LW Auguste Impose - Genève-Servette, SUI JRS (2015 undrafted)

[NarcoPolo]

Saw him play at the macs midget tournament in Calgary and he opened my eyes quite a bit. He's a 1997 year winger from Switzerland, a bit on the smaller size (5'9) but with a few more years to grow a couple inches. He has incredible skating ability, gets up to speed quickly and hes strong on the puck at full speed and makes solid decisions with it. I've never heard of him before the tournament but if there is anything that will hinder his ability to make a greater impact at the NHL level, its his size. Anybody else know much about this kid? Quite premature but I think he could possibly be selected in the upper hand of the 2015 draft

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[HC Bienne]

yap, you right on the money. Four years ago he made a name for himself on Quebec Pee wee tounament. Quebec press made a paper about him. http://www.lapresse.ca/le-soleil/sports/pee-wee/201002/20/01-953581-impose-un-nom-a-retenir.php

Because 2015 is a strong draft i would say late first round/begening of second, just like Denis Malgin and Jonas Siengenthaler. But who knows, everything can hapen with this 3 Swiss young guns.

 

[JJTT]

Only saw one game from him but really stood out vs stacked finnish team. Great speed, hands and vision. Tad small though.

Any idea where he will play next year? Canada,Switzerland or Sweden?

 

[HC Bienne]

those three kids saw what Ehlers did this year... so i would say Canada.

 

[NarcoPolo]

Only saw one game from him but really stood out vs stacked finnish team. Great speed, hands and vision. Tad small though.

Any idea where he will play next year? Canada,Switzerland or Sweden?

I saw the same game and 3 of his other ones and he looked great in all of them. I haven't seen anything that says he's leaving Switzerland to come over to Canada but wouldn't bet against it. Interesting prospect for sure.

 

[wings5]

This player was the top ranked player from Switzerland until Malgin emerged this season, I would have thought he would get more senior games but hes still currently playing junior, great skater and could be a real player if he gains a couple inches.

 

[Juggernaut27]

Not a bad showing today Vs. Finland.

Very good skater, had a nice takeaway at his own blue line that drew a penalty. Some nice offensive zone passing.

Doesn't always back check or stay on the puck the way I'd like.


Edit: and a beauty assist on the tie goal

 

[CrazyPucker27]

Is he the only black player playing in the tournament? Wondering as I'm African Canadian. Really nice to see some bright young black hockey players the last few years with Duclair, the Subbans, Lindo, etc. thanks in advance

 

[Juggernaut27]

Oliver Kylington's mother is from Eritrea. I can't say for sure if that's all as I've only watched a couple of games!

 

[Eagle Eye Cherry]

Interesting reading this thread about Swiss prospects. I remember a time back in the 90s where Swiss players being drafted in the NHL seemed so rare but nowadays, it seems like Swiss players get drafted each year.

First, it was like Nino Neiderreiter, Then, Roman Josi, then Luca Sbisa, then Sven Barteschi, then Sven Andrigetto, and so on and so on. Like what the heck is going in Switzerland?

They're doing something right for once. They got that confidence and desire to make the NHL whereas in the 90s, many would stay home in Switzerland and never attempt for the jump.

Hockey in Switzerland has really taken off. I'm pleasantly surprised to see this. Always great to see prospects emerge from Switzerland. I was getting tired of seeing guys from the usual countries.

 

[CrazyPucker27]

Oliver Kylington's mother is from Eritrea. I can't say for sure if that's all as I've only watched a couple of games!

Thank you! If you know any relatively unknown black european hockey players be sure to let me know via this thread or PM. Goes for anyone!

 

[HeavyHitter99]

Interesting reading this thread about Swiss prospects. I remember a time back in the 90s where Swiss players being drafted in the NHL seemed so rare but nowadays, it seems like Swiss players get drafted each year.

First, it was like Nino Neiderreiter, Then, Roman Josi, then Luca Sbisa, then Sven Barteschi, then Sven Andrigetto, and so on and so on. Like what the heck is going in Switzerland?

They're doing something right for once. They got that confidence and desire to make the NHL whereas in the 90s, many would stay home in Switzerland and never attempt for the jump.

Hockey in Switzerland has really taken off. I'm pleasantly surprised to see this. Always great to see prospects emerge from Switzerland. I was getting tired of seeing guys from the usual countries.

Nino was drafted after Josi and Sbisa for the record

 

[R S]

Big fan of this kid. Really opened my eyes when I caught him at the WJAC in Kindersley in December 2014. I think he's definitely worth a mid-round draft pick. Thick, strong, does everything at warp speed.

 

[rivermen123]

Is he the only black player playing in the tournament? Wondering as I'm African Canadian. Really nice to see some bright young black hockey players the last few years with Duclair, the Subbans, Lindo, etc. thanks in advance

Caleb Jones and Jordan Greenway on USA.

 

[SergeConstantin74]

Selected by Quebec in the CHL Import Draft.

 

[Shawn Heins 44]

How has he looked so far?