C/W Matt Filipe - Cedar Rapids Roughriders (2016, 67th, CAR)

[LastWordArmy]

I didn't see a thread for Matt Filipe; who could be a third or fourth rounder in the NHL Draft.

A report on him is here
http://lastwordonsports.com/2016/06/19/2016-nhl-draft-scouting-reports-players-76-80/

Click to read more...

 

[herbst20]

I watched him all year in Cedar Rapids. He moved to wing this past year after playing Center the rest of his career. There obviously was an adjustment period but really came on during the home stretch.

6'2 205 winger with great speed, grit, and an above average shot.

Comparable to Erik Foley( who played in Cedar Rapids the year before) but with better speed and size.

 

[DonskoiDonscored]

I think he's not the smartest player and is rather lazy at times away from the puck. There isn't a lot of offensive creativity there right now.

The good news is that there's a lot of defensive and offensive upside.