Flyers 2016 Offseason

[ice grillin you]

he got greedy...if you like gauthier that much who gives a shtein about the stupid second round...they had a billion picks to begin with...if anything you should be trading up not worrying about working the second round

[SD]

I agree with this ^^^^...sure it's a deep draft but they already have a ton of picks. The Ruski just reeks of defensive forward type who will never make any real impact where as Gauthier or Bellows are wingers with scoring potential which is exactly what they need.

[Rome]

Let's see what they get with 36 before we get the torches and pitchforks out. 

[ice grillin you]

hardly torches and pitchforks....hexy is the man....but no one is above criticism

[ice grillin you]

21. Carolina Hurricanes

Julien Gauthier, RW, Val-d'Or (QMJHL)

Scouting notes: Gauthier was one of the top goal scorers in the CHL this season, and he was the only draft-eligible player to make Team Canada's team at the WJC. Gauthier is an exciting and dynamic scorer who brings a lot of plus physical attributes to the table. He is a 6-foot-4 forward who is a good skater, and I'd classify him as a high-end one for a big man. His defensive game could use some work, though, as he can be a little loose on his positioning.

Team fit: Gauthier becomes one of the top young forwards in the Carolina organization. While he's not at the level of Sebastian Aho, he is a very talented goal scorer with the ability to draw fans out of the seats with "wow" plays. He will need time to improve his defense and play at a quicker pace. He could take a few seasons, but it's not crazy to project him as an NHL regular in two to three seasons.



22. Philadelphia Flyers

German Rubtsov, C, Russia U18 (MHL)

Scouting notes: The well-rounded Rubtsov was the top player on the inaugural Russia under-18 team this season, and showed well in international play. His skills aren't elite, but he shows good hands and is able to create space for himself. His hockey IQ is very impressive, as he displays great patience with the puck, sees his options well and always finds himself involved with the play.

Team fit: Rubtsov becomes one of the highest-picked Russians by the Flyers in a generation. Rubtsov joins Travis Konecny at the top of their prospect ranks. Despite the "Russian Factor," he may cross the pond fairly soon and make his way up the depth chart into being an NHL regular in a couple of seasons.

[Geowhizzer]

Whether I look mad or not, I assure you I wasn't.

You weren't the only ones that noticed. 

Maybe Holmgren spilled his beer on Hextall again?

[SD]

They took two more centers and a rw with their 3 seconds

[ice grillin you]

Pick 36 - PASCAL LABERGE  Canada

BIRTHYEAR 1998-04-09 BIRTHPLACE Châteauguay, QC, CAN
AGE 18 NATION Canada 
POSITION C/RW SHOOTS R
HEIGHT 185 cm / 6'1" WEIGHT 79 kg / 174 lbs
RANKINGS Ranked #48 by Hockeyprospect.com
Ranked #30 by ISS Hockey
Ranked #23 by Future Considerations
Ranked #30 by McKeen's Hockey
Ranked #28 by NHL Central Scouting (NA Skaters)
Ranked #32 by TSN/McKenzie

Pascal Laberge is a tough and spirited two-way forward with a high level of hockey sense. Hunts for turnovers and causes havoc whenever he is on the ice. Uses his size well to shield the puck, exert physical force, and win board battles. Has a good set of goal-scorer's hands, but tends to use them more to pass than anything. All-in-all, an efficient, yet exciting, two-way forward with potential to develop into a playmaking goal scorer. 


#48 CARTER HART  Canada 

BIRTHYEAR 1998-08-13 BIRTHPLACE Edmonton, AB, CAN
AGE 17 NATION Canada 
POSITION G CATCHES L
HEIGHT 185 cm / 6'1" WEIGHT 82 kg / 181 lbs
YOUTH TEAM Sherwood Park MHA
NHL DRAFT 2016 round 2 #48 overall by Philadelphia Flyers 
RANKINGS Ranked #43 by Hockeyprospect.com
Ranked #45 by Future Considerations
Ranked #42 by McKeen's Hockey
Ranked #2 by NHL Central Scouting (NA Goalies)
Ranked #57 by TSN/McKenzie

Drafted in the eighth round of the WHL Bantam Draft by the Everett Silvertips, Hart could very well be the first North American goaltender off the board in the upcoming NHL draft. Through 61 games this season, Hart sits second in the WHL with a 2.15 goals against average and first in wins (35) and shutouts (6).

While somewhat undersized by today's goaltending standards, Hart's ability to control his crease is one of the biggest positives to his game. He plays with a calmness between the pipes that benefits his ability to move post to post and come up with timely saves.

Hart took the reigns during the 2014-15 season stealing the starting job from the veteran Austin Lotz. He led them through the first round of the playoffs and has since controlled the crease for the Silvertips. He has Everett locked into a playoff spot this season and knows that it will take his calm play and hard work ethic to help drive his team further into the WHL playoffs.

NHL Draft Projection:

There likely won't be any goalies going in the first round of the NHL draft this season and with Hart looking like the top North American backstop in the draft, we could see someone land the Silvertips netminder in the top seven to ten picks of the second round.

Quotables:

At 6-foot-1, he's not a monster, but he also won't let his frame dictate his worth...Hart would like to improve on his puckhandling ability, but otherwise he has a lot of nice attributes. The youngster prides himself on his calm in the crease and he plays a reactive hybrid style.

A tad undersized when he fell to the Tips in the eighth round of the 2013 bantam draft, the extra work with goaltending coaches made Hart already technically sound when [he] debuted with Everett for two games during the 2013-14 season.

http://www.thehockeynews.com/blog/carter-hart-leads-crop-of-undersized-draft-eligible-goalies/

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/juniors/bmo-chlnhl-top-prospects-game-profile-carter-hart-of-the-everett-silvertips/

#52 WADE ALLISON  Canada
a.k.a. "Justin Allison"   

BIRTHYEAR 1997-10-14 BIRTHPLACE Carman, MB, CAN
AGE 18 NATION Canada 
POSITION RW SHOOTS R
HEIGHT 188 cm / 6'2" WEIGHT 93 kg / 205 lbs
YOUTH TEAM Carman MHA
NHL DRAFT 2016 round 2 #52 overall by Philadelphia Flyers 
RANKINGS Ranked #58 by Hockeyprospect.com
Ranked #178 by ISS Hockey
Ranked #67 by Future Considerations
Ranked #36 by McKeen's Hockey
Ranked #62 by NHL Central Scouting (NA Skaters)
Ranked #52 by TSN/McKenzie

http://www.thehockeynews.com/blog/prospect-need-to-know-wade-allison-is-burning-up-the-draft-charts/

Wade Allison – Tri-City Storm

After a slow start thanks in part to some nagging injuries, Allison has turned on the jets and shown us what he's capable of. He's a power forward who isn't afraid to attack or take the body. When he's on his game, he's very hard to stop.

His second half surge helped Tri-City storm into the playoffs on a high. The Storm swept Sioux Falls in the first round. They followed that up by winning a decisive Game 5 over Waterloo to advance to the Clark Cup Finals. They open Friday night against the Dubuque Fighting Saints.

Allison helped pace the Storm to the Finals by putting up 7 points in 8 games, while leading the team with 40 shots. At 6-foot-2 and 206 pounds, Allison already has the size and strength needed for the next level. He's not done growing. He's gaining confidence by the day.

Scouts loved Allison's second-half surge. He jumped an incredible 130 spots from midterm. He checks in at 62nd on the North American skaters list now. He's a bargain anywhere in the third round.

[Geowhizzer]

Pick 36:  Pascal Laberge (C)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPN_C3CpOAI

Pick 48:  Carter Hart (G)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb1tSp7qpKI

Pick 52:  Wade Allison (RW)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UxLatC1YZ4

I can't pretend to know anything about these guys.  Check the YouTube to see something.  Trust the process?

[ice grillin you]

#82 CARSEN TWARYNSKI  Canada 

BIRTHYEAR 1997-11-24 BIRTHPLACE Calgary, AB, CAN
AGE 18 NATION Canada 
POSITION LW/D SHOOTS L
HEIGHT 188 cm / 6'2" WEIGHT 91 kg / 201 lbs

RANKINGS Ranked #133 by Hockeyprospect.com
Ranked #125 by ISS Hockey
Ranked #107 by Future Considerations
Ranked #76 by McKeen's Hockey
Ranked #64 by NHL Central Scouting (NA Skaters)

Following the 2014-15 season the Calgary Hitmen lost two of their established offensive weapons in Adam Tambellini and Connor Rankin, and as the 2015-16 season began it seemed likely that the Vancouver Canucks were going to keep Jake Virtanen up in the National Hockey League for the season (they ended up doing so). As a result, not much was expected of a very young Hitmen club. But over the course of the season, a handful of forwards grew to fill the hole that Virtanen left in their line-up and helped push them into the post-season. Carsen Twarynski is arguably the best of those young forwards.

Along with teammate Jake Bean, Twarynski was probably the most consistent Hitmen player over the 72-game regular season schedule. He's a well-rounded player who uses his size and frame intelligently. He's not often beaten in corner battles and he plays with a bit of an edge, though he's not one to take careless penalties. He's a good skater, passes well and has a good shot, and he's able to get to the front of the net effectively and create trouble for the opposition. However, his best asset is his compete level: he just keeps working and battling throughout a 60-minute game. You could make a pretty compelling argument that he has no specific holes in his game, but he also doesn't have many attributes that are truly high-end except for his work ethic and competitiveness. That trait drew him frequent praise from coaches and scouts during the season, and it's that trait that's likely to help him improve as his career progresses. His competitiveness elevates every other trait he has.

NHL clubs often value players based on traits, and decisions on whether or not to draft a player are usually informed by how much of each attribute they have in their organization. Few players have the combination of skill, size and competitive fire as Twarynski. He'll be a unique addition to any club's prospect pool.

NHL Draft Projection:

It's hard to say where Twarynski might be selected. He could go anywhere between the third and fifth rounds, depending on the needs of the various teams selecting.

[ice grillin you]

this twarynski cat played with sanheim and fazleev in juniors so their scouts im sure saw a ton of him

[Geowhizzer]

Interesting that the report lists LW/D.  Looks like the draft board puts him at LW.

[ice grillin you]

CONNOR BUNNAMAN  Canada   


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BIRTHYEAR 1998-04-16 BIRTHPLACE Guelph, ON, CAN
AGE 18 NATION Canada 
POSITION C/LW SHOOTS L
HEIGHT 183 cm / 6'0" WEIGHT 83 kg / 183 lbs

RANKINGS Ranked #132 by Hockeyprospect.com
Ranked #110 by ISS Hockey
Ranked #74 by Future Considerations
Ranked #87 by McKeen's Hockey
Ranked #87 by NHL Central Scouting (NA Skaters)

http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=2054079

Connor Bunnaman, C – Guelph Gryphons

Brings a great mixture of grit, size and skill. The Gryphons had a host of good forwards and one, Austen Keating, is actually a 1999 birthday, so he'll be one to watch for next year's OHL draft. Bunnaman is viewed as one to keep an eye on for the early rounds of this year's draft.

[smeags]

#88 gets in the HOF

[SD]

He's not worthy in my opinion. I can't believe they passed Recchi over.