Paul... Liverpool were stunned on Sunday after their 7-2 loss away to Aston Villa. Most recently in the OHL with Kingston Frontenacs. And so the teenager put in the necessary work to hone his accuracy. Wright is predicted to go first in the 2022 NHL draft and that’s not expected to change. Last season, playing in Sweden’s top junior league, Magnusson tallied 22 goals and 48 points in 38 games. I want to win in whatever I do. "There’s been the odd board that has ended upside down before it's over," his father, Simon, said. "Play my game, don't try to be someone I'm not. Crosby and Wright possess different on-ice strengths - the former's more of a playmaker and the latter more of a goal-scorer - but there are some similarities in how each grew up. With the pick, the Capitals selected left winger Oskar Magnusson, a 5-foot-10, 165-pounder from Malmo, Sweden. Boyd was more of a question. Leigh Astill is a 33 year old NHL fanatic, New York Rangers fan since 1996. Wright has the game-breaking abilities to control every aspect of what happens on the ice. And in the months between then and puck drop on the 2019-20 OHL regular season, excitement and anticipation began to climb among junior hockey fans. In the long-run, Wright must be considered as a top prospect for the 2022 NHL Draft, with the potential to become a franchise centre at the NHL-level for … ), Portland's early goal holds up as winner against Whitecaps. "Coach McFarland will really help us," Wright said. Wright became the youngest player in CHL history to get a letter on his jersey when he was named assistant captain in December. All those reps on the driveway helped Wright develop a lethal shot on the ice - one that impressed Caputi immediately. Assuming the OHL plays a full schedule next season, it wouldn't be shocking to see Wright aim for 100 points. Not even as a toddler. People you want around are going to follow you.". Intangibles are what make Wright special enough to be mentioned in the same conversations as McDavid, Crosby, and Tavares. The work eventually paid off. With Wright, Wisdom, Chromiak and 2021 NHL draft prospect Francesco Arcuri, he'll have a very nice offensive foundation to build off next season. I can tell he's an intense coach and a smart guy. Q&A with Hart Trophy winner Leon Draisaitl, Silken Laumann reflects on unbelievable comeback at Barcelona 1992, Derek Drouin: 'It's a day I will never forget', 9 things we will never forget from the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs...in 90 seconds, Future of Canadian men's basketball looks bright in the hands of young stars, Blue Jays set to take on Tampa Bay in MLB playoffs, 2-minute NHL playoff recap: The Lightning win the Stanley Cup, 2-minute NHL playoff recap: The Stanley Cup will be in the building (again! It was embarrassing. "We're a young group, but we gained a ton of experience this year. "He competes to win every single time. "When other players on a team see that the best player is out there as the hardest worker, and wanting to win every battle, wanting to be on every puck, wanting to make things happen out there, that's infectious.". On Wednesday, the second day of this year’s pandemic-delayed NHL draft, they used three of their four picks on forwards, which means they have taken seven forwards in their nine selections the past two years. 2019 OHL Draft, 2022 NHL Draft, Shane Wright. Insanity. Well, the Wright family's garage door in Burlington, Ontario, took a similar beating. Exhibition (1) Regular Season (6) Playoffs (0) Tournament (2) Centre (10) Left Wing (0) Right Wing (0) Defense (0) Goalie (0) Apply Filters. Shane Wright is not eligible for the NHL Entry Draft until 2022, but he is already projected to be the top pick. But Wright's matured and learned to harness his competitiveness; in fact, it's become his biggest strength. Oh, and because he earned Exceptional Status to play a year early, he did it all as the youngest player in the OHL. Trineyev, a 6-3, ­198-pounder, recorded 12 goals and 14 assists in 36 games for Dynamo Moscow 2 in Russia’s junior league last season. Also, follow us on Twitter for coverage of the NFL, AFL and much more…. Of the five players before Wright to be granted exceptional status into the CHL (Tavares, Aaron Ekblad, McDavid, Sean Day, and Joe Veleno), only Tavares had more points in his rookie season (77 in 65 games). Shane Wright's never accepted losing. We have taken players that were born in Australia in the past and players from all over Europe and the U.S. and Canada.”. Kingston Frontenacs center Shane Wright led the league in freshman scoring with 39 goals and 66 points in 58 games, putting him 24 points clear of Peterborough's Mason McTavish. He played half the season as a 15-year-old, but that didn't stop him from leading all freshmen in scoring. Qualifying offers can then be signed by restricted free agents once the free agency period opens Friday. Wright’s numbers alone this year have been impressive he’s played 58 games, 39 goals and 27 assists for 66 points. As a Kingston native, I will get the opportunity to watch Shane Wright in his OHL career with the Kingston Frontenacs, and I have a lot of thoughts on this. NHL Entry Draft Marco Rossi’s Favorite Player is … The latest addition to the list, Shane Wright entered the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) a year early at the age of 15 after showing his dominance in youth hockey. He’s never faced an opponent that he can’t out-think and outplay. Shane Wright's never accepted losing. Seattle was granted an NHL expansion franchise in December 2019. 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Wright’s strength is mainly his playmaking abilities, which he derives from his mind for the game. "When he was young I had to discipline him for it. It would be like three-year-old 'sportball,' and he would be losing his mind at three-year-olds who weren’t doing it right or trying hard enough.". Complete player biography and stats. Not even as a toddler. native had already racked up 150 points in 72 regular-season games with the Don Mills Flyers in midget, playing with and against peers a full year older than him. "It didn't end the way we wanted it to, but I'm excited for the future.". The Frontenacs knew they were getting a phenom in Wright and with rookie of the year honors locked up, it's time for him to take on the next challenge. Playing against NHL draft picks each game only honed his skills further. The youngster heeded advice to play within himself and trust his teammates this season while learning how to adjust to the speed and physicality of the OHL. It’s never a good idea to start combining numbers from different leagues, but Wright racked up 97 goals and 125 assists for 222 points in 105 games during the 2018-19 season. Next year should be an intriguing one in Kingston. Even though he's only 16 years old and not NHL draft eligible until 2022, he's already drawn comparisons to Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby, and John Tavares - the next ones that came before him. He really wants to win and that's important for us.".