Comments for The next Stratford Streak at http://hockey.dobbersports.com , comment 1 to 4 out of 4 comments http://hockey.dobbersports.com Tue, 21 May 2013 22:34:54 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/columnistsarticles-mainmenu-77/45-prospect-schopping/3211-the-next-stratford-streak#comment-9376 I don't think Hishon will bump either Stastny or Duchene out of a centre spot in Colorado. Given his hockey sense, offensive creativity, and I think Hishon could move to the wing, much like Andy McDonald has been able to do. That said, he's good enough to be a centre in the NHL I think. In his minor hockey days, Hishon had a cool nickname that I don't think has stuck -- at least I haven't heard it. It was Hishon The Magician -- because of his puck skills. I think he could very easily shift to the wing -- and if he's going to play on a scoring line with Colorado in the NHL, it looks like that's what will have to happen. - Ryan Van Horne Sun, 31 Oct 2010 15:33:24 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/columnistsarticles-mainmenu-77/45-prospect-schopping/3211-the-next-stratford-streak#comment-9375 Yeah, Hishon is a late birthday and was only 15 when he started playing in the OHL. He turned 16 on October 20 of his rookie season. That's why I was so impressed with his sophomore season. He would have been one of the youngest 91s in the OHL that season and put up amazing numbers. I'm always careful of comparing the numbers of a third-year player in his draft year to a second-year player in his draft year. I think that extra year can give the late birthdates an edge in public opinion that talent does not merit. In Hishon's case, though, he scuffled a bit because of injuries and inconsistency so he was drafted this summer based largely on what scouts saw in his second year. - Ryan Van Horne Sun, 31 Oct 2010 15:29:52 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/columnistsarticles-mainmenu-77/45-prospect-schopping/3211-the-next-stratford-streak#comment-9362 Where do you see Hishon fitting in with Stastny and Duchene entrenched as the top two centers in Colorado? Will he emerge as a winger in the NHL? If so, how do you like his chances compared to those should he remain at center? - James Sun, 31 Oct 2010 07:10:18 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/columnistsarticles-mainmenu-77/45-prospect-schopping/3211-the-next-stratford-streak#comment-9360 Great article, Ryan! I'd just point out that while Hishon is in his 4th OHL season, he's a late '91 birthday, so his draft was essentially "pushed back" a year. I always keep an eye out for prospects with late birthdates that produce well... it's hard to produce when you're younger than most of your peers! In this case, Hishon played his first full year in the OHL at the age of 16, and didn't turn 17 until his 2nd year (where he produced fantastic numbers - 1.28 P/GP, inc playoffs). He wasn't drafted until after his 3rd (18-year-old) year. So while he's in his 4th season, he's 19, not 20 as most 4th year CHL players are. - HPG Sun, 31 Oct 2010 06:22:25 +0100