Trevor Connelly: Scouting Report & Highlights | One of The Most Dynamic Talent in The 2024 NHL Draft

Dive into the future of hockey with our in-depth scouting report on Trevor Connelly, one of the standout prospects in the 2024 NHL Draft. Known for his exceptional skating ability and top-tier skill level, Connelly is a force to be reckoned with on the ice. With lightning-fast hands and the versatility to excel as both a passer and shooter, he's poised to make a significant impact at the next level. Watch as we break down his game, showcase his highlights, and analyze his stats in this must-see video for hockey enthusiasts and NHL scouts alike. Don't miss your chance to get ahead of the curve - discover the next stars of the NHL!
00:00 - Intro
00:43 - Profile
01:07 - Stats
01:39 - Strengths & Weaknesses
03:06 - Skating
05:33 - Hockey Sense
06:48 - StickHandling
08:56 - Compete
10:27 - Passing
11:57 - Shooting
13:51 - Conclusion
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[@kylepooyak4511]

Awesome 👏 can you do one of the usndp players next or which one do you like out of the draft eligible players? Connolly reminds me of Kent Johnson or Zegras in their draft year which is why I wasn’t as high on him but he might be a step ahead with his nastiness.

[@bluechipprospect]

He's definitely a significantly better skater than Zegras was imo. But I see the comparison. I don't think that outside of Eiserman there's another usntdp player that justifies a full scouting report. Those videos are just too long to make that I have to be very selective. I really really like Teddy Stiga and I thought maybe I could try to make mini scouting reports for players like that. Like a 4-5 minute speed run with no fluff, no categories, just clips and a condensed scouting report. I might experiment with that.

[@hockeytopplays1288]

Bonne vidéo comme toujours!! Je suis revenu sur la tienne suite à la liste finale de Simon « Snake » Boisvert qui le classe 2e meilleur espoir. Penses-tu que c’est exagéré? Ou ça se défend? (Même si on sait qu’il ne sortira pas 2e)

[@bluechipprospect]

Merci ! En termes de talent, ça se défend à mon avis mais on m'aurait dit #5 sans prendre compte des histoires hors glace et j'aurais aucun problème avec ça. Mon problème avec 2e c'est qu'il passe devant des joueurs comme Demidov, Buium, Parekh, Levshunov ... J'adore Connelly comme joueur mais mon problème est qu'il est beaucoup trop focalisé sur le jeu 1 contre 1. Au lieu d'utiliser ces coéquipiers pour avancer la rondelle dans la zone offensive ou en transition, tout doit passer par lui, même quand le jeu à faire est évident. Je questionne un peu le sens du jeu avec Connelly. Si quelqu'un me disait que Connelly est sur le même niveau de talent que Demidov, j'aurais pas grand arguments pour le contrer mais j'ai des munitions pas à peu près pour lui dire qu'au niveau du "IQ" Connelly n'est même pas proche. Fait juste regarder comment après chaque passe que Demidov envoie à un coéquipier, il se repositionne immédiatement à un endroit libre et dangereux. Il crée les lignes de passe pour son coéquipier au lieu d'attendre de recevoir la rondelle. Il voit tout et tout est fait en fonction de créer une opportunité dangereuse. Connelly n'a pas cet instinct de rester dangereux sans la rondelle ou de créer des tic tac toe pour lui-même en utilisant ses coéquipiers. Je crois beaucoup au talent de Connelly mais beaucoup doit changer pour amener son jeu offensif à fonctionner dans la LNH. Parce que pour l'instant il serait en mesure de créer de l'offense sur la contre attaque en utilisant sa vitesse mais that's it s'il change pas son jeux. En bout de ligne ça se défend mais c'est le genre de projection ou va falloir que tu te croises les doigts, que tu fasses tes 3 prières par jours et que tu fasses de la canalisation positive pendant une couple d'années pour qu'il finisse le 2e meilleur joueur du draft.

[@user-ed6nt1ml6p]

Honestly my 4 main target for Detroit at 15 are in preferential order : 1) Helenius (if available) 2) Brandsegg-Nygard 3) Greentree 4) Connelly but hesitation whoever is 3 and 4 between Greentree and Connelly because that Connelly kid is very exciting too

[@dean4696]

if you want some insight on the posture, youre mostly right. when it comes to side to side movement, he does tend to 'bend' at the waist and hips a little but rather than 'lean.' Seems like something that gets sorted out with increased core strength but his/shoulder/ribs/hip/knee should be alligned in about a 45 degree angle from the ice when he is crossing over. sometimes he looks like he is letting his ribs and shoulder collapse over his hip. It's a nitpick but maybe helpful to you and others reading.

[@bluechipprospect]

Thanks for the insight. Are you a skating coach or something like that ?

[@user-nu5gn3vh7v]

excellent scouting report ! thanks

[@bluechipprospect]

Thanks ! I'm happy you enjoyed

[@bajjanitor]

Only thing that I don't like about his game is how he seems to "switch off" after making a play. It's like he skates around creating space and opportunities for his teammates, then passes them the puck and seem to think "now you go and do your thing" and waits for something to react to. Instead of having a plan beyond getting rid of the puck or the instincts to move himself into a scoring area, create space through his movement, or to preempt a turnover, etc. Glad to hear someone else say they see a lot of Raymond in him. He looks just like a faster but less collaborate version of Raymond to me.

[@genestdaniel9882]

I'm happy to hear that now you follow what your eyes are telling to you. Have the courage of your opinions, it's what we wants. Very good discernment on Connelly, I agree with you 100%, on my list he's just after Macklin. If you never draft a defenceman in the top 5 (and some teams do), he is in the top 5 for sure.

[@bluechipprospect]

Thanks. With time, we learn from our mistakes and learn to trust our own judgement.

[@italian1ist]

Why would you never pick a d in the top 5?

[@genestdaniel9882]

@@italian1ist In term of probability, the place where you have the higher probablilities to get a constant and prolific players wich can give you a constant offensive production for years (Rantanen, Draisatl, etc) its in the top five. Their production will help you to bring your team in the playoff for many years. And where you can get franchise players its in the top 2 (Lemieux, Crosby, etc.). Dont do any rebuilt if you dont plan to draft in the first two spot for 2-3 years, its like to miss the big thing by few. Chicago are proven right actually, SanJose, Columbus or Arizona are not getting it. Usually a good offensive amateur d-men will be ''coached'' soon in his pro development, coach will repeat them that they're still d-men, they need to defend! So you can see a lot of promising d-men in the top five that never translate their offensive in their nhl carreer, or maybe their first two year, and after they are staying in the 30-40 pts zone. So if you look back in the past you can see guys like Ekblad, Byram, Power, Zach Bogosian, Hanifin, Juolevi, etc etc. They are still exceptions, but D-men that can get you a steady 30-40 points per season with a steady defensive, you can get them anywhere in the draft, even in the seventh round, but elite forwards, game changers, thats in the top 5 that you need to get your chances.

[@user-ed6nt1ml6p]

I think he could end up being the next Kyle Conner I honestly think it's his upside plus I saw few similarities in his game with Connor

[@oneofyk]

love your channel

[@bluechipprospect]

Thanks man. I appreciate it

[@mr.fraitz3241]

Unreal talent level. Great video man.

[@bluechipprospect]

Thanks man ! I agree. He's really really good

[@ChrisWilson-je5sl]

looks like a young tony amonte

[@bluechipprospect]

Damn, haven't heard that name in a while !

[@powers1500]

Connelly appears to have the tools to become a star player (80 to 100 point player). Some teams will likely feel quite bad not having drafted him in 4 to 5 years...same for Michkov. Connelly should be a top 10 pick but will likely fall to 15 to 20...time will tell !!!

[@bluechipprospect]

He has every tool to succeed that's for sure

[@SatireNGiggles]

Habs pick. Just watch

[@darrenpinard1658]

Maybe if it was Bergevin

[@bluechipprospect]

I'd be surprised but I wouldn't be unhappy

[@evandest1983]

I hope so!

[@nathanh1949]

What happened to him?

[@bluechipprospect]

He shared on Snapchat a picture of a swastika made of lego that his friend made like 2 or 3 years ago. He since been doing some community work in a few group or something to make up for it. There's also reports been reports of bullying and racial slurs but there's no proof of it. Neither by leagues or coach or friends. There's reports of parents taking their kids out of his team because of the way he acted. Again, there's no proof for that either. But he's been on like 5 different teams since 2019 which is rarely a good sign but could be BS like it could be all true. That's why I'm evaluating him like nothing happened because I can't investigate those stories, I haven't talked to him or his coaches and won't condemn him for a picture he took at 15 I think. On the other hand, if it's all true than he doesn't deserve to be drafted 🤷 we'll see

[@TheFlizash]

Teenage boys do dumb shit. If he actually shows contrition and is trying to get out in front of questionable mistakes as a young man, he deserves a chance to show he can grow and learn. Everyone deserves second chance. (Logan Mailloux) Well....most people. (That Mitchell kid that the Coyotes drafted a couple years back is from my hometown....he's kind of a pud whack and has done some pretty bad stuff)

[@genestdaniel9882]

@@bluechipprospect Hockey is an intimidation and competition sport (outside and inside the teams) and as he was the best player in all the teams he's been, he can be targeted for sure, he had to learn how to defend himself. He's still a kid and I've watched many recent interview of the kid and he's really mature now and he have shown a really good education. I don't believe one minute those small talks and who never draws a swastica? For the team change, that's a ridiculous point, look to that carefully, he changed because he reached a higher level every year! Not even one team change in the same league. This is a good sign!

[@marcroy5089]

Bruh LMAOOOO, he's absolutely getting picked top 10

[@italian1ist]

@@marcroy5089he isn’t ranged by anyone in the top 10 so I’m not sure why that’s so funny. He does absolutely have top 10 skill and tools.