Showing posts with label 2013 draft. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2013 draft. Show all posts

Sunday, July 29, 2012

Zach Fucale

Zach Fucale
G | 6'1", 185 lbs.
Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL)
5/28/95

- technically sound with excellent mental focus
- superior puck tracking and positioning
- quick reflexes, crisp movement
- 2011-12: set QMJHL record for wins by 16-y/o (32)
- won 45 of 55 starts in 2012-13


Jacob de la Rose

Jacob de la Rose
LC/LW | 6'2", 183 lbs.
Leksands (Allsvenskan)
5/20/95

- two-way forward with good frame and some offensive upside
- strong cycle, tough on walls, creates traffic down low
- versatile energy player
- big frame with room to fill out



Steve Santini

Steve Santini
RHD | 6'3", 205 lbs.
U.S. NTDP (USHL)
5/7/95

- big, strong defender with pro-style transition game
- physically imposing, good all-around skill base, strong skater and crisp passer
- plays with high rate of speed and precision
- committed to Boston College

Adam Erne

Adam Erne
LW | 6'0", 206 lbs.
Quebec Remparts (QMJHL)
4/20/95

- skilled, intense competitor, plays with energy and edge
- powerful skating stride, good in transition
- good playmaker, blends hard work and creativity
- thick physique, successful open-ice hitter
- Connecticut native, moved west to play with LA Selects prior to USHL
- scored 25 goals in each of first two QMJHL seasons



Nick Sorensen


Nick Sorensen
RW | 6'1", 168 lbs.
Quebec Remparts (QMJHL)
10/23/94

- excellent skating and foot speed
- high compete level, needs to gain strength to match
- left Rogles (SEL) program to play North American hockey
- missed nearly entire 2011-12 season thanks to MCL/ACL surgery



Jason Dickinson

Jason Dickinson
LW | 6'2", 176 lbs.
Guelph Storm (OHL)
7/4/95

- developing two-way forward with a great deal of upside
- named third-best defensive forward in 2013 Western Conference Coaches Poll
- quick feet, shows good offensive knack
- strong on the puck, excellent stickhandling skills
- can play physical




Justin Bailey

Justin Bailey
RC | 6'3", 182 lbs.
Kitchener Rangers (OHL)
7/1/95

- power forward style, tough on puck with quick hands 
- excellent skating and acceleration, gains momentum in open ice
- much improved awareness away from the puck
- won USA Hockey 16U National Championship with Long Island Royals (coached by Pat Lafontaine)
- de-committed from Michigan State for Kitchener (7/12)



Nic Petan

Nic Petan
LC | 5'9", 166 lbs.
Portland Winterhawks (WHL)
3/22/95

- highly skilled center, dangerous speed in open ice
- very quick and pesky without puck in small frame
- played all three F positions at various points
- tied for tops in WHL scoring in 2012-13



Spencer Martin

Spencer Martin
G | 6'2", 186 lbs.
Mississauga-St. Michael's Majors (OHL)
6/8/95

- good size and reflexes, strong positioning
- excellent glove hand
- aggressively challenges shooters, comes out beyond blue paint to take net away
- fights through screens to track puck through traffic

Madison Bowey

Madison Bowey
RHD | 6'1", 194 lbs.
Kelowna Rockets (WHL)
4/22/95

- rangy two-way defender with superior skating ability
- great speed and balance, very athletic, intelligent with puck
- sees the ice well from the point, good PP potential
- good physical game, will defend teammates
- raw but loads of potential with added strength and experience



Zach Nastasiuk

Zach Nastasiuk
RW | 6'1", 174 lbs.
Owen Sound Attack (OHL)
3/30/95

- compelling power mix of size and skill
- digs in and drives to the net with strong puck protection skills
- offensive potential rounding into form
- showed greater consistency in physical game in 2012-13
- good defensively, blocks shots and wins battles







Morgan Klimchuk

Morgan Klimchuk
LC | 5'11", 180 lbs.
Regina Pats (WHL)

- speedy, smart offensive player
- opportunistic, rotates into position to use big shot
- excellent stickhandling, nice array of shooting skills
- makes plays at speed
- not overly physical, not flashy, works well on PK/PP
- was selected 5th overall in 2010 WHL draft



Dillon Heatherington

Dillon Heatherington
LHD | 6'4", 196 lbs.
Swift Current Broncos (WHL)
5/9/95

- steady, reliable defender who can move the puck
- strong skater with light feet, good stops/starts, pivots
- emerging physical presence, smartly uses his body
- smart stick, uses reach to eat up space, clog lanes 
- mostly safe plays with the puck in his end
- 11th overall pick in 2011 WHL bantam draft




Robert Hagg


Robert Hagg
LHD | 6'2", 201 lbs.
MoDo J20 (SuperElit)
2/8/95

- mobile defender with excellent puck moving ability and passing skills
- steady, level-headed with good angles and good gap control
- uses his size, gains leverage, jams lanes and clears the net
- projects as a top-four, two-way NHL defender

Nicholas Baptiste

Nicholas Baptiste
RW | 6'2", 200 lbs.
Sudbury Wolves (OHL)
8/4/95

- scoring line potential, high character and effort
- fills lane with good acceleration and excellent top speed
- very good hockey sense, shoots and passes with equal aptitude
- game breaking tools, want to see heightened physical output

Shea Theodore

Shea Theodore
LHD | 6'2", 178 lbs.
Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL)
8/3/95

- offensive-minded rearguard with developing PP skills
- converted forward, employs smooth skating stride from back end
- raw defensive skills, a project-type with solid foundation and steady developmental trajectory



William Carrier

William Carrier
LC/LW | 6'0, 205 lbs.
Cape Breton Screaming Eagles (QMJHL)
12/20/94

- power winger, moves well up and down the ice
- strong on the puck, fast accurate wrist shot
- excellent vision, brings elements of toughness and playmaking
- will need to improve skating stride to hit max potential



Yan-Pavel Laplante

Yan-Pavel Laplante
LC | 6'0", 170 lbs.
PEI Rocket (QMJHL)
4/23/95

- excellent skating and playmaking, in command with the puck
- pesky, high effort, goes hard in pursuit, initiates contact
- employs strong work ethic, doesn't quit on plays
- missed first five months of 2012-13 with shoulder surgery




Marc-Olivier Roy

Marc-Olivier Roy
LW | 6'0", 175 lbs.
Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (QMJHL)
11/20/94

- crafty two-way wing with excellent speed and puck skills
- active away from the puck, smart defensive stick
- will be tougher in trenches with added strength and mass

Chris Bigras

Chris Bigras
LHD | 6'0", 186 lbs.
Owen Sound Attack (OHL)
2/22/95

- steady, shutdown defender with developing offense
- very good footwork and overall mobility
- cool and reliable with the puck, smart passes out of zone
- very good on the PK
- major progression in 2011-12