2019 early look at April, 04, 2017

[scoutman1]

still super early and many i probably have not seen yet or have not seen enough yet, but here are the top 50 i have so far.

1. Peyton Krebs—F—UFA Bisons 5’11/163 29 15 25 40
2. Jack Hughes—F—Toronto Marlboros 5’09/150 33 23 50 73
3. Artemi Knyazev—D—Ak Bars 1998 6’00/160 09 03 01 04
4. Nolan Foote—F—Lethbridge 6’03/177 52 19 16 35
5. Kirby Dach—F—Fort Sask Rang AAA 6’02/170 17 05 18 23
6. Alex Turcotte—F—Chicago Mission U16 5’10/190 20 11 24 35
7. Mikko Kokkonen—D—Jukurit U20 5’11/190 38 06 20 26
8. Isac Andersson—F—Frolunda J18 5’11/185 19 26 32 58
9. Samuel Poulin—F—Phenix AAA 5’11/180 39 30 38 68
10. Bowen Byram—D—Lethbridge 5’11/155 08 03 05 08
11. John Beecher—F—Salisbury 6’02/170 30 12 12 24
12. Alex Newhook—F—York Simcoe 5’11/150 33 43 31 74
13. Ryan Suzuki—F—London 6’01/170 32 19 40 59
14. Leevi Aaltonen—F—Kalpa U16 5’09/140 38 21 38 59
15. Marshall Warren—D—NJ Avalanche U16 5’11/159 31 06 22 28
16. Danil Zinoviev—F—Traktor 2001 6’01/160 34 21 38 59
17. Logan Barlage—F—Prince Albert Mintos 6’03/190 44 37 39 76
18. Albin Grewe—F—Djurgardens J18 6’00/176 03 02 04 06
19. Luke Toporowski—F—Chicago Mission 5’10/163 14 07 04 11
20. Kaedan Korczak—D—Yorkton AAA 6’01/170 30 07 14 21
21. Taylor Gauthier—G—Calgary Bisons 6’01/172 11 03 2.06 .925
22. Sasha Mutala—F—Vancouver Canadians 6’00/176 39 20 43 63
23. Danil Antropov—F—Oshawa 6’00/166 60 08 13 21
24. William Persson—F—Skelleftea J18 Elite 6’00/179 17 05 05 10
25. Case McCarthy—D—Buffalo U16 6’01/187 25 05 09 14
26. Josh Williams—F—Yale Hockey Acad 6’01/174 27 18 37 55
27. Cam York—D—Shattuck 5’11/165 26 07 27 34
28. Jamison Reese—F—Mississauga 5’09/160 32 24 16 40
29. Spencer Knight—G—Avon Farms 0’00/000 00 00 0.00 .000
30. Xavier Parent—F—Phenix AAA 5’08/140 34 24 31 55
31. Massimo Rizzo—F—Burnaby Prep 5’10/165 28 12 41 53
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32. Yannik Valenti—F—Jungadler U19 5’10/157 12 05 07 12
33. Jaxon Bellamy—D—Saint John 6’03/175 30 11 10 21
34. Jakob Pelletier—F—SSF 5’08/147 30 16 27 43
35. Blake Murray—F—Whitby 0’00/000 41 32 33 65
36. Dylan Cozens—F—Yale Academy 6’02/160 17 15 19 34
37. Grant Silianoff—F—Shattuck U16 5’10/155 48 30 35 65
38. Michael Gildon—F—Dallas Stars 6’00/163 23 04 22 26
39. Tag Bertuzzi—F—Oakland Jr Grizzlies 0’00/000 22 11 16 27
40. Bailey Peach—F—Cole Harbor 5’10/161 35 25 20 45
41. Thomas Harley—D—Vaughan Kings 0’00/000 33 05 19 24
42. John Farinacci—F—Shattuck U16 5’11/165 36 19 25 44
43. Oscar Bjerselius—F—Haninge J18 5’10/157 31 17 05 22
44. Lukas Rubin—D—Rapperswil U17 6’02/165 33 01 02 03
45. Mikko Petman—F—SaiPa U16 5’10/170 25 17 30 47
46. Matej Toman—F—Budejovice U18 5’09/148 19 05 06 11
47. Austen Swankler—F—Pittsburgh Bantam 0’00/000 15 12 11 23
48. Jonas Haatanen—F—Blues U16 5’06/134 22 16 33 49
49. Iliya Ovechkin—F—Kryliya Sovetov 2001 5’08/140 34 35 26 61
50. Egor Afanasiev—F—CSKA 2001 5’07/145 36 38 48 86

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[Martinez]

Todd bertuzzi's kid, very nice

 

[Alberta tough]

The 2001's could be one the best for Western Canada in along time. Much stronger then the 2000's. Size, skill depth in all positions.

 

[scoutman1]

The 2001's could be one the best for Western Canada in along time. Much stronger then the 2000's. Size, skill depth in all positions.

this draft is amazing for WHL, there are more guys I never listed that will be giving runs too from the WHL

 

[Breakfast of Champs]

this draft is amazing for WHL, there are more guys I never listed that will be giving runs too from the WHL

Where would you put Lafreniere if he were eligible and not a late bday?

 

[Vatican Roulette]

this draft is amazing for WHL, there are more guys I never listed that will be giving runs too from the WHL

Thank you for the list, it's always appreciated.

Any chance you can post who owns the rights of these players at the next level?

If it's too much of a chore, I can do it myself, but thought you might have that kinda thing.

 

[Esko6]

I see Krebs, but where are Keitel, Jodl and Burgdorf?

 

[UsernameWasTaken]

Why do you think Foote is better than Turcotte?

 

[Breakers]

Beecher is way bigger today.


He is around 6'4 210 ibs

 

[jalperi]

45. Mikko Petman—F—SaiPa U16 5’10/170 25 17 30 47

Petman is unfortunately playing on Lukko cause our B-junior (U18) teams sucked last season and they dropped to B-juniors Mestis.
Petmans stats are:

Mikko Petman
Lukko U18 League 12 games 3+6=9
Lukko U18 Leagues qualification-serie 15 games 3+5=8
Lukko U16 League 5 games 6+6=12

Compared to Aaltonen:
Leevi Aaltonen
KalPa U20 League 2 games 0+0=0
KalPa U18 Leagues playoffs 4 games 1+2=3
KalPa U18 League 15 games 7+14=21
KalPa U18 Leagues qualification serie 23 games 14+24=38


You should keep on eye on center Henri Nikkanen, born 28 april 2001.
Henri Nikkanen
JYP U20 League playoffs 3 games 1+1=2
JYP U20 League 13 games 3+8=11
JYP U18 League lower serie 4 games 3+5=8
JYP U18 Leagues qualification serie 30 games 11+16=27

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=395081

 

[Arizonan God]

Not big on Graeme Clarke?

 

[Sticks and Pucks]

Where would you put Lafreniere if he were eligible and not a late bday?

With all the hype, I wouldn't be surprised if he is considered the best of all the 2019 eligibles.

Interesting that Parent has fallen to 30. Is size the main thing that's holding him back or have his peers caught up to him skill-wise as well?

 

[VictorLustig]

I would put Viktor Söderström ahead of all swedish players listed there.

 

[Narow]

#49 iliya ovechkin hybrid kovalchuk ovi confirmed

 

[alko]

#49 iliya ovechkin hybrid kovalchuk ovi confirmed

Any connection to Ovie?

 

[Kuz]

I tought Dmitri Sheshin was considered the best forward prospect from Russia in the 2019 draft. Any reason why you dont have him on your list?

 

[JJTT]

Is #48 supposed to be Aleks Haatanen?

 

[Lays]

How does this draft compare to other drafts? Like 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018. Where would you rank this draft between those 4 from what we know now

 

[edguy]

How does this draft compare to other drafts? Like 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018. Where would you rank this draft between those 4 from what we know now

2015
2018
2019
2016
2017

for me

 

[Newfoundland]

What is your opinion on Brett Budgell Scoutman (jr knights)

 

[GetThePuckOuttaHere*]

2015
2018
2019
2016
2017

for me

Spot on. IMO the top 3 may shift around when all is said and done, though.

 

[Vide]

Nice list, but it's going to look incredibly different only 8-12 months from now.

 

[Newfoundland]

Also would Lafreniere be #1 on this if he was ellieglbe?

 

[Luddowich]

I would put Viktor Söderström ahead of all swedish players listed there.

Very impressive statline i must say, have you watched him play? If so, is his numbers an accurate description of his talent?

Also, very surprised over Nils Höglander not being on the list.

 

[covfefe]

Nice to see you giving Nolan Foote some credit. I've watched a lot of him this year, have been watching the Rockets for over 10 years and have never seen a D-2 player impact games like him. Needs to work on his skating but he's got time on his side as well as a very solid frame (noticeably stockier/boxier than his brother, who is built like Pietrangelo). Has the best release on the team already and I expect will add some strength this summer, making him very challenging for opposing defenders..

Also just a note that he plays for Kelowna, not Lethbridge

2019 will be an extremely strong year from the WHL all things considered. Dach and Krebs are both premier players and there is a pretty big group of guys tearing up AAA leagues right now, too