The Athletic transcripted an episode of “The Athletic Hockey Show” with Corey Pronman, Max Bultman and FloHockey’s Chris Peters, and the trio discussed Red Wings prospect Nate Danielson at some length:
Peters: Then let’s talk about Cole Hutson — kidding. I’m still trying to figure out (Danielson) the player. Corey, in terms of a top‑50 prospect and where he landed, what are the things you’re seeing from him? I just haven’t seen it yet.
Pronman: One of the youngest players in the AHL last year, one of Grand Rapids’ better players, one of their better players in the playoffs. 6‑2, right‑shot center who can skate, has legit skill, plays both special teams, works hard. A lot of traits. I know the skill isn’t eye‑popping, but it’s good skill — legit skill. I think it’s second‑power‑play skill in the NHL — maybe bumper/net‑front type. He has a lot of traits that will translate and will lead to him being a highly effective NHL center for a long time. It’s hard to see him miss, frankly. He checks every box, and some with emphasis. Really natural skater, natural puck handler. He can break shifts open with his puck handling at times. The pace he plays at — he just feels like a really good hockey player. I don’t know what to say other than he doesn’t meet some people’s ideal statistical profile.
But every time I watch him — well, that’s the question I have, and I’m sure Max feels the same way because he’s watching a bunch — it feels like every time you watch him, he’s one of the most impactful players on the ice, right?
Bultman: Yes. And then you look at the score sheet and it’s, you know, one assist or no assist.
Peters: What’s a reasonable expectation?
Pronman: I think 45-55 points with penalty‑kill duty.
Continued (paywall); the thrust of the conversation involves yesterday’s Under-23 prospect rankings from Pronman.
