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Guest wrote: ↑Sat Dec 21, 2024 7:06 pm Its hard to make the NHL. I think an attainable goal for a good percentage is to make OHL/ NCAA.

Lots of guys under 6 feet tall make it there. Look around the GTHL coaches, many examples. RM was a 5th over all pick in OHL, played pro for many years. He is maybe 5 7", DE is 5"5 played in OHL and pro. They did not make millions but got payed to play a game that everyone said " he is to small" the same way you count out many kids when they are 10 years old, let them play!

If you are in this to see your kid make the NHL, you are likely to be very disappointed. You are better off putting all that money into lottery tickets.

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Hey DG and RR your kids weren't even listed as Top 30 players at the Brick, don't get your hopes up! Your kids hockey journey ends after pee wee!

where exactly can i find this official listing of the top 30 players at the brick? I see some kids who played in the brick last summer who seem to be doing nothing now.

Peaked to early

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Guest wrote: ↑Fri Dec 20, 2024 11:06 am The reality is that no one knows what will happen. Being big won't keep you in the game just like being small won't keep you out. I do think the kids who avoid contact will have some issues. I see some kids now who are excellent skaters with a lot of speed who want nothing to do with any type of body contact. Those are the ones who may not fare well and there's nothing necessarily wrong with not wanting to get smashed or smash someone yourself but seems necessary if you want to keep playing hockey.

It's snowing outside

I don’t know what everyone’s obsession with big players. The NHL has been proving for years now that size doesn’t matter as much as speed, skill, and hockey IQ. Just look at guys like Cale Makar, Brayden Point, and Alex DeBrincat. They might not be the biggest players on the ice, but they’re some of the best. Even shorter goalies like Juuse Saros have been dominating, showing that agility and positioning can outshine size in net. The league’s shift toward a faster, more skilled game has leveled the playing field, and these players are thriving because of it. Honestly, it’s way more exciting to watch hockey this way—where talent beats size every time.

Because size is the one thing you cannot teach.

Close but not accurate. It's because of lazy thinking by coaches/scouts. Easy to say that kid is better cuz he's big and not recognizing that same kid works his butt off, has high IQ and is skilled. Nope just cuz he's big. So a lazy thinker just sees big and doesn't go deeper..
Fact is more tall players 6ft2+ fail out of the show then those 6ft under. And that's purely cuz coaches pick size without recognizing that it's useless if that big player, can't think, or skate. Ala Tyler Biggs.

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Guest wrote: ↑Fri Dec 20, 2024 12:37 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Fri Dec 20, 2024 11:06 am The reality is that no one knows what will happen. Being big won't keep you in the game just like being small won't keep you out. I do think the kids who avoid contact will have some issues. I see some kids now who are excellent skaters with a lot of speed who want nothing to do with any type of body contact. Those are the ones who may not fare well and there's nothing necessarily wrong with not wanting to get smashed or smash someone yourself but seems necessary if you want to keep playing hockey.

It's snowing outside

I don’t know what everyone’s obsession with big players. The NHL has been proving for years now that size doesn’t matter as much as speed, skill, and hockey IQ. Just look at guys like Cale Makar, Brayden Point, and Alex DeBrincat. They might not be the biggest players on the ice, but they’re some of the best. Even shorter goalies like Juuse Saros have been dominating, showing that agility and positioning can outshine size in net. The league’s shift toward a faster, more skilled game has leveled the playing field, and these players are thriving because of it. Honestly, it’s way more exciting to watch hockey this way—where talent beats size every time.

This is a terrible argument to support your claim. Point and Makar are both 5'11. That's taller than the vast majority of the hockey dad's

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Dec 23, 2024 11:35 pm seems like the Mississauga Sens are struggling badly, and Coach JL's tactics decisions are being questioned. From an outsider's perspective, it appears the team lacks structure, which was evident in their game against the N.Y.R.The Sens were outplayed, and their dismal performance has raised concerns. It's unclear what's happening behind the scenes, but it's possible that Coach JL's strategies aren't aligning with the team's strengths.A similar situation is unfolding with the New York Rangers, where Coach Laviolette's efforts are being criticized. The Rangers' struggles have led to speculation about Coach Laviolette's future and the team's overall direction.Perhaps Coach JL can take a cue from the Rangers' situation and reassess his approach to get the Sens back on track.

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Dec 23, 2024 11:23 pm Sensational tied NYR 2-2 tonight. The precipitous drop continues

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Guest wrote: ↑Fri Dec 20, 2024 11:06 am The reality is that no one knows what will happen. Being big won't keep you in the game just like being small won't keep you out. I do think the kids who avoid contact will have some issues. I see some kids now who are excellent skaters with a lot of speed who want nothing to do with any type of body contact. Those are the ones who may not fare well and there's nothing necessarily wrong with not wanting to get smashed or smash someone yourself but seems necessary if you want to keep playing hockey.

It's snowing outside

I don’t know what everyone’s obsession with big players. The NHL has been proving for years now that size doesn’t matter as much as speed, skill, and hockey IQ. Just look at guys like Cale Makar, Brayden Point, and Alex DeBrincat. They might not be the biggest players on the ice, but they’re some of the best. Even shorter goalies like Juuse Saros have been dominating, showing that agility and positioning can outshine size in net. The league’s shift toward a faster, more skilled game has leveled the playing field, and these players are thriving because of it. Honestly, it’s way more exciting to watch hockey this way—where talent beats size every time.

This is a terrible argument to support your claim. Point and Makar are both 5'11. That's taller than the vast majority of the hockey dad's

Haha.. chief if you believe either Point or Makar are 5'11, then I have a swamp to sell you. Point is closer to 5ft9 and Makar is Crosby's height of 5'10.

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Guest wrote: ↑Fri Dec 20, 2024 6:05 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Fri Dec 20, 2024 12:37 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Fri Dec 20, 2024 11:06 am The reality is that no one knows what will happen. Being big won't keep you in the game just like being small won't keep you out. I do think the kids who avoid contact will have some issues. I see some kids now who are excellent skaters with a lot of speed who want nothing to do with any type of body contact. Those are the ones who may not fare well and there's nothing necessarily wrong with not wanting to get smashed or smash someone yourself but seems necessary if you want to keep playing hockey.

It's snowing outside

I don’t know what everyone’s obsession with big players. The NHL has been proving for years now that size doesn’t matter as much as speed, skill, and hockey IQ. Just look at guys like Cale Makar, Brayden Point, and Alex DeBrincat. They might not be the biggest players on the ice, but they’re some of the best. Even shorter goalies like Juuse Saros have been dominating, showing that agility and positioning can outshine size in net. The league’s shift toward a faster, more skilled game has leveled the playing field, and these players are thriving because of it. Honestly, it’s way more exciting to watch hockey this way—where talent beats size every time.

This is a terrible argument to support your claim. Point and Makar are both 5'11. That's taller than the vast majority of the hockey dad's

Haha.. chief if you believe either Point or Makar are 5'11, then I have a swamp to sell you. Point is closer to 5ft9 and Makar is Crosby's height of 5'10.

I’ve met Crosby at least a dozen times. He’s not a shade under 5’11”. Your kid is too short, deal with it.