A scout lowered the expectations (in the short term) for one of the Flyers' best prospect
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O. EngMarch 31, 2022 (4:03 PM)
Former NHL scout and college hockey analyst Dave Starman spoke to Crossing Broad about the Flyers' NCAA prospects. Notably, he analyzed top scoring forward Bobby Brink as well as the newest addition to the family, Ronnie Attard.
Brink has 56 points in 39 games in his second year at the collegiate level.
«Oh boy, Bobby Brink is the craftiest little shit out there. Seriously. There's been such a growth in his game.»
Although there is an option for him to go back to Denver and play another season, the general consensus around the league is that he will sign his ELC with the Flyers as soon as his season is done. He may get a shot in the NHL but Starman believes he is the type of player you shouldn't rush into the NHL.
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The Flyers won't be much better next year and seasoning him in the AHL may be a good idea.
«He's also a great power play guy with a big shot who can score from distance and doesn't have a problem getting his shot off. You'll see him real soon, but I do think he's the kind of player who could use 80-to-100 games in the AHL before he's really ready for the NHL, but once he gets there, watch out.»
Ronnie Attard on the other hand, has been likened to a better version of Shayne
Gostisbehere.
«He can get up the ice quick. He also has fast instincts � he sees opportunity and he goes. He can start a breakout and attack the next layer with confidence. He's like a fourth forward in the offensive zone.»
The one knock on his game according to Starman is that he defends with his feet. Not a dealbreaker but not ideal.
«I think he's a No. 4 defenseman in the NHL. I know a lot of people in Philly really liked Shayne Gostisbehere. I'll tell you, Attard is a much better version of Gostisbehere.»
Here's an interesting graphic.
Credit: Crossing Broad
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