Really good two-way center. It doesnt matter if I wait a day or three or four days. 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). Hell feel even better once the expansion draft is out of the way and things really get cooking. 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. I dont think theres many stones left unturned. And they all came. Welcome to NHL.com, the official site of the National Hockey League A lot of skill. I would say hes a great son, Jack said. But the Blackhawks likely would have to leap ahead of at least Carolina at No. They take time in development. Just about every game is streaming somewhere, and its not hard to get video from any game around the world. Hes 6-5, skates, mobile, he thinks the game, he has the presence. The fitness testing begins at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, with seven of the 11 drills/tests at HarborCenter. 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). You dont know where the GM interjected, if there were mandates on certain criteria or if there was ownership pressure. To start that process, many people believed someone other than Kelley needed to be making those decisions. After 15 seasons of being with the Blackhawks organization and winning three Stanley Cups, VP of amateur scouting Mark Kelley was let go today. 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. Many of those defensemen have been either traded (Boqvist, Jokiharju, Krys) or leaped over in the organizational depth chart. Everything we do, we have to project it. 11 votes, 11 comments. Its not like they put a lot of thought into it. By about January, they were probably a 1-to-1 to win the Clark Cup. He wants to build the team a certain way, Doneghey said. So, I laughed about it. Hes a puck-mover, creates offense, hes a dynamo on the point. Weve been together for a lot of years now. If you watch some of his games, some of the highlights, you can see he really can think the game at a different level. You have to guide these guys and challenge them to see certain things in players or look at past certain things. -- 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. 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. He had overseen pro scouting, another area in which Davidson likely determined the Hawks had underperformed recently. 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. 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. I was told I cant say anything to you. Not only have we seen him play, but he played on that Finnish World Juniors team that won two years ago in Vancouver. 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. He gets in there and battles. According to Slavko Bekovic of NBC Sports Chicago, the following players have met with the Blackhawks multiple times this week in Buffalo: NTDP left winger Matthew Boldy, a Boston College commit, Caufield and Zegras have also met with the team. He just wanted to know more. As for those hockey conversations he and his son now share, Jack wanted to keep those to himself. He had a say in a lot of the draft picks, especially the first-rounders, and he was on board with the organizations philosophies. Itll be interesting to see whom Davidson appoints in Kelleys place. But most of all, the moves again shake up a front office that barely changed for years under Stan Bowman but has lost a ton of well-known faces in the last two years. Its easy to find when hes playing. 39, chief scout Mark Kelley and general manager Stan Bowman who have learned over the years that size isn't everything pounced on. The Blackhawks are feeling that lack of offensive talent throughout their organization, especially at the NHL level. Thats why the live viewings are so important.. Career Mark Kelley joined Chicago Blackhawks in 2006. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. His (uncle Robert) had quite a long career in the NHL, so he comes from a very good family line. Jacks other sons, David and Paul, also liked hockey, but there was something different with Kelley. Mark was more profound in seeking out information and what have you.. 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. It gave them a first-round talent in a draft in which they didn't have a first-round pick. They bonded over those hockey secrets. When Im watching young kids play, certain young kids just pick up things and understand things. Really, really good with the puck. Hes 89. There were still hurdles this past year, but the Blackhawks feel confident theyve seen enough as they hold the No. That said, they clearly havent drafted or developed well in recent years, so somebody has to get the ax.. Kelley said the league expects this years second day to run about two fewer hours, as the clock wont stop for commercial breaks. The other two candidates are likely WHL centers Kirby Dach of Saskatoon and Dylan Cozens of Lethbridge, who are ranked Nos. 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. I dont think you realize how much and the type of knowledge youre building. Get Email Address. 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. Mark has done a great job from that perspective.. 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. 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. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. To this day, Kelley is grateful for his experiences in Russia. Mark served as Amateur Scout at Chicago Blackhawks. Thats our job., (Photo of Dawson Mercer: Vaughn Ridley / Getty Images). On his way out, Jack passed onto his son the list of incoming recruits. Kayumov could sign with them after his KHL season, but hes probably a bottom-six forward if he makes it to the NHL. Previously, he covered the Blackhawks and the White Sox for ESPN Chicago. There was a period when the Blackhawks became infatuated with drafting smaller and skilled defensemen. Played for Drummondville and then was traded to Chicoutimi. The most skilled guy at the program. After the shock of the draft lottery in early April, Kelley cancelled a European scouting trip to watch the WHL playoffs, which gives a clue to some of the top targets: Bowen Byram, Dylan Cozens, Kirby Dach and Peyton Krebs, plus Americans such as Alex Turcotte, Trevor Zegras and Cole Caufield. 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.. It is what it is. So Kyle wants speed, he wants to play fast down the middle, he wants to play direct, wants to be bigger. Date of Birth Jun 20, 1958 Place of Birth Waterville, ME, USA Age 64 Nation USA Highlights 1 Father: Jack Kelley Uncle: Paul Kelley Brother: David Kelley Player profile of Mark Kelley also available Team Staff History Use/Embed statistics Default Per Game Average Coaches Played For Player Statistics Regular Season + Postseason Filter Leagues I find the value in (the change in) like the Isaak Phillips, (Louis) Crevier (draft) years, Doneghey said. 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. And so over time, it does get easier. When you look back at the Blackhawks last rebuild, thats probably a realistic time frame. They were that good. He called me back and he gave me the job. He had a health issue that he had to address, hes addressed it. So if not Askarov, then whom might the Blackhawks take at No. Very smart player with a really good skill set. He may have presented well to the front office, but the morale of the staff was suffering because they knew the reality.. I think that were very, very thorough. The problem with that, of course, is that a broadcast doesnt tell the whole picture. . Those are Cy Young numbers. Very, very enticing. Follow Scott on Twitter @byscottpowers, Lukas Reichel is considered one of the Blackhawks top prospects. Nobody is looking at yesterday. Hes got elements to his game to endear him to his teammates and his coaches. Scott Powers is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the Chicago Blackhawks. 51. Follow Mark on Twitter @MarkLazerus. 3 pick in the June NHL draft. Quantity of draft picks is an important element in rebuilding, too. Director of scouting Mark Kelley breaks down potential Blackhawks draft targets. 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. So, whom might the Blackhawks get at (officially) No. Hats off to the Chicago Steel. Weve been watching him. Try a week on us. As of now, the Blackhawks dont have a first-round pick in the 2022 draft, but Doneghey said hes prepared for anything and everything. Having traded away their first-round picks in 2015 and 2016 is certainly part of the equation. But aside from the questions, Kelley just watched his father. Last Update. Right off the gun when the WHL got going, his offensive play stood out. But he wants to play as fast as we can. Uncle: Paul Kelley That just gets your attention right there. He has a great motor, a two-way, 200-foot game. We have to deal with the salary cap. 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. Oct 7, 2020. 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. - Ability to add additional data to your career profile: Videos, Images, Social Media, Referrals, Fitness Testing Results and much more! I had seen a lot of the guys that were on the map for the draft what you think they are and what you think theyre going to be versus when they finally play in the NHL. If they draft poorly, well, they probably wont. Share . He started out with a few areas to scout, then it expanded to where he was contributing more to the Blackhawks draft lists. 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. 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. The past two seasons Doneghey moved to pro player evaluation. Come on! 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. I think, also, the way this draft was, there was some really good size on the back end. I dont want to draft any higher than 18. I think its a product of the game.. A two-way player that has a good skill set., 2019-20 stats: 11 goals, 29 assists in 64 games, Kelleys take: Kirby (Dach) would be very familiar with him, because he went up against him quite a bit. To this day, Kelley and Jack still talk plenty of hockey. He spent six seasons on the Blackhawks beat for the Chicago Sun-Times after covering Notre Dame's run to the. Michigan was allowing a limited number of scouts, so I got to see quite a few Big Ten games. I think I learned a lot just about the way the game was played over there, Kelley said. And Coronato was a huge part of it. Davidson also saw it was time. 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. And thats a big ask for Askarov. Kelley had a goal and two assists in the win. 2 NA), Center Kirby Dach of WHL Saskatoon (No. So, actually, JR without knowing it helped me get my job too.. There has to be a skill set that we can recognize that transfers to the NHL. We go very in depth on the character, relationships with teammates, how he reacts in situations, Kelley said. And there were others traded to acquire players who were a part of the Cups as well. They often talked about scouting and what was important to them. 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. I think I had two or three conversations with Pierre. 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. 268 votes, 62 comments. I forget who said it, but some GM said, the only way to hit on more players is to have more picks, Doneghey said. 12 pick (which is actually the 11th pick, as Arizonas pick has been declared voided). A lot of great speed coming down the wing, can really shoot the puck. 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. In Flint, hes shown a great skill set, the ability to run numbers. Dynamite. Davidson also liked how Doneghey can gather information from his scouting group and present it. Kelley was allowed to go everywhere his dad was as a coach and just paid attention. So we had quite a few live viewings of Lambos there. Weve been watching him for three years, hes a late 02. There are certain things the camera doesnt show you. If the Blackhawks are going to be successful with this rebuild, they need to draft well. We have to deal with the draft selection. Try a week on us. Other first round picks include Phillip Danault in 2011, Teuvo Teravainen in 2012, Ryan Hartman in 2013, and Nick Schmaltz in 2014. Export. This year, organizers expect that number to be surpassed. 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. 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. 17? Kelley always understood his dad had to be that way with him. Really were looking at tomorrow and next year. Any time youre calling someone a franchise goalie, its pretty lofty, Kelley said. The third of the Hughes boys. And about 10 or 15 games in, he was a go-to guy. 8 NA)/, Peyton Krebs of WHL Kootenay (now Winnipeg)/. He wasnt pursuing something bigger then. We only use official stats. He played goalie growing up and played for Merrimack College. Like, oh, I remember so and so did that and hes doing this in the NHL and their game equates. Its the digital age, after all. I think his skill set is a little bit underappreciated. Pierre Gauthier, who is now the Blackhawks player personnel director, hired Kelley with the Nordiques. Jack told Kelley things that couldnt be repeated elsewhere because they were confidential conversations about teams and players. Mark Kelley is currently Vice President, Amateur Scouting at Chicago Blackhawks - View - Chicago Blackhawks org chart Create your alert to follow the career of Mark Kelley. I talked to the athletic director. But lets say this, hes as good a goaltender that theres been in the last few years. Hes mobile and 6-2, so you get a little size we havent seen in the Hughes family. Hed be a really great addition to a team., 2019-20 stats: 42 goals, 56 assists in 58 games, Kelleys take: Seth had a really good year. Kelley is especially proud of drafting players who helped the Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup. Its been brewing for several years, the source said. About six months in, I was like, nope, not doing this, Doneghey said. I do believe Mark Kelley will find a job with another team and help with their amateur scouting. And when Kelley decided to retire as a player. He drives the offense and he competes so hard away from the puck. I would say from probably about November on, Im not sure anyone had a better year in the CHL. Every few years, however, there comes a seemingly cant-miss first-round goalie. When the Blackhawks finally got their chance at No. He was a little bit under-appreciated coming into this year, but that changed very, very quickly because every time you went to see Chicago play, he was just a huge part of the success. 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. Theres a lot of simple rewards guys who have played and been very successful but the holy grail is the Stanley Cup, Kelley said. Whether the Blackhawks move up into the first round or. (Bill Smith / NHLI via Getty Images). Hes a very, very good skater. Now were projecting these kids to be what theyre going to be the rest of their lives.. A lot of length to his game. Former general manager Stan Bowman deserves a lot of criticism, too. He was always asking the kind of questions with a little more probing than the other kids were. What he did in Edmonton, the numbers are (incredible) he lost one game. 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. By five games in, he looked like he had been there for a year. In those drafts, Chicago has chosen just 12 goaltenders four in the seventh round, four in the sixth round, one in the fourth . Beyond them, Landon Slaggert (2020 third-round pick) and Colton Dach (2021 second-round pick) are thought to have NHL potential. Chicago Blackhawks : NHL : Scout : Amateur Scout : 2007-08 Chicago Blackhawks : NHL : Scout : Amateur Scout : 2008-09 . All those experiences added up. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. 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. The one thing I would say about our staff, I think all the scouts are aggressive. Mark Kelley is a Vice President, Amateur Scouting at Chicago Blackhawks based in Chicago, Illinois. 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. Thats what Kelley does best, according to Bowman. In recent years, the Blackhawks have tried to go the complete opposite way in drafting defensemen. Kelley was there when the Blackhawks drafted Kane in 2007. Its highly doubtful hell be available when the Blackhawks pick at No. 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 the Blackhawks brought in more and more defensemen of all sizes with high draft picks, the depth of their forward quality decreased. 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. But we had a great sample size on him for two years. Its easier to move up in the twenties, Kelley said. Mike Donaghey will oversee the amateur scouting on an interim basis. Not to mention many. He plays hard. Only the Functional Movement Screen and Y-Balance test results will not be made public. He has a presence on the ice and he has a presence in the locker room. - Premium Design on your profile page (optional) Hes discovered some talent deep in the draft, too. 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. 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. Just like in North America, coaches, for playoff time, want the older goaltender. Jack knew a whole lot about hockey. Both Caufield and Turcotte are committed to the University of Wisconsin, while Zegras is heading to Boston University next season. So Kelley, as he always does, feels confident heading into Fridays first round. He saw how his dad addressed the team in the locker room. Try a week on us. Previously, he covered the Blackhawks and the White Sox for ESPN Chicago. The other kids were enjoying the game, playing the game. Later on, Kelley even played a season for his father at Colby College. If we lose, I wont talk to him for a couple days hoping thats not the topic of the discussion. 3 NA), Center Alex Turcotte of NTDP/Wisconsin commit (No. Two years later, Kelley was made the Blackhawks director of amateur scouting. There will be a web stream on Sportsnet.ca. Jack is proud of the person Kelley has become on and off the ice. He spent the 2019-20 season with the United States National Team Development Program. He was there for practices. "It's almost been so strange that it feels like normal," Kelley said Monday. Kirby Dach, Lukas Reichel and Colton Dach are the only forwards the Blackhawks have taken in the first or second round since 2017. To qualify, a. With a Premium subscription, you'll get access to over 30 tools, features and benefits. 1.5M subscribers in the hockey community. It just comes naturally.. He made the call on selecting Phillip Danault, Brandon Saad, Teuvo Teravainen and Alex DeBrincat, among others. Hes got size at 6-2, skates, can shoot the puck. Once you get to the goalies on this list, youre looking at players who are likely on the Blackhawks big board. 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. Mark Kelley Contact Information. That being said, Wallstedts numbers and his performance in the SHL got everyones attention. 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. Once the expansion draft is over, I expect Stan (Bowmans) phone to be going off. We got quite a few viewings of him this year. Get access to our unique free agency lists and many more premium features, Father: Jack Kelley Hear from VP of Amatuer Scouting Mark Kelley on Chicago's selection of Lukas Reichel in the first round of the 2020 NHL Draft. In the bottom 10 of the first round, itd be an easier call. I was texting other teams, other scouts, other managers, Hurry up! 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. 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. How long could it take the Blackhawks to replenish their prospect system and start seeing the dividends at the NHL level? As in previous years, the top 25 results from each of the physical tests will be posted in real-time to centralscouting.nhl.com. He drafted Marcus Kruger and Vinnie Hinostroza in the sixth round and Andrew Shaw in the fifth round. A WHL player who came down to play in the USHL. As one league source said: I find it hard to evaluate scouting people from the outside. But it goes deeper. The plan now and in the coming years is to stockpile as many high draft picks as possible. He also played on the gold-medal World Juniors team (no points in seven games). Blackhawks' front-office changes begin with departures of Mark Kelley, Ryan Stewart Kelley, the Hawks' longtime scouting director, and Stewart, one of their two remaining assistant GMs, are gone as new GM Kyle Davidson begins restructuring the organization. 3 overall pick at the NHL draft June 21-22 in Vancouver. The Blackhawks went to the playoffs in 2002 and didnt do so again until 2009. Five of his drafted players have contributed to Blackhawks Stanley Cup championships. Hes got great hand-eye coordination, a great skill set. Mark Lazerus is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the Chicago Blackhawks and the NHL. As Davidson mentioned, theres an energy around Doneghey. Hes one of those offensive defensemen with great ability to create offense. Sep 22, 2020. 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.. 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. 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