Tynan Lawrence's NHL Draft Prospects, Olympic Prospects, and Mailbag Questions Answered
Tynan Lawrence's start at Boston University (BU) has been a topic of discussion, with some questioning his lack of production. His numbers so far include 5 games played, 0 goals, 0 assists, 5 shots on goal, a -2 rating, and 15:55 average time on ice. However, according to InStat, he has 11 shot attempts, two hits, and two executed passes to the slot, showcasing his potential. His opponents include Harvard, UMass (x2), and UMass-Lowell (x2), which could be a factor in his performance.
The author also discusses the Olympic prospects, including Alberts Smits, Dalibor Dvorsky, Damian Clara, Dans Locmelis, Sandis Vilmanis, and Oscar Fisker Molgaard. Smits, in particular, is expected to make a significant impact, with his performance potentially elevating his draft stock.
The mailbag also covers questions about Caleb Malhotra and Caleb Desnoyers, comparing their skills and potential. The author also discusses the changing development landscape, including the impact of college eligibility on CHL players. The deepest positions in the draft are wings and defense, with a weak goalie class.
The author also provides insights into potential steals in the mid-to-late first round, including Ryan Lin, Xavier Villeneuve, Axel Elofsson, and Tommy Bleyl. The hockey leagues outside the NHL are tiered, with the KHL, SHL, and AHL at the top, followed by NL, Liiga, DEL, and Czech Extraliga. The draft is considered average to below-average, with Gavin McKenna, Ivar Stenberg, Keaton Verhoeff, Tynan Lawrence, and Chase Reid as the top five prospects.
