Later on in the pod, Charlie is joined by Slavko Bekovic to react to the Mark Kelley interview and discuss their key takeaways that fans should pay attention to.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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(22:35) - Charlie and Slavko react to Mark Kelley interview<\/p>\r\n\r\n With the unprecedented way this year has impacted the NHL, teams are getting creative with how they prepare for offseason activities including the NHL Draft. I do believe Mark Kelley will find a job with another team and help with their amateur scouting. Another part of the equation was not drafting the right forwards. As in previous years, the top 25 results from each of the physical tests will be posted in real-time to centralscouting.nhl.com. When we watch the league, how its going now, the big defenders are having a lot of success or I should say the teams that have the big defenders are having a lot of success. There is, of course, one other question: Would the Blackhawks who have very few high-end forward prospects in the pipeline dare take another first-round defenseman, given the logjam they have at the position after spending five of their last six first- and second-round picks on blue-liners? We surveyed nearly 40 members of the Blackhawks scouting department to find the top-ranked prospects across 15 categories analyzing on-ice skill, play style and personality traits. 12, the depth of this year's class, and much more. People dont really see that part of it. There have been 16 drafts since the Blackhawks selected Corey Crawford in the second round in 2003. Three of those players have been 6-foot-6 or taller. So for me, the last two years has been a learning experience. He was tuning out scouts in some regions. Hes got size at 6-2, skates, can shoot the puck. Good mobility, nice player., 2019-20 stats: Eight goals, nine assists in 35 games, Kelleys take: Playing at Wisconsin, right up the road, were very familiar with him. Kelley didnt realize it at the time, but the in-depth questions he asked and the thorough answers he received from his father were unintentionally preparing him for his career. He was then hired to be the general manager and head coach of the Bridgewater Bandits in the Eastern Junior Hockey League, which was one of the top junior leagues in the New England area. A lot of great speed coming down the wing, can really shoot the puck. Big upside on him. A two-way player that has a good skill set., 2019-20 stats: 11 goals, 29 assists in 64 games, Kelleys take: Kirby (Dach) would be very familiar with him, because he went up against him quite a bit. But of any of the Blackhawks hockey operations personnel, the one who may matter the most beyond Davidson is director of amateur scouting Mike Doneghey. Its highly doubtful hell be available when the Blackhawks pick at No. It wouldnt be surprising if his philosophical thoughts on amateur scouting didnt line up with those of Kelley and Bowman. The Blackhawks are feeling that lack of offensive talent throughout their organization, especially at the NHL level. He wasnt pursuing something bigger then. He has a great motor, a two-way, 200-foot game. Thankfully, I knew Ronnie Anderson, who I played for at Merrimack, worked for the Blackhawks, and he was transitioning to his new role, so they were looking for a part-time guy in New England.. A lot of skill. . They think he probably just wont produce at a high rate. Hats off to the Chicago Steel. And they all came. NHL Draft Fan Q&A: Mark Kelley | NHL.com The latest news, analysis and stories from NHL.com, the official site of the National Hockey League The latest news, analysis and stories from. Doneghey thought that led to scouts having limited opinions on many players. 7/12/2021 12:33 PM. In the bottom 10 of the first round, itd be an easier call. So we had quite a few live viewings of Lambos there. Uncle: Paul Kelley
Great mobility, great range. I dont look at it as a challenge, Kelley said. He was with his dad after wins and losses. If the Blackhawks draft well with those picks, then theyll likely improve. He gets in there and battles. https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1499844233775230980?s=20&t=osmVEnMJ4zPGKdJMDQ9KXw. Other first round picks include Phillip Danault in 2011, Teuvo Teravainen in 2012, Ryan Hartman in 2013, and Nick Schmaltz in 2014. If they draft poorly, well, they probably wont. By Ben Pope Jul 25, 2021, 11:33am PDT Pocket Flipboard Try a week on us. (Top photo of Nicolas Beaudin, center, with team representatives after being selected in the first round of the 2018 draft: Jerome Miron / USA Today). Hes very easy to find when hes on the ice. The most skilled guy at the program. Hes very, very sharp. I think itd be very difficult to trade into the top 10. Who would they ask for? Davidson also saw it was time. The Chicago Blackhawks and Blackhawks.com are trademarks of Chicago Blackhawk Hockey Team, Inc. NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup and NHL Conference logos are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. Hes got our attention., 2019-20 stats: 38 goals, 48 assists in 57 games, Kelleys take: Another one weve watched for a couple years. Once you get to the goalies on this list, youre looking at players who are likely on the Blackhawks big board. Former general manager Stan Bowman deserves a lot of criticism, too. 17? He spent six seasons on the Blackhawks beat for the Chicago Sun-Times after covering Notre Dame's run to the. Later on, Kelley even played a season for his father at Colby College. You know, once a coach is always a coach., (Top image: Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images). Every few years, however, there comes a seemingly cant-miss first-round goalie. Kelley was there when the Blackhawks drafted Kane in 2007. He would never go four, five, six days without a phone call, just to see how everything is going. Beyond them, Landon Slaggert (2020 third-round pick) and Colton Dach (2021 second-round pick) are thought to have NHL potential. As much as the responsibility and accountability fall on Davidson, he has entrusted others to help make those decisions. I think you have to have a confident level to be in this. 5 NA), Center/Left wing Trevor Zegras of NTDP/Boston University commit (No. He is expected to return to Minnesota-Duluth for his sophomore campaign. Blackhawks head scout Mark Kelley breaks down the NHL draft big board - The Athletic Playoff scenarios J.J. Watt to retire Season predictions 3.0 Power Rankings Best of The Athletic 2022. Try a week on us. Once the expansion draft is over, thats when were going to start to see the trades, he said. The Swedish scouts scouted the Swedish league; Mikko Luoma had Finland covered; Andrei Nikolishin handled the Russian players; and Karel Pavlik took Slovakia, the Czech Republic and even snuck into Germany, as Kelley put it. Last Update. Only one of them has made it to the NHL, and Kent Simpson (the second-rounder in 2010) lasted all of one period in mop-up duty of a blowout loss in Toronto during the 2013-14 season. Mark Kelley is currently Vice President, Amateur Scouting at Chicago Blackhawks - View - Chicago Blackhawks org chart Create your alert to follow the career of Mark Kelley. Hes got great hand-eye coordination, a great skill set. Their departures which came three days after Davidson was named permanent GM pave the way for Davidson to overhaul the people and perspectives that form his inner circle and foreshadow more departures. The odds are there. If youre wondering, yes, last years interminable second day of the NHL draft was every bit as boring for those drafting as for those of us watching. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. I think thats what our mindset has to be.. So the Blackhawks have never been in a huge rush to draft goalies, preferring alternate means of finding ready-made goalies, such as free agency (Ray Emery, Cam Ward, Robin Lehner), plundering other teams developmental systems (Scott Darling) or scouring Europe (Antti Raanta, Kevin Lankinen). In addition to those reasons, one league source thought Kelley wasnt as thorough in recent years as he was in the past. Date of Birth Jun 20, 1958 Place of Birth Waterville, ME, USA Age 64 Nation USA Highlights 1 Father: Jack Kelley Uncle: Paul Kelley Brother: David Kelley Player profile of Mark Kelley also available Team Staff History Use/Embed statistics Default Per Game Average Coaches Played For Player Statistics Regular Season + Postseason Filter Leagues He played in Jyvskyl, which is the hometown of Mikko Luoma, our Finnish scout. This draft wont affect our team next year. Come on! Hes 6-5, skates, mobile, he thinks the game, he has the presence. Andrei Altybarmakyan and Evan Barratt, both third-round picks, were the first forwards Chicago took in 2017, and both have been average players in Rockford the past two seasons. Kelley liked hockey. Kayumov could sign with them after his KHL season, but hes probably a bottom-six forward if he makes it to the NHL. The Blackhawks dont have a single player from the 2014 draft still signed. Its funny, the first three guys youve asked, were very familiar with from the last few years., 2019-20 stats: Seven goals, 35 assists in 60 games, Kelleys take: Another one weve been watching for a while. What stands out is hes equally adept offensively and defensively. He played goalie growing up and played for Merrimack College. Mark Kelley Contact Information. What Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson does in the coming years will unquestionably determine the organizations future. He can make plays but also showed a willingness to roll up his sleeves and get dirty. So having those five in the second and third round is a huge value for us.. Played for Drummondville and then was traded to Chicoutimi. He really caught my eye early in the year because I thought he really made a jump from the end of last year to puck drop this year. Hes very great sharing with his family. He inquired about players, what his father looked for in them and how they were different. He wasnt a father who pulled out a hockey jersey from the closet and pretended to know the game. As Davidson mentioned, theres an energy around Doneghey. Maybe one of those most skilled players in the draft. I think by the time he got to college I knew hockey was going to be his life work, Jack, 89, said. Hes complementary in that his skill set goes very well with skilled wingers. As one league source said: I find it hard to evaluate scouting people from the outside. Any time youre calling someone a franchise goalie, its pretty lofty, Kelley said. Mark Kelley joins Charlie Roumeliotis as they discuss the Blackhawks' 2020 draft board, how they have scouted players and Mark's thoughts on the incoming class. Goaltenders can be a challenge to project, said Blackhawks vice president of amateur scouting Mark Kelley. That said, they clearly havent drafted or developed well in recent years, so somebody has to get the ax.. We got quite a few viewings of him this year. Not to mention many. Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Mark Kelley, 1958-06-20 Waterville, ME, USA USA. He drafted a lot of quality players. Pierre Gauthier, who is now the Blackhawks player personnel director, hired Kelley with the Nordiques. Were all trying to figure out just how high that upside is. They took five defensemen who were 6-foot or under in the first two rounds of the NHL Draft from 2016 to 2018. Five of his drafted players have contributed to Blackhawks Stanley Cup championships. m***@chicagoblackhawks.com. It tends to be an even crappier shoot when it comes to goalies. When you talk about Spencer Knight (taken 13th by the Florida Panthers last year) or Askarov, I think that would be a great discussion right there.. 3 pick in the June NHL draft. He played a little in the SHL, so we got a little different taste of him, because there he had fourth-line minutes, so he had to change his game. Its an art, not a science.. There was a massive territorial bias. Well, heres Kelleys top-sheet analysis, in his words, of 19 of the top players available. By Ben Pope Mar 4, 2022, 4:34pm PDT Thats what Kelley does best, according to Bowman. Director of scouting Mark Kelley breaks down potential Blackhawks draft targets. Ideally you sit there and see your depth chart and make your pick accordingly, but when its our time to pick, were going to try to get the player that is going to have the most impact for the Blackhawks, Kelley said. 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In recent years, the Blackhawks have tried to go the complete opposite way in drafting defensemen. 13 in order to have a chance. Desde festivales de danza y gastronoma hasta conciertos y desfiles, los latinos de Chicago tienen mucho que esperar este verano. The Blackhawks will need a similar run in drafting talent if theyre going to compete for another Stanley Cup, especially if its going to be under Davidson. Braden reminds me a little of (Brent Seabrook). He'll turn on his TV, plug his laptop into his monitor, open Zoom and join the Blackhawks' call. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Its a good thing Ill be there to get him live because its going to be hard to get him. Two of the highest-ranking members of the hockey-operations department Ryan Stewart, the assistant GM who headed pro scouting, and Mark Kelley, the longtime amateur scouting director were let go Friday by the Hawks, according to a team memo. 3 overall pick at the NHL draft June 21-22 in Vancouver. Welcome to NHL.com, the official site of the National Hockey League By five games in, he looked like he had been there for a year. He selected Brandon Saad in the second round in 2011. Really impressive. Quite frankly, Im very comfortable picking late 20s, early 30s, you know. They grew to understand each others hockey philosophies more closely, and Kelley began to recognize exactly what Bowman and Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville wanted in players. All the above listed tests will be open to NHL teams and the media. When the Blackhawks finally got their chance at No. Here are the times the six prospects from the Blackhawks projected list will be tested: Checking in on the Blackhawks prospects playing in Europe. He spent the 2019-20 season with the United States National Team Development Program. About six months in, I was like, nope, not doing this, Doneghey said. Thats the reality when seven of your past 10 picks in the first and second round have been for a position other than forward. Chicago Blackhawks Hockey: Home of the 6-time Stanley Cup Champions Try a week on us. Im talking about his relationship with his father and mother. Mike Donaghey will oversee the amateur scouting on an interim basis. You just know what youre going to get every shift. Hes 89. His dad knew hockey. He drafted Marcus Kruger and Vinnie Hinostroza in the sixth round and Andrew Shaw in the fifth round. Hear from VP of Amatuer Scouting Mark Kelley on Chicago's selection of Lukas Reichel in the first round of the 2020 NHL Draft. But getting into scouting in the NHL, if you didnt play I always tell people, it was like trying to get season tickets at Fenway Park, like someone had to die if you want to move on. They really went with four- and five-man units.. Follow Mark on Twitter @MarkLazerus. 3 overall pick at the NHL draft June 21-22 in Vancouver. Don't miss out on the latest news. Once the expansion draft is over, I expect Stan (Bowmans) phone to be going off. Kelley and Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman had already been working together, but their relationship developed even more over time. Its recruiting, recruiting, recruiting, and, well, I always I liked the recruiting part of it more than I liked the on-ice part of it. Like, oh, I remember so and so did that and hes doing this in the NHL and their game equates. I dont think you realize how much and the type of knowledge youre building. Davidson also liked how Doneghey can gather information from his scouting group and present it. The Blackhawks hoped to hit on DeBrincat, Krys and forward Artur Kayumov with three second-round picks in 2016, and only DeBrincat has worked out. Mark Kelley joins Charlie Roumeliotis as they discuss the Blackhawks 2020 draft board, how they have scouted players and Mark's thoughts on the incoming class. Thats what Kyle said to me, he goes, Look, in a rebuild, you kind of have like the most important job,' the 51-year-old Doneghey said on recent afternoon at the United Center. Davidson was asked earlier in the week why he thought the organizations prospect pool was so down, and he said it was largely due to the Blackhawks trading away their future in an attempt to win in the present for too long. Davidson recently explained that he liked how Doneghey had some similar scouting philosophies, but he brought his own strong opinions about players. Follow Scott on Twitter @byscottpowers, Mark Kelley has drafted eight players in the first round for the, The Blackhawks selected Ryan Hartman in the first round in 2013. The projection on him, the upside, is really, really enticing. Another one who competes real hard. So Kyle wants speed, he wants to play fast down the middle, he wants to play direct, wants to be bigger. Right off the gun when the WHL got going, his offensive play stood out. He had overseen pro scouting, another area in which Davidson likely determined the Hawks had underperformed recently. Eight of the previous 10 defensemen theyve drafted have been at least 6-foot-3. I think when you have someone whos like Mike whos going to lead by example but also just bring the best out of everyone else, then thats the kind of guy want leading the group.. 1.5M subscribers in the hockey community. On Tuesday evening, Jim McKellar will settle down in his office at home in the small town of Ingersoll, Ontario. Alec Regula, Isaak Phillips and Jakub Galvas have been getting more NHL games than Beaudin and Mitchell of late. It is what it is. The other kids were enjoying the game, playing the game. What stood out for us this year playing for Canada, he was on that top line with Shane Wright and Dylan Guenther, and he showed a lot of compatibility in his game. 3 and 5 in NHL Central Scouting final rankings for North American skaters, respectively. I try to make a point of seeing the top 30, 40 players because at least when were looking at that first guy that I have some kind of frame of reference. The hardest thing you have to do is projecting as opposed to what are they doing in their current league because it can cut both ways, Bowman said. Guys such as Marc-Andre Fleury (whom Kelley drafted when he was working with the Penguins), Roberto Luongo, Andrei Vasilevskiy and Rick DiPietro (OK, so some miss, but injuries, not talent, derailed DiPietros career). Kelley was there when the Blackhawks drafted Kane in 2007. Later on in the pod, Charlie is joined by Slavko Bekovic to react to the Mark Kelley interview and discuss their key takeaways that fans should pay attention to. He had a say in a lot of the draft picks, especially the first-rounders, and he was on board with the organizations philosophies. Stewart was promoted to assistant GM alongside Davidson and Mark Eaton in November 2020 after rising up the organizational ladder steadily since 2006. You have to look three, four, five years out and try to envision what this player will be like. I talked to the athletic director. But aside from the questions, Kelley just watched his father. That was the answer numerous league sources gave as to why recently named Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson needed to part ways with vice president of amateur scouting Mark Kelley on Friday. What stands out for me is he was an 18-year-old player in the SHL, and he was an important part of the Djurgrden team. Oct 7, 2020. You just can tell that coaches love him because hes very, very responsible. So he gives me that directive and I go get it.. I think its a product of the game.. Everything we do, we have to project it. Edmonton lost Guenther for the under-18s, and I dont want to say they didnt miss him, because of course they did, but Cossa, he stayed the course. Blackhawks Sports NHL Blackhawks drawn to 1st-round pick Nolan Allan by the 'subtleties of his game' Allan's performance with Canada at the under-18 world championship impressed Hawks general manager Stan Bowman and scouting director Mark Kelley. Who should they target? Kelley has also shared all those Stanley Cup experiences with his father. Really were looking at tomorrow and next year. But the Blackhawks likely would have to leap ahead of at least Carolina at No. Mark Kelley joins Charlie Roumeliotis as they discuss the Blackhawks\u2019 2020 draft board, how they have scouted players and Mark's thoughts on the incoming class. When speaking of his strengths, Davidson brought up amateur scouting. Theres a lot of simple rewards guys who have played and been very successful but the holy grail is the Stanley Cup, Kelley said. Mikes a super passionate guy, Davidson said. Scott Powers is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the Chicago Blackhawks. I think I had two or three conversations with Pierre. Very, very enticing. So weve had a good dose of him internationally. By about January, they were probably a 1-to-1 to win the Clark Cup. As the draft moves on, youre looking more at the depth chart. So I think the biggest thing is youre not scouting for someone who can come in and help you that next season. 88K subscribers in the hawks community. Not that confidence is a big issue with me anyways. Assistant GM Ryan Stewart was let go today as well. Thats our job., (Photo of Dawson Mercer: Vaughn Ridley / Getty Images). Doneghey grew up in West Roxbury, a neighborhood in Boston, and still carries his native Boston accent. Scott Powers is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the Chicago Blackhawks. Before that, he was the sports editor of the Post-Tribune of Northwest Indiana. If you have the pick and the value is there, Id love to draft a goaltender that turns out to be a franchise goalie for the Blackhawks.
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