If you didn't read the post with my predictions on it, here is what is happening. Ryan and myself have entered a friendly competition to see who could predict the results of the OHL Coaches Poll the best. Mine are posted below.
This is how Ryan sees the Coaches Poll playing out, according to his observations this season...
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Most Underrated
1 - Luke Pither - Belleville
2 - Thomas Nesbitt - Ottawa
3 - Brett Flemming - Mississauga
Most Improved
1 - Luke Pither - Belleville
2 - Andrew Agozzino - Niagara
3 - Thomas Nesbitt - Ottawa
Smartest Player
1 - Cody Hodgson - Brampton
2 - Eric Tangradi - Belleville
3 - Matt Duchene - Brampton
Hardest Worker
1 - Eric Tangradi - Belleville
2 - Matt Duchene - Brampton
3 - Cameron Gaunce - Mississauga
Best Playmaker
1 - Eric Tangradi - Belleville
2 - Matt Duchene - Brampton
3 - Logan Couture - Ottawa
Most Dangerous in the Goal Area
1 - Cody Hodgson - Brampton
2 - Eric Tangradi - Belleville
3 - Tony Romano - Peterborough
Best Skater
1 - Stefan Della Rovere - Barrie
2 - Stephen Johnston - Belleville
3 - Tyler Toffoli - Ottawa
Best Shot
1 - Cody Hodgson - Brampton
2 - Logan Couture - Ottawa
3 - Stefan Della Rovere - Barrie
Hardest Shot
1 - Alex Pietrangelo - Niagara
2 - Cody Hodgson - Brampton
3 - Drew Schiestel - Niagara
Best Stickhandler
1 - Cody Hodgson - Brampton
2 - Eric Tangradi - Belleville
3 - Logan Couture - Ottawa
Best Body Checker
1 - Stefan Della Rovere - Barrie
2 - Zack Kassian - Peterborough
3 - Anthony Peluso - Brampton
Best Defensive Forward/Penalty Killer
1 - Anthony Nigro - Ottawa
2 - Jesse Messier - Mississauga
3 - Cory Tanaka - Belleville
Best Offensive Defenceman
1 - P.K. Subban - Belleville
2 - Cameron Gaunce - Mississauga
3 - Calvin De Haan - Oshawa
Best Defensive Defenceman
1 - Alex Pietrangelo - Niagara
2 - Tyler Cuma - Ottawa
3 - John Quarrie - Oshawa
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Most Underrated
1 - Chris MacKinnon - Kitchener
2 - Brandon Biggers - Erie
3 - Brandon Buck - Guelph
Most Improved
1 - Matt Hackett - Plymouth
2 - Brandon Biggers - Erie
3 - Chris MacKinnon - Kitchener
Smartest Player
1 - John Tavares - London
2 - Adam Henrique - Windsor
3 - Mark Katic - Sarnia
Hardest Worker
1 - Matt Martin - Sarnia
2 - Adam Henrique - Windsor
3 - Brandon Biggers - Erie
Best Playmaker
1 - John Carlson - London
2 - Ryan Ellis - Windsor
3 - Tyler Seguin - Plymouth
Most Dangerous in the Goal Area
1 - Taylor Hall - Windsor
2 - John Tavares - London
3 - Justin DiBenedetto - Sarnia (Tied)
3 - Chris Terry - Plymouth (Tied)
Best Skater
1 - Mark Katic - Sarnia
2 - Taylor Hall - Windsor
3 - Michael Latta - Guelph
Best Shot
1 - Peter Holland - Guelph
2 - Jamie Arniel - Sarnia
3 - Taylor Hall - Windsor
Hardest Shot
1 - Ryan Ellis - Windsor
2 - A.J. Jenks - Plymouth
3 - Adam Comrie - Saginaw
Best Stickhandler
1 - Justin DiBenedetto - Sarnia
2 - Taylor Hall - Windsor
3 - Joey Hishon - Owen Sound
Best Body Checker
1 - Matt Martin - Sarnia
2 - Zac Rinaldo - London
3 - Harry Young - Windsor
Best Defensive Forward/Penalty Killer
1 - Nazem Kadri - London
2 - Steve Reese - Sarnia
3 - Eric Wellwood - Windsor
Best Offensive Defenceman
1 - John Carlson - London
2 - Ryan Ellis - Windsor
3 - Mark Katic - Sarnia
Best Defensive Defenceman
1 - Dan Kelly - Kitchener
2 - Milan Doczy - Owen Sound
3 - Harry Young - Windsor
MAY THE BEST MAN WIN!
You guys both know the league better than me because you've seen more of the games, but I have a comment nonetheless, strictly based on the 67s.
ReplyDeleteI'd be shocked if Anthony Nigro comes out as the top defensive forward/PK forward in the conference. He's not even a regular PK guy in Ottawa, as Couture/Cowick and Nesbitt/Kiriakou are the usual pairings. Nigro rarely plays above the third unit. Moreover, Couture and Kiriakou have been significantly better defensive forwards this year as well, and would both be deserving of being listed as well. It speaks to the 67s depth up front that a responsible forward like Nigro is not being used in that role, but he isn't the best defensive forward or PK guy on Ottawa, that has been fairly obvious in my extensive viewing this winter.
Otherwise though, based on my viewings of the Eastern Conference, I like your guys' picks. Good work!
Great call on John Quarrie-Steady defensemn that can flourish given the right opportunity. Big boy, slick skater, heads up, not afraid to drop the gloves for his teammates...and one of the toughest one on one players this year!!! Imagine 4 years in the OHL, he would be drafted in the show by now...
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