tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2553903000955128175.post8471703682521323184..comments2024-03-28T10:57:16.064-04:00Comments on OHL Prospects: Midseason Top 30 for the 2016 NHL Entry DraftBrock Ottenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08237782074032840702noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2553903000955128175.post-7477990892059843582016-01-20T16:47:15.231-05:002016-01-20T16:47:15.231-05:00Interesting, great info,
ThanksInteresting, great info,<br /><br />ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2553903000955128175.post-73313382708866017902016-01-20T08:51:56.316-05:002016-01-20T08:51:56.316-05:00Great question.
I think there a bunch of reasons ...Great question.<br /><br />I think there a bunch of reasons for the lack of offensive explosion.<br /><br />1. Powerplay efficiency. In Ekblad's breakout offensive season, he had Barrie's powerplay operating at a pretty good level. In 2013/14 Ekblad actually finished 3rd in the OHL in powerplay goals (among all players, not just defenders). Sarnia's powerplay is currently in the bottom third of the league and have had major consistency issues. Part of that is because Sarnia lacked high end offensive firepower (until recent trades). But the other part is that Chychrun isn't yet as polished as a powerplay QB was. Ekblad had a rocket of a shot and generated a ton of scoring chances (and goals) from using it. He walked the line so effectively and demonstrated a ton of poise there. Utilizing his shot and finding shooting lanes from the point is an area Chychrun is still improving on.<br /><br />2. Sarnia's offense hasn't been terrific this year overall, at least until recently. That's why they brought in the likes of Mistele, Konecny, Studnicka, etc. <br /><br />3. Chychrun, himself, hasn't been nearly as aggressive in attempting to generating scoring chances as he was in his rookie year. In a lot of ways, he seems to be really focusing on improving his game defensively this year and it's been at the expense of his offensive numbers. With his skating ability and improving offensive instincts, I still think there is a ton of potential there. In the second half, I think we'll really see his offensive numbers explode (greater supporting cast, increased confidence, etc). The other night he had 8 shots on net and really seems to be gaining steam.<br /><br />Quite frankly, I don't think he should be slipping. Is he a contender for first overall? Heck no. He's not in the class of the big 3 (Matthews, Laine, Puujarvi). But, I still think he's the best draft option from the OHL (over Tkachuk, Nylander, etc).Brock Ottenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08237782074032840702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2553903000955128175.post-88249581351737663942016-01-18T12:57:47.473-05:002016-01-18T12:57:47.473-05:00Given that some people said Chychrun was better ...Given that some people said Chychrun was better than Ekblad at 16/17 yr old season.<br /><br />Why has Chychrun not exploded in points this year like Ekblad did. I know he had a shoulder injury, but is it the injury or did he peak at 16/17. <br /><br />Maybe his team is defensive I don't know but he is slipping in ranking.<br /><br />Any thoughts?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com