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krukster

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Briere REALLY likes Jett
« on: July 03, 2024, 10:39:58 am »
This was considered a 12 man draft, and Briere not only traded down from 12 to 13, but then proceeded to reach for someone at 13.

But I get it, you can't teach speed, and Jett lives up to his name.  Not only is he north south fast, but he's also got that lateral quickness that allows him to zigzag in tight spaces.

And he's already developed a reputation for playing hard on both sides of the ice.

He's listed at 5'11 187, but maybe he grows and inch given that he's just 17 still.  And of course he needs to put on some muscle.
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Re: Briere REALLY likes Jett
« Reply #1 on: September 25, 2024, 09:34:20 pm »
Kruk, I complained about the Flyers drafting Jett, but after seeing him on the ice in an actual game atmosphere...the dude looks seriously legit. If he can cash in on his shots, he may actually turn into a number 1 center. His defense and understanding of such look top notch. That is not easy for some players to ever understand, and he just turned 18. So very impressive.

What you can't teach is something I know you talked about, Kruk. That is Jett's speed. The dude is seriously very fast out there. It's very noticeable. I am really wondering if they are going to send this guy to the minors or let him come right from the draft and make the team. I think they will give him a 9 game regular season trial and then send him to the minors unless he proves he has no reason to ever be sent to the minors. The thing is, the NHL actually is very difficult for a center, especially a kid who just turned 18, unless you are a dude like a Crosby, McDavid, or the great one. So he may be best going down for 1 season at least.

I don't see Jett ever being in that category of the elite, but I think he may actually be a steal, a bit of a hidden gem and become a very very good first line center someday soon. DB may have made the right choice drafting him after all.
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Re: Briere REALLY likes Jett
« Reply #2 on: October 05, 2024, 08:51:55 pm »
Quote from: JoeDirt on September 25, 2024, 09:34:20 pm
Kruk, I complained about the Flyers drafting Jett, but after seeing him on the ice in an actual game atmosphere...the dude looks seriously legit. If he can cash in on his shots, he may actually turn into a number 1 center. His defense and understanding of such look top notch. That is not easy for some players to ever understand, and he just turned 18. So very impressive.

What you can't teach is something I know you talked about, Kruk. That is Jett's speed. The dude is seriously very fast out there. It's very noticeable. I am really wondering if they are going to send this guy to the minors or let him come right from the draft and make the team. I think they will give him a 9 game regular season trial and then send him to the minors unless he proves he has no reason to ever be sent to the minors. The thing is, the NHL actually is very difficult for a center, especially a kid who just turned 18, unless you are a dude like a Crosby, McDavid, or the great one. So he may be best going down for 1 season at least.

I don't see Jett ever being in that category of the elite, but I think he may actually be a steal, a bit of a hidden gem and become a very very good first line center someday soon. DB may have made the right choice drafting him after all.

Looks like he made the roster, and is only 18 years old...
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Re: Briere REALLY likes Jett
« Reply #3 on: October 05, 2024, 09:01:47 pm »
Flyers already 4 pts behind
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Re: Briere REALLY likes Jett
« Reply #4 on: October 05, 2024, 09:12:16 pm »
Quote from: krukster on October 05, 2024, 08:51:55 pm
Looks like he made the roster, and is only 18 years old...

Kruk, I am thinking it will only be for a 9 game trial. He can play 9 games before being sent down without it counting as a "year" for contract purposes. Although, I don't know if they will care about that if he shows there is no reason to send him down.
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