C Alex Newhook - Victoria Grizzlies, BCHL (2019, 16th, COL)

[Dominance]

I wonder if playing alongside top-10 talents in Krebs and Cozens and looking as good or better than one or both on any given shift will help him climb back to where he should be rated.

 

[57special]

I wonder if playing alongside top-10 talents in Krebs and Cozens and looking as good or better than one or both on any given shift will help him climb back to where he should be rated.

He certainly looks like he belongs with Cozens and Krebs. Answers questions for people who might have doubted that.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

He looks like he is the most skilled player on this Canada team, to me. I think he’s a better skater than Cozens too. One of my favorite prospects from this draft.

 

[Tobias Kahun]

His stock is definitely rising at these u18s

 

[HOPE]

His stock is definitely rising at these u18s

It’s a wierd draft. He lost stock and might regain some, i had him 3OV in the early season... still love the guy and hope montreal picks him if he’s still there. Players raising will make some guys who’s been in the top 10 for ever drop pretty bad, thats where you ask yourself how high can a guy like Caufield climb?

 

[DownGoesMcDavid]

Was there character issues previously?

I recall Team Canads Snubbing him out of some events due to off ice stuff.

 

[lawrence]

He certainly looks like he belongs with Cozens and Krebs. Answers questions for people who might have doubted that.

Probably playing in a lower league. Hard to gauge.

 

[cg98]

Was there character issues previously?

I recall Team Canads Snubbing him out of some events due to off ice stuff.

There were some rumors about his character but none of them have been proven true. He shouldve been on the Canada West team that won gold last season and should have definitely been on the Hlinka team, but no idea wtf goes through HCs heads sometimes. Hes been a delight to watch here.

 

[BondraTime]

Was there character issues previously?

I recall Team Canads Snubbing him out of some events due to off ice stuff.

None, and that's not true in the slightest

Just talk to his coaches or anyone he's been around and you would hear the exact opposite.

 

[Saxon]

Was there character issues previously?

I recall Team Canads Snubbing him out of some events due to off ice stuff.

Probably one too many kitchen parties...

 

[Dominance]

We won’t really know just how good this kid is and can/will be until next year, when he’ll play with Boldy at Boston College.

 

[Gravity]

Any Tyson Jost comparisons?

 

[Gravity]

Hoping he falls to 15

 

[57special]

Any Tyson Jost comparisons?

Ya, he is the elephant in the room. Jost being rushed up to the NHL should be a cautionary tale for those tempted to do the same with Newhook. Unless he is absolutely killing it at the college level he has to play at least two years there...maybe have him sign in the spring of the second year.

 

[LastWordArmy]

Our look at Newhook

Alex Newhook Scouting Report: 2019 NHL Draft #20 -

 

[SuperScript29]

This kid is pretty darn skilled. If I'm drafting at the lower end of top-10 (8-10), I would take a chance.

 

[CaptTennille]

It's probably a pipe dream, but if the fact that he played in the BCHL scares enough teams that he drops to the 20-22 range and the Rangers can grab a combination of him AND Kakko/Hughes, I will run down 7th Avenue in my birthday suit........

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

He's a better skater than Jost and more naturally skilled. I also think Newhook fits better on the wing than Jost.

Other than the BCHL angle, I don't think there is a lot to compare here. Just different types of players. But I agree - 2 years college minimum.

 

[SuperScript29]

It's probably a pipe dream, but if the fact that he played in the BCHL scares enough teams that he drops to the 20-22 range and the Rangers can grab a combination of him AND Kakko/Hughes, I will run down 7th Avenue in my birthday suit........

My only issue with the BCHL is from a historical aspect. How many stars have been drafted from there? Then again, times change, not long ago the USHL wasn't as popular, and now a lot of good players are coming out from that system, so who knows.

 

[Jonas1235]

My only issue with the BCHL is from a historical aspect. How many stars have been drafted from there? Then again, times change, not long ago the USHL wasn't as popular, and now a lot of good players are coming out from that system, so who knows.

Which bchl players taken in first 3 rounds WERE busts? Almost all become NHL players at some point. Top players in BCHL usually go pro and put up good numbers or dominate college hockey. The talent level is pretty darn good for Junior A.

 

[SuperScript29]

Which bchl players taken in first 3 rounds WERE busts? Almost all become NHL players at some point. Top players in BCHL usually go pro and put up good numbers or dominate college hockey. The talent level is pretty darn good for Junior A.

I'm sure the talent has improved, but it's a little different when you're drafting in the top-10 and you have lots of other players ranked ahead. As I mentioned, I do like his skills a lot and I would be willing to gamble on him anywhere from 8-12. But the track record is still not there for the BCHL, at least not for my liking.

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

We won’t really know just how good this kid is and can/will be until next year, when he’ll play with Boldy at Boston College.

I think that’s why he could be under-drafted a bit. Hoping he gets to Pittsburgh.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

People are coming up big time on this kid this whole tournament. He’s starting to push himself into that 3-10 range where the players a blurred a little bit in differences. Wouldn’t be surprised if a team in the top 10 really likes his package and jumps at him.

 

[Dominance]

I think that’s why he could be under-drafted a bit. Hoping he gets to Pittsburgh.

That would be amazing. What a heist. He can play C or LW equally well, too. Yes, please.

I want him, Harley, or York. All should go 10-15. I bet one falls, only for us to take someone else.

 

[Our Lady Peace]

Newhook will make a good NHL center due to his playstyle but really needs to work on his faceoffs. He supports the d-zone down low quite well, good position, great at breakouts with his explosive strides and accurate passing.

It really tells to see if he plays well in college and if he does, that will prove to me he will translate well to the NHL. I think he's worth a top 15 pick at this draft.