RD Jamie Drysdale (2020, 6th, ANA)

[Artorius Horus T]

Right handed D-man Jamie Drysdale from Toronto,ON
a top prospect eligible for the 2020 NHL entry draft.

April 08 2002 | as of now; 5 foot 11, 154 lbs <- according to Eliteprospects
6 foot 0, 165 lbs <- according to OHL / Erie Otters

He joins Erie Otters for next season.

Fourth Overall Pick Jamie Drysdale Commits to Erie – Erie Otters

His Eliteprospects page: Jamie Drysdale at eliteprospects.com

Few links:

The Scouting News
Jamie Drysdale 2002 | Amateur Hockey Report

Anyone have a inside scoop on him other than whats above,
anyone have a thought about him?

Some are saying he might be a high 2020 pick.

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[Daneurism]

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Thanks. Awesome stuff.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

This is a bit old news; released last month, but it was good news for Drysdale
- better late than never

Jamie Drysdale among OHL prospects invited to Hockey Canada’s National Under-17 Development Camp – Erie Otters

 

[Artorius Horus T]

21-27 this month, i wonder how that camp has went for Drysdale.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

The actual u17 hockey challenge is held Nov 3-10.

 

[Vide]

Looks very promising. Love his skating.

 

[Daneurism]

A great sign that playing with the best players in the age group in Canada, and still, barely anyone can touch him when he gets going. Thought he had a great camp. His defensive effort is what's going to separate him. Has an effect at all times.

 

[OHLFan90]

Name to keep an eye on. This guy should be a 1st round talent. Maybe even top 10. He's going to get all the ice time and chances to succeed with the Erie Otters.

The New Kids: Jamie Drysdale- One of a Kind

 

[grentthealien]

How has he been preforming in his first 6 games? Canada is in of need of some young elite D-men.Could he be one?

 

[flamebird]

IMO as of right now, he's right up there with Kaiden Guhle

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Well, he is Otters #1 point scorer for d-men this season at 16. 5 points in 7 games, amazing for a 16 year old kid, if you ask me.
he is one of the youngest d-men this season in the OHL.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Excellent skater and passer. Tape to tape with consistency, even on some very tough passes. Another thing I liked was I saw him make a bad pass, which created an odd man rush, but he worked really hard to get himself back into the play and disrupt the chance. Showed his incredible skating, but it was also a great effort. Many players might've given up on a play that looked like he had no chance to get back on defense.

This guy is supposed to be compared to Doughty. I see some of that. I remember Merkley was also compared to Doughty, but that obviously doesn't apply because of the defensive side of the game. Just from the first time watching him play, I'd say Drysdale shows some similarities. The composure with the puck looks very similar to Doughty. Lets see how his defensive game develops. Looks like a reasonably smart player, and works hard defensively. Had some defensive errors, but the potential in his game may be there to be that style of two-way defenseman.

 

[Daneurism]

His effort on defence and just his general demeanour on and off the ice, makes the think that whatever his potential is, he'll reach it.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

His effort on defence and just his general demeanour on and off the ice, makes the think that whatever his potential is, he'll reach it.

Thanks. Great info.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Excellent skater and passer. Tape to tape with consistency, even on some very tough passes. Another thing I liked was I saw him make a bad pass, which created an odd man rush, but he worked really hard to get himself back into the play and disrupt the chance. Showed his incredible skating, but it was also a great effort. Many players might've given up on a play that looked like he had no chance to get back on defense.

This guy is supposed to be compared to Doughty. I see some of that. I remember Merkley was also compared to Doughty, but that obviously doesn't apply because of the defensive side of the game. Just from the first time watching him play, I'd say Drysdale shows some similarities. The composure with the puck looks very similar to Doughty. Lets see how his defensive game develops. Looks like a reasonably smart player, and works hard defensively. Had some defensive errors, but the potential in his game may be there to be that style of two-way defenseman.

Thanks. Great info.

 

[flamebird]

Excellent skater and passer. Tape to tape with consistency, even on some very tough passes. Another thing I liked was I saw him make a bad pass, which created an odd man rush, but he worked really hard to get himself back into the play and disrupt the chance. Showed his incredible skating, but it was also a great effort. Many players might've given up on a play that looked like he had no chance to get back on defense.

This guy is supposed to be compared to Doughty. I see some of that. I remember Merkley was also compared to Doughty, but that obviously doesn't apply because of the defensive side of the game. Just from the first time watching him play, I'd say Drysdale shows some similarities. The composure with the puck looks very similar to Doughty. Lets see how his defensive game develops. Looks like a reasonably smart player, and works hard defensively. Had some defensive errors, but the potential in his game may be there to be that style of two-way defenseman.

I was talking with a friend yesterday and made the same comparison. I think he's the best defensive prospect since Drew Doughty -- I have him over Ekblad by a slight edge due to his total overall package. Skating, Smarts, and Skill, only thing missing out of the 4S's is Size, but he's only 16 with room to grow.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Has continued to pot points with steady hand, for a team that is last in their division.
only 1 goal thou, but then again 12 assists, is -6, has 40 sog, his ppg avg is quite high; 0.68.

 

[Puckclektr]

I was talking with a friend yesterday and made the same comparison. I think he's the best defensive prospect since Drew Doughty -- I have him over Ekblad by a slight edge due to his total overall package. Skating, Smarts, and Skill, only thing missing out of the 4S's is Size, but he's only 16 with room to grow.

I somewhat agree. But I still don’t even think he was the best D prospect on his minor Midget team.

 

[Dodospice]

I somewhat agree. But I still don’t even think he was the best D prospect on his minor Midget team.

I think Moore might turn out to be a better OHL player than Drysdale but as far as NHL potential, I think Drysdale has him beat.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

OT winner for Jamie.

2 goals, 14 assists, 16 points in 23 games so far this season (0.70 ppg), as a 16 year old RD rookie...

Really sweet toe-drag OT winner -> Ontario Hockey League – Official Site of the Ontario Hockey League

 

[Artorius Horus T]

6th in the OHL rookie scoring,2nd in assists, 1st in d assists, 1st in the OHL&CHL rookie scoring by a d-man.
Is 5th in the Otter scoring, 2nd in assists and 1st in the d scoring.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Dude can skate BTW

 

[LeProspector]

I can’t believe how good the 2020 draft class looks so far. It looks STACKED.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

I can’t believe how good the 2020 draft class looks so far. It looks STACKED.

So is 2019