tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2553903000955128175.post1193973628742436363..comments2024-03-28T10:57:16.064-04:00Comments on OHL Prospects: Q & A with Mckeen's Director of Scouting David BurstynBrock Ottenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08237782074032840702noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2553903000955128175.post-31715598048730723182010-03-25T01:05:08.248-04:002010-03-25T01:05:08.248-04:00Awesome read, honestly one of my favourites all ye...Awesome read, honestly one of my favourites all year. <br /><br />Part of me was really hoping you'd ask about a few of our underdogs, and the guys we interviewed this year Schemitsch, Knight, Wind and for me Chiarlitti. <br /><br />I did see a little about Schemitsch, but a minor comment about Knight, but was more curiosity than anything, and you looked like you had a full slate of questions anyways :)Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08760952431129612803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2553903000955128175.post-30649171687012048012010-03-24T19:20:51.289-04:002010-03-24T19:20:51.289-04:00Thanks!
Well all three of those guys fit into a d...Thanks!<br /><br />Well all three of those guys fit into a different category.<br /><br />Due to his late birthday, Mahalak is actually first time eligible this year. Considering his injury troubles (and the interruption of his development), I think he'll be hard pressed to get drafted this year though.<br /><br />Jenner is not eligible for the draft as an overager. He is able to sign an NHL deal though. He came in at number 10 on my top OA's to sign list recently (Sunday Top 10 article), so I think he's got a slight chance. Might not get an NHL deal, but could earn an AHL/ECHL deal if he decides to stay away from the CIS for now.<br /><br />Schmitz definitely has a chance as a second time eligible. Made definite improvements defensively and in his decision making with the puck. I'm still not sure he's big enough though for the NHL level (at least in the role that he plays). When I release my Sunday Top 10 of the top 2nd and 3rd year eligibles for the draft, I'm really not anticipating him being on it.Brock Ottenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08237782074032840702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2553903000955128175.post-66682948168692634682010-03-23T20:48:20.765-04:002010-03-23T20:48:20.765-04:00Very cool interview, Brock. You da man! Interested...Very cool interview, Brock. You da man! Interested in more info on the 2nd/3rd year eligibles. What do you think about the chances for guys like Schmitz, Jenner, & Mahalak especially considering your recent theory? I think all three have stepped up this year, but is it enough to put them on th board in June?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com