egroen 384 Report post Posted August 16, 2012 http://thehockeywriters.com/andreas-athanasiou-the-next-ones-2012-nhl-draft-prospect-profile-beware-the-greek/ Helm speed with better hands. Could be a steal. Shootout at the end of the clip is one of the cooler ones I have ever seen. "Athanasiou idolizes and models his game after two Russian stars, Pavel Bure and Pavel Datsyuk. Shows speed like Bure and hands like Datsyuk." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingfan91 4 Report post Posted September 4, 2012 Apparently he was traded by the London Knights to the Barrie Colts for a few picks... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Defender 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2012 A buddy of mine covers the Colts and says he's looking really good in camp. Will likely play on the top 2 lines and is expected to produce lots of points this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmbongreyst 14 Report post Posted May 19, 2013 I noticed in the transaction section of the news paper today that he signed with GR for a tryout but couldn't find anything online. Does anyone have any details about the 2013-14 expectations for where he'll play? From the looks of his statline this year he has started to put his speed to use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted July 29, 2013 I'm excited for this kid. I haven't seen a full game of his, but you can't help but fall in love with the type of player his highlights portray him to be Smooth as pasha, and I'd like to see him and helm in a race a few years down the road when helm has been 100% for a good amount of time, and A.A. has had some time with a professional conditioning/training system. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDL 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2013 I feel like he will be a 3rd line offensive threat in the future. Although he is fast, scouts say that sometimes he can't control his speed (kind of like Luis Mendoza). He has a better offensive upside then Helm, but I believe Helm is better defensively. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FifeHockeyNut 57 Report post Posted August 12, 2013 I feel like he will be a 3rd line offensive threat in the future. Although he is fast, scouts say that sometimes he can't control his speed (kind of like Luis Mendoza). He has a better offensive upside then Helm, but I believe Helm is better defensively. Well if he listened to Coach Bombay his skating would improve. I can see Kenny collecting empty cans of juice as we speak! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted September 30, 2013 If he learns some humility, and realizes how much work he has ahead of him(which is a big if) he could be a second line center. He's only 18, so I expect him to be a bit cocky. Hopefully his time with the red wings showed him a glimpse of what he needs, and what it means to be a red wing. And if he can get on the red wings developmental game plan I expect more than third line out of him. Once again that's a huge if. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted January 15, 2014 2013-14 stats with the Barrie colts: 54points in 39gp. 23g 31a 34pim And a +14. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MasterPavel 115 Report post Posted January 15, 2014 He will be with the griffs next year along with Mantha. 1 FifeHockeyNut reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PumpkinEscobar 136 Report post Posted January 15, 2014 Hopefully they'll both be with the Griffins for their postseason along with Backman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ahkmed 25 Report post Posted January 19, 2014 Athanasiou is really tearing it up tonight..4 goals in 2 periods Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PumpkinEscobar 136 Report post Posted January 19, 2014 If this dude can add some more weight we may have Helm's replacement Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted January 19, 2014 From what I've seen a.a. has way better hands. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ahkmed 25 Report post Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) slowly climbing into the top 5 in the OHL scoring race..currently tied for 7th place not bad for a 4th round pick Edited January 24, 2014 by ahkmed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PumpkinEscobar 136 Report post Posted January 24, 2014 Put on some weight and we may have a star in the making Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ahkmed 25 Report post Posted February 14, 2014 wow,what a night for Athanasiou. 5g & 2a and just like that, he`s now 3rd in OHL scoring & tied for 2nd amongst goal scorers 1 Dominator2005 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nawein 324 Report post Posted February 14, 2014 It's pretty cool how we draft people late and the next year they kind of explode offensively. For example: Athanasiou and Nyquist. Those are just off the top of my head. I'm sure theres more ala Z and Pav probably. I'm too lazy to look it up. Anyways, I'm getting excited for this kid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted February 15, 2014 I've been excited about this kid for a while now. I actually found lgw looking for talk of him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richdg 267 Report post Posted February 16, 2014 Funny some of you asked about physical growth. Yes the RW's still have him listed as 6-0/177 under the prospects thread. However, if you go to Barrie's team page, AA is listed as 6-2/200. So yes he has in fact grown and kept his speed, while improving his production. Next year we will find out if he can do it vs. pros. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PumpkinEscobar 136 Report post Posted February 16, 2014 Still would like to see get to 215-220 but he's turning into a beast Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Pred 48 337 Report post Posted March 16, 2014 finished 5th overall in the O in scoring and 2nd in goals. When was the last time the Wings had 2 ( Mantha) such out and out goalscorers coming thru and at the same time. These are big guys to, they wont have them both on the roster but what chance one of them makes the Wings next season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MasterPavel 115 Report post Posted March 21, 2014 (edited) finished 5th overall in the O in scoring and 2nd in goals. When was the last time the Wings had 2 ( Mantha) such out and out goalscorers coming thru and at the same time. These are big guys to, they wont have them both on the roster but what chance one of them makes the Wings next season. Mantha has a shot, but unless we have world war one casualty rates again Andreas doesn't sniff call ups until the year following. Some over-ripening is coming his way, which can be a good thing ala nyquist.. Edited March 21, 2014 by MasterPavel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smite 399 Report post Posted March 28, 2014 I think this belongs here Hockey Vines @TheHockeyVines 16h Andreas Athanasiou's filthy Shootout goal! https://vine.co/v/MOjAIKVmKMp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
under_par_00 45 Report post Posted April 1, 2014 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17UcPNJciEo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
