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2015-16 Prospects Thread

For those that follow the OHL relatively closely, how good is this Alex Debrincat kid in Erie?

40 points with 27 goals through 19 games seems incredible, I note that McKenzie didn't have him in the top 21 in his 2016 draft rankings, is this due to him only being 5'7"?

Does he look like a legit top tier prospect or one of those guys who can dominate the minors but whose skills might not translate?
 
Patrick said:
For those that follow the OHL relatively closely, how good is this Alex Debrincat kid in Erie?

40 points with 27 goals through 19 games seems incredible, I note that McKenzie didn't have him in the top 21 in his 2016 draft rankings, is this due to him only being 5'7"?

Does he look like a legit top tier prospect or one of those guys who can dominate the minors but whose skills might not translate?
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A friend of mine was talking about him the other day...hockeydb has him at 5'7" and 160lbs at 17 years old. 

 
Patrick said:
For those that follow the OHL relatively closely, how good is this Alex Debrincat kid in Erie?

40 points with 27 goals through 19 games seems incredible, I note that McKenzie didn't have him in the top 21 in his 2016 draft rankings, is this due to him only being 5'7"?

Does he look like a legit top tier prospect or one of those guys who can dominate the minors but whose skills might not translate?
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I imagine there are some concerns about his skills translating due to size and strength. As much as the game has opened up for smaller players to be able to succeed, the old mindset is still very much in force.
 
Patrick said:
wnc096 said:
LuncheonMeat said:
Highlander said:
Pity Marner can't play with the Marlies or in Europe next year. Its Leafs or the OHL and I think after this season he has nothing to prove in the OHL. I just don't want Edmonton syndrome happening to this kid. I want him to bulk up on his upper body strength and grow into a man's body that can handle the rigours of NHL play.
A bit of a conundrum really as what do you do with him?
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I don't see the Leafs rushing him to the NHL. He's a special player but I really think he looked a little out of place during camp and pre-season this year. I think another year of playing center in the OHL would do him well if that's the only other option.
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getting sent back to junior twice seemed to work for Max Domi
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While I don't think that's a terrible call, Marner  looks significantly more offensively gifted than Domi did at the same age.

Domi draft year ppg: 1.35
Next season/s: 1.52, 1.78

Marner draft year ppg: 2.0
Next season: 2.06 (only played 15 games so far)
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I have no doubt that Marner could be and probably will be better offensively than Domi...he also has the body of a 12 year old, which may not be ready to be smoked by NHL defenseman.  Another year in junior may just buy him some time to grow physically
 
wnc096 said:
Patrick said:
wnc096 said:
LuncheonMeat said:
Highlander said:
Pity Marner can't play with the Marlies or in Europe next year. Its Leafs or the OHL and I think after this season he has nothing to prove in the OHL. I just don't want Edmonton syndrome happening to this kid. I want him to bulk up on his upper body strength and grow into a man's body that can handle the rigours of NHL play.
A bit of a conundrum really as what do you do with him?
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I don't see the Leafs rushing him to the NHL. He's a special player but I really think he looked a little out of place during camp and pre-season this year. I think another year of playing center in the OHL would do him well if that's the only other option.
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getting sent back to junior twice seemed to work for Max Domi
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While I don't think that's a terrible call, Marner  looks significantly more offensively gifted than Domi did at the same age.

Domi draft year ppg: 1.35
Next season/s: 1.52, 1.78

Marner draft year ppg: 2.0
Next season: 2.06 (only played 15 games so far)
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I have no doubt that Marner could be and probably will be better offensively than Domi...he also has the body of a 12 year old, which may not be ready to be smoked by NHL defenseman.  Another year in junior may just buy him some time to grow physically
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Nylander was 169lbs when drafted, the most recent numbers, just over a year post draft, have him at 190lbs.

Marner is the same height and was drafted at 164lbs, let's see what size he is when he reports to camp before making any judgements there.
 
Marner was named Player of the Game in last night's OHL-Russia matchup.

http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/article/ohl-captures-series-with-2-1-win-in-windsor/167075
 
I'm a little surprised that this tournament doesn't get more attention. Seems like the players take it pretty seriously and it's a really neat concept.
 
Sorry hooked on Paris stuff. Can't get my brain off CNN. Touched me driving to AZ thru the Northern U.S. today all the flags at half staff. Waiting to see more of the world response and if the free world will actually do something.  I am even worried about taking my son to see the Leafs play the Yote in December on school break.
A lot of lunny folks in the Sunbelt as well.
 
Highlander said:
Sorry hooked on Paris stuff. Can't get my brain off CNN. Touched me driving to AZ thru the Northern U.S. today all the flags at half staff. Waiting to see more of the world response and if the free world will actually do something.  I am even worried about taking my son to see the Leafs play the Yote in December on school break.
A lot of lunny folks in the Sunbelt as well.
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The reaction at the England v France football/soccer match last night was really touching. As for how the world reacts, well seem the French have been quick to increase the bombings and it looks like they've got some of the suspects from Friday's attacks already.

 
CarltonTheBear said:
I'm a little surprised that this tournament doesn't get more attention. Seems like the players take it pretty seriously and it's a really neat concept.
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I really like what the OHL did this year.  They made it a split squad series and had two completely different lineups for their two games.  It's a competitive series, but it's also a bit of a showcase for the draft too.  Making sure some of the undrafted kids get into the series instead of just loading it up with 18/19 year olds was a nice touch.
 
Another 3 points for Marner last night. After scoring just 7 points in his first 6 games he's now on an 11-game point streak where he's scored 28 points.
 
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