Conor Geekie

A Winnipeg fan favorite who just doesn't seem to slot well in the top part of the first round, and like little brother of Morgan, he has excelled in many parts of the game as a strong two-way junior competitor, but his jenky skating weak stride with little knee-bend makes him an average in the junior leagues. His cement feet affect his works in transition, in the carries in the middle zone and with zone entires. Usually he is the last player back and does lots of puck chasing and he losses his man when he cheats up. He has to make wide runs to get going in transition.

So where does that leave him as a prospect? Is he destined to being a bottom six player or a long term developmental guy who you hopes works his bags off to improve his galoshes. 

If you watch him with the Winnipeg Ice, you can’t help but be a fan and hope for the best. So let’s look at his best points. He is a highly co-ordinated big man who can beat you with his skilled stick-handling, shot, hockey IQ, or by using his massive frame. He acts as a power-play quarterback, has soft hands for big man, passes really well, and has shifty body jukes when he is one-on-one. He protects the puck well, and he is outstanding in plays away from the puck. He has a toolbox! So ,it really becomes a matter of him eventually being able to be an impact top six player (and probably not a centre). His upside is huge.

--Bill Płaczek--