Probably Thomas Rundqvist. 3rd All-time most games in Swedens National Team. Got drafted by the Habs, played two games and got an injury in his eye, was sent down to Sherbrooke and played the rest of the season there before returning home to Sweden.
Mark Messier and Jarome Iginla. Both from Edmonton. Grant Fuhr and Glenn Hall also from metro Edmonton. So I guess a few good players came from that city.
I watched Eiserman in person at the world's last year. Amazing player. Had 4 goals, should've have 7, including a behind the net Michigan THAT HITS THE CROSSBAR...
I hope Aito Iguchi doesn't give up that dream of playing in the NHL one day. I mean, before Muggsy Bogues established himself, not many people thought a 5'3" basketball player could be a journeyman in the NBA. With that said, it is very unfortunate that the pandemic interrupted things for him.
Given the league has went away from hitting to more skill/speed based, it would be incredible to see someone of his size out there. Old Man time. Back in my day, there was no way. Imagine Scott Stevens catching him roaming across the blue line Lindros style. Kid would have lost his life. Prime example was Paul Kariya...Stevens let up on that hit.
I mean he doesn't really have any chance. He got a slim chance of even having a pro career whatsoever. His size isn't the main issue. If he was McDavid fast with an elite shot then maybe he could do the impossible but he doesn't have any elite skills.
This is the exact video that accurately describes the situation around Juraj Slafkovský, they captured how it is and what awaits him in the next continuation in the NHL. Great video! :)
Oliver Wahlstrom had a viral goal as a 10 year old during the bruins Mini 1-on-1. (Basically local youth hockey teams doing a shootout that is shown in between periods of NHL games)
Its fairly unknown but there is a professional league in japan. Aito would easily excel and dominate in it. Hes playing in the college league in japan currently and could go into the league right now if he wanted. Its a bit of a stretch but it would be nice to see him in the echl along side other japanese natives like yuki miura and yushiroh hirano.
I don't question Connor's size, but I do question the help on the Hawks team. And the fresh young mindset of the Brass. I'd leave him in the WHL for his last season so the Hawks can tank one more season and get him a top pick. Only thing Blackhawks can gain are tickets and merch sales.
@@dylanr8481 How's Bedard doing recently??? Huh? Why isn't he playing again? Exactly. He should'v stayed in WHL. You obviously have never played hockey and barely know anything about hockey (other than watching it) to make such a silly comment.
@@dylanr8481 LOL yeah thats why he didn't even make it to 41 games. Kids have no business in the NHL. You want to watch kids tune in to juniors and college.
Neither of Aito Iguchi or Yusaku Ando are the most projectable Japanese prodigies to the NHL level, that would actually be Kenta Isogai. Who is a high effort player heading to the Wenatchee Wild of the WHL next year after being part of the Youngstown Phantoms Clark Cup win in the USHL.
As much as Aito's story is bittersweet, he shaped hockey in Japan. He gave them so much recognition and did so much to grow the game. That someone from an untraditional market can do so well, is a great sign for the sport.
"Seeing the Mason Raymond banner made me think anybody can do it". 99% No. What you just said is almost completely wrong. Most pro athletes have an insane work ethic, but the hard work by itself is not enough. If you don't start with the gift of natural talent you can just not make up for that with sweat. The kids that have any chance of becoming pro are usually playing on the elite teams with older kids starting at a young age. We should all strive to be our best, but you can not will yourself into professional athletics unless the potential is already there.
Rinks, competition, specialized trainers, hockey training equipment, coaches, the list can go on and on. Not just in Japan but in every untraditional market
Then you werent good at all bud. If you cant score or help people score then its obvious youre mediocre at the game. I've played pick up hockey with BEGINNER players and helped them win some cash in tournaments, I dont consider myself the best but atleast I can score and can help people score.
I am aging myself here but does anyone remember Ron McLean talking about Mickey Gamble (99% sure of the name) and how he would be the next Gretzky. Of course, never heard of again. 🏒🏒
Who is the best talent from your hometown/region?
Cale Makar, Taylor Hall
I’d add Dany Heatley but he was born in Germany
Probably Thomas Rundqvist. 3rd All-time most games in Swedens National Team. Got drafted by the Habs, played two games and got an injury in his eye, was sent down to Sherbrooke and played the rest of the season there before returning home to Sweden.
Mark Messier and Jarome Iginla. Both from Edmonton. Grant Fuhr and Glenn Hall also from metro Edmonton. So I guess a few good players came from that city.
Corey Schneider
The Staal brothers, there’s more but the Staal’s are the best to come out of Thunder Bay, ON
I watched Eiserman in person at the world's last year. Amazing player. Had 4 goals, should've have 7, including a behind the net Michigan THAT HITS THE CROSSBAR...
I hope Aito Iguchi doesn't give up that dream of playing in the NHL one day. I mean, before Muggsy Bogues established himself, not many people thought a 5'3" basketball player could be a journeyman in the NBA. With that said, it is very unfortunate that the pandemic interrupted things for him.
Given the league has went away from hitting to more skill/speed based, it would be incredible to see someone of his size out there.
Old Man time. Back in my day, there was no way. Imagine Scott Stevens catching him roaming across the blue line Lindros style. Kid would have lost his life. Prime example was Paul Kariya...Stevens let up on that hit.
I mean he doesn't really have any chance. He got a slim chance of even having a pro career whatsoever. His size isn't the main issue. If he was McDavid fast with an elite shot then maybe he could do the impossible but he doesn't have any elite skills.
Nathan Gerbe was 5 foot 4 and he could hit 2x his size, so I really do have hope for Iguchi
I hate the fact everyone is sleeping on nathan gerbe...... like I feel like he helped pave the way for the next generation of smaller players😢
Actually Martin st Louis and Theo Fleury did
@@pacificsun1221Actually Cliff Ronning did
This is the exact video that accurately describes the situation around Juraj Slafkovský, they captured how it is and what awaits him in the next continuation in the NHL. Great video! :)
Oliver Wahlstrom had a viral goal as a 10 year old during the bruins Mini 1-on-1. (Basically local youth hockey teams doing a shootout that is shown in between periods of NHL games)
Then he went on to suck at Boston College
Isn’t Nathan gerbe like 5’3
exactly what i thought when he said nobody has done it
And what did he achieve in the league?
@@Gl-my8fw He played over 400 games in the NHL
@@Gl-my8fwnearly 500 games is more than majority of NHL players can say.
What about Roy Worters hof goalie the shrimp
Its fairly unknown but there is a professional league in japan. Aito would easily excel and dominate in it. Hes playing in the college league in japan currently and could go into the league right now if he wanted. Its a bit of a stretch but it would be nice to see him in the echl along side other japanese natives like yuki miura and yushiroh hirano.
Not sure what a paradox shift is, but it would be a great name for a band.
I saw Eiserman at the world u17 challenge tournament last year and he was absolutely filthy
Its such a shame how much players get overlook look if their not fully grown by 16 years old. Crazy how bedard can be considered small at 5'10.
Would definitely hurt Aito's pro career if he's still currently stuck in Japan 😞
I still think a team should sign Iguchi just to see if he can compete in the NHL/AHL at his height
Eiserman had 97 goals in 2020 on his AAA team U14 he only had 28 goals last year
NTDP includes all leagues. He had 97 goals total between the 3 leagues
I enjoy watching the Japanese prodigy “toratoro” hockey on CZcams. He’s currently coming up.
Hope he plays in the ALH (Asia League Hockey) at some point so I'll get to see him.
ong he needs to come to NA tho
Bro's sleeping on Mack Celebrini. I think he'll be better. Great video though!!!!!
Why wouldn’t a team give aito an entry level contract and see what you get. No risk and could be an extremely high reward.
Y’all got a few information things wrong about aito he played in canada for the Langley River men !
To be fair, Theoren Fleury was 5'6", so it has happened. But yeah, height is a major factor.
What if Taro Tsujimoto was real?
Also what would this channel be used for that separates it from your main channel?
This channel is meant for current event style topics, and the main channel is going to be bigger all encompassing topics. Taro the legend haha
The Japanese player is probably the same height as Theo Fleury and Fleury was an all star.
I don't question Connor's size, but I do question the help on the Hawks team. And the fresh young mindset of the Brass. I'd leave him in the WHL for his last season so the Hawks can tank one more season and get him a top pick. Only thing Blackhawks can gain are tickets and merch sales.
You know nothing about hockey if you think Bedard should have stayed in the WHL
@@dylanr8481 How's Bedard doing recently??? Huh? Why isn't he playing again? Exactly. He should'v stayed in WHL. You obviously have never played hockey and barely know anything about hockey (other than watching it) to make such a silly comment.
@@geoff3103 lol it was a clean hit and a play that happens many times, even in junior.
@@dylanr8481 LOL yeah thats why he didn't even make it to 41 games. Kids have no business in the NHL. You want to watch kids tune in to juniors and college.
Dang there is a lot of coles in the NHL
Cole Caufield
Cole sillinger
Cole perfetti
Neither of Aito Iguchi or Yusaku Ando are the most projectable Japanese prodigies to the NHL level, that would actually be Kenta Isogai. Who is a high effort player heading to the Wenatchee Wild of the WHL next year after being part of the Youngstown Phantoms Clark Cup win in the USHL.
Rob you look gone when he’s talking man 😂😂 all love though
I saw a squirrel
Yo robs blowing up, literally
😎
Eiserman scored 69 goals last year not 97.
He played in the 3 NTDP leagues. U17, u18, USHL, and totalled 97 goals
@@MoreRTH no he didn’t. The ushl games aren’t separate. They’re part of the u17 and u18 games
You are so right
Nice
I feel ryan reaves is gonna truck him if he does a move
Every now and then a sports car gets wrecked by a dump truck
What's Gerbe at?
Nathan Gerbe is 5'4'' Played for Columbus
I reffed mason raymonds kids team while he ws coaching
eiserman didnt have 97 goals this season
He played in the 3 NTDP leagues and totalled 97 goals
@@MoreRTH no he had like 70 or so because the elite prospects combines all the points into u17 and u18
True!
You should look up juho piiparinen
I think Sakic had a better WHL year than Bedard, 78 goals 82 assists for 160 points in 64 games.
The stat we referenced was for players who were 17 when drafted. My bad
But he got an eye injury that is why his draft stock plummeted... Still became a decent players and leader for the Aves...
@v4v819 yea he did ok....
@@v4v819decent player lol you mean an HOF and one of the greatest to do it.
As much as Aito's story is bittersweet, he shaped hockey in Japan. He gave them so much recognition and did so much to grow the game. That someone from an untraditional market can do so well, is a great sign for the sport.
wtf is a "paradox shift"?
It’s my dyslexia trying to say paradigm haha
Size makes no difference now look at the Devils Bratt Hughes they are under 6’
The delivery of this script is stiffer than my socks
Kadri is a Generational player🎉
"Seeing the Mason Raymond banner made me think anybody can do it".
99% No. What you just said is almost completely wrong.
Most pro athletes have an insane work ethic, but the hard work by itself is not enough. If you don't start with the gift of natural talent you can just not make up for that with sweat. The kids that have any chance of becoming pro are usually playing on the elite teams with older kids starting at a young age.
We should all strive to be our best, but you can not will yourself into professional athletics unless the potential is already there.
Where is Japan lacking infrastructure and resources?
Rinks, competition, specialized trainers, hockey training equipment, coaches, the list can go on and on. Not just in Japan but in every untraditional market
They all drive bikes and eat rice all day...
Japan's no.1 sport is baseball, then soccer, and then basketball. Japan has quite a few ice rinks but they are mostly for figure skating.
@@v4v819 they eat rice grain by grain it’s called (in English pronunciation ) tiki tiki tembo no sirembo charri Barry roochi tick terry tembo
@@taskdon769 they don’t play baseball in Japan. They’ve never even heard of it,
Ito = pronounced EETO, not AITO. ffs he's Japanese not American
Bedard still isn't an elite skater
I was pretty good at hockey but I swear I kept getting unlucky with my lack of goals. And my shit teammates not scoring, greatly reducing my assists
Then you werent good at all bud. If you cant score or help people score then its obvious youre mediocre at the game.
I've played pick up hockey with BEGINNER players and helped them win some cash in tournaments, I dont consider myself the best but atleast I can score and can help people score.
Dude on the right could relax a little bit while speaking. Sounds really forced and unnatural.
This guy's voice is annoying.
I am aging myself here but does anyone remember Ron McLean talking about Mickey Gamble (99% sure of the name) and how he would be the next Gretzky. Of course, never heard of again. 🏒🏒