Follow Mark on Twitter @MarkLazerus. And they all came. After 15 seasons of being with the Blackhawks organization and winning three Stanley Cups, VP of amateur scouting Mark Kelley was let go today. Why the Blackhawks needed a change in their amateur scouting leadership 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). Hes very easy to find when hes on the ice. Itll be interesting to see whom Davidson appoints in Kelleys place. He drafted a lot of quality players. Discuss the NHL, AHL, KHL, PHF, IIHF and every other hockey league you can think You dont know where the GM interjected, if there were mandates on certain criteria or if there was ownership pressure. Plays in Flint, right up the road from me. So, Kelley asked questions. Does this guy have the potential to grow? But aside from the questions, Kelley just watched his father. He was also with the organization for 15 seasons. That being said, Wallstedts numbers and his performance in the SHL got everyones attention. He was tuning out scouts in some regions. 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. Like, oh, I remember so and so did that and hes doing this in the NHL and their game equates. The odds are there. You need help? said Blackhawks vice president of amateur scouting Mark Kelley. One person suggested it could take as little as five years and as many as 10. Kelley was there when the Blackhawks drafted Kane in 2007. Hockey runs in the family for Mark Kelley, the man behind the He made the call on selecting Phillip Danault, Brandon Saad, Teuvo Teravainen and Alex DeBrincat, among others. Jack knew a whole lot about hockey. 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. As in previous years, the top 25 results from each of the physical tests will be posted in real-time to centralscouting.nhl.com. Its easy to find when hes playing. Scott Powers is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the Chicago Blackhawks. 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. Now were projecting these kids to be what theyre going to be the rest of their lives.. Chicago Blackhawks : NHL : Scout : Amateur Scout : 2007-08 Chicago Blackhawks : NHL : Scout : Amateur Scout : 2008-09 . 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. 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. As the draft moves on, youre looking more at the depth chart. Or the other way, theyre not dominating, but theyre not a big guy and you have to do some projecting. The Blackhawks are feeling that lack of offensive talent throughout their organization, especially at the NHL level. 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. Its been easy to develop that trust, though. You just can tell that coaches love him because hes very, very responsible. If the Blackhawks are going to be successful with this rebuild, they need to draft well. 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 drafted Marcus Kruger and Vinnie Hinostroza in the sixth round and Andrew Shaw in the fifth round. Mark Kelley, the team's vice president of amateur scouting, met. They were that good. He wasnt a father who pulled out a hockey jersey from the closet and pretended to know the game. But what hes showed us is there an offensive upside, too. 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. All of his first-round picks have played in the NHL. So, I laughed about it. He called me back and he gave me the job. What stands out is hes equally adept offensively and defensively. Thats our job., (Photo of Dawson Mercer: Vaughn Ridley / Getty Images). . Not to mention many. Blackhawks Prospects | Chicago Blackhawks - NHL 268 votes, 62 comments. But in recent years, the misses have added up, and the Blackhawks pipeline has become as depleted as it was in the early 2000s. 3 overall pick at the NHL draft June 21-22 in Vancouver. The one thing I would say about our staff, I think all the scouts are aggressive. The combine will not be broadcasted on NHL Network in the United States. People dont really see that part of it. Try a week on us. So he gives me that directive and I go get it.. He. Follow our coverage of the 2022 NHL Draft live. 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. With the trade deadline arguably the most important time for pro -scouting just over two weeks away and the draft about four months off, the Hawks will need to pivot quickly in both regards. - Connect directly with players, coaches, teams, scouts and agents (optional) Just like Kelley used to ask his dad a lot of questions, he now asks his staff an abundance of them. They take time in development. Tags: 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. Kelley explains why Blackhawks took Allen in first round - Daily Herald 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. 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. If we lose, I wont talk to him for a couple days hoping thats not the topic of the discussion. What was most impressive about Sillinger was how quickly he assimilated into the Sioux Falls team. 17 overall. 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 think thats what our mindset has to be.. 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.. Then he came back, only played about five or six games. 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. Its an art Kelley has had success in with the Blackhawks. Big upside on him. 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. There are certain things the camera doesnt show you. Previously, the staff had its own regions, but there was a lot of crossing over. Over time, it does become easier because you see certain traits and characteristics. Scott Powers is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the Chicago Blackhawks. As the Blackhawks brought in more and more defensemen of all sizes with high draft picks, the depth of their forward quality decreased. 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. Scott Powers is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the Chicago Blackhawks. He just wanted to know more. With a Premium subscription, you'll get access to over 30 tools, features and benefits. Goaltenders can be a challenge to project, said Blackhawks vice president of amateur scouting Mark Kelley. I really like the way he talks about players, the respects he holds in the room to draw out the opinions and information we need as a managing group to make the ultimate decision. Kelley spent two years with CSKA and scouting Europe for the Penguins. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. Mike Doneghey, the man behind Blackhawks' draft picks But now, the staff will be regionalized with only a few people, including Doneghey, crossing over. As much as the responsibility and accountability fall on Davidson, he has entrusted others to help make those decisions. Doneghey grew up in West Roxbury, a neighborhood in Boston, and still carries his native Boston accent. Like Jim McKeller with Isaak Phillips when he came out of Sudbury, he was like, I know this guy better than anybody. Hes played both center and wing, so theres an attraction there. He wasnt pursuing something bigger then. In a lot of ways, it was a natural transition for him. It just comes naturally.. Take control of your EliteProspects profile! When Tallon was fired a year later, Kelley sat down with Blackhawks president John McDonough for about two hours and Kelley stayed on board. In the middle 10, well, its not so clear. Previously, he covered the Blackhawks and the White Sox for ESPN Chicago. 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. Previously, he covered the Blackhawks and the White Sox for ESPN Chicago. Blackhawks drawn to 1st-round pick Nolan Allan by the 'subtleties of Try a week on us. There have been 16 drafts since the Blackhawks selected Corey Crawford in the second round in 2003. Signing Brandon Hagel and Dominik Kubalik as free agents has helped mask that a bit, but the Blackhawks being one of the leagues worst offensive teams this season can be connected to not having enough high-end forwards in the pipeline in recent years. Got to see him in the MHL, VHL, KHL and he came over and played under 18s in Dallas. Other first round picks include Phillip Danault in 2011, Teuvo Teravainen in 2012, Ryan Hartman in 2013, and Nick Schmaltz in 2014. Only one of them has made it to the NHL, and Kent Simpson (the second-rounder in 2010) lasted all of one period in mop-up duty of a blowout loss in Toronto during the 2013-14 season. He can make plays but also showed a willingness to roll up his sleeves and get dirty. Get Full Access To Mark's Info. 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. You can get a taste, but the live viewing is very important, Kelley said. Davidson recently explained that he liked how Doneghey had some similar scouting philosophies, but he brought his own strong opinions about players. About six months in, I was like, nope, not doing this, Doneghey said. Hes 89. Analyzing 10 years of Blackhawks drafts in the Stan Bowman-Mark Kelley He was always asking the kind of questions with a little more probing than the other kids were. He was with his dad after wins and losses. Michigan was allowing a limited number of scouts, so I got to see quite a few Big Ten games. I forget who said it, but some GM said, the only way to hit on more players is to have more picks, Doneghey said. 2 NA), Center Kirby Dach of WHL Saskatoon (No. 3 NA), Center Alex Turcotte of NTDP/Wisconsin commit (No. I dont look at it as a challenge, Kelley said. That didnt last long. His numbers in the J20 (league) in Sweden (13 points in 11 games) speak for themselves. There were plenty of misses in some of those drafts, too, but the Blackhawks accumulated enough quality players during that time and especially hit big when they selected in the top five. 12 pick (which is actually the 11th pick, as Arizonas pick has been declared voided). Brother: David Kelley, Player profile of Mark Kelley also available, You need to have EP Premium The problem with that, of course, is that a broadcast doesnt tell the whole picture. If you look at his numbers when he came back, they rivaled (Cole) Caufield, (Oliver) Wahlstrom, guys like that. Once you get to the goalies on this list, youre looking at players who are likely on the Blackhawks big board. I dont think you realize how much and the type of knowledge youre building. What stands out for me is he was an 18-year-old player in the SHL, and he was an important part of the Djurgrden team. Blackhawks Make Front Office Changes - Pro Hockey Rumors And when Kelley decided to retire as a player. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. 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. Weve been watching him. How long could it take the Blackhawks to replenish their prospect system and start seeing the dividends at the NHL level? In those drafts, Chicago has chosen just 12 goaltenders four in the seventh round, four in the sixth round, one in the fourth . 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. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. He also played on the gold-medal World Juniors team (no points in seven games). Weve been watching him for three years, hes a late 02. This year, organizers expect that number to be surpassed. Eight of the previous 10 defensemen theyve drafted have been at least 6-foot-3. Hes got our attention., 2019-20 stats: 38 goals, 48 assists in 57 games, Kelleys take: Another one weve watched for a couple years. 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. Get Email Address. And thats a big ask for Askarov. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. To start that process, many people believed someone other than Kelley needed to be making those decisions. Doneghey and Davidson built their relationship over the years on scouting trips together. Hes just immersed in it.. 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. Six were on the Blackhawks last season. I know his coach, Jussi Ahokas, really liked him. Two years later, Kelley was made the Blackhawks director of amateur scouting. And there were others traded to acquire players who were a part of the Cups as well. He coached national championship teams at Boston University, spent time as the Hartford Whalers general manager and the Pittsburgh Penguins president. Hes a puck-mover, creates offense, hes a dynamo on the point. He would never go four, five, six days without a phone call, just to see how everything is going. Just saying that tells you what kind of player he is. He selected Brandon Saad in the second round in 2011. I think what stands out about his game is the 200-foot responsible play that traditional Russian center in that hes very, very good defensively. 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. 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. He is a mobile, good two-way defender. 1.5M subscribers in the hockey community. He was there for practices. Thats why the live viewings are so important.. Export. So for me, the last two years has been a learning experience. -- 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. 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. Aside from some adjustments in Davidsons direction of the scouting department,Doneghey has also shifted how hes utilizing his scouts. Chicago Blackhawks | Chicago Blackhawks - NHL 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. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. He'll turn on his TV, plug his laptop into his monitor, open Zoom and join the Blackhawks' call. Really smart player. I wish (the draft) was (now). Mikes a super passionate guy, Davidson said. Very smart player with a really good skill set. Jack believes now he was too tough on Kelley as a player because he didnt want anyone else on the team to think he was soft with his son. 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. Try a week on us. Later on, Kelley even played a season for his father at Colby College. I think that came naturally being around it, said the 59-year-old Kelley, whose older brother David is married to Michelle Pfieffer and is a television writer and producer. 3 and 5 in NHL Central Scouting final rankings for North American skaters, respectively. He followed up with a really good under-18 tournament (four goals, three assists in seven games), winning a gold medal. As Davidson mentioned, theres an energy around Doneghey. m***@chicagoblackhawks.com. Kelley is especially proud of drafting players who helped the Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup. 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. Director of scouting Mark Kelley breaks down potential Blackhawks draft I think we go into every draft with goaltenders that we would like to target at certain times. Three of those players have been 6-foot-6 or taller. As he enters a position back in amateur scouting, hes found that time in pro evaluation to be huge. It is what it is. 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. He was rarely traveling to view prospects in certain regions. Kelley was allowed to go everywhere his dad was as a coach and just paid attention. Mark Kelley - Vice President,.. - Chicago Blackhawks - ZoomInfo Mark was more profound in seeking out information and what have you.. 12? He missed the end of the year because he sliced a tendon in his foot. He spent the 2019-20 season with the United States National Team Development Program. (Bill Streicher/USA TODAY Sports) All those experiences added up. He drives the offense and he competes so hard away from the puck. When speaking of his strengths, Davidson brought up amateur scouting. Jack was the perfect person to ask such questions to, too. 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. I think I learned a lot just about the way the game was played over there, Kelley said. He encouraged me and I called every one of the recruits, explaining the situation from myself, who was playing there, my father. Mark served as Amateur Scout at Chicago Blackhawks. He played goalie growing up and played for Merrimack College. But of any of the Blackhawks hockey operations personnel, the one who may matter the most beyond Davidson is director of amateur scouting Mike Doneghey. 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 Nobody is looking at yesterday. By five games in, he looked like he had been there for a year. He gets in there and battles. As of now, the Blackhawks dont have a first-round pick in the 2022 draft, but Doneghey said hes prepared for anything and everything. I would say hes a great son, Jack said. (Top photo: Taylor Wilder / NHLI via Getty Images). The NHL Draft is on July 23-24 and the Blackhawks have the No. It gave them a first-round talent in a draft in which they didn't have a first-round pick. Former general manager Stan Bowman deserves a lot of criticism, too. This years draft has one of those goalies: 18-year-old Russian phenom Yaroslav Askarov. 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.. I feel great, Doneghey said. We surveyed nearly 40 members of the Blackhawks scouting department to find the top-ranked prospects across 15 categories analyzing on-ice skill, play style and personality traits. I think I had two or three conversations with Pierre. Hes discovered some talent deep in the draft, too. 39, chief scout Mark Kelley and general manager Stan Bowman who have learned over the years that size isn't everything pounced on. I saw a lot of pro hockey there, so it was an exercise for me, Doneghey said. A good two-way defenseman. The fitness testing begins at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, with seven of the 11 drills/tests at HarborCenter. Davidson also liked how Doneghey can gather information from his scouting group and present it. That is true. 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. Norm Maciver, Jeff Greenberg, Meghan Hunter, Mark Eaton and Brian Campbell will all certainly play key roles. Hes mobile and 6-2, so you get a little size we havent seen in the Hughes family. A lot of great speed coming down the wing, can really shoot the puck. Its an art, not a science.. Complete player biography and stats. Very, very enticing. Mark Kelley Team Staff Profile - Elite Prospects 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. From there, Bowman has put his trust in Kelley to do his job. And when Kelley decided to retire as a player after getting three games in the AHL during the 1980-81 season, there was only one path for him. Kelley worked for the Penguins from 1993 to 2006. He played in Jyvskyl, which is the hometown of Mikko Luoma, our Finnish scout. Perry believes the time to say goodbye is now, especially with every founding band member over the age of 70. No, I dont feel pressure at all.. I like putting teams together. Here are nine other possible targets for Oct. 6, with Kelleys thumbnail analysis on each: 2019-20 stats: 24 goals, 36 assists in 42 games, Kelleys take: Very good player. Whether the Blackhawks move up into the first round or. Important: An official team/league url or a team document must be provided for us to update staff stats. But where were picking, were going to get a player that can make an impact. Very appealing that hes going to Wisconsin to play for Tony Granato. Great mobility, great range. Kelley had a goal and two assists in the win. There has to be a skill set that we can recognize that transfers to the NHL.
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