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Cursed By A Gypsy
Key
RS + PO PPG against Guelph|% of player's points against OHL's Top 10|Player's cumulative "+" divided by player's cumulative "-"|Even strength PPG|GF% relative to team's GF% without player on ice
Forwards - Scheduled Returnees
Michael McCarron |1995|6'6"|238|R|0.55|47.1%|1.30|0.46|-6.9%
Tait Seguin |1995|5'11"|185|L|0.13|50.0%|1.00|0.08|-11.5%
Christian Dvorak |1996|6'0"|178|L|1.20|64.3%|1.67|0.36|-1.7%
CJ Yakimowicz |1996|6'3"|195|R|0.17|28.6%|2.10|0.21|+5.3%
Owen MacDonald |1996|5'8"|155|R|0.00|14.3%|1.19|0.25|-9.9%
Mitch Marner |1997|5'10"|164|R|1.73|57.6%|2.23|0.75|+14.2%
Forwards - Potential Returnees
Matt Rupert |1994|5'9"|183|L|1.00|38.2%|1.76|0.98|+8.8%
Ryan Rupert |1994|5'9"|190|L|0.64|32.9%|1.84|0.72|+6.0%
Brett Welychka |1994|5'10"|189|R|0.67|51.8%|1.51|0.59|-0.8%
Max Domi |1995|5'10"|194|L|1.00|45.2%|1.60|0.75|-3.2%
Bo Horvat |1995|6'0"|203|L|0.89|50.0%|1.49|0.81|-4.5%
Forwards - Newbies
Tristen Elie |1996|5'10"|174|L|2012|15|303|GOJHL|London|42|22|26|48
Daniil Miromanov |1997|6'2"|170|R|2014|2|112|GTHL|Jr Canadiens|31|20|11|31|Sochi's 2nd Round selection in KHL Draft
Zach Grzelewski |1997|5'10"|190|L|2013|6|104|SIJHL|Thunder Bay|53|43|36|79|"A stocky forward with a heavy shot, Grzelewski is an opportunistic player as evident by his trio of goals to lead the Thunder Bay Kings. He does not possess very quick feet but his positioning and on-ice awareness allow him to compensate." -- Brendan Ross, The Hockey Writers Ryan Valentini |1997|5'11"|170|L|FA|FA|FA|GTHL|Vaughan|31|12|24|36|"Although he now stands at 5-foot-11, 170 pounds, the St. Joseph Secondary School student was significantly smaller than the rest of his peers until he went through a growth spirt last year. He was only 5-foot-6 in his minor midget year when prospects are eligible for the OHL draft. Valentini was also hindered by four broken bones he suffered over three years between minor bantam and minor midget... Valentini caught the attention of Knights scout Craig Warwick by scoring six points in a single game last season." -- Lain Colpitts, The Mississauga News Kevin Klima |1997|5'7"|150|L|FA|FA|FA|HPHL|Little Caesars U16|25|5|13|18|"The Klima twins were very good. Good skating, skilled forwards, like to dangle, just like dad! One shoots right, the other left. They generated a lot of scoring chances." -- nelli27, The Nelli Report Kelly Klima |1997|5'7"|148|R|FA|FA|FA|HPHL|Little Caesars U16|26|7|11|18|"The Klima twins were very good. Good skating, skilled forwards, like to dangle, just like dad! One shoots right, the other left. They generated a lot of scoring chances." -- nelli27, The Nelli Report Eric Henderson |1998|6'1"|168|L|2014|3|54|GOJHL|Leamington|5|4|2|6|"A big, powerful winger whose best assets are his shooting and in-zone playmaking abilities. Lacks some agility and quickness in his feet, he skates with straight-line power and is able to generate speed when carrying through the neutral zone. Possesses good size and uses his frame to his advantage well, protecting the puck with his body and driving in with strength making him hard to defend. Has soft hands which he uses to stickhandle well in motion and make smart passes with either his forehand or backhand. Looks to enter zone with a head of steam and then is a high-volume shooter who puts a lot of pucks towards the net with a heavy wrist shot and a quick release. Excels in possession on the half-wall in the offensive end, demonstrating poise with the puck and excellent vision to become a quality and effective playmaker. Backs defenders off and then stops up to free space before picking his head up and making quick, decisive passes to open teammates. Plays a straight-forward game, rarely turning the puck over by either passing off quickly or putting shots at the net. Is an effective forechecker and uses his size to be strong on the cycle. Lacks agility in skating and loses quickness and endurance too quickly. Footwork really breaks down upon receiving contact or having to extend himself on starts and stops and changes in direction. Flat-footed too often in defensive zone and lacks the quickness needed to win races and keep tab of assignments. With the turnover expected in London, Henderson will have the opportunity to step into a depth role with the Knights, utilizing his size and aggressiveness to win a depth job initially before becoming a key contributor in 2015." -- Andrew Sykes, TheScout.ca Drake Rymsha |1998|5'10"|161|R|2014|5|83|GTHL MM|Jr Canadiens|33|15|26|41|"A skilled pivot who graduated from one of the most dangerous teams in Ontario, the Toronto Jr. Canadiens. A crafty, smaller bodied playmaker. Excellent in close control and awareness, always assessing his playmaking options. Light, upright skater with good quickness, excels at exploiting space as he is a sneaky skater and tricky puck handler. Patient and creative, excellent at breaking down plays and making skilled reads in possession. Excellent in close puck skills and one-on-one elusiveness, has the ability to fool defenders as they attempt to contain him. Quick darting skater, able to create separation quickly. Will need to continue to get stronger and more balanced, which will allow him to protect the puck more effectively and play with more confidence in high traffic areas. Struggles with his ability to drive the net in possession, will stay on the outside and take the path of least resistance out of a sense of self-preservation. Still underwhelming defensively, doesn't always track back or support his defenders in puck battles. Key to his progression as a prospect will be adding strength and mass to his frame while learning to play a true 200 foot game. May need a year as an affiliate player, however he has the ability to be a bottom six forward with the Knights at the next level, one who can contribute secondary scoring while adding speed and an ability to kill penalties with enthusiasm." -- Sean Lafortune, TheScout.ca
Forwards - US Fliers
Max Jones |1998|6'2"|190|L|2014|1|18|HPHL|Honeybaked U18|25|9|13|22|None
Matt Tkachuk |1997|5'11"|183|L|2013|4|64|USHL|USNDP|53|13|20|33|Notre Dame
JJ Piccinich |1996|5'11"|174|R|2012|6|118|USHL|Youngstown|60|27|31|58|Boston University
Anthony Louis |1995|5'7"|150|L|2011|13|251|NCAA|Miami|36|12|13|25|Miami
Blue Line - Potential Returnees
Dakota Mermis |1994|5'11"|190|L|1.65|-3.1%
Nikita Zadorov |1995|6'5"|228|L|1.97|+4.9%
Aiden Jamieson |1996|6'2"|185|L|1.33|-8.5%
Blue Line - Potential Newbies
John DiLorenzo |1996|6'2"|200|L|2012|3|53|GOJHL|Port Colborne
Chris Martenet |1996|6'6"|172|L|FA|FA|FA|USHL|Indiana
Brandon Crawley |1997|6'2"|201|L|FA|FA|FA|USPHL|Selects Academy
Mitch Kreis |1997|6'0"|165|R|2013|3|49|OJHL|Georgetown
Josh DeFarias |1997|5'11"|184|L|2013|5|92|GOJHL|Waterloo
Tyler Nother |1998|6'4"|176|R|2014|3|58|SCTA|Halton|"A high potential defender who has all the tools to be a skilled puckmover. A multipurpose workhorse with great size and mobility. Assertive, take charge type. Light and dexterous with impressive agility, coordination, and first step quickness for his size. Transitions are seamless, aided by excellent athleticism and flexibility. Skilled with the puck, good rangy stickhandler, adept at joining the attack. Can serve multiple purposes on the powerplay, either acting as a puck mover or a trigger man, as he is never hesitant about getting pucks to the net. Can struggle with his decision making under an aggressive forecheck, throwing the puck into dangerous pockets of the ice. Refining his decision making should come with time. Not overly mean, continues to gain confidence in his physical play, must learn to exploit his size advantage. Should only improve as he adds muscle to and build up an expansive yet still wiry frame. Can be a smothering one-on-one defender, however gets impatient and will overpursue. Needs to develop his overall defensive structure. Projects out as a top pairing defender at the next level, one who has a high ceiling due to his combination of mobility, size, and puck skills. Has signed to the Knights after previously committing to Miami of Ohio, and is expected to be a key piece of the Knights re-tool given the amount of defenders that are graduating to higher levels next year." -- Matt Stewart, TheScout.ca Ben Gleason |1998|5'11"|157|L|2014|2|36|HPHL|Honeybaked U18|"Calm, cool defender who was playing with the Honeybaked U18 program as an underage player. Cousin of NHL defender Tim Gleason. A smart, positional based defender with high-end intelligence. Propelled by a stable, powerful stride that does miss some quickness and footwork. Relies on his sound positioning and on being responsible, focusing on sustaining tight gaps, exploiting his stick work, and not overplaying situations. High-end intelligence, reads the play, makes safe decisions, limits risk. Displays good instincts as a shooter, knows when to vary up delivery speed and angles. Not a suffocating defender, uses his stick effectively, but could inject a stronger physical edge. Adding more mass and strength to his frame will be a key moving forward. Not a poor skater, however adding more lower body strength should add more explosiveness and power to his skating stride. Projects as an honest, intelligent defender, one who could be a true stay at home style. With the graduation of defenders to the next level in London, expect him to step into the team and make a quick transition to the OHL style. Should be given all the opportunities to see regular minutes on one of the top teams in the province." -- Sean Lafortune, TheScout.ca Julius Bergman |1995|6'1"|187|R|2014|2|52|SHL|Frolunda U20|"An agile, lively skater who generates a sharp acceleration burst from a wide stride, he plays a safe, smart two way game. Not blessed with elite offense tools yet shows an ability to play a safe, secure offensive game. More of a puck manager versus a pure offensive defender, he manages the game intuitively from the back end. Showed substantial improvement in his defensive structure, no longer chasing pucks and getting pulled out of possession, will patiently await forwards to enter the zone before forcing him to the outside. Should play significant minutes for the Knights this year for a Knights team that has lost a significant amount of depth on the back-end." -- Sean Lafortune, TheScout.ca
Blue Line - NCAA Fliers
Mike Prapavessis |1996|6'1"|180|L|Acquired|Via|Trade|OJHL|Toronto Lakeshore|RPI
Zach Werenski |1997|6'1"|201|L|2013|2|24|USHL|USNDP|Michigan
Christian Evers |1997|6'2"|201|L|2013|5|99|USHL|USNDP|North Dakota
Goalies
Jake Patterson |1994|6'1"|191|L|Acquired|Via|Trade|OHL|London|3.15|.897
Trevor Wheaton |1995|5'11"|180|L|2011|10|191|GOJHL|Leamington|2.49|.911
Kristofer Carlson |1997|6'1"|185|L|2013|11|219|T1EHL U16|Colorado U16|1.70|.933
Tyler Parsons |1997|6'0"|165|R|FA|FA|FA|HPHL|Little Caesars U18|2.54|.918
Mike Latorella |1998|6'1"|185|R|2014|7|138|HPHL|Honeybaked U18|1.49|.937
Emanuel Vella |1998|6'1"|170|L|2014|3|47|GTHL MM|Jr Canadiens|0.78|-|"Tall, poised, butterfly goaltender. Economical goaltender who displays excellent poise under pressure, supported by a strong positional sense. Won the 2014 GTHL Championship, leading the Jr. Canadiens from the goal while displaying an ability to elevate his game when it mattered. Confident, levelheaded and aware of how to fill the net with his big frame. An excellent first stop goaltender, patient on his feet, stays up longer than most at this level. Thrives on solid positioning and economics. Moves fairly well for a bigger goaltender, even though he is fairly economical in his movements. Must guard against getting drawn away from the middle of the net while facing shots from the wing. Must continue to work on his rebound control, as pucks can shoot back into shooting areas when he’s not 100 percent set. Footwork and agility are areas to monitor, can struggle with his east to west movement. Projects as a starting goaltender at the OHL level, however given the Knights depth in the position, will be best suited to play in Jr. B while affiliating with the Knights in 2014 before stepping into a position with the team in 2015." -- Sean Lafortune, thescout.ca
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