The one thing I would say about our staff, I think all the scouts are aggressive. Kelley worked for the Penguins from 1993 to 2006. Beyond them, Landon Slaggert (2020 third-round pick) and Colton Dach (2021 second-round pick) are thought to have NHL potential. He jokes hes working on trying to speak slower for people. Not that we can lead with size, but yeah, size is always good to have. Kelley liked hockey. Hes very caring. 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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Hes been mainly in amateur scouting. Jack was around the Stanley Cup last year and will be again this summer, as his grandson Andy Saucer is a video coach for the Penguins. Kelley had been a staple of Hawks drafts since 2008, operating as the leader and public face of the teams wide-ranging network of scouts. Left-handed defenseman Bowen Byram of WHL Vancouver (No. Mark Kelley on Lukas ReichelShare. Like, oh, I remember so and so did that and hes doing this in the NHL and their game equates. Back then on the big ice surface, they played a lot more of a possession game. Its a good thing Ill be there to get him live because its going to be hard to get him. A lot of length to his game. Mark Lazerus is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the Chicago Blackhawks. Complete player biography and stats. As for those hockey conversations he and his son now share, Jack wanted to keep those to himself. On Tuesday evening, Jim McKellar will settle down in his office at home in the small town of Ingersoll, Ontario. He was with his dad after wins and losses. I saw a lot of pro hockey there, so it was an exercise for me, Doneghey said. Previously, he covered the Blackhawks and the White Sox for ESPN Chicago. Kyle Davidson is not wasting anytime shaping this front office the way he wants it. Try a week on us. After 15 seasons of being with the Blackhawks organization and winning three Stanley Cups, VP of amateur scouting Mark Kelley was let go today. The NHL Draft is on July 23-24 and the Blackhawks have the No. Scott Powers is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the Chicago Blackhawks. Tags: I do think I have a good perspective on players and an eye for talent, especially at the amateur level, which is where I grew up watching hockey, Davidson said. They think he probably just wont produce at a high rate. 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. Other first round picks include Phillip Danault in 2011, Teuvo Teravainen in 2012, Ryan Hartman in 2013, and Nick Schmaltz in 2014. People just see, well, you have scouts and they watch games and do reports, but theres a lot of managing that has to happen. When speaking of his strengths, Davidson brought up amateur scouting. Kelley was there when the Blackhawks drafted Kane in 2007. I would say hes a great son, Jack said. Davidson also saw it was time. 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. We have to deal with the salary cap. Plays in Flint, right up the road from me. The odds are there. Follow Mark on Twitter @MarkLazerus. But its hard to do. Important: An official team/league url or a team document must be provided for us to update staff stats. 17 overall. - Verification Badge on your profile, Post a comment/trivia/testimonial in English, Chicago Blackhawks So I think the value in having guys regionalized is were going to get more of those players.. Mark Kelley is a Vice President, Amateur Scouting at Chicago Blackhawks based in Chicago, Illinois. We go very in depth on the character, relationships with teammates, how he reacts in situations, Kelley said. 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. 12, the depth of this year's class, and much more. A lot of skill. Kelley is especially proud of drafting players who helped the Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup. You can get a taste, but the live viewing is very important, Kelley said. Its highly doubtful hell be available when the Blackhawks pick at No. In recent years, the Blackhawks have tried to go the complete opposite way in drafting defensemen. This years draft has one of those goalies: 18-year-old Russian phenom Yaroslav Askarov. Both Caufield and Turcotte are committed to the University of Wisconsin, while Zegras is heading to Boston University next season. He was then hired to be the general manager and head coach of the Bridgewater Bandits in the Eastern Junior Hockey League, which was one of the top junior leagues in the New England area. The fitness testing begins at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, with seven of the 11 drills/tests at HarborCenter. I think itd be very difficult to trade into the top 10. Who would they ask for? We only use official stats. Submit changes (incorrect DOB, missing stats, incorrect stats, social media links etc) using a web form and we will review your update request within 24 hours and update accordingly. He also played on the gold-medal World Juniors team (no points in seven games). The Blackhawks went to the playoffs in 2002 and didnt do so again until 2009. Their conversation led Kelley to a scouting position with the Blackhawks. He has also written for the Daily Herald and the Chicago Sun-Times and has been a sportswriter in the Chicagoland area for the past 15 years. (Bill Smith / NHLI via Getty Images). But scouting director Mark Kelley is confident as the Hawks make their final preparations for the first round Friday (7 p.m., ESPN2) and second through seventh rounds Saturday (10 a.m., NHL Network). 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. Hes leading up a staff one of the strongest franchises in the National Hockey League and he came from a franchise that was a Stanley Cup winner, NHL Central Scouting director Dan Marr said. Tyler, 75, is the oldest in the group. But now, the staff will be regionalized with only a few people, including Doneghey, crossing over. If they draft poorly, well, they probably wont. 07:23. He would never go four, five, six days without a phone call, just to see how everything is going. He had a health issue that he had to address, hes addressed it. Quite frankly, Im very comfortable picking late 20s, early 30s, you know. Scott Powers is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the Chicago Blackhawks. The Blackhawks will need a similar run in drafting talent if theyre going to compete for another Stanley Cup, especially if its going to be under Davidson. This draft wont affect our team next year. He encouraged me and I called every one of the recruits, explaining the situation from myself, who was playing there, my father. The paint just wouldnt dry.. He had a really good year. As of now, the Blackhawks don't have a first-round pick in the 2022 draft, but Doneghey said he's prepared for anything and everything. Blackhawks Sports NHL Blackhawks drawn to 1st-round pick Nolan Allan by the 'subtleties of his game' Allan's performance with Canada at the under-18 world championship impressed Hawks general manager Stan Bowman and scouting director Mark Kelley. That is true. When the Blackhawks finally got their chance at No. In the middle 10, well, its not so clear. (Top photo of Nicolas Beaudin, center, with team representatives after being selected in the first round of the 2018 draft: Jerome Miron / USA Today). When you look back at the Blackhawks last rebuild, thats probably a realistic time frame. Try a week on us. Last Update. Overall, though, its a weak forward group, and Davidson acknowledged as much recently. If you look at his numbers when he came back, they rivaled (Cole) Caufield, (Oliver) Wahlstrom, guys like that. He spent the 2019-20 season with the United States National Team Development Program. He started out with a few areas to scout, then it expanded to where he was contributing more to the Blackhawks draft lists. Its recruiting, recruiting, recruiting, and, well, I always I liked the recruiting part of it more than I liked the on-ice part of it. He told me I should contact them all and tell them they should still go to Colby, Kelley said. So for me, the last two years has been a learning experience. 8 NA)/, Peyton Krebs of WHL Kootenay (now Winnipeg)/. Whether the Blackhawks move up into the first round or. Its an art Kelley has had success in with the Blackhawks. If you watch some of his games, some of the highlights, you can see he really can think the game at a different level. When Im watching young kids play, certain young kids just pick up things and understand things. Vice President, Amateur Scouting at Chicago Blackhawks. In the bottom 10 of the first round, itd be an easier call. To start that process, many people believed someone other than Kelley needed to be making those decisions. . He played a little in the SHL, so we got a little different taste of him, because there he had fourth-line minutes, so he had to change his game. - Premium Design on your profile page (optional) His dad knew hockey. 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. 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. That just gets your attention right there. 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.. 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. He was also with the organization for 15 seasons. By Ben Pope Jul 25, 2021, 11:33am PDT Pocket Flipboard to view this content. Having traded away their first-round picks in 2015 and 2016 is certainly part of the equation. Hes got great hand-eye coordination, a great skill set. He may have presented well to the front office, but the morale of the staff was suffering because they knew the reality.. Or if you were picking in the latter part of the first round. Davidson was asked earlier in the week why he thought the organizations prospect pool was so down, and he said it was largely due to the Blackhawks trading away their future in an attempt to win in the present for too long. Hes had quite a bit of exposure with the national team, and then to watch what he did this year as an 18-year-old in the SHL was impressive. Bowen Byram, Cole Caufield, Alex Turcotte and Trevor Zegras are reportedly among them. The other two candidates are likely WHL centers Kirby Dach of Saskatoon and Dylan Cozens of Lethbridge, who are ranked Nos. He is expected to return to Minnesota-Duluth for his sophomore campaign. Previously, the staff had its own regions, but there was a lot of crossing over. Sign up for EP Premium and verify your profile to access these benefits. Edmonton lost Guenther for the under-18s, and I dont want to say they didnt miss him, because of course they did, but Cossa, he stayed the course. 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. From there, Bowman has put his trust in Kelley to do his job. There is, of course, one other question: Would the Blackhawks who have very few high-end forward prospects in the pipeline dare take another first-round defenseman, given the logjam they have at the position after spending five of their last six first- and second-round picks on blue-liners? Just about every game is streaming somewhere, and its not hard to get video from any game around the world. Director of scouting Mark Kelley breaks down potential Blackhawks draft targets. 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. Blackhawks.com is the official website of the Chicago Blackhawks. Really nice player. And so over time, it does get easier. 12 pick (which is actually the 11th pick, as Arizonas pick has been declared voided). Unfortunately for Chaz, he had an illness not COVID-19 and was unable to play (in the U-18 Worlds) in Texas. What Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson does in the coming years will unquestionably determine the organizations future. 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. Hes got elements to his game to endear him to his teammates and his coaches. Mark Lazerus is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the Chicago Blackhawks and the NHL. Just like in North America, coaches, for playoff time, want the older goaltender. You have to guide these guys and challenge them to see certain things in players or look at past certain things. And they all came. Doneghey was with Bridgewater when he lucked upon a part-time scouting position with the Blackhawks during the 2009-10 season. Previously, he covered the Blackhawks and the White Sox for ESPN Chicago. Hes very, very sharp. Davidson also liked how Doneghey can gather information from his scouting group and present it. Now I go in and Im running this staff, and its like, hey, a lot of times what we think they are, theyre really not. You know, once a coach is always a coach., (Top image: Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images). He plays with a lot of speed, a lot of power, and really has a presence going up the ice. 4 NA), Center/Right wing Dylan Cozens of WHL Lethbridge (No. But I thought there was significant growth in his game. Joining Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis is Blackhawks VP of Amateur Scouting Mark Kelley, who discusses the challenges of this year's draft because of the COVID-19 pandemic, who could be available at No. When we watch the league, how its going now, the big defenders are having a lot of success or I should say the teams that have the big defenders are having a lot of success. They can be dominating a league, but you have to look beyond and ask are they dominating it just because maybe theyve been on that team for a few years and maybe theyre bigger than everybody. Played for Drummondville and then was traded to Chicoutimi. You need help? said Blackhawks vice president of amateur scouting Mark Kelley. When the Blackhawks finally got their chance at No. I know his coach, Jussi Ahokas, really liked him. Every few years, however, there comes a seemingly cant-miss first-round goalie. Those are Cy Young numbers. Thats the reality when seven of your past 10 picks in the first and second round have been for a position other than forward. This year, organizers expect that number to be surpassed. What stands out is hes equally adept offensively and defensively. He is responsible at both ends of the ice. He really caught my eye early in the year because I thought he really made a jump from the end of last year to puck drop this year. But getting into scouting in the NHL, if you didnt play I always tell people, it was like trying to get season tickets at Fenway Park, like someone had to die if you want to move on. 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. 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. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. 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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 dont look at it as a challenge, Kelley said. 51. But he wants to play as fast as we can. So far with Bowman as general manager, 17 of Kelleys 62 drafted players have made it to the NHL. He drafted a lot of quality players. Hes German but his dad is from the Czech Republic. So Kelley, as he always does, feels confident heading into Fridays first round. Mark Kelley always asked his father Jack questions that were more inquisitive about hockey than his two brothers. I dont think you realize how much and the type of knowledge youre building. Hes well respected. He was part of the scouting process in helping the Blackhawks identify players like Kevin Hayes, Alex DeBrincat, Phillip Danault and Brandon Saad. Follow Mark on Twitter @MarkLazerus. He was rarely traveling to view prospects in certain regions. https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1499844233775230980?s=20&t=osmVEnMJ4zPGKdJMDQ9KXw. He had a say in a lot of the draft picks, especially the first-rounders, and he was on board with the organizations philosophies. Its easy to find when hes playing. He shows an ability to put the puck in the net, and also make the plays with his wingers., 2019-20 stats: 10 goals, 18 assists in 44 games, Kelleys take: We have a lot of information on him. 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.. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. There was a period when the Blackhawks became infatuated with drafting smaller and skilled defensemen. Thankfully, I knew Ronnie Anderson, who I played for at Merrimack, worked for the Blackhawks, and he was transitioning to his new role, so they were looking for a part-time guy in New England.. Hear from VP of Amatuer Scouting Mark Kelley on Chicago's selection of Lukas Reichel in the first round of the 2020 NHL Draft. Very, very enticing. Ahead of his first draft as the director of amateur scouting, he has some some extra excitement, too. He saw how his dad addressed the team in the locker room. Hes complementary in that his skill set goes very well with skilled wingers. His (uncle Robert) had quite a long career in the NHL, so he comes from a very good family line. But what hes showed us is there an offensive upside, too. Hes one of those offensive defensemen with great ability to create offense. Not to mention many. - Ability to add additional data to your career profile: Videos, Images, Social Media, Referrals, Fitness Testing Results and much more! He gets in there and battles. Doneghey grew up in West Roxbury, a neighborhood in Boston, and still carries his native Boston accent. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Hell, even Crawford took more than seven years to become an NHL regular. Really, really good with the puck. As Davidson mentioned, theres an energy around Doneghey. He called me back and he gave me the job. Kelley said the league expects this years second day to run about two fewer hours, as the clock wont stop for commercial breaks. In a lot of ways, it was a natural transition for him. He missed the end of the year because he sliced a tendon in his foot. 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. Maybe one of those most skilled players in the draft. Export. Former general manager Stan Bowman deserves a lot of criticism, too. He'll turn on his TV, plug his laptop into his monitor, open Zoom and join the Blackhawks' call. I think that were very, very thorough. He drafted a lot of quality players. Kelley had a goal and two assists in the win. As in previous years, the top 25 results from each of the physical tests will be posted in real-time to centralscouting.nhl.com. 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. He can get them the puck. I feel great, Doneghey said. Kelley coached at Colby for a few seasons, joined the Quebec Nordiques as a part-time scout and then was promoted to a full-time scout. 17 (a byproduct of the qualifying-series victory over the Edmonton Oilers), but Kelley and his staff certainly have had their eyes on him. Thats what Kyle said to me, he goes, Look, in a rebuild, you kind of have like the most important job,' the 51-year-old Doneghey said on recent afternoon at the United Center. The problem with that, of course, is that a broadcast doesnt tell the whole picture. His numbers in the J20 (league) in Sweden (13 points in 11 games) speak for themselves. Boqvist helped in acquiring Seth Jones, but the Blackhawks gave up so much more in that deal that its difficult to assess how much value Boqvist had. They selected Chad Krys (second round) in 2016, Henri Jokiharju (first round) and Ian Mitchell (second round) in 2017, and Adam Boqvist (first round) and Nicolas Beaudin (first round) in 2018. There are certain things the camera doesnt show you. Nick Schmaltz, their 2014 first-round pick, was never given a second contract and was traded for Dylan Strome, who has been up and down. You dont know where the GM interjected, if there were mandates on certain criteria or if there was ownership pressure. Nobody is looking at yesterday. Once the expansion draft is over, I expect Stan (Bowmans) phone to be going off. Follow Scott on Twitter @byscottpowers, Lukas Reichel is considered one of the Blackhawks top prospects. 2 NA), Center Kirby Dach of WHL Saskatoon (No. Its not like they put a lot of thought into it. Doneghey thought that led to scouts having limited opinions on many players. All the above listed tests will be open to NHL teams and the media. Follow Scott on Twitter @byscottpowers. Jack was the perfect person to ask such questions to, too. 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. They bonded over those hockey secrets. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Really impressive. Blackhawks head scout Mark Kelley breaks down the NHL draft big board - The Athletic Playoff scenarios J.J. Watt to retire Season predictions 3.0 Power Rankings Best of The Athletic 2022. The combine will not be broadcasted on NHL Network in the United States. Really good two-way center. Weve been watching him for three years, hes a late 02. Its easier to move up in the twenties, Kelley said. If we lose, I wont talk to him for a couple days hoping thats not the topic of the discussion. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. The all-around game and the mobility are what stand out in Carsons game. What stood out for us this year playing for Canada, he was on that top line with Shane Wright and Dylan Guenther, and he showed a lot of compatibility in his game. Two years later, Kelley was made the Blackhawks director of amateur scouting. Kelley and Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman had already been working together, but their relationship developed even more over time. Hes a puck-mover, creates offense, hes a dynamo on the point. Whats not to like? So, I laughed about it. New Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson isnt waiting long to restructure the front office. He also helped find gems outside the first round such as Brandon Saad, Andrew Shaw, and Alex DeBrincat. They take time in development. Get access to our unique free agency lists and many more premium features, Father: Jack Kelley Kelley has also shared all those Stanley Cup experiences with his father. 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. The Blackhawks have a few promising young forwards in the organization. All of his first-round picks have played in the NHL. 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. Three of those players have been 6-foot-6 or taller. Ideally you sit there and see your depth chart and make your pick accordingly, but when its our time to pick, were going to try to get the player that is going to have the most impact for the Blackhawks, Kelley said. m***@chicagoblackhawks.com. Hes a very, very good skater. With a Premium subscription, you'll get access to over 30 tools, features and benefits. But the Blackhawks likely would have to leap ahead of at least Carolina at No. Doneghey took a player-coach position in France, and that jumpstarted his coaching career. 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. "It's almost been so strange that it feels like normal," Kelley said Monday. Mike Donaghey will oversee the amateur scouting on an interim basis. We talk about the Blackhawks a lot, Jack said. Kelley is always in general manager Stan Bowmans ear as the draft approaches, trying to get him to move up. There will be a web stream on Sportsnet.ca. Jacks other sons, David and Paul, also liked hockey, but there was something different with Kelley. Other first round picks include Phillip Danault in 2011, Teuvo Teravainen in 2012, Ryan Hartman in 2013, and Nick Schmaltz in 2014. 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. 13 in order to have a chance. As we get beyond that, he knows these guys and I have to really defer to his opinion and I have to trust hes seeing it the way I would see it if I were a full-time scout and I cant be. When Tallon was fired a year later, Kelley sat down with Blackhawks president John McDonough for about two hours and Kelley stayed on board. Hes very well respected in the scouting fraternity.. I think his skill set is a little bit underappreciated. Very appealing that hes going to Wisconsin to play for Tony Granato. 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,. 5 NA), Center/Left wing Trevor Zegras of NTDP/Boston University commit (No. He has also written for the Daily Herald and the Chicago Sun-Times and has been a sportswriter in the Chicagoland area for the past 15 years. 3 and 5 in NHL Central Scouting final rankings for North American skaters, respectively. To this day, Kelley is grateful for his experiences in Russia. But we had a great sample size on him for two years. Brother: David Kelley, Player profile of Mark Kelley also available, You need to have EP Premium His game stands out at both ends of the ice., 2019-20 stats: 10 goals, 12 assists in 17 games at lower-tier MHL; no goals, two assists in 21 KHL games, Kelleys take: We watched him quite a bit the year before because he was playing on that under-18 team that lost to Sweden in the finals over in Sweden. Im talking about his relationship with his father and mother. Thats why the live viewings are so important.. 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. I think its a product of the game.. I find the value in (the change in) like the Isaak Phillips, (Louis) Crevier (draft) years, Doneghey said. They were 15 minutes from my house. There have been 16 drafts since the Blackhawks selected Corey Crawford in the second round in 2003. He has a presence on the ice and he has a presence in the locker room.