Mysterious circumstances surrounding his absence from the U-18s aside, when he’s on his game, he has world-class speed, skill and hands."
Flashy winger with a ton of upside who can make a variety of moves to get within striking distance of the goal. Denisenko dealt with consistency issues throughout the season, but he’s an unstoppable force when engaged.
A creative player with the puck who can dart in and out of the lanes with expert edgework, quick acceleration and creative lines. Slight stature but enjoys engaging. "
Denisenko is a highly skilled playmaker that skates well and is very agile. May be several years away from the NHL and being drafted in the CHL Import Draft this summer and coming to North America would go a long way in diminishing any Russian factor concerns.
The eye test says he looks like a pro. Has good compete, rarely takes shifts off and plays an honest game in an underrated Czech league."
Mature playmaking winger who was counted on to contribute as Pardubice advanced deep into the Extraliga playoffs."
He’s a late ’99 birthdate so he’s older but has produced very strong numbers in the Czech top league this season – comparable to Martin Necas and Filip Chytil a season ago. He’s quick, elusive and knows how to finish."
Kaut had a breakout World Junior with the Czech Republic riding shotgun on a line with Filip Zadina and Martin Necas. Kaut showed he was quite capable of keeping pace with his line mates and the quality of the World Junior. In addition to his offensive game, he plays a committed defensive game as well."
Tämä video kuvastaa miten suurilta osin fanit ottivat vastaan Kotkaniemen varaamisen. Canadiensin Twitterin kommenteissa lisää. Olisivat halunneet parhaan saatavilla olevan, joka yleensä TOP3 vuorolla otetaan. Eli Zadinan. Joka jostain kumman syystä meni “vasta” 6. pickillä.
Smith has the ability to make all the right plays in his end, either skating the puck out of the zone or carrying it and creating in transition. He also excelled offensively with 73 points (14 goals, 59 assists)."
He was extremely effective on the power play, where he had 27 points (three goals, 24 assists). The left-shot defenseman can dissect the forecheck and pick it apart with a smooth transition pass from his own zone."
He may not be a prolific offensive blueliner in the NHL, but his ability to make plays with the puck and do it calmly is a hallmark of today’s NHL defenceman."
Class and character best describe Canada’s U-18 captain. Smith performed well for Spokane in the playoffs before heading overseas. One of the best skaters in the draft he has a never ending thirst to improve."
A silky-smooth puck mover who is the cream of this year’s Western Canadian draft contingent, Smith is an outstanding power-play quarterback with excellent agility and a real nose for the net. There’s some Drew Doughty to his game, especially the way he handles an aggressive forecheck."
The dynamic two-way defender continued to display his full arsenal of weapons with Spokane this season. The former first overall pick in the 2015 WHL bantam draft, Smith is a tremendous skater who demonstrates poise and patience with the puck.
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Liam is the engine that makes his team go. He does a very good job of anticipating the play and jumping into holes at the right time, which is one of the reasons why he gets so many breakaways. He has deceiving quickness and changes gears well off the rush to beat defenders. He has a very high skill set and is dangerous one-on-one. Liam has good hands around the net and capitalizes on the majority of his chances. He has developed into a top GTHL prospect.
A very difficult player to scout as he barely played at the world juniors and was scratched on several occasions while playing in Finland’s top men’s league."
Slick, dual-threat center with size who took to his role as a depth player on a contender in Finland’s elite league. The Finns have become quite popular in terms of the recent NHL drafts, and Kupari arguably is the best they have to offer in 2018."
Cracked the WJC roster for the Fins and did well in a secondary role. He owns high-end playmaking ability that compliments his quick and elusive style. Small role with a top-level Liiga team limited his production.
Mikko Manner: He is a mix of Jesse Puljujärvi and Sebastian Aho.
Ryan Merkley varataan numerolla kaksikymmentäyksi.
Kuvauksia mynhldraft sivutolta:
Based on pure skill alone, Merkley is a first-rounder. There are many layers to this onion."
Fantastic puck skills and elite vision may be enough for a team to overlook Merkley’s shoddy defensive play and allegations that he’s got a poor attitude."
The reigning OHL Rookie of the Year boasts elite offensive skills from the back end: Vision, passing, dynamic edges, good top end speed and impressive acceleration. His play in his own zone and decision-making without the puck are still very much a work in progress. Couple that with whispers of off-ice issues and we may see him slide considerably on draft day"
Merkley is a dynamic offensive defenseman with elite vision, playmaking ability and an elite skater. His defensive abilities and compete level have come under scrutiny as have some of his off-ice behaviours. The skill is undeniable but there are some major red flags.
K’Andre Miller varataan numerolla kaksikymmentäkaksi.
Kuvauksia mynhldraft sivutolta:
Upside is too much to ignore when you consider the size, skating ability, and athleticism. Has cleaned-up his game from the start of the season."
Miller is a big defenseman with a long, smooth stride who didn’t take long to become Team USA’s most reliable defender. A converted forward, he looks quite comfortable skating the puck out of harm’s way and can unload a bomb of a shot."
Converted to the backend just a few seasons ago, the offensively-inclined defender demonstrates tremendous skating ability for his size. Prone to the odd poor decision, he can frustrate."
Isac Lundeström varataan numerolla kaksikymmentäkolme.
Kuvauksia mynhldraft sivutolta:
A solid pick for his ability to play a two-way game with good energy. Does the skill set project him to be in your top six? If not, are you OK with the back-up plan of a responsible third line centre?"
Responsible two-way center who makes plays at high speed and beats defenders wide with regularity. Lundestrom was one of Sweden’s top under-20 players and helped boost his draft stock when he filled in admirably for an injured Lias Andersson at the world juniors."
Skilled puck-distributor has shown very well as a draft-eligible player in the SHL - his second year in Sweden’s top league. His skills are unspectacular, but the nuances to his game are terrific. He’s the type of player you like the more you watch him."
Lundestrom has good size and playing against men the past two years bodes well for his projection towards the NHL in the future.
Dominik Bokk varataan numerolla kaksikymmentäviisi.
Kuvauksia mynhldraft sivutolta:
Not easy to play out of country, but necessary in this case to forward his cause. Playmaker with speed and skill will get people talking about German hockey again."
This German-born goal scorer poses a bit of a conundrum for draft evaluators because he was too good for junior hockey but very green for the SHL. Bokk’s puck skills are undeniable, however, and he’s proven to be a low-maintenance winger in terms of creating his own chances."
Agile, quick hands, elusive in the offensive zone and makes a habit of landing on the scoresheet. Destroyed the J20 circuit and received a cup of coffee in the SHL. If you like skill, you’ll love Bokk."
After dominating the SuperElite league, Bokk has graduated to the SHL where he continues to find his way as an 18-year-old playing pro hockey. Bokk has good size for his age, and has shown plenty of skill.
Jacob Bernard-Docker varataan numerolla kaksikymmentäkuusi.
Kyseistä viime kauden sarjaa AJHL koskaan edes ollut kuullut ennen tätä.
Kuvaus draftsite sivustolta:
Solid defense prospect who does the little things that lead to success, without flash and dash, or an advanced offensive game. An excellent head that goes hand in hand with excellent feet. A strong short area burst that will slip him by the initial line of defense. Catches the opposition napping with his quick cuts and knows how to effectively slow play down. Really high IQ and effectiveness in his decisions. Has a nice low shot he gets off with some mustard. Is really advanced with his gap control, angling off and mirroring of opponents in the course of their attacks. Makes solid transition passes and looks to have high-end upside as he progresses through the college ranks. Committed to the University of Notre Dame.
Nicolas Beaudin varataan numerolla kaksikymmentäseitsemän.
Kuvaus eliteprospectsissa:
Nicolas Beaudin is a diminutive yet cunning defenceman that is able to use his size to his advantage. His mobility is all but elite at this point; he primarily uses his speed to open up passing and shooting lanes in the offensive zone. With and without the puck he stays composed and in-position, allowing him to analyze situations effortlessly and make those calculated decisions. Defensively, he is assertive and, though he isn’t able to impose himself physically, he uses his vision and quickness to take away options and put pressure on the opposition. He plays a structured game offensively, and he does the little things right. His ability to recognize where the puck is, where it is going to be, and why it is going to be there is an indicator of his high-level hockey sense. When you put together skill, speed, and excellent decision-making as well as he does, that translates to on-ice productivity and power-play time. All-in-all, Nicolas Beaudin is an offensive defenceman that understands his own game well and ever seeks to expand upon his strengths.
Nils Lundkvist varataan numerolla kaksikymmentäkahdeksan.
Kuvaus mynhldraft sivutolta:
Smooth skating, right-shot defender who has looked comfortable and calm in the SHL as a 17-year-old. Can run a power play, jump of the ice to join the attack and offers reliable positioning in the defensive end
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