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. Doneghey thought that led to scouts having limited opinions on many players. Jack was the perfect person to ask such questions to, too. So for me, the last two years has been a learning experience. In addition to those reasons, one league source thought Kelley wasnt as thorough in recent years as he was in the past. We talk about the Blackhawks a lot, Jack said. On his way out, Jack passed onto his son the list of incoming recruits. Jacks other sons, David and Paul, also liked hockey, but there was something different with Kelley. If the Blackhawks draft well with those picks, then theyll likely improve. Share . 88K subscribers in the hawks community. In Flint, hes shown a great skill set, the ability to run numbers. Doneghey took a player-coach position in France, and that jumpstarted his coaching career. This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. Hes very well respected in the scouting fraternity.. As for those hockey conversations he and his son now share, Jack wanted to keep those to himself. 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,. His (uncle Robert) had quite a long career in the NHL, so he comes from a very good family line. He also played on the gold-medal World Juniors team (no points in seven games). Blackhawks Make Front Office Changes - Pro Hockey Rumors 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.. As much as the responsibility and accountability fall on Davidson, he has entrusted others to help make those decisions. Davidson had a clear picture of how Doneghey might run a scouting staff if given the opportunity. 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. As the draft moves on, youre looking more at the depth chart. I think that were very, very thorough. He wasnt pursuing something bigger then. He knows these guys better than I do. Kelley recaps 2021 NHL Draft | NHL.com Hes 89. Copyright 1999-2020 Chicago Blackhawk Hockey Team, Inc. and the National Hockey League. Mark was more profound in seeking out information and what have you.. Complete player biography and stats. Chicago Blackhawks | Chicago Blackhawks - NHL Try a week on us. A lot of great speed coming down the wing, can really shoot the puck. Follow our coverage of the 2022 NHL Draft live. Education Mark Kelley has obtained a degree from Colby College in 1980. The odds are there. To start that process, many people believed someone other than Kelley needed to be making those decisions. Hes well respected. He also helped find gems outside the first round such as Brandon Saad, Andrew Shaw, and Alex DeBrincat. I do think I have a good perspective on players and an eye for talent, especially at the amateur level, which is where I grew up watching hockey, Davidson said. 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. What was most impressive about Sillinger was how quickly he assimilated into the Sioux Falls team. We have to deal with the salary cap. 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. Mike Donaghey, the Hawks director of player personnel, will now oversee amateur scouting on an interim basis, while the Hawks pro scouts will temporarily report directly to Davidson. 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. As of now, the Blackhawks don't have a first-round pick in the 2022 draft, but Doneghey said he's prepared for anything and everything. Davidson chose Doneghey to replace Mark Kelley for a number of reasons. Kelley spent two years with CSKA and scouting Europe for the Penguins. New Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson isnt waiting long to restructure the front office. In Chicago, were about winning and we want to win the Cup.. Hes a very, very good skater. Really good two-way center. Really, really good with the puck. The past two seasons Doneghey moved to pro player evaluation. Kelley was there when the Blackhawks drafted Kane in 2007. He drafted a lot of quality players. Last Update. The leagues first virtual draft ran smoothly enough in the first round, but with breaks for TV commercials and a double-confirmation system for each pick (one by phone and one online) and with staffs not hustling to get done in time to hop a Saturday afternoon flight home rounds 2-7 took forever. NHL Draft Fan Q&A: Mark Kelley | NHL.com Maybe one of those most skilled players in the draft. Were all trying to figure out just how high that upside is. But youre still dealing with 17-year-olds. I think the phones are going to be going crazy.. Left-handed defenseman Bowen Byram of WHL Vancouver (No. 07:23. But in recent years, the misses have added up, and the Blackhawks pipeline has become as depleted as it was in the early 2000s. I dont want to draft any higher than 18. Having traded away their first-round picks in 2015 and 2016 is certainly part of the equation. People just see, well, you have scouts and they watch games and do reports, but theres a lot of managing that has to happen. He plays hard. As in previous years, the top 25 results from each of the physical tests will be posted in real-time to centralscouting.nhl.com. But likely not having their 2022 first-round pick, which will probably be in the top 10, because of the Jones trade will make their job tougher. 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. 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. I feel good and ready to go.. 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. - Premium Design on your profile page (optional) 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. He was there for practices. Overall, though, its a weak forward group, and Davidson acknowledged as much recently. Biography of Mark Kelley - The Official Board Mark Kelley always asked his father Jack questions that were more inquisitive about hockey than his two brothers. I guess, in fairness to answer your question, size was attractive to us.. 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. He was tuning out scouts in some regions. / NHL. I saw a lot of pro hockey there, so it was an exercise for me, Doneghey said. From there, Bowman has put his trust in Kelley to do his job. I think what stands out about his game is the 200-foot responsible play that traditional Russian center in that hes very, very good defensively. But the Blackhawks likely would have to leap ahead of at least Carolina at No. 18, but hes managed to find NHL players. 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). They took five defensemen who were 6-foot or under in the first two rounds of the NHL Draft from 2016 to 2018. Important: An official team/league url or a team document must be provided for us to update staff stats. The plan now and in the coming years is to stockpile as many high draft picks as possible. 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. He followed up with a really good under-18 tournament (four goals, three assists in seven games), winning a gold medal. They often talked about scouting and what was important to them. 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. A lot of skill. The paint just wouldnt dry.. Assistant GM Ryan Stewart was let go today as well. His numbers in the J20 (league) in Sweden (13 points in 11 games) speak for themselves. 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 Blackhawks went to the playoffs in 2002 and didnt do so again until 2009. There havent been so many trades so far because if you traded for a player, then you had to go through the expansion draft. Uncle: Paul Kelley The problem with that, of course, is that a broadcast doesnt tell the whole picture. Together, they all build a board for the draft, and that board takes a full year to complete. Just saying that tells you what kind of player he is. 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 is responsible at both ends of the ice. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. When speaking of his strengths, Davidson brought up amateur scouting. Another part of the equation was not drafting the right forwards. 39, chief scout Mark Kelley and general manager Stan Bowman who have learned over the years that size isn't everything pounced on DeBrincat. Once the expansion draft is over, thats when were going to start to see the trades, he said. (Kevin Hoffman/USA TODAY Sports), Andrew Shaw was a fifth-round draft pick by Mark Kelley. Quantity of draft picks is an important element in rebuilding, too. Everything we do, we have to project it. That said, they clearly havent drafted or developed well in recent years, so somebody has to get the ax.. To this day, Kelley is grateful for his experiences in Russia. But it goes deeper. (Top photo: Taylor Wilder / NHLI via Getty Images). They think he probably just wont produce at a high rate. Thats what Kelley does best, according to Bowman. He plays with a lot of speed, a lot of power, and really has a presence going up the ice. 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. He gets in there and battles. [Pope] Blackhawks scouting director Mark Kelley previewing the - Reddit 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. I forget who said it, but some GM said, the only way to hit on more players is to have more picks, Doneghey said. The other ironic part of it was they had a gentleman who had been scouting there. Thats the reality when seven of your past 10 picks in the first and second round have been for a position other than forward. 17? Like, oh, I remember so and so did that and hes doing this in the NHL and their game equates. Weve been watching him for three years, hes a late 02. Hes German but his dad is from the Czech Republic. That didnt last long. He wasnt a father who pulled out a hockey jersey from the closet and pretended to know the game. Three of those players have been 6-foot-6 or taller. Doneghey was with Bridgewater when he lucked upon a part-time scouting position with the Blackhawks during the 2009-10 season. He wants to build the team a certain way, Doneghey said. Get access to our unique free agency lists and many more premium features, Father: Jack Kelley Very smart player with a really good skill set. He was part of the scouting process in helping the Blackhawks identify players like Kevin Hayes, Alex DeBrincat, Phillip Danault and Brandon Saad. 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.. The projection on him, the upside, is really, really enticing. 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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