2016 Draft PDF

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18 years old, from Rimouski, QC, Canada
Summary
October Ranking p.2 May Ranking p.8
November Ranking p.3 FINAL RANKING p.9
December Ranking p.4 60 Players Profiles & Reports p.10
January Ranking p.5 Advanced Stats p.35
February Ranking p.6 Best of the best honors p.36
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April Ranking p.7 Mock Draft p.37
By : Alex Gagnon, Internship Scout for ISS Hockey
2016 NHL DRAFT
Rankings & Reports
& Predictions

November Ranking
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Updated Stats November 5th
GP G A PTS PIM P/G
14 10 6 16 2 1,14
14 3 7 10 8 0,71
19 5 4 9 6 0,47
13 9 4 13 23 1,00
15 5 19 24 14 1,60
16 10 11 21 4 1,31
16 0 6 6 15 0,38
13 5 17 22 6 1,69
19 16 22 38 18 2,00
16 4 12 16 18 1,00
12 4 3 7 0 0,58
15 3 9 12 0 0,80
21 11 13 24 20 1,14
15 7 8 15 10 1,00
16 4 4 8 10 0,50
19 15 1 16 10 0,84
10 2 12 14 13 1,40
19 3 24 27 4 1,42
14 5 9 14 0 1,00
12 11 5 16 24 1,33
5 1 1 2 4 0,40
12 6 14 20 2 1,67
10 1 2 3 52 0,30
12 1 7 8 4 0,67
15 1 9 10 10 0,67
18 9 16 25 10 1,39
14 2 6 8 4 0,57
8 2 4 6 8 0,75
16 8 9 17 23 1,06
16 2 1 3 0 0,19
13 17 8 25 2 1,92
14 7 9 16 4 1,14
16 3 6 9 12 0,56

December Ranking
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Updated Stats December 5th
GP G A PTS PIM PPG
17 11 8 19 2 1,12
24 12 36 48 30 2,00
24 4 12 16 12 0,67
27 5 6 11 10 0,41
20 8 5 13 0 0,65
28 10 22 32 34 1,14
27 7 9 16 16 0,59
28 17 22 39 6 1,39
30 19 24 43 41 1,43
27 23 7 30 16 1,11
22 7 30 37 12 1,68
24 3 17 20 4 0,83
23 18 12 30 36 1,30
25 1 7 8 19 0,32
28 23 34 57 26 2,04
20 10 7 17 45 0,85
17 5 18 23 18 1,35
26 11 12 23 16 0,88
12 4 5 9 12 0,75
28 5 30 35 6 1,25
15 9 10 19 4 1,27
23 15 27 42 14 1,83
26 32 21 53 10 2,04
22 1 16 17 12 0,77
25 14 21 35 10 1,40
13 1 5 6 25 0,46
23 1 6 7 48 0,30
25 7 17 24 2 0,96
29 17 23 40 16 1,38
23 3 1 4 6 0,17
25 3 11 14 20 0,56
27 11 15 26 27 0,96
13 4 5 9 4 0,69
26 1 17 18 6 0,69
24 2 14 16 10 0,67
23 2 5 7 20 0,30
18 3 5 8 62 0,44
16 5 6 11 17 0,69
26 9 17 26 21 1,00
25 4 10 14 6 0,56
23 1 5 6 22 0,26
26 11 19 30 7 1,15
25 3 10 13 12 0,52
16 1 1 2 8 0,13
27 12 31 43 10 1,59
26 9 4 13 6 0,50
4 8 7 15 4 3,75
26 9 9 18 9 0,69
10 3.30 0.883 0,0
19 10 14 24 24 1,26

January Ranking
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Updated Stats January 5th
GP G A PTS PIM PPG
22 14 11 25 4 1,14
31 5 7 12 12 0,39
24 8 8 16 0 0,67
29 14 45 59 40 2,03
28 4 19 23 6 0,82
33 5 19 24 20 0,73
33 21 28 49 6 1,48
30 24 37 61 28 2,03
37 10 15 25 30 0,68
15 9 10 19 4 1,27
38 25 31 56 61 1,47
30 29 8 37 16 1,23
32 17 16 33 59 1,03
36 15 27 42 45 1,17
17 1 7 8 27 0,47
24 7 31 38 16 1,58
29 6 27 33 18 1,14
27 24 16 40 40 1,48
40 15 23 38 20 0,95
27 17 38 55 18 2,04
28 8 18 26 40 0,93
16 6 5 11 16 0,69
40 13 26 39 10 0,98
27 3 2 5 10 0,19
36 12 25 37 36 1,03
24 1 16 17 24 0,71
38 6 39 45 6 1,18
30 33 23 56 12 1,87
12 22 15 37 31 3,08
40 1 14 15 21 0,38
38 22 34 56 18 1,47
26 4 7 11 36 0,42
24 6 8 14 18 0,58
35 15 18 33 29 0,94
34 1,97 0.925
37 1 21 22 12 0,59
36 13 34 47 12 1,31
31 16 22 38 16 1,23
14 11 14 25 8 1,79
36 4 20 24 12 0,67
18 7 7 14 6 0,78
33 17 22 39 34 1,18
35 2 9 11 71 0,31
38 3 14 17 28 0,45
33 13 24 37 43 1,12
24 7 8 15 68 0,63
38 14 13 27 9 0,71
39 3 14 17 18 0,44
27 6 10 16 6 0,59
28 2 8 10 26 0,36
27 2 5 7 20 0,26
30 11 20 31 9 1,03
34 12 17 29 25 0,85
10 3,3 0.883
38 2 6 8 10 0,21
18 1 1 2 8 0,11
29 3 10 13 19 0,45
28 1 5 6 30 0,21
19 3 5 8 6 0,42
4 0 0 0 0 0,00

February Ranking
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Updated Stats February 5th
GP G A PTS PIM PPG
31 23 15 38 6 1,23
41 8 12 20 20 0,49
35 13 14 27 0 0,77
41 20 57 77 63 1,88
45 8 24 32 28 0,71
48 13 24 37 40 0,77
39 5 23 28 12 0,72
50 19 37 56 55 1,12
50 30 42 72 77 1,44
44 26 35 61 6 1,39
41 34 52 86 37 2,10
51 19 27 46 24 0,90
18 9 11 20 4 1,11
40 9 36 45 28 1,13
38 36 10 46 20 1,21
26 2 12 14 37 0,54
45 21 18 39 90 0,87
41 33 22 55 68 1,34
23 10 9 19 26 0,83
40 27 50 77 26 1,93
38 13 46 59 28 1,55
32 2 18 20 24 0,63
52 3 20 23 34 0,44
52 3 17 20 50 0,38
23 41 30 71 49 3,09
36 4 6 10 12 0,28
46 5 10 15 86 0,33
28 8 18 26 40 0,93
24 17 28 45 22 1,88
40 16 32 48 43 1,20
49 15 32 47 42 0,96
51 31 44 75 26 1,47
46 21 28 49 42 1,07
52 19 30 49 16 0,94
39 4 12 16 44 0,41
50 6 44 50 6 1,00
41 38 30 68 18 1,66
35 6 15 21 28 0,60
34 8 9 17 87 0,50
47 1 23 24 14 0,51
45 13 21 34 10 0,76
48 18 38 56 12 1,17
50 8 23 31 18 0,62
38 5 13 18 22 0,47
41 3,19 0.900
49 1,96 0.925
39 6 6 12 28 0,31
50 18 28 46 47 0,92
49 21 27 48 20 0,98
42 7 36 43 10 1,02
28 10 14 24 8 0,86
42 14 30 44 67 1,05
43 14 21 35 35 0,81
50 6 25 31 14 0,62
42 3 11 14 42 0,33
29 1 4 5 18 0,17
8 0 0 0 0 0,00
42 3 11 14 21 0,33
51 18 15 33 11 0,65
51 20 28 48 22 0,94

April Ranking
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Updated Stats April 5th
GP G A PTS PIM PPG
36 24 22 46 6 1,28
50 13 15 28 22 0,56
46 17 16 33 6 0,72
62 42 57 99 112 1,60
57 28 47 75 18 1,32
62 11 38 49 51 0,79
57 30 77 107 80 1,88
53 30 57 87 38 1,64
67 17 40 57 56 0,85
57 9 33 42 16 0,74
57 21 40 61 71 1,07
48 42 62 104 43 2,17
68 24 40 64 28 0,94
59 21 53 74 40 1,25
28 12 14 26 10 0,93
34 19 13 32 34 0,94
53 41 28 69 89 1,30
37 3 22 25 56 0,68
54 41 16 57 24 1,06
63 28 24 52 106 0,83
45 14 53 67 30 1,49
63 38 55 93 36 1,48
71 6 37 43 54 0,61
25 47 31 78 53 3,12
67 10 64 74 10 1,10
36 14 18 32 12 0,89
64 19 40 59 50 0,92
56 23 45 68 64 1,21
69 3 23 26 76 0,38
51 15 14 29 8 0,57
68 24 40 64 61 0,94
64 5 12 17 103 0,27
48 4 8 12 16 0,25
72 23 47 70 24 0,97
54 3,42 .896
69 10 39 49 20 0,71
60 51 50 101 28 1,68
55 8 41 49 12 0,89
63 24 27 51 61 0,81
65 35 46 81 16 1,25
44 3 22 25 53 0,57
68 13 46 59 18 0,87
67 24 49 73 18 1,09
67 30 35 65 32 0,97
65 17 34 51 14 0,78
65 26 40 66 50 1,02
58 30 29 59 40 1,02
30 9 19 28 46 0,93
52 4 16 20 56 0,38
50 12 28 40 16 0,80
36 6 15 21 42 0,58
64 14 45 59 34 0,92
65 1 26 27 28 0,42
35 1 4 5 28 0,14
51 13 13 26 157 0,51
52 16 16 32 69 0,62
47 22 31 53 53 1,13
gras si 2x dans to add 49 7 9 16 53 0,33
Yegor Korshkov ISS 43 12 EN 41 9 EN 7 pOffs 41 5 16 21 22 0,51
Maxime Lajoie ISS 49 30 EN 53 37 en 62 28 2,27 .915

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Player Profiles
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#1
Name POS S Team League NAT Ht Wt
Auston Matthews C L Zurich NLA 6'1 194 lbs
Main Assets Hockey sense Offensive Skating
Two-Way Forward Main Weaknesses Strength Consistency
Comments
Comparable Player
Anze Kopitar Rating
Amateur Potential / 10
Pro potential
Skating 4,5 / 5
Puck skills 4,5
Shot 4,5
Offense 5
Defense 4
Physical 4
Competitiveness 4
Hockey sense 5
Size/Strenght 3,5 Season stats
Explosiveness 4 GP G A PTS PIM
Average 4,3 Reg.Season 36 24 22 46 6
WC 10 6 3 9 2
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Patrik Laine RW R Tappara Liga 6'4 209 lbs
pic Main Assets Offensive Hockey Sense Size/Strength
Goal Scorer Main Weaknesses Defensive Reliability
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Comparable Player
Ilya Kovalchuk Rating
Pro potential
Skating 4 / 5 Physicaly mature. Intimidating size for his opponents
Puck skills 5
Shot 5
Offense 5
Defense 3
Physical 4,5
Competitiveness 4
Hockey sense 4,5
Explosiveness 4,5 GP G A PTS PIM
WC 10 7 5 12 4
Player Type
10 : WJC
10 : NHL AS
Player Type
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10 : NHL AS
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Matthews had a great year. One of the best scorer in the NLA, all
star team at the WJC and represented the USA at the WC.
Amazing skater, changes of directions quickly. Great
acceleration. So smart, makes players around him better and
likes to slow the pace of the game. Creative with the puck, he has
gifted hands. Has a hard shot and a quick release. Matthews has
some grit to his game and also, he's willing to go in dirty areas.
He protects the puck well and has the ability to win space. Needs
to add strength to be more effective at the NHL level and, also,
has to be more consistent shift after shift and game after game.
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Laine had an amazing year. All-star team at the u20 and MVP of both
Liga playoffs and WC. He might very well challenge Auston
Matthews for the #1 spot.
Physicaly mature. Intimidating size for his opponents. Powerful
skater, good acceleration and so strong on his skates. Creative with the
puck, great skills and high confidence in his abilities. Elite vision to
combine with a bomb of a shot. Dangerous one timer and big time
scoring touch. Big presence along the boards, protects the puck very
well. Has some grit and nastiness to his game, likes the physical play.
Try too much by himself at times. Needs to control his emotions
better.
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Player Profiles
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Jesse Puljujarvi RW R Karpat Liga 6'4 208 lbs
pic Main Assets Skating Hockey Sense Offensive
Play Maker Main Weaknesses Drive Physical
Comments
Comparable Player
Evgeni Malkin Rating
Amateur Potential 10: WJC / 10
Pro potential
Skating 5 / 5 Pro frame.
Puck skills 4
Shot 4
Offense 4,5
Defense 4
Physical 4
Competitiveness 4
Hockey sense 5
WJC U20 7 5 12 17 0
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Olli Juolevi D L London OHL 6'2 188 lbs
pic Main Assets Hockey sense Skating Offensive
Two-way Dman Main Weaknesses Size/Strength Physicality
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Nicklas Lidstrom Rating
Pro potential
Skating 5 / 5
Puck skills 4,5
Shot 3,5
Offense 4,5
Defense 4,5
Physical 3
Competitiveness 4
Hockey sense 5
Playoffs 18 3 11 14 4
Player Type
10 : NHL AS
Player Type
10 : WJC
10 : NHL AS
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Puljujarvi won almost everything this season. Gold at u20 and u18,
plus MVP honors at the WJC. He also had a very good season in
Finland, scoring at more than a 0,5 point per game pace.
Pro frame. Very good skater for his size. Can fly on the ice. Great
strides and acceleration. Smart, sees the ice well and has great
anticipation. Very good vision and playmaking abilities. Creative
player with soft hands. Strong shot. So responsible defensively,
always first to backcheck. Plays with an edge, tough to beat in 1 vs
1. He's the kind of player who wants to make a difference.
However, he could use his size to be more involved in physical
situations. I see him as a center at the next level
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Everytime I saw Juolevi play, he impressed me more and more each time. He was the
defensive leader of both the Memorial cup winning team and the World Juinior
Champions.
Ultra mobile two-way defender. Moves incredibly well out there, he's a fluid and
effortless skater. Really smart, his hockey IQ is something special. He sees the ice well
and makes a strong first pass. He's patient with the puck and can quarter back a PP
thanks to his quick mind. Likes to join the rush and distibutes the puck well. He's got
quick hands and doesn't need much time to execute a play. Unless he's very good
offensively, his defensive awareness is also very good.
He lacks upper-body strength. He'll need to become stronger in order to be more
effective at the next level He maintains control of the puck too long at times and it
often causes turnovers.

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Pierre-Luc Dubois LW L Cape Breton QMJHL 6'3 202 lbs
pic Main Assets Offensive Hockey sense Passion/Drive
Power Forward Main Weaknesses Skating
Comments
Comparable Player
Jarome Iginla Rating
Pro potential
Skating 3,5 / 5
Puck skills 4
Shot 4
Offense 4
Defense 4
Physical 4,5
Competitiveness 4,5
Hockey sense 4,5
Playoffs 12 7 5 12 14
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Matthew Tkachuk LW L London OHL 6'1 202 lbs
pic Main Assets Physicality Hockey sense Passion/Drive
Power Forward Main Weaknesses Skating
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Comparable Player
Corey Perry Rating
Pro potential
Skating 3,5 / 5
Puck skills 4
Shot 4,5
Offense 4
Defense 3,5
Physical 4,5
Competitiveness 5
Hockey sense 4
Playoffs 18 20 20 40 41
Player Type
10 : WJC
9 : Top 6F
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9 : Top 6F
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It was Dubois's breakout year this year. He was invited to Canada's
world junior camp and put up great numbers in the Q, alongside
Detroit's first rounder Evgeny Svechnikov.
He's a big powerful winger who can also play center. He's a powerful
skater but needs to improve his quickness and footwork. Eric's son has
soft hands to combine with a great vision, elite playmaking abilities
and an accurate wrist shot. He battles hard and is willing to go in dirty
areas, like the front of the net, where he scores most of his goals.
Defensively, he's really mature and reliable, thanks to his amazing
reading of the play and anticipation. He plays with a lot of character
and has top 6 potential at the NHL level.
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Tkachuk enjoyed a season to remember this year, playing alongside CHL stars
Mitch Marner and Christian Dvorak. He scored the championship winning
goal at the Memorial Cup.
Big powerful winger. Effective complementary player. Very good acceleration
and strong on his skates. Pretty smart, he's a very good passer and sees the ice
well. Versatile player, can shoot the puck but he's also a good playmaker. He's
got a hard shot and releases it quickly. Big presence along the boards and in
front of the net. Plays a gritty physical game. Protects the puck very well, uses
his size and strength to win battles. Hard competitor with great work-ethic.
Like his father, Keith's son likes to get his opponents off their game, by
chirping them consistently.
Must improve agility and quickness and needs to control his emotions better
in key moments, as he often take unnecessary penalties.
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Clayton Keller C L USANTDP USHL 5'10 168 lbs
pic Main Assets Skating Hockey sense Offensive
Play Maker Main Weaknesses Size/Strength Physicality
Comments
Comparable Player
Johnny Gaudreau Rating
Pro potential
Skating 5 / 5
Puck skills 5
Shot 4
Offense 5
Defense 3,5
Physical 3
Competitiveness 4
Hockey sense 5
u18 7 4 10 14 2
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Logan Brown C L Windsor OHL 6'6 220 lbs
pic Main Assets Offensive Hockey sense Size/Strength
Play Maker Main Weaknesses Skating Consistency Passion/Drive
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Comparable Player
Joe Thornton Rating
Pro potential
Skating 3,5 / 5
Puck skills 4,5
Shot 3,5
Offense 4,5
Defense 3,5
Physical 4
Competitiveness 3,5
Hockey sense 5
Size/Strenght 5 Season stats
u18 7 3 9 12 2
Player Type
10 : WJC
9 : Top 6F
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10 : WJC
10 : NHL AS
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Keller's bright talent shined all season long in Plymouth, Michigan, with
USA's U18 team. He was exceptional and beat the franchise's mark for
assists in a season, with 70.
Diminutive offensive dynamo. Super skilled creative player. Great
speed, quick change of directions. He's able to get through everyone on
the ice due to his quickness. So smart. Amazing passer. Makes players
around him better. and he's really patient with the puck. Has the
impressive ability to win time and space with the puck. Accurate shot.
Dangerous in scoring areas. Can play PP and also PK. Competes hard,
not afraid to go in the corners.
Needs to become stronger, competes hard but loses most of his puck
battles anyway. Seems to become invisible at times against bigger guys.
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Brown improved his game throughout the season and he ended that
journey with a tremendous performance at the U18, for team USA.
Offensive dynamo with big frame. Pretty good skater for a big guy. Very
good acceleration and explosivness. He's got soft hands, particularly in
tight areas, and he's creative with the puck. Awesome vision and hockey
sense. Exceptional anticipation and playmaking skills. Strong shot, but
doesn't use it often. Good defensive awareness. Protects the puck very
well and he's tough to beat in one on one along the boards.
Big kid, but needs to add muscle. Good skater, but needs to become
quicker and improve his footwork and stamina. Has to show more passion
and commitment shift after shift.
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Mikhail Sergachev D L Windsor OHL 6'3 222 lbs
pic Main Assets Skating Offensive Hockey sense
Offensive Dman Main Weaknesses Passion/Drive Consistency
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Comparable Player
Mark Giordano Rating
Pro potential
Skating 4,5 / 5
Puck skills 4
Shot 4
Offense 4
Defense 4
Physical 4
Competitiveness 3,5
Hockey sense 4,5
Playoffs 5 2 3 5 8
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Tyson Jost C L Penticton BCHL 5'11 190 lbs
pic Main Assets Offensive Hockey sense Skating
Comments
Comparable Player
Jonathan Toews Rating
Pro potential
Skating 4,5 / 5
Puck skills 5
Shot 4
Offense 5
Defense 3,5
Physical 3
Competitiveness 4,5
Hockey sense 5
U18 7 6 9 15 2
Player Type
10 : WJC
9 : Top 3D
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9 : Top 6F
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Sergachev enjoyed an amazing season in his first year overseas. He was
named OHL's defenceman of the year, before heading to Grand Forks to play
a leader rôle on a young russian squad.
Big skilled defender. Very good skater, great mobility and off the charts
acceleration. Poised with the puck, great mind. Elite offensive sense, joins the
rush well and likes to carry the puck into the zone. Strong first pass, moves
the puck up ice quickly and effectively. Hard shot. High hockey IQ. Can be a
PP QB. Good defensive positioning, he's steady and reliable in his zone.
Good stick use. Plays with an edge, has a physical presence to his game.
Could see more urgency in his game. Also needs to be more consistent game
after game.
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Jost was amazing in the BCHL this year, putting up 104 points in 48 games,
but he really proved his value at the WJAC and U18, where he was arguably
Canada's top player.
Elite offensive center. Jost is a really quick skater. Always moves his feet
and he's really tough to stop when he's at top speed. So smart, he has an
awesome vision and playmaking skills. So patient, creative and under
control with the puck. He's resilient, never gives up on a play. Born leader
and competitor. Great defensive awareness. He back checks hard, gets PK
time and does a great job. Proved he's a clutch player. Likes to score big
goals at key moments.
Has to get stronger in order to win more puck battles and be a more
effective NHLer.
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Alexander Nylander C R Missisauga OHL 6'0 178 lbs
pic Main Assets Hockey sense Offensive Skating
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Comparable Player
Evgeny Kuznetsov Rating
Amateur Potential 10: WJC / 10
Pro potential
Skating 5 / 5
Puck skills 5
Shot 4
Offense 5
Defense 3,5
Physical 3
Competitiveness 4,5
Hockey sense 5
U18 7 3 8 11 0
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Jakob Chychrun D L Sarnia OHL 6'2 215 lbs
pic Main Assets Skating Size/Strength Offensive
Two-way Dman Main Weaknesses Consistency Hockey sense
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Comparable Player
Zach Bogosian Rating
Pro potential
Skating 4,5 / 5
Puck skills 4
Shot 4
Offense 4
Defense 3,5
Physical 4
Competitiveness 3
Hockey sense 3,5
Playoffs 7 2 6 8 8
Player Type
9 : Top 6F
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10 : WJC
9 : Top 3D
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Nylander was excellent in his first year overseas. He's been named CHL's
rookie of the year and completed the journey with a silver medal at the
u18.
Impact player. So quick. Speed and quickness are exceptional. He changes
of speed nicely and has great acceleration. Soft hands, great variety of
moves. Controls the puck very well at top speed. Quick mind. Recognize
when there's an opportunity. Elite vision and anticipation. Good passer,
makes players around him better. Always dangerous when he's got the
puck. Competes hard, never gives up on a play and wants the puck on his
stick.
Needs to add strength, in order to become stronger and win more puck
battles. Has to avoid lazy, high-risk plays.
Chychrun had a rough draft year. Considered by many at the beginning
of the season as the second best player in the draft, he had trouble finding
consistency in his game all season long.
He's a steady smooth skating two-way defender with great mobility. His
acceleration is top notch. He plays with a lot of poise and makes a strong
first pass. He plays with an edge which helps him carrying the puck on
the rush. He's steady in his zone and uses his stick effectively. Jeff's son
plays the body very well and his gap control is excellent.
He has to take better decisions under pressure and seems to over handle
the puck at times. He also tends to be over agressive and inconsistent
during games. He projects to be a second pairing guy at the next level.
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Jake Bean D L Calgary WHL 6'1 173 lbs
pic Main Assets Offensive Hockey sense Skating
Offensive Dman Main Weaknesses Defensive Size/Strength Physicality
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John-Michael Liles Rating
Pro potential
Skating 4 / 5
Puck skills 4,5
Shot 4,5
Offense 4,5
Defense 3
Physical 3
Competitiveness 3,5
Hockey sense 5
Playoffs 5 0 2 2 2
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Charles McAvoy D R Boston U Hockey East 6'0 208 lbs
Two-Way Dman Main Weaknesses Defensive Consistency
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Niklas Hjalmarsson Rating
Pro potential
Skating 4,5 / 5
Puck skills 3,5
Shot 3,5
Offense 4
Defense 3,5
Physical 3,5
Competitiveness 3,5
Hockey sense 4,5
WJC 7 0 0 0 0
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8 : Bot 3D
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8 : Bot 3D
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Playing in his hometown of Calgary, Bean opened the eyes of many this
year, using his great mind usefully alongside CHL star Travis Sanheim.
Bean is a diminutive offensive defender. Good skater, he moves pretty
well out there. Mostly needs to improve his explosiveness. Has soft hands
and he's really smart with the puck on his stick. Makes strong and
accurate passes and he's deadly on the PP because he sees the ice so well.
High hockey IQ and strong shot also. Uses his stick very well in his zone
to cut passing lanes, which makes up for his lack of strength. Needs to
get stronger obviously, as he loses most of his puck battles. Also, he has
to avoid risky plays and be less agressive at times. Needs to show more
passion and drive in his game on a constant basis.
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The Boston University freshman played a major role on this young
defensive squad. He improved his defensive play throughout the
season and was very effective with team USA at the World juniors.
Smooth-skating defender with great offensive instinct. Strong 1st pass,
really smart and effective on the PP. Quick lateral movements, he
moves well on the blue line. Sees the ice well and likes to join the
rush. Good in transition play. And really poised with the puck. Hard
shot and soft hands. Battles hard along the boards and he's tough to
beat in 1 vs 1. Protects the puck well thanks to his long reach. Has a
good gap control and uses his stick effectively.
Has to avoid being over-confident with the puck and making bad
turnovers. Must be steadier and more consistent in his zone.
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Max Jones LW L London OHL 6'3 206 lbs
pic Main Assets Skating Passion/Drive Physicality
Power Forward Main Weaknesses Offensive Hockey sense
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Scott Hartnell Rating
Pro potential
Skating 5 / 5
Puck skills 3
Shot 3,5
Offense 3
Defense 4
Physical 4,5
Competitiveness 4,5
Hockey sense 3
Average 4 Reg.Season 63 28 24 52 106
Playoffs 6 1 1 2 23
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Dante Fabbro D R Penticton BCHL 6'0 192 lbs
pic Main Assets Hockey sense Skating Defensive
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Sami Vatanen Rating
Pro potential
Skating 5 / 5
Puck skills 3,5
Shot 3
Offense 4
Defense 5
Physical 3,5
Competitiveness 3,5
Hockey sense 5
U18 7 0 8 8 16
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10 : WJC
8 : Bot 6F
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8 : Bot 3D
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Up and down season for Jones. He had very good offensive sequences, but
also not so good ones. He was suspended 12 games in the playoffs for a
blindside hit.
Competitor. Only one speed. Really powerful skater. Off the charts
acceleration. Always moves his feet. Average puck skills. Hard shot, quick
release. Makes simple plays offensively, goes to the net, battles hard. Willing
to play physical every game. Strong along the boards, good puck protection,
tough to play against. Agitator. Likes to chirp his opponents. Defensive
awareness is good. Effective PKer.
Has to take smarter decisions with the puck, could use his linemates more.
Needs to calm down sometimes. Often takes bad penalties because he's over
agressive.
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Fabbro had a pretty good season in Penticton in the BCHL, but some had
concerns about his real potential. He silenced the critics with a great u18
tournament for team Canada, where he was the best defender on the team.
Effortless skater. So fluid out there. Soft hands and calm under pressure.
Great poise with the puck, likes to slow the pace of the game. Good passer
and excellent reading of the play. Moves the puck up ice quickly and
effectively. Doesn't take chances, makes safe plays. Fabbro is reliable in all
three zones. He uses his stick well and controls his gap like a pro. He uses his
body well to separate opponents from the puck.
Doesn't have big weaknesses. Needs to gain strength and we must feel more
urgency in his game, also. Has to improve his release from the point, as it is
often blocked or simply doesn't hit the net.
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Michael McLeod C R Missisauga OHL 6'2 185 lbs
pic Main Assets Skating Hockey sense Size/Strength
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Darren Helm Rating
Pro potential
Skating 4,5 / 5
Puck skills 3,5
Shot 3,5
Offense 3,5
Defense 4
Physical 3,5
Competitiveness 3,5
Hockey sense 4,5
Playoffs 7 3 6 9 6
#18
Kieffer Bellows LW L USANTDP USHL 6'0 197 lbs
pic Main Assets Physicality Size/Strength Offensive
Power Forward Main Weaknesses Hockey sense Skating
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Nick Foligno Rating
Pro potential
Skating 3 / 5
Puck skills 4
Shot 5
Offense 4
Defense 3,5
Physical 4,5
Competitiveness 4
Hockey sense 3
u18 7 5 3 8 8
Player Type
10 : WJC
9 : Top 6F
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10 : WJC
8 : Bot 6F
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Michael McLeod completed an all star duo with Alex Nylander this year and
both had an amazing season in Missisauga.
McLeod is a speedy two-way winger with size. He's a dynamic skater with
strong strides and acceleration. So smart and calm with the puck. He sees the
ice well. Mcleod's hands in tight and release are really good also. He's just a
complete player, he can play PK and PP. He has a great defensive awareness,
cut passing lanes well and he's good on faceoffs. He uses his big body to win
space and protect the puck effectively. His work ethic is top notch. He always
pursues the puck and wants it badly.
McLeod could improve his skating agility, to be able to change of directions
quicker. Has all the tools to contribute more offensively, but he simply needs
to polish his overall skillset.
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.Alongside fellow draft eligible player Clayton Keller, Bellows enjoyed a 50
goals campain with the US national team development program.
Big strong power forward with great offensive tools. Good skater. Strong on
his skates, good balance and strides. Soft hands and creativity with the puck.
Really hard shot and quick release. Uses it everytime he has the chance.
Some grit to his game. Likes to finish his checks and does the dirty work in
the corners. . He's a hard competitor and he's so explosive on the ice. Above
average hockey sense, though it's not his main strength.
Could improve his footwork and quickness. Also needs to improve his
defenive positioning. Must take better decisions with the puck on a constant
basis, as he tends to shoot the puck a little bit too often while he should try to
use his teammates more.
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German Rubtsov C L Russia U18 MHL 6'1 190 lbs
pic Main Assets Offensive Hockey Sense Defensive
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Ryan O'Reilly Rating
Pro potential
Skating 4 / 5
Puck skills 4
Shot 3,5
Offense 4,5
Defense 4,5
Physical 3,5
Competitiveness 3
Hockey sense 5
Playoffs 3 0 1 1 0
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Luke Kunin RW R Wisconsin BIG 10 6'0 193 lbs
Two-Way Forward Main Weaknesses Size/Strength
Comments
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Joe Pasvelski Rating
Pro potential
Skating 3,5 / 5
Puck skills 4
Shot 5
Offense 4
Defense 3,5
Physical 4
Competitiveness 4,5
Hockey sense 4
Playoffs 1 1 0 1 0
Player Type
10 : WJC
9 : Top 6F
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8 : Bot 6F
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Rubtsov had a roller coaster year. He started strong and was exceptional at the
WJAC, but then he struggled after the holidays back in the MHL. After that, there's
been the doping scandal that prevented him from participating in the u18 tournament.
Powerful two-way center. Great acceleration and strong on his skates. Really smart.
He reads the play well and he's a good playmaker. He combines his great with soft
hands. His defensive awareness is great and he's ver effective on the PK. Controls the
puck well in tight areas and has the ability to win space. He releases his shot quickly
and he's got a nice goal scoring instinct, though he's a playmaker at first. Not a typical
Russian player; blocks shots, backchecks hard and he's wlling to play physical.
Needs to move his feet more and tends to try high risk plays in dangerous areas. Must
also show more passion and drive on the ice on a more constant basis.
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Kunin was flying under the radar this year, playing on a weak team in
Wisconsin. However, he did great for a freshman and confirmed his first round
status.
Really well-rounded, complete player. Can do a lot of things on the ice. Above
average skater. Nice set of skills, has great ability to win space. NHL type of
shot, quick release and very dangerous around the net. Nice scoring touch and
good vision also. Sees the ice well. Good defensive positioning, can play in
defensive situations. Some grit to his game, can play an agitator role, likes to
disturb his opponents. Finishes his checks. Competes hard every shift.
Has to gain strength and improve his skating a little bit. He's good at
everything, but he stands out in nothing.
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Julien Gauthier RW R Val d'or QMJHL 6'4 231 lbs
pic Main Assets Size/Strength Offensive Skating
Goal scorer Main Weaknesses Consistency Defensive Hockey sense
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James Neal Rating
Pro potential
Skating 5 / 5
Puck skills 4,5
Shot 4
Offense 4,5
Defense 3
Physical 3,5
Competitiveness 3
Hockey sense 3,5
Average 4 Reg.Season 54 41 16 57 24
WJC 5 0 2 2 0
#22
Brett Howden C L Moose Jaw WHL 6'2 190 lbs
pic Main Assets Hockey sense Offensive Reliability
Two-way forward Main Weaknesses Physicality Size/Strength
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Derek Stepan Rating
Pro potential
Skating 3,5 / 5
Puck skills 3,5
Shot 3,5
Offense 3,5
Defense 4
Physical 4
Competitiveness 4
Hockey sense 5
Playoffs 10 4 11 15 4
Player Type
10 : WJC
9 : Top 6F
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8 : Bot 6F
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Gauthier's draft stock dropped all season long. Some had concerns about his
dedication, while others were questioning his hockey sense.
Big winger with high end acceleration. Unbelievable skater for his size. So
explosive down the rush. He's got soft hands and a very good wrist shot. Pure
goal scorer would be a good qualifier for him. He's really dangerous around
the net and doesn't need much time and space to score. He's got that great
ability to win space and protects the puck very well with his big frame. He's
also willing to play physical, but has to do it on a more constant basis.
Needs to show more consistency shift after shift, in addition of showing
more passion and drive in his game. He's more a goal scorer than a
playmaker and I have some concerns about his hockey sense and decision
making.
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Howden had a pretty good season in Moose Jaw, playing behind top forward
Brayden Point. He proved his offensive potential at the u18, putting up 8
points, including 6 goals, in only 6 games.
He's a bread and butter player. Does all good, but nothing great. Above
average skater, strong on his skates, but he lacks quickness a bit. Good puck
skills, but not high end. Really smart, reads the play and sees the ice very
well, which is his main asset. He's also a good passer. Good release and
scoring instinct, dangerous around the net. Excellent defensive instinct.
Plays with an edge and protects the puck very well. Howden's a born leader.
He competes hard every shift.
He needs to add strength to his frame, in order to become more comfortable
physically.
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Logan Stanley D L Windsor OHL 6'7 224 lbs
pic Main Assets Physicality Size/Strength Defensive
Defensive Dman Main Weaknesses Skating Offensive
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Comparable Player
Mattias Ekholm Rating
Pro potential 7:NHL Call-up
Skating 2,5 / 5
Puck skills 2,5
Shot 3,5
Offense 3
Defense 5
Physical 5
Competitiveness 4
Hockey sense 4
Playoffs 5 1 0 1 16
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Riley Tufte LW L Blaine USHS 6'5 211 lbs
pic Main Assets Size/Strength Skating Physicality
Power Forward Main Weaknesses Passion/Drive Consistency
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Nick Bjugstad Rating
Pro potential
Skating 4,5 / 5
Puck skills 3,5
Shot 4
Offense 3,5
Defense 3
Physical 4
Competitiveness 3
Hockey sense 3,5
USHL 27 10 4 14 30
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8 : Bot 6F
No one's draft stock rose more than Stanley's this year. His 6'7 and 224 lbs
certainly helped, but also improved his skating and puck skills a lot.
Huge dman. Long reach and great physical tools. Makes simple and effective
plays with the puck. He's really calm under pressure. He's a big strong
presence in 1 on 1 battles and uses his size effectively to clear the front od
the net. Also has some grit to his game and he's willing to play physical.
Moves pretty well for a guy his size. His offensive potential is limited, but he
likes to join the rush and contribute at the other end at times.
He needs to improve his footwork and mobility. He's often caught out of
position because he's not quick enough.
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Tufte was just too strong for the USHS this year, scoring at a more than 3 points
per game pace. The transition to the USHL at the end of the season wasn't that
easy, but he did pretty well in those circumstances.
Big power forward. Elite skater for a big guy. Nice acceleration and
explosiveness. Pretty smart. Mostly makes safe plays with the puck offensively.
Has a good vision and playmaking skills. Soft hands. Hard shot and a quick
release. Intimidating for the opposing defenders. Big presence in front of the net
and in the corners. Protects the puck easily with his big body and he's tough to
beat in 1 vs 1 battles.
Has to show more passion and drive in his game and compete at a higher level
shift after shift. Needs to use his big frame to play a more physical and nasty
game. Has to improve his defensive awareness and his overall offensive game, to
become a much more dynamic player.
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Vitalii Abramov LW L Gatineau QMJHL 5'9 175 lbs
Play Maker Main Weaknesses Defensive Size/Strength Physicality
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Comparable Player
Robby Fabbri Rating
Pro potential
Skating 4,5 / 5
Puck skills 5
Shot 4
Offense 4,5
Defense 3
Physical 3
Competitiveness 3,5
Hockey sense 4,5
Playoffs 10 7 6 13 8
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Tage Thompson C R Uconn Hockey East 6'5 195 lbs
pic Main Assets Skating Size/Strength Offensive
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Kevin Hayes Rating
Pro potential
Skating 4 / 5
Puck skills 4
Shot 4,5
Offense 4
Defense 4
Physical 3
Competitiveness 3,5
Hockey sense 3,5
Playoffs 2 1 0 1 2
Player Type
10 : NHL AS
9 : Top 6F
Player Type
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8 : Bot 6F
Abramov's first year in North-America was amazing. In addition of
being one of the league's top scorer, he won QMJHL's rookie of the
year award.
Undersized offensive catalysist. Speedy left winger. He changes of
directions and makes space for himself so easily. He's got soft hands
and controls the puck very well in tight areas. His vision and
playmaking abilities are elite and he makes players around him better.
He competes hard and isn't afraid of bigger guys.
Obviously, he has to become stronger, because he's often outmuscle
along the boards. He also needs to improve his defensive awareness,
as he often seems lost in his own end.
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Thompson enjoyed a pretty good freshman year with Uconn. He
was dominant on the power play and improved his defensive play.
Big strong guy with an edge. Good skater for a big men. Soft hands.
Strong wrist shot and one timer. Dangerous in front of the net,
particularly on the PP, where he scores most of his goals. Great goal
scoring instinct. Protects the puck very well and he's tough to beat
in 1 vs 1 situations.
Needs to use his size more to get into the physical play. He also has
to show more commitment and passion in his game, on a constant
basis.
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Rasmus Asplund LW L Farjestad SHL 5'11 176 lbs
pic Main Assets Skating Offensive Defensive
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Alexander Steen Rating
Amateur Potential 9 / 10
Pro potential 8
Skating 3,5 / 5
Puck skills 4
Shot 4
Offense 4
Defense 4
Physical 3
Competitiveness 4
Hockey sense 4,5
WJC 7 3 2 5 6
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Jacob Cederholm D R HV71 SWE J20 6'3 195 lbs
pic Main Assets Defensive Physicality Size/Strength
Defensive Dman Main Weaknesses Offensive Skating
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Erik Gudbranson Rating
Pro potential
Skating 3,5 / 5
Puck skills 3
Shot 2,5
Offense 3
Defense 5
Physical 4,5
Competitiveness 4
Hockey sense 4
u18 7 0 0 0 6
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7 : NHL Call up
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Rasmus Asplund demonstrated his value at the WJC, where he was
excellent for team Sweden, playing beside Alex Nylander.
Asplund plays a mean two-way game. Quick skater, he changes of
pace and directions quickly. Really smart, great poise with the puck.
High Hockey IQ, thinks the game before everyone. Responsible
player, effective at both ends of the ice. Hard competitor, plays bigger
than his size, not afraid to go in dirty areas. Hard and accurate shot.
Needs to get stronger and to improve his balance, in order to be
steadier and more effective in puck battles. Also has to prove he can
contribute more offensively against older players.
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Cederholm caught my eye at the u18, where he was a strong defensive
presence for team Sweden. He didn't record a single point, but was so reliable
in all facets of the game.
Big defensive defender. No flashes in his game, but gets the job done. Decent
skater for his size. Great explosiveness. Makes simple and effective plays
with the puck. Moves it up ice quickly. Defensively, he's reliable and steady.
He plays the body well and his stick use helps him to be so efficient. He
makes up his lack of speed by having a good gap control and staying on the
defensive side of the puck. His hockey IQ is really good. He's a leader and a
competitor.
He needs to be more engaged offensively, along with developping his puck
skills and filling his lack of quickness and footwork.
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Lucas Johansen D L Kelowna WHL 6'2 175 lbs
pic Main Assets Defensive Reliability Hockey sense
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M-E Vlasic Rating
Skating 3,5 / 5
Puck skills 3
Shot 3
Offense 3,5
Defense 4,5
Physical 4,5
Competitiveness 3,5
Hockey sense 4,5
Playoffs 18 2 6 8 8
#30
Adam Fox D R USANTDP USHL 5'11 181 lbs
pic Main Assets Hockey sense Skating Offensive
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Ryan Ellis Rating
Pro potential
Skating 5 / 5
Puck skills 4,5
Shot 3,5
Offense 4
Defense 3
Physical 3
Competitiveness 3,5
Hockey sense 5
u18 7 1 8 9 0
Player Type
8 : Bot 3D
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Ryan's brother was a big surprise for me this year. His high hockey
sense and reliability impressed me everytime I saw him play.
Steady two-way defenceman. Decent skater. Johansen's got a good
Hockey IQ and makes smart and simple plays with the puck, doesn't
over handle it. Moves the puck up ice quickly and effectively. He's
also pretty steady defensively thanks to his great reading of the play
and his long reach. His gap control is top notch and he's strong and
effective in 1 on 1 battles.
He tends to be over agressive at times and he's got average footwork
and quickness. He needs time to develop his puck skills more and he
has to bulk his frame to become stronger.
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Fox climbed the rankings all year long. He added himself in the first round
discussions at the u18 tournament, where he was arguably the best defender.
Diminutive smooth-skating offensive defenceman. So quick, great mobilty
and lateral movements. Likes to carry the puck and he's got soft hands. Really
smart. Moves the puck up ice very well and takes good decisions with the
puck thanks to his great poise and quick mind. Competes hard along the
boards despite his lack of size. Good use of his stick defensively and does a
great job on the PK.
Could improve his positioning and avoid trying too much when carrying th
puck. He's too agressive at times and tends to stay too long in the offensive
zone instead of getting back quckly. Has to get stronger in order to win more
puck battles.
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Dennis Cholowski D L Chilliwack BCHL 6'1 177 lbs
Offensive Dman Main Weaknesses Defensive Physicality Size/Strength
Comments
Rating
Pro potential
Skating 5 / 5
Puck skills 4
Shot 3,5
Offense 4,5
Defense 3
Physical 3
Competitiveness 3,5
Hockey sense 4,5
Playoffs 20 4 11 15 4
#32
Markus Niemelainen D L Saginaw OHL 6'5 198 lbs
pic Main Assets Size/Strength Hockey Sense Skating
Two-way Dman Main Weaknesses Passion/Drive Physicality
Comments
Comparable Player
Jason Garrison Rating
Pro potential 8
Skating 4 / 5
Puck skills 3
Shot 3,5
Offense 3,5
Defense 4
Physical 3
Competitiveness 3
Hockey sense 4,5
u18 7 0 1 1 6
#33
Cameron Dineen D L North Bay OHL 5'11 185 lbs
Offensive Dman Main Weaknesses Physicality Defensive
Comments
Rating
Pro potential
Skating 5 / 5
Puck skills 4,5
Shot 3,5
Offense 4,5
Defense 2,5
Physical 2,5
Competitiveness 3,5
Hockey sense 5
Playoffs 11 0 8 8 0
Player Type
9 : CHL AS
8 : Bot 3D
Player Type
Player Type
9 : CHL AS
8 : Bot 3D
The St. Cloud State University committ was one of the best defender
in the BCHL this year and led his team to the league's final.
Tall but tiny defender. Amazing skater. So mobile and fluid out there.
Moves incredibly well on the blue line. Soft hands. High end vision
and anticipation of the play. Great poise with the puck. Makes strong
and accurate passes and he's able to move the puck up ice quickly. Can
be a PP quarterback thanks to his great poise. Also, he possesses a hard
shot from the point.
Needs to add strength because he doesn't win a lot of puck battles.
Also, he has to be steadier defensively, by using his body more and
controlling his gap more effectively.
Niemelainen started the year strong, but struggled to maintain his pace in his
first year in North-America. He came back strong at the u18, where he won a
gold medal with team Finland.
Big rangy defender with a long reach. Skates extremely well for a guy that
size. Really explosive. Very smart on the ice. Moves the puck up ice well
and has a strong first pass. Excellent vision and anticipation. He's got a
strong shot also. Reliable in all three zones. Uses his body and his stick very
well to hold in the opponents. Plays with an edge, has great ability to win
space.
Not really physical, could use his big body more to punish his opponents.
Also, he needs to show more urgency and passion in his game, along with
being more hungry out there. Must improve his skills with the puck too.
Dineen impressed me from the start to the end. His great mind and
offensive ability made him one of the best D in the OHL.
Undersized offensive minded defenceman. Really mobile and fluid on
the ice. Gifted puck skills. So smart and poised with the puck.
Awesome vision and strong first pass. Doesn't hesitate to join the rush.
Great creativity in the offensive zone. So effective on the PP, moves
the puck well and can get a shot off quickly.
Needs to add strength if he wants to be effective at the next level.
Often outmuscle in 1 vs 1 battles. Has to control his gap better and
improve his defensive play, as he's often out of position and over
agressive.

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#34
Libor Hajek D L Saskatoon WHL 6'2 205 lbs
pic Main Assets Reliabilty Defensive Hockey sense
Two-way Dman Main Weaknesses Offensive Skating
Comments
Rating
Pro potential
Skating 3,5 / 5
Puck skills 3
Shot 3,5
Offense 3,5
Defense 4,5
Physical 4
Competitiveness 3,5
Hockey sense 5
u18 5 0 2 2 6
#35
Samuel Girard D L Shawinigan QMJHL 5'10 160 lbs
Offensive Dman Main Weaknesses Size/Strength Physicality Defensive
Comments
Rating
Skating 5 / 5
Puck skills 4,5
Shot 3
Offense 5
Defense 2,5
Physical 2,5
Competitiveness 4
Hockey sense 5
Playoffs 21 2 20 22 4
#36
Alex Debrincat RW R Erie OHL 5'7 165 lbs
pic Main Assets Offensive Hockey sense Passion/Drive
Goal scorer Main Weaknesses Size/Strength Physicality
Comments
Rating
Skating 4 / 5
Puck skills 4,5
Shot 4,5
Offense 4,5
Defense 3
Physical 3
Competitiveness 4,5
Hockey sense 4,5
Playoffs 13 8 11 19 13
Player Type
9 : CHL AS
8 : Bot 3D
Player Type
9 : CHL AS
Player Type
10 : NHL AS
Hajek struggled to adapt to the play in North America. He played on a
poor team in Saskatoon, which didn't help. He impressed me and was
reliable everytime I saw him play.
Very smart two-way dman. Moves the puck up ice quickly and
effectively. Good poise, gap control and defensive positioning. Reliable,
takes good decisions with and without the puck. Almost never out of
position. He's a good PP quarterback, thanks to his quick mind and calm.
Makes simple plays with the puck and rarely makes mistakes. Active stick
in 1 vs 1 battles.
Has to improve his mobility and footwork in addition to being more
involved offensively and join the rush more. Below average point shot.
Girard showed the range of his bright offensive talent this year in
Shawinigan, winning the title of QMJHL's defenceman of the year on the
way. A flashy diminutive smooth skating defenceman with elite
mobility. Great skating agility and quickness. Changes of directions
quickly and he's able to avoid hits easily. He's really smart, poised with
the puck and calm under pressure. Great offensive sense, can quarterback
a PP with his elite vision and soft hands. Girard lacks strength and he's
often outmuscle in 1 on 1 battles. He must become steadier defensively
and have a better gap control. Makes risky and unnecessary plays with
the puck at times, which is something he has to improve.
Debrincat is a pure goal scorer. He was Connor McDavid's target last
year Dylan Strome's this season, so he can definitely play with good
players.
Diminutive offensive catalysist. Good skater with nice hands. Very
dangerous in scoring areas. He's that kind of player you can't let alone
in front of the net. He's smart and good to find open space in the
offensive zone. Plays bigger than his size, he's willing to play physical
and has a great work-ethic.
Small player, sometimes outweigh in 1 vs 1. Has to be steadier
defensively and needs to avoid risky plays with the puck in dangerous
areas.

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#37
Nathan Bastian RW R Missisauga OHL 6'4 207 lbs
pic Main Assets Size/Strength Physical Passion/Drive
Power Forward Main Weaknesses Skating Hockey sense
Comments
Rating
Pro potential
Skating 3 / 5
Puck skills 3,5
Shot 4
Offense 3,5
Defense 3,5
Physical 4,5
Competitiveness 4,5
Hockey sense 3
Playoffs 5 0 4 4 0
#38
Sam Steel C L Regina WHL 5'11 178 lbs
Comments
Rating
Skating 4,5 / 5
Puck skills 4,5
Shot 3,5
Offense 3,5
Defense 4
Physical 3
Competitiveness 3,5
Hockey sense 4,5
Playoffs 12 6 10 16 4
#39
Boris Katchouk LW L SSM OHL 6'2 190 lbs
pic Main Assets Physicality Hockey sense Size/Strength
Power Forward Main Weaknesses Consistency Passion/Drive
Comments
Rating
Skating 3,5 / 5
Puck skills 4
Shot 4
Offense 3,5
Defense 3,5
Physical 4
Competitiveness 3
Hockey sense 4
Player Type
8 : Top 6F
7 : NHL Call-up
Player Type
9 : CHL AS
Player Type
9 : CHL AS
Bastian played alongside fellow draft-eligible players Michael
McLeod and Alex Nylander all year long. He was a very useful
complementary player for these two offensive players. He's a big
physical winger willing to go in dirty areas. He's a good puck
protector and wins most of his puck battles. He competes hard
and goes to the net. He's an average skater and needs to improve
his quickness. Bastian is a long-term project and will need time
to polish his skillset.
Steel's draft stock dropped this year, but he didn't have a bad season at
all. He had a more than decent regular season and very good playoffs.
He's a speedy centerman and changes of directions quickly. Great
vision and high hockey IQ. Good passer. He's really smart with the
puck. So responsible. He gets back hard. His two-way game is great.
Very good work ethic, he wants the puck badly and competes hard
every shift.
He's small but there's no big weaknesses in his game. He probably
lacks of confidence in his abilities, which is why he doesn't put up big
numbers. He needs to use his skills more and to hold the puck longer.
Must also get stronger in order to win more puck battles.
Katchouk surprised many viewers this year. He wasn't ranked as a top
prospect at the beginning of the year, but he exceeded the expectations all
season long and he's now among discussions for the 1st round.
Big frame, uses it very well. Explosive skater, but not really quick. He's
strong on his skates, though. Nice set of hands. He's smart and reads the
play well. Good passer also. Strong shot and a quick release. Has good
offensive potential, but needs to find his consistency. Plays with an edge,
protects the puck very well and he's tough to beat in 1 vs 1 along the
boards.
Has to be more consistent. He has all the tools to be an impact player, but
doesn't always show up. Needs to show more passion on the ice.

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#40
Janne Kuokkanen LW L Karpat FIN Jr A 6'1 175 lbs
Comments
Rating
Pro potential
Skating 4 / 5
Puck skills 4
Shot 4
Offense 4
Defense 3,5
Physical 3
Competitiveness 4
Hockey sense 4,5
u18 7 3 4 7 4
#41
Kale Clague D L Brandon WHL 6'0 184 lbs
Offensive Dman Main Weaknesses Defensive Physicality Size/Strength
Comments
Rating
Skating 4,5 / 5
Puck skills 4
Shot 3,5
Offense 4,5
Defense 3
Physical 3
Competitiveness 3,5
Hockey sense 4,5
#42
Pascal Laberge RW R Victoriaville QMJHL 6'1 173 lbs
Play Maker Main Weaknesses Defensive Passion/Drive Attitude
Comments
Rating
Skating 3,5 / 5
Puck skills 5
Shot 4
Offense 4,5
Defense 3
Physical 3
Competitiveness 3
Hockey sense 4,5
Playoffs 5 3 2 5 6
Player Type
9 : CHL AS
8 : Bot 6F
Player Type
9 : CHL AS
Player Type
9 : CHL AS
Kuokkanen was flying under the radar all season long in Sweden, but
when he came in Grand Forks for the u18 with Finland, he showed
everyone why he deserves to hear his name soon at the draft in Buffalo.
Two-way center with good size. Reliable in all aspects of the game. Very
good skater. He's quick and explosive at the same time. Soft hands and
control the puck very well at top speed. Really smart also. Sees the ice
well and has a nice vision. Good passer. Quick and accurate release
makes him dangerous in scoring areas. Defensively, he's steady and
reliable. He competes hard in the corners and wants the puck badly.
Has to become stronger and improve the physical aspect of his game.
Clague was projected to be a high first rounder at the beginning
of the year, but slided due to a lack of consistency in his game.
Diminutive puck-moving Dman with great mobility. Really
quick skater. Moves well on the blue line. Makes a strong and
effective first pass. Can be a PP quarterback, thanks to his great
vision and reading of the play. Smart with and without the puck.
Uses his stick very well defensively.
Needs to gain strenght to win more puck battles. I also have
some concerns about his defensive positioning. Also needs to
play with more passion and commitment.
Laberge overachieved in Victoriaville this year, but really openned scouts'
eyes at the CHL Top prospects game, where he collected not less than 2 goals
and 1 assist.
Pretty quick skater, though he's not really powerful. He's got soft
hands and he's creative with the puck. He makes players around him
better and his poise with the puck is sentational. Great ability to win
space. Good release and he's dangerous in scoring areas. Good
passer also.
Has to compete more shift after shift and move his feet more. Often
makes bad plays under pressure. Has to be smarter on the breakout,
mostly in key moments of the game. Body language is a concern.
Must also beocme stronger, as he's often beaten in battles along the
boards.

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#43
Adam Mascherin RW L Kitchener OHL 5'10 193 lbs
pic Main Assets OFF SK HS
Goal scorer Main Weaknesses SK CR DEF
Comments
Rating
Pro potential 7:NHL Call up
Skating 3 / 5
Puck skills 4,5
Shot 5
Offense 4
Defense 3
Physical 3
Competitiveness 3,5
Hockey sense 4,5
Playoffs 9 6 6 12 0
#44
Jonathan Dahlen C L Timra Alvks 5'11 183 lbs
pic Main Assets Offensive Skating Passion/Drive
Goal Scorer Main Weaknesses Defensive Physicality Size/Strength
Comments
Rating
Pro potential
Skating 4 / 5
Puck skills 4,5
Shot 4
Offense 4,5
Defense 3
Physical 3
Competitiveness 4,5
Hockey sense 4
Playoffs 5 6 1 7 2
#45
Filip Gustavsson G L Lulea SWE J20 6'2 190 lbs
pic Main Assets Size/Strength Consistency Hockey sense
Butterfly goalie Main Weaknesses Footwork Passion/Drive
Comments
Rating
Pro potential
Quickeness/ Reflexes 3 / 5
Balance 4
Rebound Cont 3,5
Recovery 4
Lat Movement 4
Glove 3,5
Blocker 4
Puck Handling 3,5
Angle/Positioning 4 Season stats
Focus 4 GP W L GAA SV%
Average 3,75 Reg.Season 10 4 5 3,30 0.883
U18 5 3 2 2,7 0.906
Player Type
9 : CHL AS
Player Type
9 : CHL AS
7 : NHL Call-up
Player Type
10 : WJC
9 : Quality NHL
Very good year by Mascherin in Kitchener. He completed an electric duo
with Jeremy Bracco and proved everyone he's a prolific goal scorer.
Small but heavy offensive dynamo. Average skater, really strong on his
skates, changes of directions quickly. Soft hands, controls the puck well in
tight areas. Shoot first guy, but can also pass the puck thanks to his elite
vision and playmaking abilities. Deadly wrist shot. Strong and accurate.
One of the best of the draft. He's so dangerous around the net. Competes
hard, goes to dirty areas and wants the puck badly on his stick.
Needs to improve his skating, mostly his footwork and acceleration. Has
to improve his defensive awareness and also, to be a more consistent
player game after game.
The undersized Dahlen had a very good year for Timra, in
Sweden's second best league. He caught eye of scouts mostly in
the relegation tournament, where he put up 6 goals in 5 games.
Quick skater, not so powerful but really quick and speedy.
Amazing puck skills. Pure scoring instinct, dangerous around the
net. Creative and really entertaining with the puck. Good hockey
sense, not great. Competes hard and isn't intimidated by bigger
players.
Has to be better defensively and needs to gain strength, though
he plays bigger than his size.
Gustavsson's calm presence in front of the net caught my eye at the u18,
where he was amazing for team Sweden and led them to the gold medal
game.
Good size goalie with good skills and athletic ability. Mostly Butterfly goalie
but will make saves on his feet. He plays with poise, not overly active. Good
patience. Holds his ground when necessary. Reads and reacts well. Handles
the puck well. Good skills: catches well, good rebound control, good
blocker. Showed good focus and concentration. Poor use of the poke check
on a couple of occasions. Short game (plays originating from below the goal
line) could be better. Down early and trouble finding the puck. Possible NHL
goalie, with more development, could become a #1 goalie.
-Phil Myre, ISS Hockey

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#46
Jacob Moverare D L HV71 SWE J20 6'2 198 lbs
pic Main Assets Size/Strength Hockey Sense Defensive
Two-way Dman Main Weaknesses Skating
Comments
Rating
Pro potential
Skating 2 / 5
Puck skills 3
Shot 3,5
Offense 3,5
Defense 4,5
Physical 4,5
Competitiveness 4
Hockey sense 4,5
u18 7 1 4 5 0
#47
William Bitten RW R Flint OHL 5'10 164 lbs
pic Main Assets Skating Passion/Drive Character
Comments
Rating
Skating 4,5 / 5
Puck skills 3,5
Shot 3
Offense 4
Defense 3,5
Physical 3
Competitiveness 5
Hockey sense 4
U18 7 3 5 8 2
#48
James Greenway D L USANTDP USHL 6'5 204 lbs
pic Main Assets Size/Strength Physicality Defensive
Defensive Dman Main Weaknesses Offensive Skating
Comments
Rating
Skating 3 / 5
Puck skills 3
Shot 4
Offense 3
Defense 4,5
Physical 4,5
Competitiveness 3,5
Hockey sense 3,5
u18 7 1 6 7 4
Player Type
9 : CHL AS
7 : NHL Call up
Player Type
9 : CHL AS
Player Type
8 : Top 3D
Moverare played great for team Sweden at the u18. He doesn't catch
you eye with blessing speed, but once you start looking more carefully
to him, he impresses you with his elite hockey sense.
Smart two-way defender. Big frame. Poised and calm with the puck.
Moves the puck up ice quickly and effectively. Really good on the
breakout and on the PP. Steady and reliable in his zone, blocks a lot of
shots. Good defensive positioning, plays the body well and uses his
stick effectively.
Lacks of speed and absolutely needs to improve that aspect of his game
quickly. His footwork and mobility are below average so he's often
caught out of position.
Will Bitten wasn't in a good environment this year in Flint. He
overcame these difficulties and had a very good season. He ended it
with a strong showing at the u18, playing alongside Tyson Jost.
Quick skater, always moves his feet. He's got nice hands and controls
the puck well in tight. He's a pretty smart player. He reads the play
well and makes good passes. He competes really hard. He's a
diminutive but extremely hard working player. Bitten plays bigger
than his size. He goes to the net and finishes his checks.
He's undersized and lacks strentgh, which is why he's often outweigh
in 1 on 1 battles along the boards.
James Greenway is a long-term project that needs time to develop. He has to
find more consitstency and needs to show up every game, like he did at the
u18, where he was sensational.
Big rangy stay-at-home defender. Long reach. Pretty good skater for his size,
though he certainly needs to improve his footwork. Cuts passing lanes well in
his zone and uses his big frame to separates opponents from the puck
effectively. Big physical presence. Intimidating for the other team. Pretty
smart with the puck, makess safe and effective plays. Hard shot from the
point.
Limited offensive skills. Doesn't create much with the puck. Often turns the
puck over due to his inability to handle the puck properly.

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#49
Trent Frederic C L USANTDP USHL 6'2 204 lbs
pic Main Assets Passion/Drive Physicality Defensive
Power Forward Main Weaknesses Offensive Skating
Comments
Rating
Skating 3 / 5
Puck skills 3
Shot 3
Offense 3
Defense 4,5
Physical 4,5
Competitiveness 4,5
Hockey sense 3,5
u18 7 4 3 7 4
#50
Evan Fitzpatrick G L Sherbrooke QMJHL 6'3 203 lbs
pic Main Assets Size/Strength Passion/Drive
Butterfly goalie Main Weaknesses Consistency
Comments
Rating
Pro potential
Quickeness/ Reflexes 4 / 5
Balance 4
Rebound Cont 4
Recovery 3,5
Lat Movement 3,5
Glove 3,5
Blocker 3
Puck Handling 3
Angle/Positioning 4 Season stats
Focus 4,5 GP W L GAA SV%
Playoffs 5 1 3 3,41 0.920
#51
David Quenneville D R MedecineHat WHL 5'8 182 lbs
pic Main Assets SK OFF HS
Offensive Dman Main Weaknesses SS PHY DEF
Comments
Rating
Skating 5 / 5
Puck skills 4
Shot 3,5
Offense 4,5
Defense 3
Physical 3
Competitiveness 3,5
Hockey sense 5
U18 7 5 3 8 4
Player Type
8 : Top 3F
Player Type
9 : CHL AS
8 : Average NHL
Player Type
9 : CHL AS
Frederic didn't have a stand out season offensively, but he
improved his game all over the year and impressed me a lot at
the u18, by his high compete level and character.
Competitor. Average skater, but always moves his feet. Pretty
good vision, finds his teammates well. Plays a simple game.
Finishes his checks, goes to the net and put pucks behind the
defenders. Competes hard every shift. He's big and strong. Very
good in his zone and on the PK.
He's not so gifted offensively and needs to improve his skating.
Playing behind a weak team, Fitzpatrick had some difficulties to find
his consistency this year. Thankfully, he bounced back at the u18
where he was the starter for team Canada and played very well.
Plays position well, conservative angles and square. Handles
rebounds well. Good stick. Butterfly style, he has a very good power
push and good lateral movements. Has good edges. Tracks the puck
through traffic well, traps into the body well. Catches well. Average
puck handler. Competitive, good reads and hockey sense. Has very
good potential and a chance to be a #1 goalie in the NHL.
Quenneville was flying under the radar in Medecine Hat, but once he
joined Team Canada at the u18, he impressed many with his off the
charts speed and quick mind.
Ultra mobile undersized D. Effortless skater. Great control of the puck.
So smart. Awesome vision and effective in the transition play. Very good
puck carrier, does it with speed. Moves the puck well. Confident with
the puck, likes to join the rush and does it very well. Can quarterback a
PP thanks to his great mind. Plays bigger than his size, he's not afraid to
be physical.
Obviously, has to gain strength. Often outmuscle in 1 vs 1 along the
boards. Needs to put some work on his defensive positioning and Dzone
coverage as well.

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#52
Cliff Pu RW R London OHL 6'2 193 lbs
pic Main Assets SK PD DEF
Two-way forward Main Weaknesses OFF
Comments
Rating
Pro potential
Skating 4,5 / 5
Puck skills 3
Shot 3
Offense 3
Defense 4,5
Physical 4
Competitiveness 5
Hockey sense 3,5
#53
Cameron Morrison LW L Youngstown USHL 6'2 209 lbs
pic Main Assets Size/Strength Physicality Passion/Drive
Power Forward Main Weaknesses Skating Hockey sense
Comments
Rating
Skating 3,5 / 5
Puck skills 3
Shot 3,5
Offense 3,5
Defense 4
Physical 4,5
Competitiveness 4
Hockey sense 3,5
U18 7 1 3 4 0
#54
Tyler Benson LW L Vancouver WHL 6'0 197 lbs
pic Main Assets Hockey sense Offensive Physicality
Power Forward Main Weaknesses Defensive Consistency
Comments
Rating
Skating 3,5 / 5
Puck skills 4
Shot 4
Offense 4
Defense 3
Physical 3,5
Competitiveness 3,5
Hockey sense 4
Playoffs
Player Type
9 : CHL AS
8 : Bot 6F
Player Type
9 : CHL AS
Player Type
8 : Top 6F
Pu didn't get much PP time with the best junior team in Canada.
Statistically speaking, he had a rough regular season and bounced back in
the playoffs, but Cliff Pu's game is a lot more than just about stats.
Pu is an energy player. Can play wing and center. Explosive skater with
great acceleration and footwork. Smart, good vision and hockey sense.
Good passer. Competes really hard. Always gives his 100%. Very good
on PK. Forechecks hard, goes to the net and finishes his checks.
Not so gifted offensively, but has room to improve. Now, he's a potential
3rd line forward, but if he improves his offensive game he could very
well become a 2nd line center with blessed speed.
Morrison had an impressive season in Youngstown, before
joining Team Canada at the u18 tournament.
Very good size and long reach. Pretty quick skater for his size,
strong acceleration and good strides. Big presence in front of the
net and on the forecheck. Willing to go in dirty areas, battles
hard in the corners. Likes to play physical.
Needs more skating agility and has to backcheck harder. Limited
vision and puck skills.
Benson had a nightmare draft year. He had multiple injuries and
played only 30 games for the Vancouver Giants. Obviously, he had a
lot of troubles finding consistency in his game.
He's a big strong gritty winger. An above average skater with soft
hands. Very good control of the puck in tight areas. Strong shot. He's
smart with the puck, sees the ice really well and makes good passes.
Checking forward, willing to play physical. Finishes his checks and
battles hard in the corners. He protects the puck well. He's a leader
and a competitor who never gives up on a play.
He needs to improve his explosiveness, because he lacks power in his
strides. Could also improve his defensive game, along with showing
efforts in his play on a more constant basis.

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#55
Chad Krys D L USANTDP USHL 5'11 185 lbs
Offensive Dman Main Weaknesses Size/Strength Physicality Defensive
Comments
Rating
Skating 5 / 5
Puck skills 4
Shot 3,5
Offense 4
Defense 3
Physical 3
Competitiveness 3
Hockey sense 4,5
u18 7 0 3 3 33
#56
Ryan Lindgren D L USANTDP USHL 6'0 203 lbs
pic Main Assets Hockey sense Skating Defensive
Two-Way Dman Main Weaknesses Offensive Physicality
Comments
Rating
Skating 4 / 5
Puck skills 3
Shot 3,5
Offense 3
Defense 4,5
Physical 3,5
Competitiveness 3,5
Hockey sense 4,5
u18 7 2 3 5 4
#57
Jordan Kyrou RW R Sarnia OHL 6'0 169 lbs
pic Main Assets Skating Passion/Drive Offensive
Comments
Rating
Skating 4 / 5
Puck skills 4
Shot 3,5
Offense 4
Defense 3,5
Physical 3
Competitiveness 4,5
Hockey sense 3,5
Playoffs 7 1 6 7 2
Player Type
9 : CHL AS
Player Type
8 : Top 3D
Player Type
9 : CHL AS
Known as an offensive defenceman, Krys had troubles putting points
on the board this year. Yet, scouts are still raving about his potential,
because he's so fluid and smart on the ice.
Diminutive smooth-skating defender. Can fly on the ice, quick lateral
movements and moves well on the blue line. Smart, great puck
distributor, strong first pass. Can be the QB on the PP thanks to his
mobility and quick mind. Likes to join the rush and to carry the puck.
Very good offensive instinct. Smart shooter.
Sometimes he's over confident with the puck and creates many
turnovers. Needs to become stronger in order to be more effective in 1
on 1 battles.
The captain of USA's national team development program had a
decent season. His effective two-way game remained constant
throughout the year.
Smooth-skating two-way defender. Effortless skater. Really smart,
makes smart and effective plays with the puck and moves it up ice
quickly. Doesn't join the rush often, he stays more on the defensive
side of the puck, but he has a pretty good offensive sense and reads
the play well. His stick use is top notch and he controls his gap well.
Has to get stronger in order to win more puck battles. Could improve
the offensive side of his game as he doesn't create much offensively.
Kyrou had a pretty good season in Sarnia, playing alongside New
Jersey's first round pick Pavel Zacha. He stepped up his game at the
u18, where he put up 8 pointss in 7 games.
Average size right winger with very good speed and offensive ability.
Plays with energy. Seems to be at his best around the net and in short
game plays. Dishes the puck off to teammates. Has very good
quickness and speed and he changes of directions quickly. Very good
hockey sense. Average shot. More of a passer and play maker. He will
play in traffic areas but he's a dangerous open ice player. He competes
and plays bigger than his size. Won't win or participate in many puck
battles, needs to get stronger.

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#58
Dillon Dube LW L Kelowna WHL 5'11 183 lbs
Play Maker Main Weaknesses Size/Strength Physicality Defensive
Comments
Rating
Skating 4,5 / 5
Puck skills 4,5
Shot 3,5
Offense 4,5
Defense 3
Physical 2,5
Competitiveness 4,5
Hockey sense 3,5
#59
Luke Green D R Saint John QMJHL 6'0 186 lbs
Offensive Dman Main Weaknesses Physicality Size/Strength Defensive
Comments
Rating
Skating 5 / 5
Puck skills 4,5
Shot 3
Offense 4,5
Defense 3
Physical 2,5
Competitiveness 3,5
Hockey sense 4,5
#60
Carter Hart G L Everett WHL 6'1 176 lbs
pic Main Assets Footwork Character
Butterfly goalie Main Weaknesses Size/Strength Passion/Drive
Comments
Rating
Quickeness/ Reflexes 3,5 / 5
Balance 3,5
Rebound Cont 4
Recovery 4
Lat Movement 3,5
Glove 3,5
Blocker 3,5
Puck Handling 3,5
Angle/Positioning 3,5 Season stats
Focus 4 GP W L GAA SV%
Playoffs 6 2 4 2,39 0.929
Player Type
9 : CHL AS
Player Type
Player Type
9 : CHL AS
Dube had a very good offensive season in Kelowna, but
disappointed in the post season.
He's a speedy centerman. He changes of direction quickly, has a
good acceleration and his footwork is great. He's ultra talented.
He's got quick hands and he's smart with the puck. His great
vision and reading of the plays allow him to find open spots well
in the offensive zone.Plays bigger than his size and competes
hard.
He's small, lacks strength and has difficulties in 1 on 1 battles.
Lacks defensive involvement and doesn't backcheck really hard.
We probably expected more offensively this year from Green, but he improve
his defensive play a lot and showed flashes of his talent at the CHL Top
prospects game.
Green is a project He's an exceptionnal skater, with great strides and
footwork. He changes of directions quickly and he's able to avoid the
pressure easily. Amazing puck skills. He's so smart and patient with the puck.
Finds his teammates well and moves the puck up ice quickly, can also carry
it. He can quarterback a PP. Moves exceptionnaly well on the blue line, he's
just so smooth. Competes hard and plays bigger than his size.
Has to improve his defensive positioning, though he's not that bad in that
aspect. Obviously he's thin and he has to become stronger, in order to win
more puck battles and be more effective at the next level.
Amazing year for Hart, the goaltender of the year in the CHL. He
played behind an excellent defence corps in Everett, but he was solid
and consistent all season long.
Undersized goalie with good reflexes. Plays with poise and provides
his team with confidence. Rebound control is very good. I describe
him as a hybid goalie as he stays on his feet more than most goalies.
The only thing for me is he tends to lose his net sometimes when he
moves laterally. The push is good but can be in better control. Needs
to become bigger for sure. Potential NHL starter.
-Dave Hunchak, ISS Hockey

Advanced Stats
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Primary Assists per game played Even strength points per 60 minutes
Rank Name Stats Team Rank Name Stats Team
1 PL Dubois 0,661 Cape Breton 1 Matthew Tkachuk 4,237 London
2 Matthew Tkachuk 0,632 London 2 PL Dubois 3,945 Cape Breton
3 Clayton Keller 0,609 USANTDP 3 Vitalii Abramov 3,742 Gatineau
4 Vitalii Abramov 0,556 Gatineau 4 Cam Morrison 3,638 Youngstown
5 Taylor Raddysh 0,537 Erie 5 Clayton Keller 3,515 USANTDP
6 Kieffer Bellows 0,522 USANTDP 6 Alex Debrincat 3,468 Erie
7 Logan Brown 0,508 Windsor 7 Kieffer Bellows 3,197 USANTDP
8 Pascal Laberge 0,482 Victo 8 Julien Gauthier 3,18 Val D'or
9 Samuel Girard 0,478 Shawinigan 9 Adam Mascherin 3,135 Kitchener
10 Alex Nylander 0,474 Missisauga 10 Logan Brown 3,011 Windsor
Even strength goals per 60 minutes Goals created per game played
1 Julien Gauthier 2,196 Val d'or 1 Alex Debrincat 0,678 Erie
2 Alex Debrincat 1,951 Erie 2 PL Dubois 0,645 Cape Breton
3 Cam Morrison 1,911 Youngstown 3 Matthew Tkachuk 0,626 London
4 PL Dubois 1,76 Cape Breton 4 Clayton Keller 0,617 USANTDP
5 Vitalii Abramov 1,604 Gatineau 5 Kieffer Bellows 0,565 USANTDP
6 Kieffer Bellows 1,529 USANTDP 6 Vitalii Abramov 0,559 Gatineau
7 Max Jones 1,482 London 7 Julien Gauthier 0,539 Val D'or
8 Wade Allison 1,382 Tri-City 8 Alex Nylander 0,505 Missisauga
9 Adam Mascherin 1,381 Kitchener 9 Cam Morrison 0,492 Youngstown
10 Matthew Tkachuk 1,345 London 10 Adam Mascherin 0,486 Kitchener
Power Play goals created per game played Advanced Stats combined results
1 Matthew Tkachuk 0,228 London 1 Matthew Tkachuk 7,068 London
2 Alex Debrincat 0,195 Erie 2 PL Dubois 7,011 Cape Breton
3 Clayton Keller 0,191 USANTDP 3 Vitalii Abramov 6,637 Gatineau
4 Frederic Allard 0,188 Chicoutimi 4 Alex Debrincat 6,292 Erie
5 Matthew Phillips 0,178 Victoria 5 Cam Morrison 6,041 Youngstown
6 Vitalii Abramov 0,176 Gatineau 6 Julien Gauthier 5,915 Val D'or
7 Samuel Girard 0,173 Shawinigan 7 Kieffer Bellows 5,813 USANTDP
8 Alex Nylander 0,167 Missisauga 8 Adam Mascherin 5,002 Kitchener
9 Jake Bean 0,163 Calgary 9 Clayton Keller 4,932 USANTDP
10 Noah Gregor 0,161 Moose Jaw 10 Logan Brown 3,519 Windsor
Advanced Stats

B.O.B. Honors
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Top 5 Fastest players Top 5 Skillest players
Rank Name Team Rank Name Team
1 Jesse Puljujarvi Karpat 1 Patrik Laine Tappara
2 Chad Krys USANTDP 2 Alexander Nylander Missisauga
3 Max Jones London 3 Clayton Keller USANTDP
4 Olli Juolevi London 4 Auston Matthews Zurich
5 Auston Matthews Zurich 5 Pascal Laberge Victoriaville
Top 5 Smartest players Top 5 Most physical players
1 Olli Juolevi London 1 Max Jones London
2 Auston Matthews Zurich 2 Matthew Tkachuk London
3 Jesse Puljujarvi Karpat 3 Kieffer Bellows USANTDP
4 Logan Brown Windsor 4 Logan Stanley Windsor
5 Clayton Keller USANTDP 5 Patrik Laine Tappara
Top 5 Offensive defenders Top 5 Defensive defenders
1 Jake Bean Calgary 1 Jacob Cederholm HV 71
2 Samuel Girard Shawinigan 2 Libor Hajek Saskatoon
3 Cameron Dineen North Bay 3 Dante Fabbro Penticton
4 David Quenneville Medecine Hat 4 Logan Stanley Windsor
5 Mikhail Sergachev Windsor 5 Olli Juolevi London
Top 5 Shot Top 5 Most competitive players
1 Patrik Laine Tappara 1 Max Jones London
2 Adam Mascherin Kitchener 2 PL Dubois Cape Breton
3 Kieffer Bellows USANTDP 3 Will Bitten Flint
4 Auston Matthews Zurich 4 Matthew Tkachuk London
5 Luke Kunin Wisconsin 5 Luke Kunin Wisconsin
Top 5 Defensive forwards Top 5 Clutch players
1 Michael McLeod Missisauga 1 Matthew Tkachuk London
2 German Rubtsov Russia U18 2 Patrik Laine Tappara
3 Jesse Puljujarvi Karpat 3 Tyson Jost Penticton
4 Brett Howden Moose Jaw 4 Jesse Puljujarvi Karpat
5 Auston Matthews Zurich 5 Olli Juolevi London
Best of the best honors

Mock Draft
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Rank Team Player On my ranking Player Profile p.
1 Toronto Auston Matthews 1st p.10
2 Winnipeg Patrik Laine 2nd p.10
3 Columbus Jesse Puljujarvi 3rd p.11
4 Edmonton Matthew Tkachuk 6th p.12
5 Vancouver Pierre-Luc Dubois 5th p.12
6 Calgary Olli Juolevi 4th p.11
7 Arizona Mikhail Sergachev 9th p.14
8 Buffalo Alexander Nylander 11th p.15
9 Montreal Logan Brown 8th p.13
10 Colorado Jakob Chychrun 12th p.15
11 New Jersey Clayton Keller 7th p.13
12 Ottawa Tyson Jost 10th p.14
13 Carolina Luke Kunin 20th p.19
14 Boston Charlie McAvoy 14th p.16
15 Minnesota Kieffer Bellows 18th p.18
16 Detroit Jake Bean 13th p.16
17 Nashville Michael McLeod 17th p.18
18 Philadelphia Max Jones 15th p.17
19 NY Islanders Julien Gauthier 21st p.20
20 Arizona Dante Fabbro 16th p.17
21 Carolina Riley Tufte 24th p.21
22 Winnipeg German Rubtsov 19th p.19
23 Florida Dennis Cholowski 31st p.25
24 Anaheim Brett Howden 22nd p.20
25 Dallas Tage Thompson 26th p.22
26 Washington Logan Stanley 23rd p.21
27 Tampa Bay Rasmus Asplund 27th p.23
28 St Louis Lucas Johansen 29th p.24
29 Boston Boris Katchouk 39th p.27
30 Anaheim Alex Debrincat 36th p.26
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