C Rory Kerins - Soo Greyhounds, OHL (2020, 174th, CGY)

[ValeriKamensky]

Listed as a middle-rounds pick. But from what I know about him, should be absolutely legit candidate for 2nd round. To be honest there is not many videos, but sometimes twitter and stats (special thanks to pick224.com) can help us.

Probably no one of his skills wonder you, but he is a type of player who does everything right. Every time in right place. Great IQ and vision, decent puck skills. 84% his points is EV. Has 22,73 SH% but just 2,06 shots per game.

I noticed scouts love him. Are Greyhounds fans here? Would like to know more about him

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[neelynugs]

maybe @Brock can weigh in too. always has great insights.

 

[Brock]

maybe @Brock can weigh in too. always has great insights.

I like Kerins. He's had a great year. But he's a mid round prospect for me still (in that 80-120 range). One of those guys that does a lot of things well, but outside of faceoffs, nothing spectacularly. And he doesn't have elite size to profile as a top notch shutdown third liner.

He's a very effective player without the puck. Points to a good IQ. And he battles hard to make up for that lack of elite size. Good, quick release.

Bottom line, profiles as a complimentary energy, middle six forward. If I'm taking someone from the OHL with a similar profile, I'm probably going with guys like Suni, Coe, and Wisdom first because they skate better.

Like I said, I like the player so I'm not trying to write him off. Just in terms of NHL projection, he's not a second rounder to me.

 

[HockeyPops]

Kerins has a very good 2-way game. Byfield started the year on a tear scoring 27 points in his first 13 games and only being held pointless in one of those games. That game? @ the Soo, with Kerins drawing the assignment to match him shift for shift.

Positionally, he is excellent on defense, stays above the puck and effectively clogs passing/shooting lanes whether it's on the forecheck, neutral zone, or defending in his own end. On offense, great vision and hockey IQ, always finds the trailing forward and puts them into space with a well-timed pass. Probably more of a playmaker than a scorer although lead his team in goals this season, but has an accurate shot with a quick release that allows him to still get it off in those high traffic areas in the high slot. Skating took a big step forward this season, whether it was better anticipation, a quicker first step, or better top speed (likely all 3) he was able to put much more pressure on the puck carrier when on defense (particularly on the forecheck), and also allowed him to keep up with and often lead the rush on offense.

 

[MMC]

Welcome to Calgary!

 

[Fig]

I like Kerins. He's had a great year. But he's a mid round prospect for me still (in that 80-120 range). One of those guys that does a lot of things well, but outside of faceoffs, nothing spectacularly. And he doesn't have elite size to profile as a top notch shutdown third liner.

He's a very effective player without the puck. Points to a good IQ. And he battles hard to make up for that lack of elite size. Good, quick release.

Bottom line, profiles as a complimentary energy, middle six forward. If I'm taking someone from the OHL with a similar profile, I'm probably going with guys like Suni, Coe, and Wisdom first because they skate better.

Like I said, I like the player so I'm not trying to write him off. Just in terms of NHL projection, he's not a second rounder to me.

Could he project to be similar to someone like Andrew Mangiapane?
Similarities in play styles or not at all?

 

[johnnystormcgy]

I like Kerins. He's had a great year. But he's a mid round prospect for me still (in that 80-120 range). One of those guys that does a lot of things well, but outside of faceoffs, nothing spectacularly. And he doesn't have elite size to profile as a top notch shutdown third liner.

He's a very effective player without the puck. Points to a good IQ. And he battles hard to make up for that lack of elite size. Good, quick release.

Bottom line, profiles as a complimentary energy, middle six forward. If I'm taking someone from the OHL with a similar profile, I'm probably going with guys like Suni, Coe, and Wisdom first because they skate better.

Like I said, I like the player so I'm not trying to write him off. Just in terms of NHL projection, he's not a second rounder to me.

Would Derek Ryan be comparable player, stylistically?

 

[Brock]

Would Derek Ryan be comparable player, stylistically?

Derek Ryan more so than Mangiapane IMO.

Kerins will need to improve his skating to be an NHL player. Additionally, he's not necessarily innately skilled or creative with the puck. Is better away from the puck than he is with it.

I think if he develops well, he's a bottom six player and someone who can kill penalties.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Is he any good? - i know nothing about him

10 points in his last 2 games.

15 points in his first 7 games this season.

 

[HockeyPops]

He plays the game the right way. Defensively responsible, never takes a shift off. Sees the ice well and finds soft spots in the slot to receive it back. Great release. Great playmaker. But he flies under the radar and makes you think it's his linemates who are the stars. He just makes everyone around him better.

Went to the Team Canada Summer Showcase and has an outside chance of cracking the roster despite all the big name forwards who are already shoe ins.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

He plays the game the right way. Defensively responsible, never takes a shift off. Sees the ice well and finds soft spots in the slot to receive it back. Great release. Great playmaker. But he flies under the radar and makes you think it's his linemates who are the stars. He just makes everyone around him better.

Went to the Team Canada Summer Showcase and has an outside chance of cracking the roster despite all the big name forwards who are already shoe ins.

Thanx

 

[Nikolajs Sillers]

For a moment I got confused this one with Rony Kenins.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Really good season so far for the 19 year old.

In 27 games this season
about 50 points (16 goals)
about 1.80 ppg
100+ sog
59% at face-offs with about 400 face-off wins

 

[johnnystormcgy]

With Rory leading OHL in points with 67 in 39games, I'm curious about the player as I don't know much about him.

I see he's listed as a LW/C with people praising his FO skills and his two-way game, does he project as a centre?

How's his game progressing this year? skating? etc? Any OHL/Soo fans with any insight

 

[Bounces R Way]

Roaring Rory seems to be tracking really well for a 6th round pick. Could see a good middle 6 utility player there down the road. Reminds me a bit of Glencross for some reason.

 

[Some Other Flame]

Looks like he's gone next level

 

[MosTLucky]

The Flames seem to be good at finding CHL talent beyond the first round. In recent years Wolf, Dube, Mangipane, Gawdin, Phillips, and even Andersson were drafted out of the CHL beyond R1

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

Why haven’t they signed him yet?

 

[Bounces R Way]

Not enough buzz about this player.

So.. Buzz

2nd in OHL scoring. Leading his team in scoring by 26 points.

 

[LeProspector]

 

[DJJones]

I like how we are just terrible at discussing prospects on this site.

Be on the Part II for a Leafs prospect haha.

 

[Bounces R Way]

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Pretty impressive numbers from this season

Games : 57
Goals : 36
Assists : 61
Points : 97
PPG : 1.70
SOG : 225
FOW : 780
FOW% : 58.6
GWG : 8

 

[Gonzalez]

Why was he drafted in the 6th round?
Problem with his skate, his size, his intensity ?

 

[GermanSpitfire]

Second player to reach 100 points in the CHL. Very impressive for a guy taken in the sixth round.

GP	G	A	PTS	+/-	PIM	PPG	SHG	SOG	FOW
59	37	63	100	5	32	11	0	228	777