with meat and potatoes Can never go wrong with meat and potatoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmonberries Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 20 hours ago, granpappy said: could go well with meat and potatoes He could add structure to the salad on Utica. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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