Leidi J
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VARIOUS SCOUTING REPORTS
- http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=95921"A physically dominant winger with the ability to play in a skill or character role. In the offensive end, Meier is very aware and gets himself into spaces where he can easily make seeing eye passes or snap hard, accurate shots. Can impact the game in a number of different ways, and is very consistent in his efforts. All-in-all, the kind of versatile player that you can put on a skill line, and trust to create dangerous chances, or on a shutdown line, and trust to help stop pucks from going into your net."
"There’s not much that Timo Meier can’t do, and as one of the most versatile players in the draft, Meier has the statistics to back it up. Among draft-eligible QMJHL forwards, Meier finished first with a 1.46 points-per-game pace, finishing with 44 goals and 46 assists in 61 games, and an additional 21 in 14 playoff games.
Not only can Meier score, but his straight-line physical game is something scouts have become enamored with. Meier is an incredibly consistent performer who rarely takes a shift off, and with a solid work ethic to draw from, he will be well served as a professional."
- Dan Marr - Director of NHL CS"He’s a solid and strong skater both with and without the puck, has high-end hockey sense and reads the play very well. He is very effective in 1-on-1 situations."
- Adam Kimelman, NHL.com"What do Nikolai Ehlers, Kevin Fiala and Connor McDavid all have in common? All were beneficiaries of playing alongside the 6-1, 209-pound forward at some point this season. Meier skates well and doesn’t hesitate to use a strong shot that helped him score 44 goals in 61 games, but also knows how to set up his linemates; he was second on Halifax with 46 assists."
- Mike Morreale, NHL.com"The 6-1, 209-pound left-shot forward can play center or right wing and is strong with and without the puck. He has high-end hockey sense, competes hard and is effective in 1-on-1 situations. Led Halifax in the regular season with 44 goals, and with 23 power-play goals. He had 90 points in 61 regular-season games and he’s in the top five in goals and points in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League playoffs."
"A winger with a great wrist and slapshot who loves to use it. His quick release makes it hard for goaltenders to track the shot. Uses all of his shot arsenal. Good first steps and speed but could be more agile. Has a good offensive mind and is always looking to put himself in a good shooting spot. Good play away from the puck in the offensive zone, though not in his own zone. Tends to make blind passes and turns the puck over too many times. Improved his physical play and is willing to use his body but still needs to use his size better in corner battles and while protecting the puck. Rather shoots than passes. Shows hockey sense and is making himself always available for a pass. His point production exploded this season and he elevated his game to a new level but this should be enjoyed with caution as he is on the teams most dominant offensive line together with 9th overall pick Nikolaj Ehlers.
NHL Potential: Sniper. Has a very good shot and isn’t afraid to use it."
"PROJECTION: NO. 1 POWER WINGER
Timo is about power, skill and undeniable determination. He can beat you multiple ways either with finesse or power. He has astute awareness of how to play off his lineNmates and take advantage of opportunities. Relentless in his approach and potential to be an elite power player. "
Praised often for his consistency, Meier seems like one of the safest picks this draft has to offer. His vision is tremendous and allows him to create space for both himself and his teammates in the offensive zone. That feeds into his ability to either make a crisp pass or take his signature hard, accurate shot.
Though he isn’t the biggest forward, he is a very physical player who is dominant on both ends of the ice. He may not be the flashiest player on either end, but his versatility allows him to play in all situations; he can play on a skill line and put up big numbers, or he can be counted on to play a depth role where he shuts down opponents and plays exceptional defense. Overall, he can be considered as a two-way playmaker with little to improve upon, save maybe for a slight improvement in his skating ability.
Timo Meier may end up being the surprise of this draft in regard to NHL-readiness. The case can be made to have Meier ready to play in the NHL by the fall of this year (think Jeff Skinner‘s situation after being drafted in 2010); however, it is more likely that he plays one more year of junior hockey in an expanded leadership role with Halifax before jumping to the NHL in 2016-2017.
He will likely be a top-six winger, specifically as either a complementary player on a top line or a go-to goal-scorer on a second line. He plays a similar style to that of San Jose Sharks forward Joe Pavelski.
- Shawn Reznik at The Hockey WritersHaving tallied 40+ goals already, Meier is lethal around the net. Always looking for a chance to shoot the puck, Meier will often bulldoze his way into the crease or use his deadly wrist/snap shot put the puck in the back of the net. He isn’t a one-dimensional player either. In my viewings of him, Meier shows a desire to backcheck/forecheck. Given his speed, it isn’t difficult for him to do as he gets back into the play relatively quickly.
There are a few snipers in the draft this year. Timo Meier is certainly one of the best that’s available. It will be interesting to see if any team in need of goal scoring takes a stab at Meier earlier than projected.
- Ben Kerr at Last Word on SportsAn improved skating stride and more speed have really helped Timo Meier this season, and he’s racking up points and rocketing up draft charts as a result. He’s not a speedster, but while he was once a bit of a poor skater, he’s now slightly above average in this regard. His acceleration and first step quickness are also decent. There is still room to improve in these areas, but with the great steps that Meier has already taken, it looks likely that the improvements in his stride will continue. Meier’s agility is decent, but again could improve going forward. He has very good balance on his skates, and excellent power. This allows him to protect the puck down low, and work the cycle game extremely effectively.
Timo Meier has great hockey sense and gets to the open areas of the ice, where he can be set up to finish chances with an excellent shot and release. He has a very good arsenal of shots with an excellent snapshot, strong wrist shot, and very good one-timer. He can be very effective off the half-boards on the powerplay. Meier is also a very physical player, establishing his position in the slot and winning board battles to create offence. He has the good hand-eye co-ordination to tip in pucks and pounce on rebounds. He gets in quickly on the forecheck and can punish opposing defencemen with hits behind the net. Meier also has good vision and passing skills, and the smarts to make a good pass when he is working the cycle. He has some finesse in his game with good stickhandling skills, and the ability to finish plays in tight.
Meier is already an effective two-way player. He kills penalties for the Mooseheads, anticipating plays well and using his long stick to break up passes, and start the transition. He is a willing back checker who provides excellent back pressure in support of his defencemen. Meier is not afraid to get physical in his own end, containing his man down low, and working to win battles on the boards. He is also more than willing to block shots, if necessary.
Timo Meier has the potential to be a top six winger if he reaches his ceiling. This may take some time and patience for the team drafting him. Even if he does not reach his ceiling, he could be an effective NHLer capable of playing a strong defensive game in his own end, and being an effective grinder on the third line. Meier’s game is reminiscent of Max Pacioretty, however this is a stylistic comparison only, and not a talent one.
A winger with a great wrist and slapshot who loves to use it. His quick release makes it hard for goaltenders to track the shot. Uses all of his shot arsenal. Good first steps and speed but could be more agile. Has a good offensive mind and is always looking to put himself in a good shooting spot. Good play away from the puck in the offensive zone, though not in his own zone. Tends to make blind passes and turns the puck over too many times
2015 IIHF WJC Highlights (#28)
Halifax Mooseheads Highlights (#96)
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