2011 NHL Draft - Player Strengths and Weaknesses

[calcal798]

Whoa. Is it just me or does Duininck kinda look like Phaneuf?

I agree

Mark Scheifele

Strength: Start off with a great frame which he actually uses. Add in a great 2-way game, determination of never giving up on a shift, and fantastic vision.

Weaknesses: Needs to work on skating and decision making in the offensive zone. Has good shot, but never uses it. Would like more domination along the boards.

Stats:http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=130548

Go get em Burkeeee

 

[superhakan]

Whoa. Is it just me or does Duininck kinda look like Phaneuf?

first thing i thought haha

 

[Lundell4Prez]

first thing i thought haha

me too... is it just that picture?

 

[JumpierPegasus]

Prospect: David Musil

Strengths:

His vision and passing are extremely good, and he uses his size and strength to his advantage every opportunity he gets

Weakness's:

He has fallen because of other rising forwards. He was an early bloomer. He doesn't have that quick first step, and though he has vision he needs to work on that outlet pass

2011 Stats: http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=123011

 

[ponder]

Adam Larsson
Based mostly on WJC viewings, also scouting reports and stats

Strengths:
Very complete game. Good skater, good size, not afraid to play the body, strong positionally, composed with the puck, good outlet passes, shows signs of untapped offensive upside.

Weaknesses:
Jack of all trades, master of none? Not as mean and physical as defensive dmen in the Regehr/Foote mold, and seems more solid than dominant offensively (think Ohlund/Bouwmeester offensively, not Lidstrom). If he ends up as an Ohlund type of player, would that make him a good pick in the top 2-3?



Brandon Saad
Based on a couple OHL viewings, also scouting reports and stats

Strengths:
Big kid, strong on the puck, good skater, nice shot, fairly high overall skill level. Can show flashes of a young Bobby Ryan with less exceptional hands/creativity.

Weaknesses:
Despite being big, not very physical, even against guys much smaller than him in the OHL, and a questionable motor when it comes to hustle plays like the all important battles for loose pucks. Definitely more of skill/finesse player than a physical/high energy type, but is he good enough to play that role in the NHL?