As this summer hits and I start to look at kids for the USA Hockey Select 15 Camp (2004 Birth Year) in June I'll have more to note. But based on what I've seen from some kids playing up Seamus Casey (Compuware), Tyler Duke (Compuware) and Devin Kaplan (North Jersey Avalanche) are can't miss players from some OHL draft territory south of the border
I wrote a few notes on Kaplan in the 2019 OHL Draft page from seeing him at a Tier 1 Elite League showcase in January playing up against some good kids in the 02 birth year 16U. He's a dominant player that has size, speed, and a quick release. He can get up and go too and strip pucks. He had 4 goals in his first two games at the USA Hockey 16U Nationals against a good Chicago Mission and Compuware team. I seriously think he's the best 04 in the states right now. But committed to BU and will for sure get an invite to play for the NTDP next year if he wants it.
Tyler Duke showed very well in the Silverstick showcase and the 16U Nationals too. Walks the line very well, has his head up, can gap up on guys and knock the puck loose. I was really impressed by his puck distribution on the power play at the USA Nationals. He's also used in all situations as well, was out late in the game when they were trying to get an equalizer vs North Jersey. He's committed to Notre Dame. Another NTDP prospect. His older brother Dylan was drafted by Saginaw in the 2019 priority.
Seamus Casey I saw at the Silverstick and thought he was okay but it was a limited viewing, others here in the states really like him though so I put him in here. Can't comment to much on him, but scouts will be watching.
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