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Neutral Zone had Hank Kempf rated as a “C+” 2020 NHL Draft prospect and he was a player who was not drafted. Heading into his second year of draft eligibility we still have Hank rated as “C+” National League prospect. We will continue to track him this year and feel there is a good chance that he will be a defenseman who blossoms in his second full season as a leader on the Muskegon squad.
I was very impressed with how easily he manipulated the Moncton’s defenders. His eyes were able to get them to lean or back off and then he quickly darted to the open ice. He played like a natural goal scorer and was fun to watch.
Joshua an elite puck carrying defenseman who creates offense from his own end. He has a confidence carrying the puck from anywhere on the rink and showed great agility on his skates closing down forwards quickly.
Seguin was the best forward on either team in this game. He finished with two goals, and also set up multiple scoring chances.
Devon is going to stay on my mind because of his ability to score goals. As an 03 he put up 22 goals in 49 games in the NOJHL
His adjustment to the smaller sheet is something to keep an eye on, but he has good size and he is so athletic that we will be watching him closely this year.
This Quebec League matchup had a lot of energy, especially for an afternoon game. Both teams played an up-tempo style in a fast-paced and entertaining contest. Final score was 4-3 for Baie-Comeau. This report focuses on Baie-Comeau’s 2021 NHL Draft Eligible players.
This Quebec League matchup had a lot of energy, especially for an afternoon game. Both teams played an up-tempo style in a fast-paced and entertaining contest. Final score was 4-3 for Baie-Comeau. This report focuses on Rimouski’s 2021 NHL Draft Eligible players.
Neutral Zone had seventeen right wingers who are 6’2″ or larger on our 2020 draft list. Four (4) of them were potential 1st rounders, two (2) we projected to be selected by the end of the third round and three (3) that we didn’t think would be drafted. The rest are long term projects who we feel have the potential to mature into legit National League prospects. This is why we will continue to track Doug Grimes during his first season in the USHL.
Ayrton was the most impactful of the draft eligible players in this game. As a puck carrier he played with pace and deception.
Billy was excellent while killing penalties, using his feet and tenacity to disrupt set plays and generate 200 foot clears.
(9) Special Teams Potential – The combination of Noah’s skating ability, long reach and anticipation make him a natural penalty killer. Combine that with how well he maintains shooting lanes and his ability to limit second scoring opportunities and we feel Noah will be a regular penalty killer in professional hockey.
This September Neutral Zone, the largest amateur hockey scouting site in the world, announced the hiring of longtime NHL defenseman Ian Moran to launch an NHL Draft arm of the…
Tyler Kleven is a pro-style prospect with the skill set and mentality to have a long National Hockey League career.
Zach was rated #119 in Neutral Zone’s February draft rankings., but where we hill end up in our final rankings?
The captain of the Voltigeurs is the heartbeat of this hockey team playing each shift like it’s his last. Tireless worker with a good motor allows him to keep plays alive and find loose pucks around the net.
(1) Brain – Offensively Tristan can create space. While on line rushes Tristen understands how to manipulate gaps into his favor generating time and space for himself and his linemates. During an offensive zone cycle he feels the defensive pressure and will…
(8) Body Language – He is involved and yaps. We really do not have a problem with talkers.
(6) Release – Quick, accurate and in stride. His first touch is elite and he handles poor passes with ease.
Looking forward to the 2021 NHL Draft Dylan is a player who will be watched closely. He’s a big winger who thrives on contact and we feel that the shortened WHL season will work to his advantage if he was willing to put in the weight room work. Dylan is listed at 170lbs right now, but if he was able to add…
(10) Intangibles – Jackson is an athletic 6’7″ teenager. There is no doubt that he is a long term project, but he is playing in every situation for the WHL’s Calgary Hitmen this year. We’ve seen less athletic defenders carve out NHL careers and we feel Jackson has a chance to have one too. An NHL scouting department needs to spend some quality time with Jackson trying to learn if he will do whatever it takes to to have that career.