| Johan Rosenquist | Islanders Hockey Club | NCDC | R | F | 6’2″ | 190 | Naples, FL | 2002 | 2020-2021: C |
NCDC: Islanders Hockey Club vs South Shore Kings, December 2020: Johan played his normal steady game. He was good along the walls, protected during scrums for extended periods of time and showed poise while finding open teammates. He is still somewhat raw and gaining explosiveness, but he continued to show good awareness away from the puck. He played with is head on a swivel, stick on the ice and his hips were low. Again, I like that he is playing for the Islanders and getting key minutes in all situations.
NCDC: Boston Advantage vs Islanders Hockey Club, December 2020: The ’02 birthyear was strong in the game against the Advantage. Rosenquist was placed on the NHL 2021 Central Scouting Prospects list earlier this year. Currently Johan is averaging a point a game for IHC with 6 goals and 9 assists. In the game Sunday Johan recorded an assist on LeClerc’s goal to give his team the lead in the second period. Rosenquist used his great skating ability to move away from the Advantage defender and make a drop pass to an open LeClerc off the rush. Johan frequently uses weight shifts while skating with the puck to move past defenders and protect the puck; this was how he was able to create separation in the neutral zone on his assist. Rosenquist’s staking and puck handling ability are what sets him apart on the ice and are some of the reasons the Florida native has been identified by Central Scouting. Grade: A-
Neutral Zone NHL’s Ian Moran’s comments, November 2020: Johan’s size makes anyone in the rink instantly drawn to him. He’s big and a bit raw, but his athleticism and attention to detail make him very interesting. He stops on pucks. It seems simple and easy, but far too many prospects go for the loop and Johan does not loop. He’s also really strong and powerful along the walls, which is where professional games are won and lost. Defensively he does an excellent job of maintaining net side positioning and jumping into the open ice for quick transition after turnovers. Offensively Johan has the potential to be a beast below the goal line. He spins off contact with the intention of getting to the net and being disruptive. He likes to dig… and he’s strong and only getting stronger. I love that he’s playing for the Islanders this year. He’s going to get key minutes, receive good coaching and has a chance to really develop.
NCDC: IHC at Northern Cyclones, November 2020: Johan played a responsible two way game in this one. He was strong on the puck, provided low close puck support in transition and consistently made good decisions at the lines. During the cycle he showed high level puck protection skills and we did not see him attempt any “hope’ plays to the slot. His size, athleticism and consistent ability to do the little things make him a very intriguing long term prospect.
NCDC: IHC vs Utica Jr Comets, October 2019: Johan was really good today. He was attacking the net, using his body well. A lot of upside and skill, he is a late ‘02. Draft eligible for next year. Good hockey sense and vision. Grade: A