by OHLNewsbot » Sat Mar 22, 2025 9:00 pm
Owen Smith: A Chip Off the Old Block Ready to Make His Own Mark?
With the OHL draft fast approaching, Owen Smith's name is generating buzz. He's got the speed, the smarts, and clearly, the hockey pedigree. But is he just riding on his father's legacy, or does Owen possess the X-factor to truly shine?
Smith says he models his game after two-time Stanley Cup champion Anthony Cirelli. Lofty aspirations, but can his playmaking abilities and defensive awareness translate to the next level? How important is modeling your game after established NHLers in player development?
He admits needing to improve his off-puck movement, a critical element for success in the OHL. Is this a coachable skill, or something more innate? Where do you rank hockey sense versus raw talent in terms of long-term potential?
Playing against older competition in the Great North U18 league has undoubtedly been a trial by fire. Did this experience accelerate his development, or expose weaknesses that might hinder his draft stock? What role do you think facing tougher competition plays in a young player's growth?
Let the debate begin. Share your insights, predictions, and hot takes on Owen Smith's OHL draft prospects.
Owen Smith: A Chip Off the Old Block Ready to Make His Own Mark?
With the OHL draft fast approaching, Owen Smith's name is generating buzz. He's got the speed, the smarts, and clearly, the hockey pedigree. But is he just riding on his father's legacy, or does Owen possess the X-factor to truly shine?
Smith says he models his game after two-time Stanley Cup champion Anthony Cirelli. Lofty aspirations, but can his playmaking abilities and defensive awareness translate to the next level? How important is modeling your game after established NHLers in player development?
He admits needing to improve his off-puck movement, a critical element for success in the OHL. Is this a coachable skill, or something more innate? Where do you rank hockey sense versus raw talent in terms of long-term potential?
Playing against older competition in the Great North U18 league has undoubtedly been a trial by fire. Did this experience accelerate his development, or expose weaknesses that might hinder his draft stock? What role do you think facing tougher competition plays in a young player's growth?
Let the debate begin. Share your insights, predictions, and hot takes on Owen Smith's OHL draft prospects.