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Thats why the live viewings are so important.. Mark Kelley on Lukas ReichelShare. Come on! 12 pick (which is actually the 11th pick, as Arizonas pick has been declared voided). / NHL. He made the call on selecting Phillip Danault, Brandon Saad, Teuvo Teravainen and Alex DeBrincat, among others. Back then on the big ice surface, they played a lot more of a possession game. Doneghey thought that led to scouts having limited opinions on many players. When speaking of his strengths, Davidson brought up amateur scouting. Mark Kelley, the teams vice president of amateur scouting, met with reporters Friday at the NHL Scouting Combine in Buffalo and said the team has narrowed down its list to six players. Mark Lazerus is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the Chicago Blackhawks. 6 NA), Right wing Cole Caufield of NTDP/Wisconsin commit (No. So I guess that was my first time I ever recruited.. What you need to know: Kelley, 19, recorded five points (three goals, two assists) in 25 games this season as a freshman for the University of Minnesota-Duluth. 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.. We talk about the Blackhawks a lot, Jack said. Try a week on us. 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But now, the staff will be regionalized with only a few people, including Doneghey, crossing over. So we had quite a few live viewings of Lambos there. https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1499844233775230980?s=20&t=osmVEnMJ4zPGKdJMDQ9KXw. Norm Maciver, Jeff Greenberg, Meghan Hunter, Mark Eaton and Brian Campbell will all certainly play key roles. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. ", short_title => "Podcast: Blackhawks' Mark Kelley on 2020 NHL Draft", alias => "\/chicago\/blackhawks\/blackhawks-talk-podcast-mark-kelley-2020-nhl-draft", title => "Blackhawks Talk Podcast: Mark Kelley on 2020 NHL Draft", mps => {"author_0":"Charlie Roumeliotis"}, sponsor => "Nationwide Insurance Agent Jeff Vukovich", meta => {"file":"\/mnt\/gfs\/rsnunited\/sites\/default\/files\/archive\/article\/chicago\/blackhawks\/blackhawks-talk-podcast-mark-kelley-2020-nhl-draft.json","assets":["public:\/\/archive\/assets_article\/chicago\/2020\/09\/29\/DachKelleyGetty.jpg"]}. Right off the gun when the WHL got going, his offensive play stood out. So, I laughed about it. He jokes hes working on trying to speak slower for people. The Blackhawks are closing in on who they want to select with the No. But it goes deeper. And when Kelley decided to retire as a player. 39, chief scout Mark Kelley and general manager Stan Bowman who have learned over the years that size isn't everything pounced on. Brother: David Kelley, Player profile of Mark Kelley also available, You need to have EP Premium 39, chief scout Mark Kelley and general manager Stan Bowman who have learned over the years that size isn't everything pounced on DeBrincat. Later on, Kelley even played a season for his father at Colby College. He spent the 2019-20 season with the United States National Team Development Program. Mike Donaghey will oversee the amateur scouting on an interim basis. 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. Mark Kelley, the team's vice president of amateur scouting, met. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Jack was around the Stanley Cup last year and will be again this summer, as his grandson Andy Saucer is a video coach for the Penguins. Previously, he covered the Blackhawks and the White Sox for ESPN Chicago. He shows an ability to put the puck in the net, and also make the plays with his wingers., 2019-20 stats: 10 goals, 18 assists in 44 games, Kelleys take: We have a lot of information on him. Its a good thing Ill be there to get him live because its going to be hard to get him. Big upside on him. The NHL draft is largely a crapshoot to begin with. He drafted a lot of quality players. Kelley wanted to know about why Jack made specific decisions. Once the expansion draft is over, I expect Stan (Bowmans) phone to be going off. Him, Norm and Jeff, they have certain traits and characteristics where they want to build it, and its my job to find those players that check those boxes, if you will. 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. The past two seasons Doneghey moved to pro player evaluation. As one league source said: I find it hard to evaluate scouting people from the outside. 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. Those are Cy Young numbers. To start that process, many people believed someone other than Kelley needed to be making those decisions. Reichel, their 2020 first-round pick, has also shown signs of being a top-six center or wing. . Jack is proud of the person Kelley has become on and off the ice. Like, I have a 23-year-old, a 21-year-old and a 19-year-old at home, and its like kids are dumb sometimes. Between those trips, they drafted Duncan Keith in 2002; Corey Crawford, Brent Seabrook and Dustin Byfuglien in 2003; Dave Bolland, Bryan Bickell and Troy Brouwer in 2004; Niklas Hjalmarsson in 2005; Jonathan Toews in 2006; and Patrick Kane in 2007. His game stands out at both ends of the ice., 2019-20 stats: 10 goals, 12 assists in 17 games at lower-tier MHL; no goals, two assists in 21 KHL games, Kelleys take: We watched him quite a bit the year before because he was playing on that under-18 team that lost to Sweden in the finals over in Sweden. I forget who said it, but some GM said, the only way to hit on more players is to have more picks, Doneghey said. I grew up watching OHL hockey and junior hockey, and I think thats a really good perspective in terms of seeing players at that age progressing on to NHL careers or not progressing on to NHL careers and why not, that kind of stuff.. He then got into college coaching and was everything from a volunteer coach to a head coach at various levels. Tags: Another part of the equation was not drafting the right forwards. Try a week on us. The Canadian scouts got to see the QMJHL and WHL kids (the OHL didnt play a season). Previously, he covered the Blackhawks and the White Sox for ESPN Chicago. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. His (uncle Robert) had quite a long career in the NHL, so he comes from a very good family line. 268 votes, 62 comments. 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. If we lose, I wont talk to him for a couple days hoping thats not the topic of the discussion. A report that highlighted the economic impact of Sueos Music Festival found that more than 900 jobs were created thanks to the two-day event. (Jerome Miron/USA TODAY Sports). But most of all, the moves again shake up a front office that barely changed for years under Stan Bowman but has lost a ton of well-known faces in the last two years. If you look at the NHL and look at whos playing in net for what teams, its not a high number that were drafted by those teams.. Davidson also saw it was time. Hear from VP of Amatuer Scouting Mark Kelley on Chicago's selection of Lukas Reichel in the first round of the 2020 NHL Draft. Take control of your EliteProspects profile! I wish (the draft) was (now). He called me back and he gave me the job. I find the value in (the change in) like the Isaak Phillips, (Louis) Crevier (draft) years, Doneghey said. Every few years, however, there comes a seemingly cant-miss first-round goalie. You need help? said Blackhawks vice president of amateur scouting Mark Kelley. We only use official stats. Nick Schmaltz, their 2014 first-round pick, was never given a second contract and was traded for Dylan Strome, who has been up and down. 1.5M subscribers in the hockey community. Sign up for EP Premium and verify your profile to access these benefits. When you look back at the Blackhawks last rebuild, thats probably a realistic time frame. This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. But we had a great sample size on him for two years. I would say from probably about November on, Im not sure anyone had a better year in the CHL. There was a game during the 1976-77 season where Colby upset Northeastern, giving Jack his 300thcareer victory. Get Email Address. 07:23. 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. He wants to build the team a certain way, Doneghey said. He was playing regularly right up till maybe sometime in February, (when) they brought in an older goaltender who had been playing in the KHL. So Kyle wants speed, he wants to play fast down the middle, he wants to play direct, wants to be bigger. He has also written for the Daily Herald and the Chicago Sun-Times and has been a sportswriter in the Chicagoland area for the past 15 years. 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. Hell be the one ultimately trading players, signing them, accumulating draft picks and prospects and putting the staff in place to coach, develop and scout. Hes very easy to find when hes on the ice. He followed up with a really good under-18 tournament (four goals, three assists in seven games), winning a gold medal. The other ironic part of it was they had a gentleman who had been scouting there. Although highly successful head European scout Mats Hallin presumably remains with the team, Kelleys exit translates into a harsh review of the Hawks recent draft classes, which have been hit-or-miss in the first and second rounds and mostly fruitless in later rounds. I guess, in fairness to answer your question, size was attractive to us.. Hes had quite a bit of exposure with the national team, and then to watch what he did this year as an 18-year-old in the SHL was impressive. Hes well respected. Hes exuberant. How long could it take the Blackhawks to replenish their prospect system and start seeing the dividends at the NHL level? He is expected to return to Minnesota-Duluth for his sophomore campaign. Its not like they put a lot of thought into it. My conversation with Pierre was basically what I saw in a game, how I watched it, Kelley said. I feel great, Doneghey said. Mikes a super passionate guy, Davidson said. Kelley had a goal and two assists in the win. But youre still dealing with 17-year-olds. In those drafts, Chicago has chosen just 12 goaltenders four in the seventh round, four in the sixth round, one in the fourth round, two in the third round, and one in the second round. Try a week on us. Previously, he covered the Blackhawks and the White Sox for ESPN Chicago. You have to look three, four, five years out and try to envision what this player will be like. He had a really good year. Over time, it does become easier because you see certain traits and characteristics. Weve been watching him. 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. Follow Mark on Twitter @MarkLazerus. 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. Chicago Blackhawks : NHL : Scout : Amateur Scout : 2007-08 Chicago Blackhawks : NHL : Scout : Amateur Scout : 2008-09 . In Flint, hes shown a great skill set, the ability to run numbers. Kelley always understood his dad had to be that way with him. Now I go in and Im running this staff, and its like, hey, a lot of times what we think they are, theyre really not. Scott Powers is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the Chicago Blackhawks. What stands out in Connors game is he plays fast. Try a week on us. So he gives me that directive and I go get it.. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. I had seen a lot of the guys that were on the map for the draft what you think they are and what you think theyre going to be versus when they finally play in the NHL. Kyle Davidson is not wasting anytime shaping this front office the way he wants it. 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. - Ability to add additional data to your career profile: Videos, Images, Social Media, Referrals, Fitness Testing Results and much more! Sign up now to get access to the library of members-only articles. Were all trying to figure out just how high that upside is. He missed the end of the year because he sliced a tendon in his foot. I saw a lot of pro hockey there, so it was an exercise for me, Doneghey said. Here are nine other possible targets for Oct. 6, with Kelleys thumbnail analysis on each: 2019-20 stats: 24 goals, 36 assists in 42 games, Kelleys take: Very good player. He spent six seasons on the Blackhawks beat for the Chicago Sun-Times after covering Notre Dame's run to the. Mark Kelley has drafted eight players in the first round for the Blackhawks. Hes got size at 6-2, skates, can shoot the puck. Follow Scott on Twitter @byscottpowers, Lukas Reichel is considered one of the Blackhawks top prospects. Mark Kelley (right) had been the Hawks longtime amateur scouting director. (Top photo: Taylor Wilder / NHLI via Getty Images). Two years later, Kelley was made the Blackhawks director of amateur scouting. I think itd be very difficult to trade into the top 10. Who would they ask for? We go very in depth on the character, relationships with teammates, how he reacts in situations, Kelley said. His dad knew hockey. He may have presented well to the front office, but the morale of the staff was suffering because they knew the reality.. Thats what Kelley does best, according to Bowman. So if not Askarov, then whom might the Blackhawks take at No. Only the Functional Movement Screen and Y-Balance test results will not be made public. Hes just immersed in it.. The Blackhawks have a few promising young forwards in the organization. 51. I think, also, the way this draft was, there was some really good size on the back end. Who should they target? But he wants to play as fast as we can. Mark Kelley always asked his father Jack questions that were more inquisitive about hockey than his two brothers. Theres a lot of simple rewards guys who have played and been very successful but the holy grail is the Stanley Cup, Kelley said. The number of actual games that were being attended wasnt good enough. They take time in development. 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. Hes got our attention., 2019-20 stats: 38 goals, 48 assists in 57 games, Kelleys take: Another one weve watched for a couple years. He just wanted to know more. Jack believes now he was too tough on Kelley as a player because he didnt want anyone else on the team to think he was soft with his son. That is true. I think I had two or three conversations with Pierre. If you went in and said you want a goaltender, a forward, a center, or a defenseman and the fits not there well, I think you really have to get value with your pick. If they draft poorly, well, they probably wont. He can make plays but also showed a willingness to roll up his sleeves and get dirty. Its an art, not a science.. But no, because the amount of information and work that our scouts put into it and the relationship that Ive had Ive worked with these guys, so Ive known what theyve been able to do. VP of Amateur Scouting Mark Kelley discusses Chicago's 2021 NHL Draft and the eight selections made Tags: NHL Draft Locker Room Blackhawks TV Mark Kelley recaps 2021 NHL Draft Jul 26,. There will be a web stream on Sportsnet.ca. Beyond them, Landon Slaggert (2020 third-round pick) and Colton Dach (2021 second-round pick) are thought to have NHL potential. His coaches like him and hes engaged down the middle. As for the actual drafting itself, its a little bit less of a crapshoot this year than it was last year, when the pandemic stymied scouts ability to watch players and the combine was canceled. With a Premium subscription, you'll get access to over 30 tools, features and benefits. 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. Five of his drafted players have contributed to Blackhawks Stanley Cup championships. He watches all the Blackhawks games. Mark was more profound in seeking out information and what have you.. All of his first-round picks have played in the NHL. A lot of great speed coming down the wing, can really shoot the puck. Un reporte que destacaba el impacto econmico de Sueos Music Festival concluy que se haban creado ms de 900 puestos de trabajo gracias al evento de dos das de duracin. To this day, Kelley and Jack still talk plenty of hockey. We have to deal with the draft selection. Kelley was allowed to go everywhere his dad was as a coach and just paid attention. Kelley worked for the Penguins from 1993 to 2006. Davidson had a clear picture of how Doneghey might run a scouting staff if given the opportunity. Kirby Dach might not have progressed as quickly as the organization or fans wanted, but several league scouts believe hell still be a good top-six center. But aside from the questions, Kelley just watched his father. The plan now and in the coming years is to stockpile as many high draft picks as possible. 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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