RC Rickard Rakell (2011, 30th overall, Anaheim)
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Rickard Rakell - Plymouth Whalers, OHL
Liked this kid in the games I've seen so far in the WJC (Sweden), I think he's elegible for this draft.
Which round is he projected to be drafted?
Liked this kid in the games I've seen so far in the WJC (Sweden), I think he's elegible for this draft.
Which round is he projected to be drafted?
R S
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That seems high to me, and I have really really liked what I have seen from him.
But why is he wearing a cage? I thought players that were eligible for 2012 (Frk) would be only wearing cages.
Rakell is 17. Playing in Sweden or representing Sweden, you wear a cage until you're 18. I think.
If youre still eligible for the U18 than you wear a cage...
So basically 16 and 17 year olds...so 1993's and 1994's...
R S
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Well Couturier must just miss the cutoff because he is "in his 17 year old season".
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Pleasantly surprised by this kid. Where he goes in the draft will be depending on how he does in OHL I guess. He has been on a almost ppg pace so far (27g, 25p), so it would be no chock if he was taken in the second round or so.
He is in his CHL 18 year old season...when you say things like He is in his '17 year old season for the NHL draft' it makes no sense at all.
Hes a late bday 1992...so he is eligible for the NHL draft but he is considered an 18 year old player...he isnt eligible for the U18...
bottomofthefoodchain
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There talking about sean couturier yes he is 18 y/o so he doesn't have to wear a cage unlike other 2011 draft eligible players in the tournament.
bottomofthefoodchain
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Goes by birth year, not draft year. Thus, if he was a '93 he'd have to wear a cage.
joe89
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I don't know, how is he doing on his club team for example? For the scouts, the WJC's is only a small small sample. Swedes know pretty much nothing about him, but he's taking a bigger role on this team than I ever thought he would, even him making it out of the camp was a smaller surprise.
Madic
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No kidding? I mean I had no clue who he was until a few weeks ago, but I figured the Swedes here would be all over it, with the WJC invite and whatnot.
I've only seen Plymouth the once this year and I wasn't really paying attention to the game (television, not in person), so I can't say how complete a game he's playing...but there is general draft buzz concerning his hands/speed. He had the #1 highlight of the week recently for a between-the-legs goal, and a couple other game-winners.
Rickard Rakell
I know very little about him and was hoping someone could tell me something about this kid. He is now 30th on ISS 34th on CSS and TSN has him 20th on their respective lists. I appreciate any info that anyone has on him, thanks.
I know very little about him and was hoping someone could tell me something about this kid. He is now 30th on ISS 34th on CSS and TSN has him 20th on their respective lists. I appreciate any info that anyone has on him, thanks.
Howe Elbows 9
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His last name is spelled Rakell. I can't say anything about his play with the Plymouth Whalers, but I think he played really well in the WJC where he had three assists. He was the only '93-born player for Sweden (defenseman Jonas Brodin was named to the final roster as the eighth defenseman but didn't play).
Circulartheory
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From what I read, it seems like Rakell a smart, high-enery forward that will finish his hits and create chances on the forecheck.
But if I had a late first rounder, I wouldn't mind picking Rakell as he seems like the safe type of prospect who will most likely turn into a very good 3rd liner but also has had some offensive outburst lately to have scouts wondering if he can develop some offensive game.
But if I had a late first rounder, I wouldn't mind picking Rakell as he seems like the safe type of prospect who will most likely turn into a very good 3rd liner but also has had some offensive outburst lately to have scouts wondering if he can develop some offensive game.
I was at the WJC this year and saw Rakell play. Honestly speaking, he didnt impress me. I don't think he should be a first rounder in this draft. There are players with better talent and a more well-rounded game than his that should be selected. As MXD said, I would pick him in the later portion of the 2nd round, probably even let him slip into the 3rd.
