Connor McClennon (4.25 Star Amateur Rating, NHL UPGRADE — C+ to a B) Forward
As you can see in the chart, we feel Connor’s Feet are extraordinary. He can stop on a dime, accelerate to top speed in one stride and his turning radius is as tight as any player in the 2020 Draft. We’ve also noticed that he has a lightening quick release on both his shot and when finding an open man. He is being used on the penalty kill and appears to stronger on the puck as well.
| Brain | Poise | Vision | Feet | Contact | Release | Compete | PP | PK | ||
| Dec | 4.5 | 5 | 5 | 4.5 | 3.75 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3.75 | |
| Jan | 4.5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4.5 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
Owen Pederson (3.75 Star Amateur Rating, NHL UPGRADE — C- to a C+) Forward
We all know Owen is big and strong, but what led to his NHL Upgrade? His vision and anticipation. They seem to go hand in hand. His on ice awareness is very good allowing him to be prepared to jump on loose pucks or jump into open scoring areas. Owen has a real chance to move up National League draft boards because of his brain.
| Brain | Poise | Vision | Feet | Contact | Release | Compete | PP | PK | ||
| Dec | 3.75 | 4 | 3.75 | 3.75 | 3.75 | 3.75 | 4 | 3.75 | 3.75 | |
| Jan | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3.75 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3.75 |
Benjamin Zloty (3.75 Star Amateur Rating, NHL UPGRADE — C- to a C+) Defense
In our opinion Ben has a very high hockey IQ. In the offensive zone he reads when to pinch in to keep plays alive, when to be patient and he has a real knack for picking off passes and generating more in-zone time. He shows high level poise and can put the puck through tight seems. Ben is a defender to watch as we head into the post Holiday doldrums.
| Brain | Poise | Vision | Feet | Contact | Release | Compete | PP | PK | ||
| Dec | 3.75 | 3.75 | 4 | 3.5 | 4 | 3.75 | 4 | 3.75 | 3.75 | |
| Jan | 4.5 | 4.25 | 4 | 3.75 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4.25 | 4 |
Nino Kinder (4 Star Amateur Rating, NHL Grade — C) Forward
Nino is coming off a World Jr experience for Team Germany and looking to have a big second half. His skating is what caught our attention.
| Brain | Poise | Vision | Feet | Contact | Release | Compete | PP | PK | ||
| Dec | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | |
| Jan | 3.75 | 3.75 | 3.75 | 4 | 3.75 | 3.75 | 4 | 3.75 | 3.75 |
Carson Lambos (5 Star Amateur Rating, 2021 NHL Grade — A) Defense
Carson is a stud and has a chance to be special. He does everything very well, but his poise a demeanor are exceptional.
| Brain | Poise | Vision | Feet | Contact | Release | Compete | PP | PK | ||
| Dec | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | |
| Jan | 4.75 | 4.75 | 4.75 | 4.75 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4 | 4.75 | 4.5 |
Mikey Milne (3.75 Star Amateur Rating, 2021 NHL Grade — C+) Forward
Mikey is new to Neutral Zone, but he is a player we like. He is a maximum effort player who will get better and better leading up to the 2021 NHL Draft.
| Brain | Poise | Vision | Feet | Contact | Release | Compete | PP | PK | ||
| Dec | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | |
| Jan | 4 | 3.75 | 3.75 | 4 | 4.25 | 4 | 4 | 3.75 | 4 |
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