Made it to the Sea Dogs game, here is some analysis I got:
Jonathan Huberdeau: The most skilled player outside of S.C in the Q. Putting up great stats in his 17 year old season. Vision is unbelievable and will make a great playmaking forward for a team. I can really see him going top 10.
Stats:28GP, 20G, 24A, 44Pts, +35, 43PIM, 5 PPG, 2 SHG, 43% Faceoffs
Nathan Beaulieu: The improvement he has made from when he came in the league is mind boggling. Of course that happens, but I would have never thought he would turn into this kind of player. Good on both sides of the puck, good shot, likes to get into it a little bit, can rush it as well. If he keeps it up Id say top 20-25.
Stats: 28GP, 5G, 13A, 18Pts, +17, 27PIM, 2PPG
Tomas Jurco: Has been a bit down lately, not finding the net as much as he was, but he is getting the chances. His moves and effort is always there, and for a Euro he plays in you face hockey which is nice to see. Id say if one player has fallen a bit in stock it is him, but he could turn it around just seems snake bitten.
Stats: 28GP, 15G, 14A, 29Pts, +22, 8PIM, 4 PPG,
Zack Phillips: Ever since the Central Report came out and he was 11th in the Q he has played unreal. Really lit a fire under his ass and he has gone on a scoring binge. Won CHL player of the week for last week and in two games this week he has 8 points in 2 games. Plays on a line with Huberdeau and Jurco. What Ive liked lately is his defensive effort and the swagger he has. Gets in peoples faces and mixes it up. If he got some more size he could be a damn good power forward.
Stats: 28GP, 20G, 21A, 41Pts, +23, 8 PIM, 8PPG, 1SHG, 43% Faceoff %
Scott Oke and Ryan Tesink: Both first year players who have impressed. Playing on a stacked team but do what is asked of them and instead of going for the goals they focus on defensive hockey which is probably what has impressed the scouts. They could make a nice late round pick, and turn out to be stellar when they get more ice time.
Those are the players that I feel have a chance to go with the first four all going top 2 rounds. The great thing for the Sea Dogs is they will all be back for at least one year, and Huberdeau for two as he is only 17.
On a player who has already been drafted, Simon Despres is just unreal. Best D man in the Q imo. Great Size, Great mobility, Great defensive and offensive play. So smart and calm. Only thing that sticks out that he needs help with is his shot. Would like to see it harder since he is such a big kid.
If you have any questions or want info on any of their players just post, I check in here quite a bit.
good stuff
I've been riding the Huberdeau bandwagon for some time, I too very strongly feel like he's a top 10 talent
really nice to follow St. John this year and all their prospects