Machine of Loving Grace Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 11goals in a soft slow defensive KHL isn't screaming guaranteed roster spot on a top NHL team. 11 goals = tied for second on his team for most goals. Top 10 in the KHL last season for goals was 19. He didn't put up 20 goals like Artem Panarin because he didn't have Ilya Kovalchuk on his wing like Panarin did. I could certainly see Sekac playing in the AHL to start the year but from what I've seen and heard from scouts and on YouTube, he has all of the tools capable of cracking the opening night roster and making an impact on one of our three scoring lines. I'd put him behind Galchenyuk and Scherbak for our forward prospects under 24 and on par with DLR, maybe better because he has more experience. Hockey's Future might like Andrighetto and Hudon more but I think they are out to lunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Hockey's future has Patrick Holland in their top 20 but not Martin Reway. They have de la Rose at 9 behind Hudon, McCarron, and Andrighetto. They are out to lunch on those... completely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 That's all well and good, but Engels isn't a scout. I've been reading him for years, and this is the first time I can remember him talking about a prospect. Engels is watching the practice and speaking about work ethic before during and after it. It doesn't take that much of a "scouting eye" to say ... woah that guy is trying really hard in all the drills, plus he was going all out when he was first on the ice and last off it. Engels isn't scouting in the quote I'm encouraged by. He isn't talking about speed, skill, shot, passing, vision, anything of the sort. He is just watching the practice and saying he's impressed by the kid's work ethic. How much of a scout does he have to be to say that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Agree, Hockey Future top 20 Hab prospects was out to lunch. Someone just mailed in that one. Always a positive to hear kid is going above and beyond. Darren Dietz had same comments in Saskatoon, 1st on-last off and showing up for every optional practice he could. (which is why was too bad he started pro with wrist injury and then got shelved for leg injury in new year and basically only played 1/2 season) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoRP Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I've heard way more good stuff about Sekac than I have heard bad, even Bob Mackenzie said he was a can't miss NHL'er, saying that work ethic and a desire to prove the scouts wrong was his turn around magic from early in his OHL career. All I can say for sure is I can't wait to see him in some Exhibition games, sure would be good to have a skilled winger added to the team or depth chart. Interested to see if Hamilton gets a bit better this year as well.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hab29RETIRED Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Not very likely without a coaching change. I've heard way more good stuff about Sekac than I have heard bad, even Bob Mackenzie said he was a can't miss NHL'er, saying that work ethic and a desire to prove the scouts wrong was his turn around magic from early in his OHL career. All I can say for sure is I can't wait to see him in some Exhibition games, sure would be good to have a skilled winger added to the team or depth chart. Interested to see if Hamilton gets a bit better this year as well.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Rookies Hudon, Bozon, Carr, de la Rose and maybe Sekac could help Bulldogs, but may not have enough quality vet AHLers on team? So likely wont be a strong team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Anyone still doubt he's making the team? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoRP Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Nope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEWATER77 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 top 6 forward by nov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCPetit Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Judging by what I have seen so far, he is already one of our best forwards. That guy is a complete steal. BTW, I think that the Bulldogs will do a lot better this year. And Lefebvre will remain head coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hab29RETIRED Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Judging by what I have seen so far, he is already one of our best forwards. That guy is a complete steal. BTW, I think that the Bulldogs will do a lot better this year. And Lefebvre will remain head coach. I can't see both of these coming true. I can see the dogs being marginally better, but can't see a big improvement without a change in coaching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreegking Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Judging by what I have seen so far, he is already one of our best forwards. That guy is a complete steal. BTW, I think that the Bulldogs will do a lot better this year. And Lefebvre will remain head coach. He is the reason why I think it is time for Lars to move to a shut down winger on the fourth line. Or Centre. I LIKE THE IDEA of Malhotra and him taking defensive zone face offs. If he makes the team is Bilodeau still on the team. At what point do these guys over take Moen and Prust and Bourque (ice cold or hot?)? With Gorges and and Gionta gone, it's hard to lose leadership, Moen and Prust are likely hurt for half the season, so it probably works it's way out. I am a Bilodeau fan, but he is def a fourth line guy, unless he works on his hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEWATER77 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Bilodeau? and lars eller has absolutely no business on 4th line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stogey24 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 He is the reason why I think it is time for Lars to move to a shut down winger on the fourth line. Or Centre. I LIKE THE IDEA of Malhotra and him taking defensive zone face offs. If he makes the team is Bilodeau still on the team. At what point do these guys over take Moen and Prust and Bourque (ice cold or hot?)? With Gorges and and Gionta gone, it's hard to lose leadership, Moen and Prust are likely hurt for half the season, so it probably works it's way out. I am a Bilodeau fan, but he is def a fourth line guy, unless he works on his hands. HUH? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I think he means Bournival when he's saying Bilodeau. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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