Drew a Penalty Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cash or Czech Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 So did we only scout one team and only want to scout BC to assess their progress? Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 This kid is fantastic. Played for Marty St. Louis for years at the Mid-Fairfield Rangers. Always was very poised and a very good skater. I haven't seen him play since 2021 but I'd imagine he kept making the same strides. I like this pick a lot. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cash or Czech Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Also he was the 90th pick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew a Penalty Posted June 29, 2023 Author Share Posted June 29, 2023 Quote 90. Drew Fortescue, LHD, USA U-18 (NTDP) April 28, 2005 | 6′ 1″ | 176 pounds Tier: Has a chance to play games Skating: NHL average Puck skills: NHL average Hockey sense: Below NHL average Compete: Above NHL average Shot: Below NHL average Background: Drew Fortescue was a notable part of the U.S. NTDP blue line this season. He didn’t post big scoring totals, including one goal on the season, but didn’t get much power-play time either instead being more used on the PK. He is committed to Boston College. Analysis: Fortescue is a decent-sized defenseman who is solid in his own end. He defends well due to his mobility and also strong physical game. He closes on checks well with his feet and separates checks from pucks. Fortescue isn’t a natural offensive type. He has decent puck skills and shows some moments as a puckhandler, but lacks vision and offensive instincts. That lack of puck game will be an issue as he advances levels. I think he could play games but the defensive play will need to be outstanding. https://theathletic.com/4649257/2023/06/28/new-york-rangers-nhl-draft-2023-grades-picks-analysis/ Quote Drew Fortescue — LHD, U.S. NTDP, 6-foot-1 Fortescue really grew on me as his two seasons at the program progressed. He didn’t score his first (and only) goal of his draft year until the year-end U18 Worlds, but he became a really solid player for that team both ways. His game is mostly about efficiency and simplicity, but he came out of his shell as time went on and began to establish himself as a reliable player who was also more and more comfortable expanding his ambitions. With a little more confidence, he began to step up physically and looked to involve himself in the offense when opportunities presented themselves — while still playing well off of busier partners. https://theathletic.com/4510755/2023/06/09/2023-nhl-draft-missed-prospects/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuc Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Drew Fortescue, what a great name! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 1 minute ago, Zuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuc said: Drew Fortescue, what a great name! Ahh the sweet sound of Sam's fuck-ups...coming soon to MSG!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddious Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Sounds like a defensive defenseman. Nothing wrong with that. Does he hit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew a Penalty Posted June 29, 2023 Author Share Posted June 29, 2023 9 minutes ago, siddious said: Sounds like a defensive defenseman. Nothing wrong with that. Does he hit? Quote For now, this is a player that can do a bunch of things on the ice but doesn’t really have a true calling card or role. He looks bigger than his listed 6’1”, 176 pounds. He has the propensity to play a little bigger than that too. Not that he’s a killer by any stretch of the imagination, but there’s a bit of physicality to him at times. He can take opponents off their feet with a hit, especially along the boards. Some of the hits that require more precise timing, especially those in open ice...he can end up whiffing...but we appreciate the effort. From the 2023 Black Book. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddious Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Nice! also when he got drafted: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsm7302 Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Dylan McIlrath 2.0 baby!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puck Head Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 58 minutes ago, jsm7302 said: Dylan McIlrath 2.0 baby!!!!! No Mcikraths on the USNDT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 Drew Fortescue? lol Really? Is that a guy from a Dr. Seuss book? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 How is the USNDT even a thing at this point? You're not Slovenia, anymore. Can the USHL not stand in its own two feet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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