Alex Steeves signed to 3-yr ELC
- Thread starter herman
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Not that this means everything, but he wasn't listed as one of the top-15 NCAA free agents in Corey Pronman's list of them.
Heroic Shrimp
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McKeen's scout:
https://twitter.com/RAWagman/status/1376323952046440452
https://twitter.com/RAWagman/status/1376332246337085441
https://twitter.com/RAWagman/status/1376323952046440452
https://twitter.com/RAWagman/status/1376332246337085441
OldTimeHockey
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herman said:
Looks like he's a bit of a runner when he skates. Tough to fix but not impossible.
bustaheims
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I'm always for these low risk pickups. Worst case scenario, he's ECHL/AHL depth for a few years. Worth the gamble.
herman
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https://theathletic.com/2484291/2021/03/29/why-the-maple-leafs-signed-alex-steeves-video-analysis-coaches-insight-depth-chart-fit/
Pluses:
- Well above average hockey sense, especially on offense, 1v1
- Shot: head up, hard, accurate, deceptive (remind you of anyone?)
- Puck handling: utilizes speed changes in skating and in puck movement to find space
- internally motivated to improve/excel; big hockey nerd
Minuses:
- Lack of top end speed, especially for slightly below average sized hockey player
- Tries to do too much sometimes, but without the Mitch Marner level toolset to recover the puck and do it again more often than not
I think Semyon Der Arguchintzev is going to like centering a line with Steeves on the wing.
Pluses:
- Well above average hockey sense, especially on offense, 1v1
- Shot: head up, hard, accurate, deceptive (remind you of anyone?)
- Puck handling: utilizes speed changes in skating and in puck movement to find space
- internally motivated to improve/excel; big hockey nerd
Minuses:
- Lack of top end speed, especially for slightly below average sized hockey player
- Tries to do too much sometimes, but without the Mitch Marner level toolset to recover the puck and do it again more often than not
I think Semyon Der Arguchintzev is going to like centering a line with Steeves on the wing.
Guilt Trip
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Found this article...kid looks promising. I've read many scouts ranked him low because of his skating. Barb can help him here.
2021 NCAA All-Free Agent Team..
Alex Steeves, Notre Dame (Jr.) ? A player whose NHL market is well-documented, Steeves leads the way among undrafted free agents. Steeves sits tied for sixth overall in NCAA scoring with 31 points in 28 games, while his 15 goals ties for fourth overall. A skilled forward who makes the players around him better, Steeves is ready for the pro game, even as a junior. Assuming he forgoes his remaining NCAA eligibility, Steeves could sign soon. The Fighting Irish were knocked out of the Big Ten Tournament on Sunday, an early exit for a team that needed a deep run to feel secure about a national tournament spot. That loss could very well mean that Steeves? college season is over and his pro career is ready to begin.
2021 NCAA All-Free Agent Team..
Alex Steeves, Notre Dame (Jr.) ? A player whose NHL market is well-documented, Steeves leads the way among undrafted free agents. Steeves sits tied for sixth overall in NCAA scoring with 31 points in 28 games, while his 15 goals ties for fourth overall. A skilled forward who makes the players around him better, Steeves is ready for the pro game, even as a junior. Assuming he forgoes his remaining NCAA eligibility, Steeves could sign soon. The Fighting Irish were knocked out of the Big Ten Tournament on Sunday, an early exit for a team that needed a deep run to feel secure about a national tournament spot. That loss could very well mean that Steeves? college season is over and his pro career is ready to begin.