HabFan1084 said:
Hey
Im curious to see where NCAA players will go in this years draft. Im more concerned with defenseman.
Whos the best defenseman prospects?
What rounds will they go?
Take care,
Kev
Well I can't see most of the big name NCAAers opting in. Thelen, O'Neill, Stafford, Pineault, Siglet, Hensick, can't see these guys leaving their respective programs.
But as far as talent goes for defensmen, I'd say
Thelen- 2nd youngest player in the NCAA, big, skates well, plays physical, has a nice shot, seems solid in his own end from the few times I've seen him.
O'Neill- big, skates well, not very physical from the few times I've seen him at ND. I guess I was expecting a little more due to the hype on him early on this season, but he's a fine prospect even though I find his offensive game lacking a bit.
Casey Borer- I like this kid a lot, and would like to see the Habs grab him if possible. He's big, but is solid in his own end and somewhat physcial. Not the most gifted offensively, but seems very steady out there. Not talked about too much, but a solid pick in say the 3rd round ?
Jonathan Siglet- I havent' seen, but I've heard a ton of good things about him. Oilers Chick could add more then me.
After these guys it's tough to say
Kevin Schaeffer- seems to have some decent skill, good size. Didn't notice him to much last time I saw BU.
Grant Lewis- Another guy I would like to see the Habs go for, has good offensive upside as he was one of the top scoring D men in the ECAC. I never get to see Dartmouth, so maybe someone else can add more.
Steve Birnstill- Saw him once at NE this year. Big, skates well, seemed to play well in his own end on a bad team.
Jeff Likens- Small but plays with a lot of heart, has good skills but his size will hurt him.