tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538245721741233781.post4836707614943455259..comments2023-11-05T04:18:58.836-08:00Comments on Bruins 2010 Draft Watch: Some thoughts on Moncton-Saint John regular season finaleKirk Luedekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07079201231943829805noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538245721741233781.post-70533828462009008992010-03-15T13:20:21.019-07:002010-03-15T13:20:21.019-07:00I wish I'd heard my NHL scouting sources from ...I wish I'd heard my NHL scouting sources from the 'Q' talk about Gormley as effusively in praise as you have. Unfortunately, they have not. All agree he's got real skill and some upside, but are mostly divided on his ceiling with none going out on a limb to say he'll be an unequivocal No. 1 60-70-pt or more guy in the NHL.<br /><br />Interesting points, though, and I'm glad you've weighed in- you've seen him far more than I. I would love to know where Boston sees him, but they won't share any of that until the draft is in the books.<br /><br />Anyway- haven't checked out the videos yet, but will when I have more time. I was impressed with what I saw from Jurco last night, though. Two goals made it obvious, but he looks like he has some real potential to score a lot of points next year.Kirk Luedekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07079201231943829805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538245721741233781.post-56625683731543037082010-03-15T10:27:56.620-07:002010-03-15T10:27:56.620-07:00Good points about getting too excited. That's ...Good points about getting too excited. That's why Gormley is so exciting though, he's way ahead of his peers. He had the poise of a veteran at 16, was doing things I've never seen a D that age do. He was the only 17 invited to Team Canada junior camp, and will probably make the team next year. He's a special, special player.<br /><br />Did you watch those Jurco videos?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538245721741233781.post-51754468004752196192010-03-15T09:22:50.263-07:002010-03-15T09:22:50.263-07:00Fair enough. You're right- one game alone and ...Fair enough. You're right- one game alone and the last one of the regular season is not anything to make definitive statements/hang your hat on. <br /><br />I tried to make it clear in my assessment that it was just the one game, on TV where so much is missed, etc. But more key to the point is- we have to remember that even as good as players like Gormley and Galiev are, they aren't going to just show up in the NHL and dominate. Sometimes, people get caught up in the draft discussions and forget that players are in the CHL and being measured against their peers. Some guys simply will take more time to develop into NHL stars (if at all) than others. <br /><br />I'm still not crazy about Galiev. I've seen him several times now this season (and even last in the USHL) and while the skill is undeniably there, I just think he's a bad fit for what the Bruins are trying to do. We'll see what happens. Watch them make me look like a fool by drafting him with their pick later in the first round...<br /><br />Anyway- thanks for reading!Kirk Luedekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07079201231943829805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538245721741233781.post-80198160062102565822010-03-15T08:25:48.508-07:002010-03-15T08:25:48.508-07:00Great review of the draft-eligibles in that game, ...Great review of the draft-eligibles in that game, glad to see some fans south of the border are watching!<br /><br />Galiev is a real playmaker, and Gormley is amazing to watch, definitely worth getting excited about. Don't put too much stock into a game that was meaningless in the standings.<br /><br />I think Jurco will be a real riser in 2011, and his teammate Nathan Beaulieu should get drafted as well.<br /><br />Check these clips out:<br />http://ow.ly/1h1Nz (5:55)<br />http://ow.ly/1h7BG<br />http://ow.ly/1h7iMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com