Ghostsof1915 Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 23 minutes ago, Dazzle said: There's also Richard too And a Roy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB5 Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 (edited) Who is " on the Clock"? Don't see him.listed Edited July 24, 2021 by GarthButcher5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebreh Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 are we done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB5 Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Ladies, Lock up your Hart's, we have a Connor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB5 Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Connor Lockhart (C) – Erie Otters Between the missed season and size concerns, Connor Lockhart has tumbled down draft boards (104th in North American skaters on NHL.com), but he isn’t exactly deserving of it. Although small, standing at only 5-foot-9, it’s entirely possible that he has grown since the layoff. Outside of his size, however, he is an exceptionally talented centerman who was likely due for a big season with the Erie Otters and could very possibly be one of the better players in the league when the puck does drop in October. Related: Connor Lockhart – 2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile There’s no question that Lockhart’s specialty is the offensive zone. When it comes to this end of the ice, he excels in large part thanks to his shooting, skating, and creativity. It’s hard to judge exactly what you are going to get out of Lockhart, however. When looking at his tape, all you really have to rely on is his rookie season in 2019-20, a season where most players are getting acclimated to the league and can struggle to find consistent playing time and top-tier performance. Connor Lockhart, Erie Otters (Luke Durda/OHL Images) It’s more of a situation where scouts need to project into the future instead of thinking about what they have right here right now because we know virtually nothing about what Lockhart looks like right now. The word ‘nifty’ comes to mind with this player, and despite his low goal-scoring totals in 2019-21 (nine goals in 57 games), that number is going to climb exponentially in 2021-22. What might surprise some people is his willingness to play with an edge and mix in physicality when needed. Smaller players typically shy away from this sort of thing in their first year or two in the OHL, but Lockhart was never afraid to go into the corner hard and work for the puck. He’s an intelligent hockey player after all. In the defensive zone, however, he struggles. This goes for his positioning and his ability to make a crisp pass when needed. Whoever ends up drafting him can likely fix this issue with some work, but this could also just be down to being a rookie in an incredibly competitive league. “He will have almost certainly gotten stronger over the layoff, if not bigger as well,” said Dylan Galloway of FC Hockey. “If that’s the case it will be more likely that he can pull off similar plays against even bigger and stronger players as he progresses through the pro levels. His intelligence to read the defenseman, solid body positioning instincts, and the ability to finish the play with a pass to the slot area are great things to see from such a young player.” 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isam Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 11 minutes ago, DeNiro said: Looks like they went to Gradin for a couple late round Swedish D! I like it! Forsling and Persson were both good Gradin picks. Hopefully he got us another gem. Doubt it. As much as i like gradin, the legwork was done by guys like lindgren, hammarstrom, and now jonsson when it comes to our swedish prospects Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kobayashi Maru Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 7 minutes ago, Trebreh said: Klimovich (Kopitar) Gabrielson - Myrenberg (Hedberg) Koskenvuo (Vasilevsky) I really feel that Klimovich will be something special and Koskenvuo and Gabrielson both seem like great high potential picks at their spot. Myrenberg seems okay but you never know. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker 67 Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Lockhart is listed as a C as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking mama Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 9 minutes ago, 204CanucksFan said: The phrase that raised a flag for me was: average skater This isn’t promising. Get an elite skating coach kid. It is essential that you are a good to great skater to be impactful in the NHL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB5 Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Lockhart sounds like Garland 2.0 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
204CanucksFan Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Kind of underwhelmed by this kid. Could turn out to be very good. 3rd overall selection in the OHL draft for his year but missed all of last season, never went overseas, so he hasn't been on the ice competitively in over a year. Under sized according to the draft lists but who knows when he was last officially weighed with no combine, hopefully he's put on some muscle mass during his off time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighOnHockey Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 My notes on Connor Lockhart from 2019 U17s: "The one guy I really liked from Canada Red was Connor Lockhart. That's right, the 90s Teen sitcom star. For real though, he's got moves and was one of the few players on that weak Red team who ever had the gall to hold on to the puck and try to make something happen. They play like Switzerland circa 2010. " 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
204CanucksFan Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 1 minute ago, viking mama said: The phrase that raised a flag for me was: average skater This isn’t promising. Get an elite skating coach kid. It is essential that you are a good to great skater to be impactful in the NHL. You need to read that again. Click on the images. The first one says his skating stands out at his age level, the second image says he is an "above average skater" 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goblix Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Canucks looking towards excellent skating prospects which is a good idea all of these picks seem to have excellent upside in skill and potential... unlike the last two drafts which seemed more geared towards size and grit perhaps this was a change in philosophy from Todd Harvey and Ryan Biech Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebreh Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Just now, Kobayashi Maru said: I really feel that Klimovich will be something special and Koskenvuo and Gabrielson both seem like great high potential picks at their spot. Myrenberg seems okay but you never know. after reading some scouting reports on Klimovich i've warmed up to the pick. you cant teach size and finish, he's a center with 'heft' lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devron Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 2 minutes ago, 204CanucksFan said: Kind of underwhelmed by this kid. Could turn out to be very good. 3rd overall selection in the OHL draft for his year but missed all of last season, never went overseas, so he hasn't been on the ice competitively in over a year. Under sized according to the draft lists but who knows when he was last officially weighed with no combine, hopefully he's put on some muscle mass during his off time. Probably why he dropped. Never know how he may turn out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appleboy Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Only rookie year to base a decision on. This was a role the dice and pray. One year of developing time gone. However there was probably lots of time in the gym for some of these guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighOnHockey Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 5 minutes ago, Isam said: Doubt it. As much as i like gradin, the legwork was done by guys like lindgren, hammarstrom, and now jonsson when it comes to our swedish prospects This. Gradin is all over the place doing crossover. His job is just to double check what he hears from the area scouts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appleboy Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 2 minutes ago, Trebreh said: after reading some scouting reports on Klimovich i've warmed up to the pick. you cant teach size and finish, he's a center with 'heft' lol. He also has a bit of a nasty streak. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB5 Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 3 minutes ago, 204CanucksFan said: Kind of underwhelmed by this kid. Could turn out to be very good. 3rd overall selection in the OHL draft for his year but missed all of last season, never went overseas, so he hasn't been on the ice competitively in over a year. Under sized according to the draft lists but who knows when he was last officially weighed with no combine, hopefully he's put on some muscle mass during his off time. Up until this puck the Canucks have been pretty conservative and only picking players who have played a lot.last season. Seems they must have liked this playerbenough to throw a 6th at him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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