RD Thomas Schemitsch - Owen Sound Attack, OHL (2015, 88th, FLA)
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Nalyd Psycho
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Brock
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Huge fan and he's only going to keep rising. If he keeps playing this way going into June, he's a top 40 selection IMO.
I would disagree about him not standing out as a two-way presence.
Defensively, he uses great mobility and a big reach to keep forwards to the outside. He's great at getting his stick in passing lanes and blocking shots. He's a big time stand out on Owen Sound's penalty kill which is currently 6th in the OHL.
Offensively, he runs the point well on the powerplay and has gained a ton of confidence this year in his ability to start the breakout.
For those familiar with OHL history, picture Thomas' brother Geoffrey (a Tampa Bay Lightning draft pick); a player with a terrific hockey brain, but lacking in the physical gifts that would have made him a solid pro candidate. Now give him all the physical gifts that Thomas has, in addition to a more aggressive approach offensively.
He's a great prospect and is right there in the conversation with the likes of Matt Spencer, Rasmus Andersson, Mitchell Vande Sompel, and Travis Dermott for top OHL defender available.
I would disagree about him not standing out as a two-way presence.
Defensively, he uses great mobility and a big reach to keep forwards to the outside. He's great at getting his stick in passing lanes and blocking shots. He's a big time stand out on Owen Sound's penalty kill which is currently 6th in the OHL.
Offensively, he runs the point well on the powerplay and has gained a ton of confidence this year in his ability to start the breakout.
For those familiar with OHL history, picture Thomas' brother Geoffrey (a Tampa Bay Lightning draft pick); a player with a terrific hockey brain, but lacking in the physical gifts that would have made him a solid pro candidate. Now give him all the physical gifts that Thomas has, in addition to a more aggressive approach offensively.
He's a great prospect and is right there in the conversation with the likes of Matt Spencer, Rasmus Andersson, Mitchell Vande Sompel, and Travis Dermott for top OHL defender available.
Brock
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Not a punishing body checker or a guy who runs around hitting people, but he uses his size well to win battles in the corners and to tie up in front of the net. Don't confuse a lack of willingness to push around the opposition with softness.
Nalyd Psycho
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Brock
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http://ohlprospects.blogspot.ca/2015/03/brotherly-love-in-owen-sound-thomas.html
My feature and Q & A with Schemitsch.
My feature and Q & A with Schemitsch.
