LGR4GM Posted May 31, 2022 Report Share Posted May 31, 2022 (edited) "The NHL Scouting Combine will be held at KeyBank Center and HarborCenter in Buffalo from May 30 to June 4 after being canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to NHL.com, 96 prospects (63 forwards, 30 defensemen and three goaltenders) were invited to participate in the showcase event, which allows teams to collect valuable physical and medical assessment information and conduct one-on-one interviews." https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/news/nhl-scouting-combine-starts-monday/c-334329328 Edited May 31, 2022 by LGR4GM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Curt Posted May 31, 2022 Report Share Posted May 31, 2022 I didn’t realize that this thing was this week. Is our own @Brawndo there as an on site corespondent this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted May 31, 2022 Report Share Posted May 31, 2022 22 minutes ago, Curt said: I didn’t realize that this thing was this week. Is our own @Brawndo there as an on site corespondent this year? Are fans allowed in the facility while the testing is going on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted May 31, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2022 Just now, JohnC said: Are fans allowed in the facility while the testing is going on? no https://www.diebytheblade.com/2022/5/30/23146973/nhl-scouting-combine-returns-to-buffalo-sabres-nhl-hockey-harborcenter-draft-shane-wright 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Brawndo Posted May 31, 2022 Report Share Posted May 31, 2022 I will be doing physicals all day tomorrow for the Combine 5 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digger Posted June 1, 2022 Report Share Posted June 1, 2022 How much do you think the combine results affect a player's actual draft position? Perhaps the testing just helps identify any unknown weakness or maybe gives an even comparison between prospects? The interviews (in person) are the biggest benefit I would think. I just wonder about how important the combine is after it was cancelled for the last two seasons. As a fan I do enjoy the story lines and extra info that comes from the NHL Daft Combine though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kas23 Posted June 1, 2022 Report Share Posted June 1, 2022 6 hours ago, Brawndo said: I will be doing physicals all day tomorrow for the Combine Take careful notes on the number of pull-ups for each individual and report back. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted June 1, 2022 Report Share Posted June 1, 2022 43 minutes ago, Digger said: How much do you think the combine results affect a player's actual draft position? Perhaps the testing just helps identify any unknown weakness or maybe gives an even comparison between prospects? The interviews (in person) are the biggest benefit I would think. I just wonder about how important the combine is after it was cancelled for the last two seasons. As a fan I do enjoy the story lines and extra info that comes from the NHL Daft Combine though. Interviews and heights/weights. Sometimes you want to know if that guy listed as 5’10” is 5’10.25” or actually 5’8.75”, and you can see who has put on weight. The tests have some use in that you might get a glimpse of how close a guy is to being ready to play against men, but it definitely can be over rated. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted June 1, 2022 Report Share Posted June 1, 2022 7 hours ago, Brawndo said: I will be doing physicals all day tomorrow for the Combine "Turn your head and cough." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woods-racer Posted June 1, 2022 Report Share Posted June 1, 2022 1 minute ago, PromoTheRobot said: "Turn your head and cough." Shrinkage. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted June 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2022 Here is a better/easier to read list for combine invitees https://cms.nhl.bamgrid.com/images/assets/binary/334383446/binary-file/file.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted June 1, 2022 Report Share Posted June 1, 2022 Does the combine really matter? Two names come to mind - Casey Mittelstadt and Brendan Guhle. Guhle was a combine darling and is a AAAA D. Maybe he’ll get to 100 games in his career, maybe. Mitts was the butt end of many jokes, yet he looks like he is on the verge of becoming a star player, assuming he can stay healthy. The only take away I can see if that Mitts’ level of fitness should have forced the Sabres to get him on a fitness program asap, but that’s about it. Since size is becoming less of an issue in the modern NHL, are even the measurements all that important? The message to me is focus on the on ice performance and the interviews and worry less about the physical measurables. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted June 1, 2022 Report Share Posted June 1, 2022 I don't know if it's the numbers so much as a chance to see and interact with the kids in person and see whether that affects your perceptions: who's a boy and who's a man physically, how does he approach the physical and mental challenges presented, how does he carry himself and interact with others? Basically it makes the information gathering process more efficient. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashsabre Posted June 1, 2022 Report Share Posted June 1, 2022 14 minutes ago, GASabresIUFAN said: Does the combine really matter? Two names come to mind - Casey Mittelstadt and Brendan Guhle. Guhle was a combine darling and is a AAAA D. Maybe he’ll get to 100 games in his career, maybe. Mitts was the butt end of many jokes, yet he looks like he is on the verge of becoming a star player, assuming he can stay healthy. The only take away I can see if that Mitts’ level of fitness should have forced the Sabres to get him on a fitness program asap, but that’s about it. Since size is becoming less of an issue in the modern NHL, are even the measurements all that important? The message to me is focus on the on ice performance and the interviews and worry less about the physical measurables. You are focused on the testing. It is the interview process that is much more meaningful. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted June 1, 2022 Report Share Posted June 1, 2022 31 minutes ago, Flashsabre said: You are focused on the testing. It is the interview process that is much more meaningful. That, and the additional benefit of these kids seeing Buffalo when the weather's great & they learn there's more to the city than just a really ugly trip from the airport to a dingy hotel. That latter part hasn't mattered yet because the team has been such a train wreck but it could pay dividends down the road. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted June 1, 2022 Report Share Posted June 1, 2022 13 hours ago, woods-racer said: Shrinkage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted June 1, 2022 Report Share Posted June 1, 2022 14 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said: "Turn your head and cough." 14 hours ago, woods-racer said: Shrinkage. With Brawndo, it would be expandage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastajoe Posted June 1, 2022 Report Share Posted June 1, 2022 2 hours ago, GASabresIUFAN said: Does the combine really matter? Two names come to mind - Casey Mittelstadt and Brendan Guhle. Guhle was a combine darling and is a AAAA D. Maybe he’ll get to 100 games in his career, maybe. Mitts was the butt end of many jokes, yet he looks like he is on the verge of becoming a star player, assuming he can stay healthy. The only take away I can see if that Mitts’ level of fitness should have forced the Sabres to get him on a fitness program asap, but that’s about it. Since size is becoming less of an issue in the modern NHL, are even the measurements all that important? The message to me is focus on the on ice performance and the interviews and worry less about the physical measurables. Casey hurt his progress by only playing one year of college. He would have benefited from a couple more years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woods-racer Posted June 1, 2022 Report Share Posted June 1, 2022 18 minutes ago, inkman said: With Brawndo, it would be expandage. Now I'm scared. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RochesterExpat Posted June 1, 2022 Report Share Posted June 1, 2022 19 minutes ago, pastajoe said: Casey hurt his progress by only playing one year of college. He would have benefited from a couple more years. I can't fault him for signing an ELC. Buffalo screwed his development. I don't blame him for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcal Posted June 1, 2022 Report Share Posted June 1, 2022 22 hours ago, Brawndo said: I will be doing physicals all day tomorrow for the Combine Is there a particular type they are looking for? Do any of your results get them excited? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted June 1, 2022 Report Share Posted June 1, 2022 40 minutes ago, Norcal said: Is there a particular type they are looking for? Do any of your results get them excited? 👀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted June 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2022 Since everyone wants to know what matters at the combine. One team bumped Lorenz up their internal board due to his confidence. So yes, the combine matters. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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