He spent the 2019-20 season with the United States National Team Development Program. I forget who said it, but some GM said, the only way to hit on more players is to have more picks, Doneghey said. In Flint, hes shown a great skill set, the ability to run numbers. Its the digital age, after all. 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. Just about every game is streaming somewhere, and its not hard to get video from any game around the world. (Bill Smith / NHLI via Getty Images). So if not Askarov, then whom might the Blackhawks take at No. The Blackhawks have a few promising young forwards in the organization. Before that, he was the sports editor of the Post-Tribune of Northwest Indiana. Hear from VP of Amatuer Scouting Mark Kelley on Chicago's selection of Lukas Reichel in the first round of the 2020 NHL Draft. Really were looking at tomorrow and next year. The Blackhawks dont have a single player from the 2014 draft still signed. So, whom might the Blackhawks get at (officially) No. Fortunately, Kelley got to see everyone at the U.S. National Team Development Program and the Big Ten right up the road from his house in Plymouth, Mich., and he saw plenty of USHL players along the way. -- Hawks VP of amateur scouting Mark Kelley Forward Colton Dach, 18 Taken: Second round, 62nd overall; Height, weight: 6-4, 196 Skinny: Younger brother of current Blackhawks center, Kirby. Oct 7, 2020. The Blackhawks are closing in on who they want to select with the No. If you went in and said you want a goaltender, a forward, a center, or a defenseman and the fits not there well, I think you really have to get value with your pick. Education Mark Kelley has obtained a degree from Colby College in 1980. 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. Two years later, Kelley was made the Blackhawks director of amateur scouting. Kelley always understood his dad had to be that way with him. Follow Scott on Twitter @byscottpowers. And Coronato was a huge part of it. 6 NA), Right wing Cole Caufield of NTDP/Wisconsin commit (No. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. 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 Kelley said the Hawks are looking at six candidates for the #3 pick, but that could shrink (or expand) once they get the results of tomorrow's tests.Added any talks about trading down would happen in final week before draft. Take control of your EliteProspects profile! Bowen Byram, Cole Caufield, Alex Turcotte and Trevor Zegras are reportedly among them. But aside from the questions, Kelley just watched his father. Kelley and Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman had already been working together, but their relationship developed even more over time. 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. 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. Its easy to find when hes playing. Kelley spent two years with CSKA and scouting Europe for the Penguins. With some of the players were watching, what were really looking to see is what they do away from the puck. My conversation with Pierre was basically what I saw in a game, how I watched it, Kelley said. Bowman was also the person who decided to trade away some of Kelleys best picks, including Danault and Teravainen, who could have had large roles now. But where were picking, were going to get a player that can make an impact. Like, I have a 23-year-old, a 21-year-old and a 19-year-old at home, and its like kids are dumb sometimes. If they draft poorly, well, they probably wont. The odds are there. So weve had a good dose of him internationally. I dont want to draft any higher than 18. Dynamite. When Tallon was fired a year later, Kelley sat down with Blackhawks president John McDonough for about two hours and Kelley stayed on board. What he did in Edmonton, the numbers are (incredible) he lost one game. Its been a little interesting for him because he missed the early part of the year with a knee injury, rehabilitated it, came back, and when he came back, all he did was put the puck in the net. 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. Like, oh, I remember so and so did that and hes doing this in the NHL and their game equates. He inquired about players, what his father looked for in them and how they were different. That being said, Wallstedts numbers and his performance in the SHL got everyones attention. 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. Sign up for EP Premium and verify your profile to access these benefits. 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. Quite frankly, Im very comfortable picking late 20s, early 30s, you know. He told me I should contact them all and tell them they should still go to Colby, Kelley said. I dont think theres many stones left unturned. You have to guide these guys and challenge them to see certain things in players or look at past certain things. 7/12/2021 12:33 PM. Their departures which came three days after Davidson was named permanent GM pave the way for Davidson to overhaul the people and perspectives that form his inner circle and foreshadow more departures. I think you have to have a confident level to be in this. A lot of skill. 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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I think when you have someone whos like Mike whos going to lead by example but also just bring the best out of everyone else, then thats the kind of guy want leading the group.. 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. He made the call on selecting Phillip Danault, Brandon Saad, Teuvo Teravainen and Alex DeBrincat, among others. The number of actual games that were being attended wasnt good enough. He has a presence on the ice and he has a presence in the locker room. The Blackhawks hoped to hit on DeBrincat, Krys and forward Artur Kayumov with three second-round picks in 2016, and only DeBrincat has worked out. Mark Kelley has drafted eight players in the first round for the Blackhawks. Five of his drafted players have contributed to Blackhawks Stanley Cup championships. 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. Really, really good with the puck. He was part of the scouting process in helping the Blackhawks identify players like Kevin Hayes, Alex DeBrincat, Phillip Danault and Brandon Saad. Its not like they put a lot of thought into it. Kelley was there when the Blackhawks drafted Kane in 2007. So, Kelley asked questions. After a short stint in the East Coast Hockey League, he took a job in the real world and worked for a computer company. 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. Desde festivales de danza y gastronoma hasta conciertos y desfiles, los latinos de Chicago tienen mucho que esperar este verano. Thats our job., (Photo of Dawson Mercer: Vaughn Ridley / Getty Images). So for me, the last two years has been a learning experience. Mark has done a great job from that perspective.. The other two candidates are likely WHL centers Kirby Dach of Saskatoon and Dylan Cozens of Lethbridge, who are ranked Nos. He was with his dad after wins and losses. 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. - Connect directly with players, coaches, teams, scouts and agents (optional) I dont think you realize how much and the type of knowledge youre building. Get access to our unique free agency lists and many more premium features, Father: Jack Kelley Try a week on us. Or the other way, theyre not dominating, but theyre not a big guy and you have to do some projecting. Here are the times the six prospects from the Blackhawks projected list will be tested: Checking in on the Blackhawks prospects playing in Europe. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. As of now, the Blackhawks dont have a first-round pick in the 2022 draft, but Doneghey said hes prepared for anything and everything. Discuss the NHL, AHL, KHL, PHF, IIHF and every other hockey league you can think 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. You know, once a coach is always a coach., (Top image: Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images). Unfortunately for Chaz, he had an illness not COVID-19 and was unable to play (in the U-18 Worlds) in Texas. Together, they all build a board for the draft, and that board takes a full year to complete. He started out with a few areas to scout, then it expanded to where he was contributing more to the Blackhawks draft lists. His dad knew hockey. I do believe Mark Kelley will find a job with another team and help with their amateur scouting. Hes very easy to find when hes on the ice. By Ben Pope Mar 4, 2022, 4:34pm PDT The one thing I would say about our staff, I think all the scouts are aggressive. He was born in Maine, raised in Massachusetts, captained his Princeton hockey team and is the son of former Boston University and New England Whalers head coach Jack Kelley. And they all came. I like putting teams together. Hes one of those offensive defensemen with great ability to create offense. Does this guy have the potential to grow? To this day, Kelley is grateful for his experiences in Russia. 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. I think that were very, very thorough. Its highly doubtful hell be available when the Blackhawks pick at No. And when Kelley decided to retire as a player. There has to be a skill set that we can recognize that transfers to the NHL. 17 (a byproduct of the qualifying-series victory over the Edmonton Oilers), but Kelley and his staff certainly have had their eyes on him. Jack only spent one season coaching Kelley because he wanted to get back into the professional game. Mark Lazerus is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the Chicago Blackhawks and the NHL. Kelley had overseen the Blackhawks amateur scouting and drafting since 2008. All Rights Reserved. There was a game during the 1976-77 season where Colby upset Northeastern, giving Jack his 300thcareer victory. What was most impressive about Sillinger was how quickly he assimilated into the Sioux Falls team. Other first round picks include Phillip Danault in 2011, Teuvo Teravainen in 2012, Ryan Hartman in 2013, and Nick Schmaltz in 2014. to view this content. You can get a taste, but the live viewing is very important, Kelley said. Hes got size at 6-2, skates, can shoot the puck. Nice package., 2019-20 stats: 12 goals, 12 assists in 42 games, Kelleys take: He had a chance to play against the Blackhawks (in the preseason game in Berlin last fall). The fitness testing begins at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, with seven of the 11 drills/tests at HarborCenter. (Top photo of Nicolas Beaudin, center, with team representatives after being selected in the first round of the 2018 draft: Jerome Miron / USA Today). You just know what youre going to get every shift. In addition to those reasons, one league source thought Kelley wasnt as thorough in recent years as he was in the past. If you have the pick and the value is there, Id love to draft a goaltender that turns out to be a franchise goalie for the Blackhawks. Mark Kelley, the team's vice president of amateur scouting, met. Reichel, their 2020 first-round pick, has also shown signs of being a top-six center or wing. There was a massive territorial bias. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Mark Kelley Contact Information. Mike Donaghey, the Hawks director of player personnel, will now oversee amateur scouting on an interim basis, while the Hawks pro scouts will temporarily report directly to Davidson. 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. 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. When youre an assistant coach in college hockey, thats all they do, Doneghey said. A good two-way defenseman. Not that we can lead with size, but yeah, size is always good to have. Thats what Kelley does best, according to Bowman. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. 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. The Blackhawks went to the playoffs in 2002 and didnt do so again until 2009. Tags: Doneghey thought that led to scouts having limited opinions on many players. Pierre Gauthier, who is now the Blackhawks player personnel director, hired Kelley with the Nordiques. Everything we do, we have to project it. As the draft moves on, youre looking more at the depth chart. The philosophy didnt prove true, at least in the Blackhawks drafting, and they had chased it for too long. Doneghey took a player-coach position in France, and that jumpstarted his coaching career. Follow Scott on Twitter @byscottpowers, Lukas Reichel is considered one of the Blackhawks top prospects. 39, chief scout Mark Kelley and general manager Stan Bowman who have learned over the years that size isn't everything pounced on. 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. After 15 seasons of being with the Blackhawks organization and winning three Stanley Cups, VP of amateur scouting Mark Kelley was let go today. Both Caufield and Turcotte are committed to the University of Wisconsin, while Zegras is heading to Boston University next season. https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1499844233775230980?s=20&t=osmVEnMJ4zPGKdJMDQ9KXw. 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? Assistant GM Ryan Stewart was let go today as well. He selected Brandon Saad in the second round in 2011. Brother: David Kelley, Player profile of Mark Kelley also available, You need to have EP Premium To this day, Kelley and Jack still talk plenty of hockey. Hes a puck-mover, creates offense, hes a dynamo on the point. But we had a great sample size on him for two years. Kelley was there when the Blackhawks drafted Kane in 2007. If you look at the NHL and look at whos playing in net for what teams, its not a high number that were drafted by those teams.. 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.. Doneghey was with Bridgewater when he lucked upon a part-time scouting position with the Blackhawks during the 2009-10 season. 12, the depth of this year's class, and much more. Hes very, very sharp. He is expected to return to Minnesota-Duluth for his sophomore campaign. By about January, they were probably a 1-to-1 to win the Clark Cup. I think itd be very difficult to trade into the top 10. Who would they ask for? He had a health issue that he had to address, hes addressed it. I guess, in fairness to answer your question, size was attractive to us.. He also helped find gems outside the first round such as Brandon Saad, Andrew Shaw, and Alex DeBrincat. 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. Its easier to move up in the twenties, Kelley said. To qualify, a. But no, because the amount of information and work that our scouts put into it and the relationship that Ive had Ive worked with these guys, so Ive known what theyve been able to do. 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. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. 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. Him, Norm and Jeff, they have certain traits and characteristics where they want to build it, and its my job to find those players that check those boxes, if you will. 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. He was tuning out scouts in some regions. Follow Mark on Twitter @MarkLazerus. 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,. Itll be interesting to see whom Davidson appoints in Kelleys place. He had a really good year. Uncle: Paul Kelley Davidson also liked how Doneghey can gather information from his scouting group and present it. Kirby Dach might not have progressed as quickly as the organization or fans wanted, but several league scouts believe hell still be a good top-six center. We go very in depth on the character, relationships with teammates, how he reacts in situations, Kelley said. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Its not fair to place all the blame on Kelley, though. Scott Powers is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the Chicago Blackhawks. Jack is proud of the person Kelley has become on and off the ice. Complete player biography and stats. This year, organizers expect that number to be surpassed. The other ironic part of it was they had a gentleman who had been scouting there. 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. But its hard to do. As for Kelley, as VP of Amateur Scouting for the past fifteen years he also had a significant role in the team's cultivation of young talent. m***@chicagoblackhawks.com. Before that, he was the sports editor of the Post-Tribune of Northwest Indiana. Very, very enticing. 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.. A lot of great speed coming down the wing, can really shoot the puck. A WHL player who came down to play in the USHL. The NHL draft is largely a crapshoot to begin with. There have been 16 drafts since the Blackhawks selected Corey Crawford in the second round in 2003. This years draft has one of those goalies: 18-year-old Russian phenom Yaroslav Askarov. Follow our coverage of the 2022 NHL Draft live. 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. He drives the offense and he competes so hard away from the puck. Jack told Kelley things that couldnt be repeated elsewhere because they were confidential conversations about teams and players. Hes never had a draft pick higher than No. That said, they clearly havent drafted or developed well in recent years, so somebody has to get the ax.. Kelley worked for the Penguins from 1993 to 2006. Hes mobile and 6-2, so you get a little size we havent seen in the Hughes family. He called me back and he gave me the job. Hes well respected. Jake Wise and Niklas Nordgren, both third-round picks, were the first forwards the Blackhawks took in 2018, and theyre unlikely to sign with the Blackhawks. Over time, it does become easier because you see certain traits and characteristics. If you look at his numbers when he came back, they rivaled (Cole) Caufield, (Oliver) Wahlstrom, guys like that. He also played on the gold-medal World Juniors team (no points in seven games). Maybe one of those most skilled players in the draft. He. Perry believes the time to say goodbye is now, especially with every founding band member over the age of 70. 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. Plays in Flint, right up the road from me. Hes 6-5, skates, mobile, he thinks the game, he has the presence. Shoots the puck as good as anyone in the draft. If the Blackhawks draft well with those picks, then theyll likely improve. You dont know where the GM interjected, if there were mandates on certain criteria or if there was ownership pressure. But youre still dealing with 17-year-olds. Every few years, however, there comes a seemingly cant-miss first-round goalie. Later on, Kelley even played a season for his father at Colby College. 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. You have to look three, four, five years out and try to envision what this player will be like. - Premium Design on your profile page (optional) They take time in development. Davidson also saw it was time. Mark Lazerus is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the Chicago Blackhawks. . I feel good and ready to go.. I find the value in (the change in) like the Isaak Phillips, (Louis) Crevier (draft) years, Doneghey said. Six were on the Blackhawks last season. 2 NA), Center Kirby Dach of WHL Saskatoon (No. It is what it is. Previously, he covered the Blackhawks and the White Sox for ESPN Chicago. We talk about the Blackhawks a lot, Jack said. Last Update. Davidson recently explained that he liked how Doneghey had some similar scouting philosophies, but he brought his own strong opinions about players. One person suggested it could take as little as five years and as many as 10. Kelley had a goal and two assists in the win. Kelley said the league expects this years second day to run about two fewer hours, as the clock wont stop for commercial breaks. He gets in there and battles. As for those hockey conversations he and his son now share, Jack wanted to keep those to himself. Sign up now to get access to the library of members-only articles. 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. They were that good. Hes 6-foot-6, maybe more. Mike Donaghey will oversee the amateur scouting on an interim basis. He has a great motor, a two-way, 200-foot game. With a Premium subscription, you'll get access to over 30 tools, features and benefits. 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. Their conversation led Kelley to a scouting position with the Blackhawks. Aside from some adjustments in Davidsons direction of the scouting department,Doneghey has also shifted how hes utilizing his scouts. 39, chief scout Mark Kelley and general manager Stan Bowman who have learned over the years that size isn't everything pounced on DeBrincat. "It's almost been so strange that it feels like normal," Kelley said Monday. 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The Canadian scouts got to see the QMJHL and WHL kids (the OHL didnt play a season).

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