LD Denton Mateychuk - Moose Jaw Warriors, WHL (2022, 12th, CBJ)

[Artorius Horus T]

3 Apples in game 1 of the season.

 

[tunnelvision]

1G 2A against Regina. I think he's looked more like his old self in the last two games, which is encouraging.

 

[I3LI3]

buuuuump.

he’s now surpassed his point total pace from last season. 26 points in 23 games. to put how superb that point total is in perspective, moose jaw’s 3rd highest scoring defenseman has 16 less points in 1 more game than denton.

underrated. clap clap, clap clap clap

 

[Lavar Ball]

2+2 tonight

 

[stevo61]

Been waiting for a game like that from him. Hes been fine but not exactly where I thought hed be in the couple games Ive watched. Still very excited for his future though.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Been waiting for a game like that from him. Hes been fine but not exactly where I thought hed be in the couple games Ive watched. Still very excited for his future though.

Overall has his all around game taken any strides? I know there were questions about his defensive abilities at the draft, and seeing as how his offensive game hasn't exactly exploded, I'm hoping hes done better in his own end.

 

[Our Lady Peace]

Both of whom are not on the final CBJ preseason roster, FYI.

 

[LeProspector]

Both of whom are not on the final CBJ preseason roster, FYI.

How is he too good for the CHL? What am I reading?

 

[BB88]

How is he too good for the CHL? What am I reading?

What do you mean?

 

[LeProspector]

What do you mean?

CBJ wanted exceptions for Mateychuk and Dumais from the CHL, meaning they think they’re too good for the CHL. Dumais has a case, Mateychuk doesn’t
.

 

[majormajor]

CBJ wanted exceptions for Mateychuk and Dumais from the CHL, meaning they think they’re too good for the CHL. Dumais has a case, Mateychuk doesn’t
.

Mateychuk isn't too good for the CHL, but for what it's worth he looked like he just took a big step and was one of the Jackets best D in camp. If they didn't have such a glut, he'd make the NHL this year. Mateychuk was much more ready than Dumais.

 

[LeProspector]

Mateychuk isn't too good for the CHL, but for what it's worth he looked like he just took a big step and was one of the Jackets best D in camp. If they didn't have such a glut, he'd make the NHL this year. Mateychuk was much more ready than Dumais.

Really? that’s actually really cool to hear.

I was basing it based off of the lack of accolades for Mateychuk then the abundance thay Dumais had.

 

[majormajor]

Really? that’s actually really cool to hear.

I was basing it based off of the lack of accolades for Mateychuk then the abundance thay Dumais had.

They both had a great prospect tournament, but Dumais understandably fell off vs pros in pre-season. He had one 3v3 GWG in a game where he struggled at 5v5. Mateychuk was great throughout.

Last year at this time he went from a great showing in the prospect tournament to struggling in the pre-season. He looks much stronger and quicker than last year.

 

[wetcoast]

CBJ wanted exceptions for Mateychuk and Dumais from the CHL, meaning they think they’re too good for the CHL. Dumais has a case, Mateychuk doesn’t
.

Neither player has a case really.

 

[tunnelvision]

Hoping to see him double goal totals from last year and record at least close to 200 SOG, as improving his shot and stickhandling has been the main focus in the offseason. Stop being a pure set-up guy for Yager and Firkus on PP!

 

[tunnelvision]

20gp 6-24-30, point(s) in every game since coming back from CBJ's camp. Slowly climbing up to the top of WHL defensemen scoring (#3 currently behind Sward and Cagnoni).

Hoping to see him double goal totals from last year and record at least close to 200 SOG, as improving his shot and stickhandling has been the main focus in the offseason.

6 goals and 53 SOG so far. In my eyes the shot and stickhandling has improved and is more willing to shoot but needs to continue working on them. Should be a lock for Team Canada at the upcoming WJC but they will probably have some better shooting and puckhandling D to QB their PP1 so I don't expect him to get the best possible chance to practice those skills there.

 

[Mathieukferland]

Haven’t seen him play since the Texas U18 and he’s certainly become a lot more dynamic in that time. Committed some mistakes yesterday but is the closest thing I’ve seen to PK Subban since PK was at his peak in Montréal

 

[Bubbles]

Where are all you Columbus fans to pump his tires? He just got a hat trick tonight and he was just so dynamic. You guys should be happy as hell.

 

[Chainshot]

A casual hat trick tonight against Medicine Hat.

 

[Bubbles]

A casual hat trick tonight against Medicine Hat.

Beat ya by a few minutes!

 

[Chainshot]

Beat ya by a few minutes!

And yet I posted all three goals.

That third one, all set up by Sherman's effort play to keep the puck in the zone. Rare to see a secondary assist and think "yeah, that could be the best play of the game".

 

[tunnelvision]

Where are all you Columbus fans to pump his tires? He just got a hat trick tonight and he was just so dynamic. You guys should be happy as hell.

Did you watch the game? Glad to hear he's been dynamic, based on highlights it seemed an eventful night for him.



Scored a hat trick but also had front seat views on Tigers' 2nd, 3rd and 5th goal. I'd like to see the whole play leading to 3rd and the game tying goal (at 59:46, just 8 seconds after Warriors' go-ahead goal!!).

Hoping to see him double goal totals from last year and record at least close to 200 SOG, as improving his shot and stickhandling has been the main focus in the offseason. Stop being a pure set-up guy for Yager and Firkus on PP!

SOG in their last 6 games:

Mateychuk - 31
Calvert - 29
Firkus - 27
Savoie - 23
Yager - 14

I'm liking this trend.

 

[majormajor]

I'd like to see the whole play leading to 3rd and the game tying goal (at 59:46, just 8 seconds after Warriors' go-ahead goal!!).

You'd think there would be some hockey fans that would want to see more of the goal than just the shot? Like how was the advantage created? All of the clips are like that.

 

[Bubbles]

Did you watch the game? Glad to hear he's been dynamic, based on highlights it seemed an eventful night for him.

Yeah, it was a great game. Back and forth and suddenly the Tigers tie it with almost nothing left on the clock.

Mateychuk is such a rover. He was behind the net, and suddenly he's in front.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Where are all you Columbus fans to pump his tires?

We’re a pretty miserable bunch recently who don’t really put stocks in prospects