D Ian Mitchell - Univ. of Denver, NCAA (2017, 57th, CHI)

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I searched and couldn't find a thread.

One of two players on the '16 Hlinka roster who isn't from the CHL.

He played last season for the Spruce Grove Saints of the AJHL and is committed to Denver re NCAA; WHL-wise, I think Brandon holds his rights. Elite Prospects didn't show him on the roster for Spruce Grove next season (and it shows him playing in Denver starting in the 18/19 season).

Can those who have seen him comment on his play, projection, etc...and also clarify his playing status, team-wise?

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[Skip2myBordyloo]

I searched and couldn't find a thread.

One of two players on the '16 Hlinka roster who isn't from the CHL.

He played last season for the Spruce Grove Saints of the AJHL and is committed to Denver re NCAA; WHL-wise, I think Brandon holds his rights. Elite Prospects didn't show him on the roster for Spruce Grove next season (and it shows him playing in Denver starting in the 18/19 season).

Can those who have seen him comment on his play, projection, etc...and also clarify his playing status, team-wise?

He's listed on the spruce grove roster for the AJHL page. Would take a loose guess and say he's committed to the college route.

 

[Foppa]

After Mitchell's standout Hlinka performance, I wanted to bring this back up. Does he rank among the top Canadian defenders for this draft? One might think his non-WHL status may hurt him but the BCHL in particular has been pumping out first rounders with ease...3 just last year in Jost, Fabbro and Cholowksi.

I realize now that Spruce Grove is in the AJHL...which doesn't seem quite as highly regarded as the BCHL. When was the last AJHL first rounder and can Mitchell compete for that kind of draft ranking in a lesser-exposed league? My gut says yes based on his play among peers nationally/internationally but what do you think?

 

[Zaddy]

Was he really a standout in the Hlinka? Maybe I caught him during the wrong games but to me he didn't look very good at all.

 

[sbtatter]

Brandon do hold his WHL rights. He had a good interview on the pipeline show this summer.

 

[Ovechkin962]

When was the last AJHL first rounder

The Camrose Kodiaks did produce two first rounders in Joe Colborne (16th overall in 2008 by Boston) and Dylan Olsen (28th overall by Chicago in 2009).

 

[LastWordArmy]

Our look

http://lastwordonhockey.com/2017/05/23/ian-mitchell-scouting-report-2017-nhl-draft-55/

 

[McDNicks17]

Our look

http://lastwordonhockey.com/2017/05/23/ian-mitchell-scouting-report-2017-nhl-draft-55/

Did you guys mix up the comparison?

I've never seen Mitchell play, but the player you described in the article definitely doesn't sound like Stoner.

 

[LastWordArmy]

Did you guys mix up the comparison?

I've never seen Mitchell play, but the player you described in the article definitely doesn't sound like Stoner.

UGH, I'm an idiot. It was supposed to be Jared Spurgeon.

 

[McDNicks17]

UGH, I'm an idiot. It was supposed to be Jared Spurgeon.

That seems a little closer.

 

[Kipper933]

Haven't seen him play live, but he's scoring at a slightly higher clip in his rookie year in the NCAA than he did in his last year in the AJHL. No goals yet though.

 

[NHL RankKing]

Haven't seen him play live, but he's scoring at a slightly higher clip in his rookie year in the NCAA than he did in his last year in the AJHL. No goals yet though.

I think a big part of that is that he is taking over Will Butcher's vacancy at Denver, which is impressive for a freshmen. His point totals are probably a bit inflated playing minutes with Borgstrom, Terry and Gambrell on the NCAA's top team, but the fact he's been able to produce at the current rate bodes well for his future as an NHLer. He could even be a darkhorse to make Team Canada's WJC team, although I haven't heard anyone mention his name as an invite. I guess we'll see in the next few days.

 

[BKarchitect]

Underrated prospect for sure...can't see him being on contention for TC this season but would be a guy to look for on the 2019 TC radar IMO.

 

[Teemu]

Four point night last night in a 5-0 win over UNO. Now has 19 points in 23 games for Denver.

 

[Teemu]

Three helpers so far tonight

 

[AmericanDream]

really like his game, he has done such a great job this year -I actually think he jumps pro after the year ends. without Troy Terry, Gambrell, and Hillman there next year, I think Mitchell sees a rebuild coming and simply turns pro, they are losing a ton of talent after the year.

 

[CallMeShaft]

Has had a good start to his season with 6pts in 5 games and solid defense.

 

[Papa Francouz]

Fantastic play to lead to Denver’s second goal tonight. He’s got some really good offensive instincts, and his skating lets him take chances and still get back to defend. Very exciting player to watch live.

 

[Jumptheshark]

still shocked he went in the second round--but he is starting to look like a steal

 

[TLEH]

One of my favorite Hawks prospects right now.

 

[CallMeShaft]

His awesome play from last night. Also added another assist, but that wasn't highlight worthy like the above clip is.

 

[Kipper933]

I haven't watched a full game of Mitchell's yet, just highlights or a period here or there, but he always looks so dynamic, an edge-of-the-seat player.

His production the last year and a half should see him secure a spot on the WJC team, and I look forward to seeing more of him then.

 

[AmericanDream]

he good....

 

[howkie]

Oh this looks like a good pick. Hawks has started a nice rebuild on the back. 2 excellent picks in the 2017 draft

 

[Breakers]

Returning for Junior year.

Really surprising to me watching him this entire year.