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2015-16 Prospects Thread

Marner and the Knights advance to the second round after a 5-2 win over Owen Sound.  They will play either Sarnia or Kitchener in the next round.
 
Sarnia (LOL Konecny trade) lost to Sault Ste Marie in a Game 7. 

Round 2 of the OHL

Marner/Piccinich vs. Bracco
 
Frank E said:
Seems Timashov has come back down to earth.

4 goals in 28 games with Shawinigan. 
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Here's hoping he finishes strong. Led Shawinigan in scoring during their first round victory. 9 points in 5 games. Was shutout in the first game of that round too.
 
Jeremy Bracco  8GP 2G 10A 12P - Rd 2 - Trail LDN 3-0
Travis Dermott 7GP 2G 6A 8P - Rd 2 - Lead SSM 2-1
Steven Desrocher 8GP 1G 5A 6P - Rd 2 - Trail MIS 3-0
Nikita Korostolev 7GP 0G 5A 5P - Eliminated in Rd 1 (SSM)
Mitch Marner 9GP 6G 14A 20P - Rd 2 - Lead KIT 3-0
JJ Piccinich 9GP 1G 5A 6P - Rd 2 - Lead KIT 3-0

Martins Dzierkals 7GP 1G 5A 6P - Rd 2 - Lead Blaineville 2-1
Dmytro Timashov 9GP 4G 9A 13P - Rd 2 - Tied Charlottetown 2-2

Andrew Nielsen 5GP 1G 2A 3P - Eliminated in 1st round (Upset)
 
Dmytro Timashov picked up 2 goals and an assist in a 6-1 Shawinigan win today to stand with 7G 10A 17P in 11 games, good for 3rd in playoff scoring in the Q so far.
 
Jeremy Bracco  9GP 3G 11A 14P - Eliminated in Rd 2 (London)
Travis Dermott 9GP 3G 9A 12P - Advanced to Conference Finals (London)
Steven Desrocher 9GP 1G 5A 6P - Eliminated in Rd 2 (Niagara)
Nikita Korostolev 7GP 0G 5A 5P - Eliminated in Rd 1 (SSM)
Mitch Marner 10GP 10G 14A 24P - Advanced to Conference Finals (Erie)
JJ Piccinich 9GP 1G 5A 6P - Advanced to Conference Finals (Erie)

Martins Dzierkals 9GP 3G 6A 9P - Advanced to Semi Finals (TBD)
Dmytro Timashov 11GP 7G 10A 17P - Advanced to Semi Finals (TBD)

Andrew Nielsen 5GP 1G 2A 3P - Eliminated in 1st round (Upset)


 
Timashov nets a couple of goals in this little video: https://streamable.com/ugd8

5-on-3s that demonstrate his quick release, as well as his patience and accuracy.
 
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I was just reading an article on JJ Puccinich and that after BU, he went to play for the Knights.

It made me wonder if the Leafs are going to feed further prospects through the Knights as kind of a developmental thing.

This is obviously for players that aren't already OHL/WHL/QMJHL players, but what are the rules for foreign players in terms of OHL eligibility?  Are they like UFAs?
 
Frank E said:
This is obviously for players that aren't already OHL/WHL/QMJHL players, but what are the rules for foreign players in terms of OHL eligibility?  Are they like UFAs?
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Depends on whether or not they were selected in the various CHL drafts. Pinnich was selected by London in the OHL Priority draft, rather than it being a concerted effort by the Leafs. Otherwise, you'd have to think Bracco would have ended up there, as well.

Players that aren't drafted in any of the junior drafts are like UFAs, but, it's rare that those players would be selected in NHL drafts. Players with potential to be drafted by NHL teams that have committed to NCAA programs or are definitely staying in Europe until they go pro in North America generally get drafted by junior teams at some point.
 
Frank E said:
I was just reading an article on JJ Puccinich and that after BU, he went to play for the Knights.

It made me wonder if the Leafs are going to feed further prospects through the Knights as kind of a developmental thing.

This is obviously for players that aren't already OHL/WHL/QMJHL players, but what are the rules for foreign players in terms of OHL eligibility?  Are they like UFAs?
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I'm pretty sure that's not the case. In the past when I've read about NCAA players considering the OHL they've always made reference to one team or another having their rights. Bracco, for instance, was pretty clearly having to choose between College and Kitchener.
 
bustaheims said:
Frank E said:
This is obviously for players that aren't already OHL/WHL/QMJHL players, but what are the rules for foreign players in terms of OHL eligibility?  Are they like UFAs?
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Depends on whether or not they were selected in the various CHL drafts. Pinnich was selected by London in the OHL Priority draft, rather than it being a concerted effort by the Leafs. Otherwise, you'd have to think Bracco would have ended up there, as well.

Players that aren't drafted in any of the junior drafts are like UFAs, but, it's rare that those players would be selected in NHL drafts. Players with potential to be drafted by NHL teams that have committed to NCAA programs or are definitely staying in Europe until they go pro in North America generally get drafted by junior teams at some point.
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Got it.  I didn't know he was already selected by the Knights, so that pretty much kills my theory right there.

Thanks for the info nonetheless. 
 
Nik the Trik said:
Frank E said:
I was just reading an article on JJ Puccinich and that after BU, he went to play for the Knights.

It made me wonder if the Leafs are going to feed further prospects through the Knights as kind of a developmental thing.

This is obviously for players that aren't already OHL/WHL/QMJHL players, but what are the rules for foreign players in terms of OHL eligibility?  Are they like UFAs?
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I'm pretty sure that's not the case. In the past when I've read about NCAA players considering the OHL they've always made reference to one team or another having their rights. Bracco, for instance, was pretty clearly having to choose between College and Kitchener.
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Yep, you're right.
 
Jeremy Bracco  9GP 3G 11A 14P - Eliminated in Rd 2 (London)
Travis Dermott 13GP 3G 11A 14P - Eliminated in Rd 3 (London)
Steven Desrocher 9GP 1G 5A 6P - Eliminated in Rd 2 (Niagara)
Nikita Korostolev 7GP 0G 5A 5P - Eliminated in Rd 1 (SSM)
Mitch Marner 14GP 15G 22A 37P - Face Niagara in the Finals
JJ Piccinich 9GP 1G 5A 6P - Rd 2 - Face Niagara in the Finals

Martins Dzierkals 13GP 4G 6A 10P - Rd 3 - Lead Moncton 3-1
Dmytro Timashov 15GP 11G 11A 22P - Rd 3 - Lead Saint John 3-1

Andrew Nielsen 5GP 1G 2A 3P - Eliminated in 1st round (Upset)

Marner and Piccinich advance to the OHL finals.  Dzierkals and Timashov are both 1 win away from facing off against each other in the QMJHL finals.

Timashov is 2nd in goals and points in the QMJHL playoffs.
Marner is 1st in assists and points in the OHL playoffs.
 
http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2016/4/28/11523736/dermott-marner-on-their-development-this-season

While his Erie coaches work on certain elements of Dermott's game, he is also getting no shortage of feedback from management in Toronto.

"Yeah, they came down here once to work with me on skills stuff, but they usually just send me text messages after games, you know, maybe ream me out a bit," he says with a genuine laugh. "They watch a lot of video."

[...]

Although he is emphatic that his mind is entirely focused on London's current playoff run and not on what may lie ahead with the Toronto Maple Leafs' organization, Marner did allow that he felt he has made good progress so far this season on his defensive play.

"Yeah, I feel like I'm getting better at that," he begins, " ... but I want to keep getting more reliable," he quickly adds, suggesting he understands how much work he still has to do in order to become a regular on the Leafs' roster. "I feel like the last couple months [in particular], I've really worked hard, and I feel like I'm getting better."

To anyone watching his play closely, this is an entirely accurate statement. Marner's defensive awareness in all three zones has dramatically improved this season, and despite the fact that he plays right wing, he is often the first man on his line to fall back to cover a defender, provide backside pressure, and even to swoop low and recover a puck for a besieged defender. Moreover, he reads plays so well that he can anticipate where the puck will be well before it gets there, helping him break up plays well before they become dangerous.

Despite the party going on around him, Marner answers every question thrown his way with the same level head and even tone. Like Dermott, he is patient, and waits until everyone's questions have been answered before rejoining his team.

For Leafs' fans, it has to be reassuring to hear that the Leafs are so involved in the development of their OHL prospects, but it's also worth noting that in addition to developing as players on the ice, all signs point to them developing as professionals off the ice as well.
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And from the comments:
[Marner]?s excellent. He plays every inch of the ice, with or without the puck, and he?s a kingpin of every single power play and penalty kill. At the beginning of the season, the main knock on him was his defensive game, but I think he?s surpassed even Strome in that regard at this point. Marner will never lay big hits, but he?s so, so smart on the ice that he doesn?t need to ? at least, not at the OHL level ? in order to strip guys of the puck and protect it well. A year ago, I would have wanted to draft Strome. Now? I think I?m happier with Marner. Of course, maybe in a year or two my choice would be different again, but for now, Marner looks like a gem.
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Timashov was involved in a car accident with a team vehicle after landing at the Trois-Rivieres airport following the team's trip to Rouyn-Noranda.

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Neither driver was injured, and Timashov played the next day.
 
Shawinigan and Timashov avoided elimination tonight with a 6-4 win over Rouyn-Noranda.  Timashov picked up a goal and 2 assists.  He sits 3rd in playoff scoring with 28 points in 20 games.  3rd in goal scoring too with 13. 
 
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