BigEd76 wrote:RW Tyson Foerster, ranked #29

CalvinBall wrote:

MFP wrote:

Anthony SanFilippo @AntSanPhilly
I know there's been a lot of buzz around the
@NHLFlyers and possible trading for Patrik Laine. Here's what I can say that I know:
1. There was legit conversation (more than tire-kicking).
2. Things cooled, b/c of price but aren't over.
3. Surprise names could be part of a deal.

As a follow-up on the last tweet...

This is by no means a statement of guarantee that a deal will happen.

But, I'm of the belief that if it does happen, it won't be for any names any of us (including me on
@SnowTheGoalie) have discussed.

Any of the names of us? What does that mean?

23. Philadelphia Flyers: Tyson Foerster, RW, Barrie-OHL
Jan. 18, 2002 | 6-foot-2 | 194 pounds

Foerster had a great season, scoring 36 goals and 80 points in 62 OHL games, generating a lot of shots as a driving force for Barrie even after Ryan Suzuki was traded. Foerster’s shot is the first thing scouts bring up. He has an absolute cannon. He can one-time from the circles and beat goalies clean, which is a highly desirable skill. Foerster is also a high-end passer who can find seams consistently, which combined with his shot, makes him very dangerous on the power play. The main issue with Foerster is his skating. His stride is awkward, he hunches over, it breaks down often and prevents him from being dangerous on entries. I debated between a 55 and a 60 for his puck skills. When you watch him in practice it’s clear he has tremendous hands, and in games you can see it come out, but he rarely executes, which may be due to a lack of quickness and not a lack of skill. I don’t see him as a physical player who will PK in the NHL, but he works on the ice and wins enough engagements.

NHL scout on Foerster: “He’s a very smart player with a world-class shot and a lot of skill, but it’s so hard to get past his skating. He’s behind the pace of the OHL.”

Pronman’s thoughts: Foerster is a player with some very exciting elements. He has a truly elite shot, he has great vision, and he can make skilled plays. He was a divisive player because of his skating stride. The Flyers follow a trend, after using a high pick on Bobby Brink, that they think they can find a way to work with a player with a ton of talent who needs to fix his skating. I think he plays and helps a power play. I don’t know if he plays at the top of the lineup without getting quicker.

heyeaglefn wrote:A lot of 18 year olds can't shoot, you can learn to shoot and skate fortunately at that age. If he was 21 or 22 I'd be more worried but I am sure there is a lot of room for improvement.

ReadingPhilly wrote:give me a skilled guy who is a weak skater as opposed to a good skater who isn't as skilled any day. did read the flyers, and presumably other teams, talked to his skating coach who told them foerster has improved quite a bit since the pandemic shut everything down and teams last got to scout him.

Augustus wrote:They've always done well with player development. The Flyers are far and away the best run org in the city right now-scary thought.