button is saying he is slow or something

small and slow?
- Marc D

must be andrei kovalenko

Pierre questioned his skating....

http://www.mynhldraft.com...t-Profiles/Travis-Konecny

A skilled forward who is a threat in all three zones…has great speed and quickness with tremendous feet and balance on his edges; great agility

Id like to post something, but I'm too busy running naked down the streets praising Hextall and his scouts for the picks so far
- Jsaquella

go light something on fire

did that devils fan from page 1 ever show his face since we got provo?

I was right!


- Giroux_Is_God

A player does not have to accept his qualifying offer. As an example, the Flyers will make a qualifying offer to Michael Del Zotto, to retain his rights as an RFA. Del Zotto will not accept.

Don't know much about konency was he worth an extra pick from what we would have got at 29?

Don't know much about konency was he worth an extra pick from what we would have got at 29?
- mydoglicks

Yeah. I was kind of surprised he was there at 24. He's a really good player. Some felt he'd go top 10 even

button is saying he is slow or something

small and slow?
- Marc D

Travis Konecny's Player Profile
Chris Edwards - Director of NHL CS: "He's a highly skilled forward who never quits. He skates very well, has excellent speed, is not afraid to get involved in battles and has no fear of taking the puck to the net."

Peter Harling (Apr. 3rd):Konecny is a prototypical Brian Kilrea type player in the mould of former Ottawa 67’s such as Alyn McCauley, Logan Couture, Mike Peca, and Sean Monahan. Konecny is a highly skilled player, but what has also made him valuable is his leadership, intensity and determination.

Konecny (pronounced Koh-Neck-Knee) was the first overall pick in the OHL draft in 2013 by Ottawa and in his rookie season he scored 70 points in 63 games played en route to winning the Rookie of the year award. Konecny was then named the Captain of team Canada at the Ivan Hlinka tournament where he scored six points in five games to lead Canada to the Gold Medal. In his draft year he has assumed the Captaincy of the Ottawa 67’s and scored 29 goals and 39 assists for 68 points in 60 games.

The high water mark for Konecny this season came at the top prospects game. Konecny stole the show scoring two goals, one assist and delivering a big time hit playing on a line with Connor McDavid and Timo Meier.

Konecny describes himself as a playmaker with skill, that’s reliable at both ends of the ice. The focus this season for Konecny has been to refine his defensive game while still providing offense. He has breakaway speed and great vision and possesses the ability to make plays or shoot while at top speed making him a dynamic offensive player. Despite his smaller size, he plays a physical style of game and is not afraid to deliver big hits and go into high traffic areas which make him a game breaker calibre player.

Bill Placzek of DraftSite.com: "Another one of the top end elite skaters and puck movers in the class, with excellent edging, burst and agility. Has the ability to go into tight spaces and control the puck and dictate play. You will see him involved in all three zones, giving strong work ethic in his end and quick bursts to loose pucks or throw checks. His compete level is bigger than his stature so might see him getting bounced a bit along the wall in those puck battles. Simply takes no quarter. The lack of size might be an advantage when he pushes his way through crowds to reach scoring areas, receive passes, and take shots. A player who clearly has a quick release and deceptively strong wrist and snapshots, but is very comfortable distributing the puck and using his smarts to read and react to the defense with slick set-ups. There is much to like about this young man."

- Crimsoninja

Don't know much about konency was he worth an extra pick from what we would have got at 29?
- mydoglicks

We'll find out. Hextall sure thought so. I need the deets!

Who should Habs draft?
- BingoLady

I can see Kylington going there

Don't know much about konency was he worth an extra pick from what we would have got at 29?
- mydoglicks

Yes

Konecny, Travis RW - Ottawa 67’s (OHL) 5’10” 176 HockeyProspect.com Ranking: 19

The former first overall pick in the 2013 OHL Draft stumbled out of the gates a bit this year but was much better in the second half. Konecny is a tireless worker with one of the highest compete levels in the draft. He possesses high end speed / acceleration and is an explosive offensive player. He has high end puck skills and quick release. His vision and hockey sense are very good and is equally dangerous distributing the puck to a teammate or finishing himself.  Despite his smaller stature, he plays with a physical edge to his game and isn't afraid of anyone. With that said, his reckless play at his size may have affected his health a bit as he suffered multiple injuries this season. As much as we like the tempo at which he plays with, slowing down his pace at times could be beneficial for him instead of going at full speed all the time. That could help for one avoid injuries and be in more control and more effective as a playmaker. In October he was named captain of the Ottawa 67s, organisation showed good faith in his leadership qualities. He has represented his country at various international events, last time was when he captained team Canada last August at the Ivan Hlinka U-18 tournament. More was expected out of Konecny this season after a superb rookie season in 2013-2014 where he was the OHL rookie of the year but injuries didn’t help him and playing one bad team with not much talent surrounding him didn’t either. Konecny has top six forward upside at the NHL level, but he will need to overcome his size and will absolutely need to get stronger and hopefully avoid further injuries in order to reach his potential

Quotable: “He was a great interview in Buffalo.” – NHL Scout

Quotable: “Loved his game in his OHL Draft season and he’s kept playing the same way in Ottawa. My only concern is how his body holds up playing his game in the NHL. I like to see little guys avoid contact and he’s already struggled to stay in the lineup in the OHL.” – Mark Edwards

Quotable: “Hard not to like the kid given the way he plays. He’s probably a top 5 pick if he was 3 inches taller.” – NHL Scout

Quotable: “I don’t get the hype, I haven’t seen anything from him yet.” NHL Scout

Quotable: “High risk pick the way he plays the game. I can’t see him staying healthy in the NHL…reminds me of Fabbri the way he gets hit.” – NHL Scout

Quotable: “The kid gets no respect, he’s got nothing to work with, Ottawa has nothing.” NHL Scout

Quotable: “He’s not in my top 20.” – NHL Scout

Quotable: “He won’t make it to the 20th pick.” – NHL Scout

Yes
- Tomahawk

Thanks, Kimmo.

Konecny and provorov!!

you guys seem happy with konecny which is good

combine the way last year's picks are developing and the start of this draft and things are looking up, at least prospect wise

Yes
- Tomahawk

Well the ok good enough can he play wing or just center?

This is what baffles me. Some say his skating is an issue, but reading what moat just posted, it seems like he's a very good skater! Which is it?

Kid can play the wing and snipe. I'll take it.

- Duane B

thoughts on stuff?

Konecny and provorov!!
- Just5

That's a fantastic first round. Jesus, I'm pumped.

Well the ok good enough can he play wing or just center?
- mydoglicks

He can play both. He's a steal at 24

Konecny, Travis RW - Ottawa 67’s (OHL) 5’10” 176 HockeyProspect.com Ranking: 19

The former first overall pick in the 2013 OHL Draft stumbled out of the gates a bit this year but was much better in the second half. Konecny is a tireless worker with one of the highest compete levels in the draft. He possesses high end speed / acceleration and is an explosive offensive player. He has high end puck skills and quick release. His vision and hockey sense are very good and is equally dangerous distributing the puck to a teammate or finishing himself.  Despite his smaller stature, he plays with a physical edge to his game and isn't afraid of anyone. With that said, his reckless play at his size may have affected his health a bit as he suffered multiple injuries this season. As much as we like the tempo at which he plays with, slowing down his pace at times could be beneficial for him instead of going at full speed all the time. That could help for one avoid injuries and be in more control and more effective as a playmaker. In October he was named captain of the Ottawa 67s, organisation showed good faith in his leadership qualities. He has represented his country at various international events, last time was when he captained team Canada last August at the Ivan Hlinka U-18 tournament. More was expected out of Konecny this season after a superb rookie season in 2013-2014 where he was the OHL rookie of the year but injuries didn’t help him and playing one bad team with not much talent surrounding him didn’t either. Konecny has top six forward upside at the NHL level, but he will need to overcome his size and will absolutely need to get stronger and hopefully avoid further injuries in order to reach his potential

Quotable: “He was a great interview in Buffalo.” – NHL Scout

Quotable: “Loved his game in his OHL Draft season and he’s kept playing the same way in Ottawa. My only concern is how his body holds up playing his game in the NHL. I like to see little guys avoid contact and he’s already struggled to stay in the lineup in the OHL.” – Mark Edwards

Quotable: “Hard not to like the kid given the way he plays. He’s probably a top 5 pick if he was 3 inches taller.” – NHL Scout

Quotable: “I don’t get the hype, I haven’t seen anything from him yet.” NHL Scout

Quotable: “High risk pick the way he plays the game. I can’t see him staying healthy in the NHL…reminds me of Fabbri the way he gets hit.” – NHL Scout

Quotable: “The kid gets no respect, he’s got nothing to work with, Ottawa has nothing.” NHL Scout

Quotable: “He’s not in my top 20.” – NHL Scout

Quotable: “He won’t make it to the 20th pick.” – NHL Scout
- ob18

Very definitive. Thanks

Just got home. Can't believe Boston could have walked out with Barzal, Connor, and Zboril, but ended up with Debrusk, Shenshyn, and Zboril

Konecny, Travis RW - Ottawa 67’s (OHL) 5’10” 176 HockeyProspect.com Ranking: 19

The former first overall pick in the 2013 OHL Draft stumbled out of the gates a bit this year but was much better in the second half. Konecny is a tireless worker with one of the highest compete levels in the draft. He possesses high end speed / acceleration and is an explosive offensive player. He has high end puck skills and quick release. His vision and hockey sense are very good and is equally dangerous distributing the puck to a teammate or finishing himself.  Despite his smaller stature, he plays with a physical edge to his game and isn't afraid of anyone. With that said, his reckless play at his size may have affected his health a bit as he suffered multiple injuries this season. As much as we like the tempo at which he plays with, slowing down his pace at times could be beneficial for him instead of going at full speed all the time. That could help for one avoid injuries and be in more control and more effective as a playmaker. In October he was named captain of the Ottawa 67s, organisation showed good faith in his leadership qualities. He has represented his country at various international events, last time was when he captained team Canada last August at the Ivan Hlinka U-18 tournament. More was expected out of Konecny this season after a superb rookie season in 2013-2014 where he was the OHL rookie of the year but injuries didn’t help him and playing one bad team with not much talent surrounding him didn’t either. Konecny has top six forward upside at the NHL level, but he will need to overcome his size and will absolutely need to get stronger and hopefully avoid further injuries in order to reach his potential

Quotable: “He was a great interview in Buffalo.” – NHL Scout

Quotable: “Loved his game in his OHL Draft season and he’s kept playing the same way in Ottawa. My only concern is how his body holds up playing his game in the NHL. I like to see little guys avoid contact and he’s already struggled to stay in the lineup in the OHL.” – Mark Edwards

Quotable: “Hard not to like the kid given the way he plays. He’s probably a top 5 pick if he was 3 inches taller.” – NHL Scout

Quotable: “I don’t get the hype, I haven’t seen anything from him yet.” NHL Scout

Quotable: “High risk pick the way he plays the game. I can’t see him staying healthy in the NHL…reminds me of Fabbri the way he gets hit.” – NHL Scout

Quotable: “The kid gets no respect, he’s got nothing to work with, Ottawa has nothing.” NHL Scout

Quotable: “He’s not in my top 20.” – NHL Scout

Quotable: “He won’t make it to the 20th pick.” – NHL Scout
- ob18

Talk about all over the place