2016 NHL Draft Prospects

[Liquid Gel]

World Selects Invitational @ Prague, Czech Republic
1 - Vitaly Abramov (Traktor) 14g+6a=20p
2 - Dmitry Sokolov (Traktor) 13g+5a=18p
3 - Joseph Mizzi (Prohockey) 12g+6a=18p
4 - Alexander Podkorytov (Traktor) 11g+3a=14p
5 - Gleb Bondaryk (Silver Lions) 8g+5a=13p
6 - Maxim Bain (AK Bars) 7g+6a=13p
7 - Jesse Puljujärvi (Finland Selects) 7g+6a=13p
8 - Nikita Bashkirov (AK Bars) 6g+7a=13p
9 - Jake Harris (Prohockey) 7g+5a=12p
10 - Otto Mäkinen (Finland Selects) 5g+7=12p

One trick pony.

Only on the defensive side of the red line once in all those clips. In fact he only competes for the puck with the other team once. Granted he takes it away from the defensemen, but these clips show the definition of a cherry picker.

A one-trick pony.

 

[Liquid Gel]

Ocean Wiesblatt... that kid has literally been talked about since at least 2008. No exaggeration.

EDIT: He has a brother named Orca too that is supposed to be decent.

EDIT2: What about Bradley Braich? Or is he 2018...?

Anybody know how Ocean and Orca did this year?

Any video?

 

[sigx15]

Yes he has already committed, filled out the waiver as got it approved right when he got to the tryouts. I talked to a USA hockey guy, anonymous, who said he is able to because he did last year.

Figured that'd probably happen with Kirwan, just wanted to point out the new rule. Anyone happen to know if anyone else applied for the waiver?

 

[Fulcrum]

World Selects Invitational @ Prague, Czech Republic
1 - Vitaly Abramov (Traktor) 14g+6a=20p
2 - Dmitry Sokolov (Traktor) 13g+5a=18p
3 - Joseph Mizzi (Prohockey) 12g+6a=18p
4 - Alexander Podkorytov (Traktor) 11g+3a=14p
5 - Gleb Bondaryk (Silver Lions) 8g+5a=13p
6 - Maxim Bain (AK Bars) 7g+6a=13p
7 - Jesse Puljujärvi (Finland Selects) 7g+6a=13p
8 - Nikita Bashkirov (AK Bars) 6g+7a=13p
9 - Jake Harris (Prohockey) 7g+5a=12p
10 - Otto Mäkinen (Finland Selects) 5g+7=12p

wow, impressive

 

[Fulcrum]

One trick pony.

Only on the defensive side of the red line once in all those clips. In fact he only competes for the puck with the other team once. Granted he takes it away from the defensemen, but these clips show the definition of a cherry picker.

A one-trick pony.

Well he's young, how many tricks is he supposed to have at his age? I see quiet typical Russian hockey school product- a kid who obviously practiced and is well trained on breakaways and 1v1. You're saying it like what he does in the game is easy. If it were so easy, everyone would just do it.

 

[PanthersFan1980]

Figured that'd probably happen with Kirwan, just wanted to point out the new rule. Anyone happen to know if anyone else applied for the waiver?

No just kirwan. Kid was the talk of the empire league last year, only one who can.

 

[The Exiled One]

D - Ryan Lindgren - Shattuck

 

[542365]

2:38 of that video is incredible.

 

[leafsvshabs]

there are a lot of great "98 prospects in the Toronto/London area. These are a couple of names that have come up quite a bit.

Mikey Mcleod - Toronto Malboros*, Top prospect for OHL draft
Vince Capano - Mississauga Terriers
Kyle Maskimovich - Toronto Malboros
David Sherman - Toronto Jr Canadians
Harlen Vanwynsberghe - Brandford 99'ers*, Projected 1st round of OHL draft
Adam Mascherin - Toronto Malboros, Projected 1st round of OHL draft

Mikey Mcleod is by far the best out of the names above and knowing him personally, i know he will be contacting Hockey Canada about an exeptional players status for the upcoming OHL draft in 2013. He is a player that should be watched out for in the near future.

 

[Fedz]

I like Bellerive but he is playing with highly skilled players on a strong team. I have watched his brother Matt who is on the Giants roster. I believe the younger one is a better player.

I've watched the little Bellerive play several times, and have watched the 99 age group with the NSWC, and to say they are a superbly strong team is wrong. Yes, they are definitely a talented squad but Bellerive is literally a man amongst boys in his age group.

In fact, I'd be shocked if he wasn't NSWC's top Bantam aged player as a first year this year. He trains consistently with his brother and other WHL talents, and isn't far off. He is exceptional.

 

[Victorious Secret]

World Selects Invitational @ Prague, Czech Republic
1 - Vitaly Abramov (Traktor) 14g+6a=20p
2 - Dmitry Sokolov (Traktor) 13g+5a=18p
3 - Joseph Mizzi (Prohockey) 12g+6a=18p
4 - Alexander Podkorytov (Traktor) 11g+3a=14p
5 - Gleb Bondaryk (Silver Lions) 8g+5a=13p
6 - Maxim Bain (AK Bars) 7g+6a=13p
7 - Jesse Puljujärvi (Finland Selects) 7g+6a=13p
8 - Nikita Bashkirov (AK Bars) 6g+7a=13p
9 - Jake Harris (Prohockey) 7g+5a=12p
10 - Otto Mäkinen (Finland Selects) 5g+7=12p

Just about pooped myself at 1:10.

 

[Dhockey16]

Seen Barzal live. This kid is going to make some noise.

I'll be following him closely once he's in the W. It'll be interesting to see if he can usurp Connor McDavid as the premier '97 born player. As an American CHL fan, I know I'm excited to see McDavid come play for my team (Erie Otters) when players like Taylor Hall wouldn't. The Seattle Thunderbird fans are in for a treat!

 

[jfb392]

I'll be following him closely once he's in the W. It'll be interesting to see if he can usurp Connor McDavid as the premier '97 born player. As an American CHL fan, I know I'm excited to see McDavid come play for my team (Erie Otters) when players like Taylor Hall wouldn't. The Seattle Thunderbird fans are in for a treat!

Well, Barzal hasn't committed to play for the Thunderbirds yet and I've seen talk of him going the NCAA route.
He's also a 2015 prospect, not 2016.
I only mentioned him initially because at that point his birthdate was harder to come by.

 

[Dhockey16]

Well, Barzal hasn't committed to play for the Thunderbirds yet and I've seen talk of him going the NCAA route.
He's also a 2015 prospect, not 2016.
I only mentioned him initially because at that point his birthdate was harder to come by.

I know he and McDavid are both 2015 Draft eligible, both early 97's. I've gotta believe with the hype Barzal's receiving he's leaning towards the CHL route, a lot can change though. It looks like McDavid, Barzal, and Noel are gonna headline 2015...Time to do my research on the late 97's and early 98's

 

[Rekus]

Any updates on these prospects?

 

[Leviathan]

Is Kale Clague (D) a 2016 player? He sounds like an offensive dynamo.

 

[Alberta tough]

Is Kale Clague (D) a 2016 player? He sounds like an offensive dynamo.

Yes, he is 2way Dman. The topend 98's from Alberta are very good thus far (Benson, Clague, White, Quenville, Steele).

 

[Rekus]

Kyle Clague was part of a Hockey news article along with another kid (Michael Campoli) from Quebec titled - "Great 98s". It was in the October 1, 2012 issue of The Hockey News. The article was written by Ryan Kennedy.

 

[jfb392]

Kyle Clague was part of a Hockey news article along with another kid (Michael Campoli) from Quebec titled - "Great 98s". It was in the October 1, 2012 issue of The Hockey News. The article was written by Ryan Kennedy.

Yep, I remember reading that.
It didn't talk much about them as players and was mostly about how they're represented by Pat Brisson of CAA.

 

[S E P H]

As Pierre McGuire would say it, "amazing puck poise".

 

[Rekus]

As Pierre McGuire would say it, "amazing puck poise".

Lots of room to skate on that large ice surface.

 

[Rekus]

Yep, I remember reading that.
It didn't talk much about them as players and was mostly about how they're represented by Pat Brisson of CAA.

Yes, you are right. But they (CAA) would not be wasting their time if the kids were not good.

 

[Gritty]

As Pierre McGuire would say it, "amazing puck poise".

Probably something about his stick too.

 

[Lazarrr]

I heard from a 67's scout, there is a kid in bantam from Ottawa that apparently is the best player he has ever seen. He's scouted McDavid, Tavares, Stamkos, and apparently this kid is amazing.

I don't know his name, but he's a bantam right now from Cumberland. I'll see if I can get some more details.

EDIT: Last name might be Bitten. Not sure.

 

[Larry Hoover]

Ocean Wiesblatt... that kid has literally been talked about since at least 2008. No exaggeration.

EDIT: He has a brother named Orca too that is supposed to be decent.

EDIT2: What about Bradley Braich? Or is he 2018...?

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?t=455902

2007 he was talked about.