Prospect Info: D Adam Fox, 66th overall

[Ace Rimmer]

http://www.nhl.com/ice/draftprospectdetail.htm?dpid=103154
http://www.thedraftanalyst.com/prospects/adam-fox/

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[Siignal]

http://www.habseyesontheprize.com/2...couting-report-rankings-highlights-defenceman

 

[LastWordArmy]

#66 Adam Fox

#63 on our draft list

Adam Fox uses his quick feet to keep attackers in front of him off the rush. He has good backwards skating and a quick stick and is tough to beat one-on-one. Fox’s size and strength become an issue in the defensive zone though. He can be overpowered in puck battles and has issues clearing the front of the net. This is the biggest flaw in his game, and the main question mark surrounding Fox.

Fox is a boom or bust type of prospect. He has all the puck moving ability to be successful at the next level, but requires a real bulk-up in strength and improvement in his defensive game. Fox’s game is reminiscent of Ryan Ellis of the Nashville Predators but this is a stylistic comparison only and not one based on skill or ability.

Link: http://lastwordonsports.com/2016/06/02/adam-fox-scouting-report-2016-nhl-draft-63/

 

[Zirakzigil]

For a team that screams we want truculence this is an interesting pick.

 

[DFF]

A John Gaudreau type Hail Mary

At this point of the draft, worth a try

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

Won top D-man at u-18. Attending Harvard!

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

I've just read scouting reports on this kid, but I like the pick. Getting an Ellis level player on your 3rd pairing and can play on your 2nd PP is great. I also like how he can skate and pass. Right there with Girard in this draft IMO.

 

[DonskoiDonscored]

I had him ranked early in the 2nd. This is a good value pick.

 

[AgeOfBennett]

Guys. Am I the only one that finds that Adam fox looks like he could be Tre's son?

 

[SmellOfVictory]

Guys. Am I the only one that finds that Adam fox looks like he could be Tre's son?

The plot thickens; very Game of Thrones-esque. The kid's last name is even an item from nature.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

I have a feeling this guy is going to leap frog Hickey within a year.

 

[Calculon]

Obligatory:

 

[Anglesmith]

Obligatory:

[fieldset=What Fox said:]“Words can’t really describe the feeling right now,†Fox said. “It is something you dream of since you were a little kid. To actually hear your name is something special and something special for my family to be here and experience.[/fieldset]

http://flames.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=887404

 

[RedHot]

Kind of plays like Russell, based on highlights

 

[Chardo]

A classmate and friend of my son. Nice kid. Was hoping the Islanders would get him, but lacking a 2nd or 3rd knew it was unlikely. Wish you all the best.

 

[DonskoiDonscored]

I have a feeling this guy is going to leap frog Hickey within a year.

There's no doubt he will.

Talent-wise, he's a top 15 player in the draft.

(purely on style-wise) He plays like a smaller Erik Karlsson out there.

While watching Luce, Greenway, and Krys make mistakes out there he was a treat to watch. He never had a bad game and I saw him with the US NTDP ~12 times.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

The more I read about this kid, the more I like. I think Fox was a super underrated draft pick because of his size. I know Girard got a fair amount of draft buzz, was touted as a potential late first or 2nd round pick. Girard is a fantastic skater, has excellent offensive skills, but is small, can get pushed around and has a muffin for a shot.

I think Fox is as good if not a better prospect than Girard from what I can tell. If someone knows more, please share. I see him as having the upside and career as a Ryan Ellis?

For those interested, give this a read (sounds like such a potential steal):

http://www.habseyesontheprize.com/2...couting-report-rankings-highlights-defenceman

 

[tfong]

There's no doubt he will.

Talent-wise, he's a top 15 player in the draft.

(purely on style-wise) He plays like a smaller Erik Karlsson out there.

While watching Luce, Greenway, and Krys make mistakes out there he was a treat to watch. He never had a bad game and I saw him with the US NTDP ~12 times.

I think based on his talent level and skating, he wouldn't make many mistakes or they wouldn't be noticeable at NTDP. The college level will certainly be different for him since strength isn't his calling card so it'll be good to see how he does against bigger/faster players.

 

[InfinityIggy]

I have a feeling this guy is going to leap frog Hickey within a year.

I bet he leapfrogs Kylington first.

 

[Flames Fanatic]

I bet he leapfrogs Kylington first.

Hard to do on this board. Fox may pass him on organizational depth charts, but never this boards heart!

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

I bet he leapfrogs Kylington first.

Blasphemy. Do I need to post the Kylington dance video again?

 

[SmellOfVictory]

There's no doubt he will.

Talent-wise, he's a top 15 player in the draft.

(purely on style-wise) He plays like a smaller Erik Karlsson out there.

While watching Luce, Greenway, and Krys make mistakes out there he was a treat to watch. He never had a bad game and I saw him with the US NTDP ~12 times.

Exciting stuff! Are you going to get the chance to watch him in college as well?

 

[Rangediddy]

Blasphemy. Do I need to post the Kylington dance video again?

Yesssss

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

 

[DonskoiDonscored]

Exciting stuff! Are you going to get the chance to watch him in college as well?

Yes, yes I will.