StevenToddIves
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Sleeper Prospect of the day:
C Jamieson Rees, Sarnia, OHL
Another under-the-radar player who can be an absolute grand slam for a scouting staff, Rees combines plus-plus speed with elite edgework and must be considered one of the better skaters in the class of 2019. Rees is also a creative and daring puck handler with top-end passing skill. Though he is of a pass-first mentality, he also has a good shot. Despite a lanky frame on his 5'10 height, he has a very high compete level, outstanding courage and plays an accomplished two-way game.
So, why he is he considered by most rankings a late second-round to early third-round pick? Personally, I'm baffled by it. Injuries and a suspension have severely limited his game action this season, and certainly has something to do with it. His 10-22-32 line in 37 games doesn't exactly wow you. But on closer inspection, 18 of his assists were primary, and Rees has more primary assists per minute than any other draft-eligible in the entire CHL. He's simply a player who makes his line mates better. With some coaching, development and several hours in the weight room, I would say with some confidence that Rees has the potential to be an NHL top-6 C with serious offensive upside.
Though Rees is currently ranked by most outside of the top 50 overall, if I were the Devils I would seriously consider him with their early second-round pick (if the season ended today, it would be 35th overall), especially if they don't land a center with their lottery pick.
One of my favorites for this draft is Alex Turcotte, and watching Rees is almost like watching a B-Movie version of Turcotte. This is in no way a slight on Rees -- I have Turcotte ranked #5 overall and think he's a can't-miss superstar. Rees has a few more glitches in his game, but plays with a ton of speed and heart and would fit in very well with the Shero-blueprint for the Devils.
C Jamieson Rees, Sarnia, OHL
Another under-the-radar player who can be an absolute grand slam for a scouting staff, Rees combines plus-plus speed with elite edgework and must be considered one of the better skaters in the class of 2019. Rees is also a creative and daring puck handler with top-end passing skill. Though he is of a pass-first mentality, he also has a good shot. Despite a lanky frame on his 5'10 height, he has a very high compete level, outstanding courage and plays an accomplished two-way game.
So, why he is he considered by most rankings a late second-round to early third-round pick? Personally, I'm baffled by it. Injuries and a suspension have severely limited his game action this season, and certainly has something to do with it. His 10-22-32 line in 37 games doesn't exactly wow you. But on closer inspection, 18 of his assists were primary, and Rees has more primary assists per minute than any other draft-eligible in the entire CHL. He's simply a player who makes his line mates better. With some coaching, development and several hours in the weight room, I would say with some confidence that Rees has the potential to be an NHL top-6 C with serious offensive upside.
Though Rees is currently ranked by most outside of the top 50 overall, if I were the Devils I would seriously consider him with their early second-round pick (if the season ended today, it would be 35th overall), especially if they don't land a center with their lottery pick.
One of my favorites for this draft is Alex Turcotte, and watching Rees is almost like watching a B-Movie version of Turcotte. This is in no way a slight on Rees -- I have Turcotte ranked #5 overall and think he's a can't-miss superstar. Rees has a few more glitches in his game, but plays with a ton of speed and heart and would fit in very well with the Shero-blueprint for the Devils.
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