Good mobility, nice player., 2019-20 stats: Eight goals, nine assists in 35 games, Kelleys take: Playing at Wisconsin, right up the road, were very familiar with him. Kelley was allowed to go everywhere his dad was as a coach and just paid attention. Aside from some adjustments in Davidsons direction of the scouting department,Doneghey has also shifted how hes utilizing his scouts. I think what stands out about his game is the 200-foot responsible play that traditional Russian center in that hes very, very good defensively. He is a mobile, good two-way defender. If the Blackhawks are going to be successful with this rebuild, they need to draft well. In the middle 10, well, its not so clear. Very smart player with a really good skill set. From there, Bowman has put his trust in Kelley to do his job. Hell be the one ultimately trading players, signing them, accumulating draft picks and prospects and putting the staff in place to coach, develop and scout. Davidson recently explained that he liked how Doneghey had some similar scouting philosophies, but he brought his own strong opinions about players. He made the call on selecting Phillip Danault, Brandon Saad, Teuvo Teravainen. Hell feel even better once the expansion draft is out of the way and things really get cooking. But likely not having their 2022 first-round pick, which will probably be in the top 10, because of the Jones trade will make their job tougher. And they all came. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Export. Later on in the pod, Charlie is joined by Slavko Bekovic to react to the Mark Kelley interview and discuss their key takeaways that fans should pay attention to. If we lose, I wont talk to him for a couple days hoping thats not the topic of the discussion. They think he probably just wont produce at a high rate. The Canadian scouts got to see the QMJHL and WHL kids (the OHL didnt play a season). We talk about the Blackhawks a lot, Jack said. Take control of your EliteProspects profile! If you watch some of his games, some of the highlights, you can see he really can think the game at a different level. Important: An official team/league url or a team document must be provided for us to update staff stats. Get access to our unique free agency lists and many more premium features, Father: Jack Kelley That is true. Previously, he covered the Blackhawks and the White Sox for ESPN Chicago. He spent six seasons on the Blackhawks beat for the Chicago Sun-Times after covering Notre Dames run to the BCS championship game in 2012-13. Discuss the NHL, AHL, KHL, PHF, IIHF and every other hockey league you can think 07:23. Blackhawks' search for the No. 3 pick began long before they moved up Guys such as Marc-Andre Fleury (whom Kelley drafted when he was working with the Penguins), Roberto Luongo, Andrei Vasilevskiy and Rick DiPietro (OK, so some miss, but injuries, not talent, derailed DiPietros career). The plan now and in the coming years is to stockpile as many high draft picks as possible. Mark Kelley joins Charlie Roumeliotis as they discuss the Blackhawks' 2020 draft board, how they have scouted players and Mark's thoughts on the incoming class. Podcast: Blackhawks' Mark Kelley previews 2021 NHL Draft - RSN Jack only spent one season coaching Kelley because he wanted to get back into the professional game. Mark Kelley joins Charlie Roumeliotis as they discuss the Blackhawks\u2019 2020 draft board, how they have scouted players and Mark's thoughts on the incoming class. But I thought there was significant growth in his game. He just wanted to know more. Mark Kelley Team Staff Profile - Elite Prospects He played goalie growing up and played for Merrimack College. What you need to know: Kelley, 19, recorded five points (three goals, two assists) in 25 games this season as a freshman for the University of Minnesota-Duluth. When you look back at the Blackhawks last rebuild, thats probably a realistic time frame. Hockey secrets continue to run deep in the Kelley family. Hes 6-foot-6, maybe more. But what you find with goaltenders is once the first one goes, theres probably going to be a run (of goalies taken) at every one of those tiers. To this day, Kelley is grateful for his experiences in Russia. With the Blackhawks prospect pool so thin and Kyle Davidson taking over as general manager, I think it was best that both sides went their separate ways. I think that were very, very thorough. He spent the 2019-20 season with the United States National Team Development Program. Weve had the luxury of watching Matty, really, for three years because hes double-underage and he was playing with the USA U-18 team in the World Championships. Later on in the pod, Charlie is joined by Slavko Bekovic to react to the Mark Kelley interview and discuss their key takeaways that fans should pay attention to. The advantage for us there is we got to see theres more to his game than just the offense weve seen when hes playing with the U-18 national team. Right off the gun when the WHL got going, his offensive play stood out. Blackhawks vice president of amateur scouting Mark Kelley said things didn't change all that much when they moved up nine spots in the lottery to grab the No. The other kids were enjoying the game, playing the game. He had overseen pro scouting, another area in which Davidson likely determined the Hawks had underperformed recently. You can get a taste, but the live viewing is very important, Kelley said. The Swedish scouts scouted the Swedish league; Mikko Luoma had Finland covered; Andrei Nikolishin handled the Russian players; and Karel Pavlik took Slovakia, the Czech Republic and even snuck into Germany, as Kelley put it. I guess what the challenge is for the staff, for us to do our jobs and come up with something in those picks that we think can impact the Blackhawks.. The Chicago Blackhawks and Blackhawks.com are trademarks of Chicago Blackhawk Hockey Team, Inc. NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup and NHL Conference logos are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. 8 NA)/, Peyton Krebs of WHL Kootenay (now Winnipeg)/. They took five defensemen who were 6-foot or under in the first two rounds of the NHL Draft from 2016 to 2018. It wouldnt be surprising if his philosophical thoughts on amateur scouting didnt line up with those of Kelley and Bowman. When the Blackhawks finally got their chance at No. When asked about the trend after the first round in 2018, Kelley said: The philosophy, I think, has changed the fact that the defenseman has to get back quick and has to be able to move the puck quick. All of his first-round picks have played in the NHL. When youre an assistant coach in college hockey, thats all they do, Doneghey said. Really smart player. I like putting teams together. I think I learned a lot just about the way the game was played over there, Kelley said. If youre wondering, yes, last years interminable second day of the NHL draft was every bit as boring for those drafting as for those of us watching. There were still hurdles this past year, but the Blackhawks feel confident theyve seen enough as they hold the No. Follow Scott on Twitter @byscottpowers, Mark Kelley has drafted eight players in the first round for the, The Blackhawks selected Ryan Hartman in the first round in 2013. The all-around game and the mobility are what stand out in Carsons game. As the Blackhawks brought in more and more defensemen of all sizes with high draft picks, the depth of their forward quality decreased. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks as well as all other proprietary materials depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective NHL teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. Biography of Mark Kelley - The Official Board Signing Brandon Hagel and Dominik Kubalik as free agents has helped mask that a bit, but the Blackhawks being one of the leagues worst offensive teams this season can be connected to not having enough high-end forwards in the pipeline in recent years. Maybe one of those most skilled players in the draft. He. . His numbers in the J20 (league) in Sweden (13 points in 11 games) speak for themselves. - Premium Design on your profile page (optional) But the Blackhawks likely would have to leap ahead of at least Carolina at No. Mark Kelley - Vice President,.. - Chicago Blackhawks - ZoomInfo But where were picking, were going to get a player that can make an impact. Braden reminds me a little of (Brent Seabrook). Six were on the Blackhawks last season. 6 NA), Right wing Cole Caufield of NTDP/Wisconsin commit (No. He also played on the gold-medal World Juniors team (no points in seven games). Plays in Flint, right up the road from me. And Coronato was a huge part of it. Hes played both center and wing, so theres an attraction there. VP of Amateur Scouting Mark Kelley discusses Chicago's 2021 NHL Draft and the eight selections made Tags: NHL Draft Locker Room Blackhawks TV Mark Kelley recaps 2021 NHL Draft Jul 26,. Its easy to find when hes playing. Davidson also saw it was time. I think its a product of the game.. So I guess that was my first time I ever recruited.. With the trade deadline arguably the most important time for pro -scouting just over two weeks away and the draft about four months off, the Hawks will need to pivot quickly in both regards. Jacks other sons, David and Paul, also liked hockey, but there was something different with Kelley. Hes one of those offensive defensemen with great ability to create offense. I forget who said it, but some GM said, the only way to hit on more players is to have more picks, Doneghey said. Hes just immersed in it.. If they draft poorly, well, they probably wont. We go very in depth on the character, relationships with teammates, how he reacts in situations, Kelley said. We only use official stats. 17 overall. As for the actual drafting itself, its a little bit less of a crapshoot this year than it was last year, when the pandemic stymied scouts ability to watch players and the combine was canceled. But lets say this, hes as good a goaltender that theres been in the last few years. The other two candidates are likely WHL centers Kirby Dach of Saskatoon and Dylan Cozens of Lethbridge, who are ranked Nos. Jack told Kelley things that couldnt be repeated elsewhere because they were confidential conversations about teams and players. Later on, Kelley even played a season for his father at Colby College. Podcast: Blackhawks' Mark Kelley on 2020 NHL Draft - RSN I think, also, the way this draft was, there was some really good size on the back end. (1:02) - The growth of Blackhawks rookie Kirby Dach wasn't expected this soon, (5:36) - Not having the combine hurts scouting, (9:24) - Characterizing the 2020 draft class, (12:35) - Finding another Brayden Point in the draft, (16:20) - Blackhawks drafting philosophy is to take best player available, (22:35) - Charlie and Slavko react to Mark Kelley interview, Presented By Nationwide Insurance Agent Jeff Vukovich, article_body => "

With the unprecedented way this year has impacted the NHL, teams are getting creative with how they prepare for offseason activities including the NHL Draft. I do believe Mark Kelley will find a job with another team and help with their amateur scouting. He started out with a few areas to scout, then it expanded to where he was contributing more to the Blackhawks draft lists. There was a game during the 1976-77 season where Colby upset Northeastern, giving Jack his 300thcareer victory. The hardest thing you have to do is projecting as opposed to what are they doing in their current league because it can cut both ways, Bowman said. Graham Knott was their top pick in the 2015 draft, and he never played an NHL game before being traded. Follow Scott on Twitter @byscottpowers, Lukas Reichel is considered one of the Blackhawks top prospects. 12? Chicago Blackhawks : NHL : Scout : Amateur Scout : 2007-08 Chicago Blackhawks : NHL : Scout : Amateur Scout : 2008-09 . By about January, they were probably a 1-to-1 to win the Clark Cup. Email. Ryan Stewart, seen here with the 2015 Stanley Cup, is one of two high-ranking front-office members who left the Blackhawks on Friday. Kelley was there when the Blackhawks drafted Kane in 2007. Shoots the puck as good as anyone in the draft. He drafted Marcus Kruger and Vinnie Hinostroza in the sixth round and Andrew Shaw in the fifth round. Later on in the pod, Charlie is joined by Slavko Bekovic to react to the Mark Kelley interview and discuss their key takeaways that fans should pay attention to.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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(22:35) - Charlie and Slavko react to Mark Kelley interview<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/drupal-url>\r\n", orig_image => {"alt":"","title":"","width":"3000","height":"2000","uri":"public:\/\/article\/hero\/DachKelleyGetty.jpg","timestamp":1601355867}, image => {"alt":"","title":"","width":"3000","height":"2000","uri":"public:\/\/archive\/assets_article\/chicago\/2020\/09\/29\/DachKelleyGetty.jpg","timestamp":1601355867}, description => "On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis goes 1-on-1 with Mark Kelley to discuss Kirby Dach's progression and the 2020 NHL Draft as the team prepares to pick No. Eight of the previous 10 defensemen theyve drafted have been at least 6-foot-3. The NHL Draft is on July 23-24 and the Blackhawks have the No. The one thing I would say about our staff, I think all the scouts are aggressive. Its easier to move up in the twenties, Kelley said. I dont want to draft any higher than 18. Both Caufield and Turcotte are committed to the University of Wisconsin, while Zegras is heading to Boston University next season. I guess, in fairness to answer your question, size was attractive to us.. He gets in there and battles. When you talk about Spencer Knight (taken 13th by the Florida Panthers last year) or Askarov, I think that would be a great discussion right there.. Between those trips, they drafted Duncan Keith in 2002; Corey Crawford, Brent Seabrook and Dustin Byfuglien in 2003; Dave Bolland, Bryan Bickell and Troy Brouwer in 2004; Niklas Hjalmarsson in 2005; Jonathan Toews in 2006; and Patrick Kane in 2007. (Top photo of Nicolas Beaudin, center, with team representatives after being selected in the first round of the 2018 draft: Jerome Miron / USA Today). Even when I was at Bridgewater, I was able to put teams together, make trades, pick players up, go out scouting and watch younger players, so Ive always liked the scouting aspect of it. Kelley recaps 2021 NHL Draft | NHL.com Hes got elements to his game to endear him to his teammates and his coaches. He was also with the organization for 15 seasons. Its funny, the first three guys youve asked, were very familiar with from the last few years., 2019-20 stats: Seven goals, 35 assists in 60 games, Kelleys take: Another one weve been watching for a while. In those drafts, Chicago has chosen just 12 goaltenders four in the seventh round, four in the sixth round, one in the fourth round, two in the third round, and one in the second round. Assistant GM Ryan Stewart was let go today as well. Follow Mark on Twitter @MarkLazerus. Their conversation led Kelley to a scouting position with the Blackhawks. Doneghey and Davidson built their relationship over the years on scouting trips together. Well, heres Kelleys top-sheet analysis, in his words, of 19 of the top players available. Like those type of players in the fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh round that the regional scout just knows those players so well that theyre adamant that this is the guy that we got to take. Mark Lazerus is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the Chicago Blackhawks. Really good two-way center. Blackhawks.com is the official website of the Chicago Blackhawks. By Ben Pope Mar 4, 2022, 4:34pm PDT Im talking about his relationship with his father and mother. People just see, well, you have scouts and they watch games and do reports, but theres a lot of managing that has to happen. Really were looking at tomorrow and next year. What Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson does in the coming years will unquestionably determine the organizations future. So if not Askarov, then whom might the Blackhawks take at No. He can make plays but also showed a willingness to roll up his sleeves and get dirty. You just can tell that coaches love him because hes very, very responsible. Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Mark Kelley, 1958-06-20 Waterville, ME, USA USA. Why the Blackhawks needed a change in their amateur scouting leadership There was a massive territorial bias. They often talked about scouting and what was important to them. By Mark Lazerus. Vice President, Amateur Scouting at Chicago Blackhawks. We have a great relationship, Kelley said. Or the other way, theyre not dominating, but theyre not a big guy and you have to do some projecting. . Hes got great hand-eye coordination, a great skill set. I think thats what our mindset has to be.. They take time in development. Just like in North America, coaches, for playoff time, want the older goaltender. When you look at the Cup and you see three or four names that youve added to it and you look back from 2010 to 2013 to 2015 and you feel very, very proud youre a part of it. Kelley was there when the Blackhawks drafted Kane in 2007. Its highly doubtful hell be available when the Blackhawks pick at No. Bowen Byram, Cole Caufield, Alex Turcotte and Trevor Zegras are reportedly among them. Many of those defensemen have been either traded (Boqvist, Jokiharju, Krys) or leaped over in the organizational depth chart. Jennifer Aguilar, who was born and raised in La Villita, takes the helm of the local chamber of commerce, which not only advocates for businesses but runs the Mexican Independence Day parade. I dont think you realize how much and the type of knowledge youre building. I try to make a point of seeing the top 30, 40 players because at least when were looking at that first guy that I have some kind of frame of reference. So he gives me that directive and I go get it.. The philosophy didnt prove true, at least in the Blackhawks drafting, and they had chased it for too long. Mark Kelley - Elite Prospects You have to look three, four, five years out and try to envision what this player will be like. Quite frankly, Im very comfortable picking late 20s, early 30s, you know. - Verification Badge on your profile, Post a comment/trivia/testimonial in English, Chicago Blackhawks Hes got our attention., 2019-20 stats: 38 goals, 48 assists in 57 games, Kelleys take: Another one weve watched for a couple years. I think by the time he got to college I knew hockey was going to be his life work, Jack, 89, said. A report that highlighted the economic impact of Sueos Music Festival found that more than 900 jobs were created thanks to the two-day event. He has a great motor, a two-way, 200-foot game. Blackhawks head scout Mark Kelley breaks down the NHL - The Athletic Kelley was presented a unique opportunity before the 1993-94 season to join the Pittsburgh Penguins and help in a partnership with the Russian team CSKA in the KHL. He would never go four, five, six days without a phone call, just to see how everything is going. They grew to understand each others hockey philosophies more closely, and Kelley began to recognize exactly what Bowman and Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville wanted in players. Mark Lazerus is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the Chicago Blackhawks and the NHL. Mark Kelley, the teams vice president of amateur scouting, met with reporters Friday at the NHL Scouting Combine in Buffalo and said the team has narrowed down its list to six players. By five games in, he looked like he had been there for a year. Really, really good with the puck. To qualify, a. He missed the end of the year because he sliced a tendon in his foot. So weve had a good dose of him internationally. Kelley didnt realize it at the time, but the in-depth questions he asked and the thorough answers he received from his father were unintentionally preparing him for his career. It doesnt show you him coming on the ice, it doesnt show you him going off the ice, his interactions with his teammates, maybe with a coach, something that happens after the whistle. That was the answer numerous league sources gave as to why recently named Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson needed to part ways with vice president of amateur scouting Mark Kelley on Friday. Hes very, very sharp. Unfortunately for Chaz, he had an illness not COVID-19 and was unable to play (in the U-18 Worlds) in Texas. Its a good thing Ill be there to get him live because its going to be hard to get him. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. On the way home from the 2006 draft, Kelley happened to run into Dale Tallon, the Blackhawks general manager at the time, at the airport. Career Mark Kelley joined Chicago Blackhawks in 2006. (Kevin Hoffman/USA TODAY Sports), Andrew Shaw was a fifth-round draft pick by Mark Kelley. I grew up watching OHL hockey and junior hockey, and I think thats a really good perspective in terms of seeing players at that age progressing on to NHL careers or not progressing on to NHL careers and why not, that kind of stuff.. But it goes deeper. Another part of the equation was not drafting the right forwards. A WHL player who came down to play in the USHL. Who should they target? Kelley liked hockey. To this day, Kelley and Jack still talk plenty of hockey. In recent years, the Blackhawks have tried to go the complete opposite way in drafting defensemen. Weve been together for a lot of years now. Norm Maciver, Jeff Greenberg, Meghan Hunter, Mark Eaton and Brian Campbell will all certainly play key roles. Doneghey was with Bridgewater when he lucked upon a part-time scouting position with the Blackhawks during the 2009-10 season. Sep 22, 2020. - Improve your search rank Pierre Gauthier, who is now the Blackhawks player personnel director, hired Kelley with the Nordiques. Try a week on us. This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. Try a week on us. Itll be interesting to see whom Davidson appoints in Kelleys place. He drives the offense and he competes so hard away from the puck. Previously, he covered the Blackhawks and the White Sox for ESPN Chicago. But aside from the questions, Kelley just watched his father. Whats not to like? Kelley is especially proud of drafting players who helped the Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup. The leagues first virtual draft ran smoothly enough in the first round, but with breaks for TV commercials and a double-confirmation system for each pick (one by phone and one online) and with staffs not hustling to get done in time to hop a Saturday afternoon flight home rounds 2-7 took forever. The fitness testing begins at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, with seven of the 11 drills/tests at HarborCenter. After 15 seasons of being with the Blackhawks organization and winning three Stanley Cups, VP of amateur scouting Mark Kelley was let go today. Chicago Blackhawks Hockey: Home of the 6-time Stanley Cup Champions About six months in, I was like, nope, not doing this, Doneghey said.
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