Prospect Info: Jacob Melanson (Round 5, 131 overall)

[Fistfullofbeer]

If he ever makes the NHL, I'm positive that he's going to be one of the most hated players of his generation. He's already suffered a 2-game suspension in the NHL during the pre-season in what I think was the only game he played, maybe his second. Then he went a few games in Juniors before getting another suspension. He's pretty dirty and has a hell of a temper. Curious how his career goes. He's a damn good player.

I think players like that can thrive in the NHL IF they can temper that edge a bit. There are tons of players that cross the line but if you can be an impactful player and bring some scoring, which I think Melanson can, they seem to get a pass more of then than not.

Basically, just don't be a pure goon but a scoring goon.

 

[KOS21]

2 AHL games, and two Fighting majors...interesting start to his pro career