Bryan Little update
TheGreek said:
Has anyone seen Steve Downie (Windsor), Brian Little (Barrie) or Chris Lawrence (SSM) play this season? All three seem to be highly touted. Where to you see each going in next season's 2005 NHL Entry Draft? Do you see any of them as sure-fire first rounders? What type of impact if any do you see each having at the NHL level? Thanks!
I have seen Little play about 7 or 8 times this year as I am from Orillia, Ontario which is just outside of Barrie. He competes hard for the puck and does not shy away from hits even though he is 5'9 170. He finishes his checks and has a tendency to jump a litltle bit at his man like Darcy Tucker of the Leafs. He never quits on a play and has become the Colts go-to guy, playing about 20 minutes a night. He has gotten better and seems to have a stocky lower body.
As far as offensive skills go this kid can play. What no noe has said about his 4 goal game is that all 4 goals were in the third period of a 1-0 Owen Sound lead after 2. He has amazing vision and is always at the right place at the right time. What also hasn't been said is that he isn't playing with Crombeen or Stillman, he is playing with 2 no name wingers. He plays a lot like Corey Locke but is a better skater.
The Colts also have 2 other prospects. Evan Brophey is an excellent 2-way player who needs to fill out he is a late 86 and is 05 eligible. Steve Spade is a d-man they have brought along slowly who also needs to fill out a bit. He is another late87 who is 06 eligible. I hope this helps!