
Jeremy Langlois (4 Star Amateur Rating, 2022 NHL Draft Grade — B+) Defense
The late-2003 born skater displayed his mobility and puck movement skills in this game. He doesn’t get as much ice time as some of the older D on his team, but he fits right in out there. He was quick to get back to pucks, and made good decisions on outlet passes. He got a shot through from the point, but impressed with his poise to keep the puck in and then have the presence of mind to slide it D-to-D as opposed to jamming it down the wall, resulting in an assist when the team was chasing the game. Would like to see a bit more aggression–especially in his own end–but there is a lot to like about this kid. Game Grade: B-
Felix Lafrance (3.75 Star Amateur Rating, NHL Grade — C) Forward
The smaller winger did a good job of getting into dangerous offensive areas and recorded several quality chances. He made good plays around the net, with somewhere around 5 chances himself, and with a few good setups for his linemates, including a great play on a no-look pass off of a face-off for an assist. He over-passed on two grade A scoring chances, resulting in no shots on net when both could probably have been goals. He scored his goal following up a play from his linemate, burying the rebound to start the comeback in the 3rd. He is still developing his stride and power and this is something we will be aware of moving forward. This is his second year of NHL draft eligibility. Game Grade: B
Ryan Francis (4.5 Star Amateur Rating, NHL Grade — B) Forward
The draft eligible forward did a good job of generating speed for himself by supporting underneath the puck as a center. He received passes in his own end and was able to carry through the neutral zone with good quick skating for entries. When challenged he was able to make good moves around guys with his skill. He was able to skate for entries consistently throughout the night. He set up his teammates with quality chances in the slot, both on the man advantage and at even strength. His assist came with the goalie pulled. He showed good toughness and compete late in the first when he blocked a heavy shot and battled to stay in the lane for the remainder of the frame. He struggled a bit on draws, but the skill and quickness are there. He had three quality shots on net. We expect Francis to be in the conversation for teams come June. Game Grade: B+
Egor Sokolov (4 Star Amateur Star Rating, NHL Grade — C) Forward
The 2000-born forward had an interesting outing. He is huge, listed on the stat sheet as 6’4 and 231 pounds, though he looks even thicker out there. That’s not to say that he is slow, he moves around OK out there–getting in on the fore-check and throwing his weight around when he can. He scored two goals, one late in the 2nd on a rebound, and one late in the 3rd on the PP at 6-on-4 trying to catch the Mooseheads with a high shot from the circle. That said, he is fearless with the puck and we would call him a “High Risk/ High Reward” forward — turning at least 4 pucks over in dangerous areas in the neutral zone resulting in chances and goals against. He also took a slashing penalty that led to a Power play goal against, though he did draw an extra penalty in a scuffle later in the game. The big Russian has a heavy shot and some bite to his game, but was a bit too loose with the puck tonight. He will get a chance to show his abilities at the World Junior Championship in a couple of weeks. Game Grade: C+
William Grimard (3.5 Star Amateur Rating, NHL Grade — C) Goalie
The draft eligible goaltender had some bright moments, but also some that were not so good. He was out of his net to stop pucks behind the net and he got his big frame in front of several high quality chances against this talented Mooseheads squad. The first two goals against came on odd-man rushes and considering that his team was shorthanded 6 times in the 2 periods he played, and that he saved 27 of 31 shots, it is hard to blame Grimard for the team’s performance. He did not seem to be as sharp as we’ve seen in past performances however. Not a terrible effort, but his 40 minutes were just OK. Game Grade: C
Ivan Ivan (3.75 Star Amateur Rating, NHL Grade — C) Forward
The Czech-born draft eligible skater did not have that much of an impact on the scoreline, but did show some talent in this one. He skates well, crossing over and generating speed with puck. He has good hands–dangling through guys on occasion in the offensive zone. He skated for zone exits, supported the puck well as a center, and was decent on draws going 6 for 10 on the night. He got some time on the 2nd Power play unit, but stuck out on the PK–showing good footwork to stay in lanes and a good stick to direct passes where he wanted them. His one shot was a dangerous chance at the net. The 2002-born player will get some looks in June, and looks to be a quality two-way prospect. Game Grade — B