Top uncommitted players
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http://www.collegehockeyrecruitexchange.com/2013/07/2014-nhl-draft-preliminary-list.html
Only list I found...
F - Alex Rodriguez - Shattuck
F - Alexander Falconer - Shattuck St. Mary's
F - Kevin Labanc - USNTDP
F - Michael Turner - Cushing
F - Steven Spinner - Eden Prairie
F - Tyler Sheehy - Burnsville HS
D - Jack Dougherty - St. Thomas Academy HS
D - Jeffrey King - Sarnia-GOJHL
D - John-Claude Brassard - Nobles Prep
D - Kyle Jenkins - Oakville-OJHL
G - Blake Weyrick - USNTDP
G - Chase Perry - Andover HS
Only list I found...
F - Alex Rodriguez - Shattuck
F - Alexander Falconer - Shattuck St. Mary's
F - Kevin Labanc - USNTDP
F - Michael Turner - Cushing
F - Steven Spinner - Eden Prairie
F - Tyler Sheehy - Burnsville HS
D - Jack Dougherty - St. Thomas Academy HS
D - Jeffrey King - Sarnia-GOJHL
D - John-Claude Brassard - Nobles Prep
D - Kyle Jenkins - Oakville-OJHL
G - Blake Weyrick - USNTDP
G - Chase Perry - Andover HS
tealhockey
@overtheboards
We watch and evaluate top uncommitted players at Over The Boards... here are our Top Ten as of this morning. We have a full list of Seventy, essentially our preseason list, coming this afternoon..
1. 97 D Zach Werenski – NTDP U17 – 6’1 – 206
Versatile, elite defenseman has a pro build and serious mobility. Regarded as one of the USA’s top defense prospects, Werenski is the full package both offensively as well as in his own end. Built out of a franchise defenseman mold and could very well be a one-and-done should he make it to college - London of the OHL own Werenski’s major junior rights.
2. 97 F Jordan Greenway – NTDP U17 – 6’4 – 214
When Greenway is on, there’s no stopping the behemoth of a skater from dominating with a deadly combination of size and skill on the puck. Some questioned Greenway’s ability to bring it shift-to-shift last season playing U16s, but with the NTDP this year the 1st round pick of the OHL’s Plymouth Whalers is more than proving his name. Would be an assertive force in college hockey from day one of freshman year.
3. 97 F Luke Kirwan – NTDP U17 – 6’1 – 225
Already 6’1, 225 and somehow isn’t even draft-eligible until 2016. Kirwan turned 16 two weeks ago and has become one of the NTDP’s most impactful skaters already. Competitor with scoring ability and serious size has ‘pro’ written all over him.
4. 96 F Ryan Donato – Dexter School – 6’1 – 180
Last year, Donato led the prep ranks in scoring as a sophomore and over the summer he solidified his status as one of the nation’s top players. The cerebral forward has added another dimension to his game with explosive skating ability and an intense will to get to the net. Poised skater generates opportunities at will, has slippery hands and craftier distributions that assist him in getting the puck wherever he wants it to go. The son of Harvard coach Dan Donato could very well land in Cambridge, but BU or BC are both potential landing spots as well.
5. 98 F Logan Brown – Indiana Jr. Ice U16 – 6’5 – 200
Doesn’t take much to see that the huge, coordinated prospect is going to be a player. Elite skater seems to have mastered the nuances of how to generate offense and uses dynamic playmaking ability to create something out of nothing in the final third. Hard on the puck and can really handle, shoot and pass it too. Already at well over a point-per-game clip at the U16 level but his upside dwarfs those totals.
6. 97 D Ivan Provorov – Cedar Rapids Roughriders – 6’0 – 200
It’s a rare talent that can play with a vicious edge and still make elite plays with the puck through all of that sandpaper. Provorov can make himself an integral part of the rush or change the momentum of a game with a punishing, well-timed hit. Offensive ability is certainly there but it may take some adjusting to the USHL to truly unearth it.
7. 96 D Tyler Nanne – Edina High School – 5’10 – 180
Polished defender’s collegiate upside is sky-high, though a lack of outright offensive dominance in the Elite League should be raising eyebrows. A forward moved to the back-end, Nanne’s got a dart of a shot that could be ruining nets on a nightly basis and a sharp understanding of how to break up plays all over the ice. Compete level and potential complacency in high school hockey are emergent questions, but Nanne’s skillset is undeniable.
8. 97 D Vas Kolias – Chicago Mission U18 – 5’10 – 155
The Chicago Mission veteran sees plays developing a step ahead of his peers, a fleet-footed defenseman who can make an impact all over the sheet and contribute offensively as well. Kolias doesn’t dominate in the offensive zone but has the tools for success and could come out of his midget major season with a seriously refined scoring ability.
9. 95 F Tyler Sheehy – Burnsville High School – 5’9 – 180
Heart-and-soul forward can adjust his game to the situation and make his presence felt along the boards as well as on the scoring sheets. The late 95 has taken the Elite League by storm and holds the scoring lead in a vice grip. Will be a convincing Mr. Hockey candidate at this rate. Unshakeable confidence and compete level all spell serious college success.
10. 96 F Chase Phelps – Shattuck-St. Mary’s Prep – 6’0 – 175
Good-sized forward contributes in every facet of the game and can toy with defenders in the offensive zone. Plays a style of game that will translate extremely well to college hockey and doesn’t overcomplicate things, plugging away on the offense with a number of tools at his disposal. Hit a point-per-game pace as a junior on prep last year and looks to eclipse that this season.
1. 97 D Zach Werenski – NTDP U17 – 6’1 – 206
Versatile, elite defenseman has a pro build and serious mobility. Regarded as one of the USA’s top defense prospects, Werenski is the full package both offensively as well as in his own end. Built out of a franchise defenseman mold and could very well be a one-and-done should he make it to college - London of the OHL own Werenski’s major junior rights.
2. 97 F Jordan Greenway – NTDP U17 – 6’4 – 214
When Greenway is on, there’s no stopping the behemoth of a skater from dominating with a deadly combination of size and skill on the puck. Some questioned Greenway’s ability to bring it shift-to-shift last season playing U16s, but with the NTDP this year the 1st round pick of the OHL’s Plymouth Whalers is more than proving his name. Would be an assertive force in college hockey from day one of freshman year.
3. 97 F Luke Kirwan – NTDP U17 – 6’1 – 225
Already 6’1, 225 and somehow isn’t even draft-eligible until 2016. Kirwan turned 16 two weeks ago and has become one of the NTDP’s most impactful skaters already. Competitor with scoring ability and serious size has ‘pro’ written all over him.
4. 96 F Ryan Donato – Dexter School – 6’1 – 180
Last year, Donato led the prep ranks in scoring as a sophomore and over the summer he solidified his status as one of the nation’s top players. The cerebral forward has added another dimension to his game with explosive skating ability and an intense will to get to the net. Poised skater generates opportunities at will, has slippery hands and craftier distributions that assist him in getting the puck wherever he wants it to go. The son of Harvard coach Dan Donato could very well land in Cambridge, but BU or BC are both potential landing spots as well.
5. 98 F Logan Brown – Indiana Jr. Ice U16 – 6’5 – 200
Doesn’t take much to see that the huge, coordinated prospect is going to be a player. Elite skater seems to have mastered the nuances of how to generate offense and uses dynamic playmaking ability to create something out of nothing in the final third. Hard on the puck and can really handle, shoot and pass it too. Already at well over a point-per-game clip at the U16 level but his upside dwarfs those totals.
6. 97 D Ivan Provorov – Cedar Rapids Roughriders – 6’0 – 200
It’s a rare talent that can play with a vicious edge and still make elite plays with the puck through all of that sandpaper. Provorov can make himself an integral part of the rush or change the momentum of a game with a punishing, well-timed hit. Offensive ability is certainly there but it may take some adjusting to the USHL to truly unearth it.
7. 96 D Tyler Nanne – Edina High School – 5’10 – 180
Polished defender’s collegiate upside is sky-high, though a lack of outright offensive dominance in the Elite League should be raising eyebrows. A forward moved to the back-end, Nanne’s got a dart of a shot that could be ruining nets on a nightly basis and a sharp understanding of how to break up plays all over the ice. Compete level and potential complacency in high school hockey are emergent questions, but Nanne’s skillset is undeniable.
8. 97 D Vas Kolias – Chicago Mission U18 – 5’10 – 155
The Chicago Mission veteran sees plays developing a step ahead of his peers, a fleet-footed defenseman who can make an impact all over the sheet and contribute offensively as well. Kolias doesn’t dominate in the offensive zone but has the tools for success and could come out of his midget major season with a seriously refined scoring ability.
9. 95 F Tyler Sheehy – Burnsville High School – 5’9 – 180
Heart-and-soul forward can adjust his game to the situation and make his presence felt along the boards as well as on the scoring sheets. The late 95 has taken the Elite League by storm and holds the scoring lead in a vice grip. Will be a convincing Mr. Hockey candidate at this rate. Unshakeable confidence and compete level all spell serious college success.
10. 96 F Chase Phelps – Shattuck-St. Mary’s Prep – 6’0 – 175
Good-sized forward contributes in every facet of the game and can toy with defenders in the offensive zone. Plays a style of game that will translate extremely well to college hockey and doesn’t overcomplicate things, plugging away on the offense with a number of tools at his disposal. Hit a point-per-game pace as a junior on prep last year and looks to eclipse that this season.
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tealhockey
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New Top 10
Our new top 10 prospects are out, a few are hold-overs from that last one.. we're going to look at a lot more players from around the country over the next few weeks so I'll post some more here.
1. 97 D Zach Werenski – NTDP U17
Height: 6’1, Weight: 201
Projected Role: #1 Defenseman – All Situations
London Knights (OHL) 2nd round draft pick shines all over the sheet and has been our top uncommitted prospect since summer. Among Boston College recruit Noah Hanifin (NTDP U17) and Swedish phenom Oliver Kylington (Färjestad BK), who is already playing pro hockey, the 2015 group of top-end blue liners is an exciting group. Where Werenski falls among them is still up in the air, but should he head to the NCAA, one has to expect he’d be in a top pairing role as early as 2015.
2. 97 F Luke Kirwan – NTDP U17
Height: 6’1, Weight: 232
Projected Role: Top Line Power Scorer
The 2016 draft eligible has a huge frame and the heaviest, most lethal wrist shot around right now. Very hard on the puck and comfortable with a frame that defines “imposingâ€, Kirwan’s highly regarded by the OHL (Guelph). He gets up the ice straight-away with velocity and has hands not often seen in a skater of his figure. Very effective in the offensive zone because he brings a combination of assets rarely seen and an undeniable nose for the net.
3. 96 F Ryan Donato – Dexter School
Height: 6’1, Weight: 180
Projected Role: Top Line Scorer
Noted Active Schools: BU, BC, Harvard
No cerebral, game-breaking forward has seen their stock rise faster over the past year than the son of Harvard coach Ted Donato. At one point leading prep school in points as a sophomore, this year he’s taken it to another level. With 21 goals and a matching 21 assists to go with that, in just 16 games, Donato has Dexter already up 1 or 2 goals going into every game – and he’s even got a goal of the year candidate under his belt already, too. At the collegiate level, his uncanny ability to get past defenders and bring it to the net is going to translate well, as is his finesse in handling and firing the puck, and his deceptive playmaking vision.
4. 98 F Logan Brown – Indiana Jr. Ice U16
Height: 6’4.5, Weight: 200
Projected Role: Top Line Playmaker
The skater with the highest upside on our list, especially without Jakob Chychrun ranked, has to be Brown. Unless he gives a commitment soon, the son of NHLer Jeff Brown is earmarked to be our number one prospect soon and stay there for a while. He’s smart and skilled in the offensive third, making some really eye-opening plays right now and is an excellent skater for a prospect his size and age. With the Jr. Ice, he’s on pace for a big season offensively, at a goal-per-game pace and will be looked at to make offensive magic at every level.
5. 97 D Ivan Provorov – Cedar Rapids Rough Riders
Height: 6’0, Weight: 193
Projected Role: #1 Defenseman – All Situations
Noted Active Schools: Penn State, Yale, Cornell (Jim Ecker, MetroSportsReport.com)
The former Wilkes-Barre Scranton U16 stand-out made the decision to jump up and play the best amateur competition available to him this season in the USHL, and he’s likely going to come out a much stronger player for it. He’s tough to play against, and he skates hard for his build, getting up the ice with pace. Brings an edge to his play off the puck, and highlight reel playmaking ability on it. In 51 games for WBS last season, Provorov tallied a 42-55-97 line in 51 games. With two of those old WBS teammates already committed to Penn State, Provorov too has talked to the Nittany Lions and would be a great pull for them, though other programs are in the mix too, and Major Junior will never be out of the conversation.
6. 97 F Wade Allison – Omaha AAA U16
Height: 6’1, Weight: 200
Projected Role: Top Line Scorer
The Manitoba native is a dominant, athletic goal-scorer for the orange buckets down in Omaha this season, coming down after skating with now-Western Michigan recruit Colt Conrad last season for Pembina Valley (MB). The Western Hockey League’s Brandon Wheat Kings (who drafted Allison) will want the smart, strong skater especially because he doesn’t get pushed around and has the ability to take over games. Allison would be a premier talent up front for a D1 program in just a few years.
7. 95 F Tyler Sheehy – Waterloo Black Hawks
Height: 5’10, Weight: 185
Projected Role: Top Line Versatile Threat
Noted Active Schools: BU, Denver, Minnesota, North Dakota, Western Michigan (Andy Baggott, Madison.com)
The former OSU commit has been playing on another level since this fall’s Elite League, where we named him our Elite League MVP, and hit the ice running in the USHL with 24 points in 21 games already. What’s most impressive about Sheehy is his versatility as his game is grounded in hockey sense and offensive instincts, so his compact frame limits his ceiling less than it otherwise would. He’s tough to play against and unselfish, rarely making the wrong play and getting into scoring position in a blink to pierce the opposing crease.
8. 99 F Sean Dhooghe – Chicago Mission U14
Height: 5’3, Weight: 120
Projected Role: Elite Playmaker
We didn’t expect to have a 1999 within our top ten, let alone one that stands sub-5’5, but Dhooghe’s a special player in our eyes. The younger brother of OSU recruit Jason Dhooghe has a natural feel for the puck and off-the-charts hockey sense, anticipating everything on the sheet and using his quick feet to get where he needs to be before everyone else. Even if he grows to only 5’6, the younger Dhooghe is arguably the fastest, smartest skater in the 1999 age group and tough as nails to boot. If he ends up a Buckeye, it should be viewed as a major coup for the program and the Big Ten. Has 20 points in 12 games, including 11 goals, to lead the HPHL’s Bantam Major division.
9. 95 F Alex Rodriguez – SSM Prep
Height: 6’0, Weight: 185
Projected Role: Top Line Playmaker
Hard-nosed forward plays the game fast and intense, using poise on the puck and a willingness to make plays in the hard area to great effectiveness. The late 1995 isn’t an elite playmaker, but his work rate on a shift-to-shift basis and vision serve him extremely well and allow him to wear other teams down. As a whole, the long-time Shattuck product is 5th-leading scorer on the countries top U18 team and plays a style of hockey that seems like it will translate beautifully to the D1 level.
10. 96 F Anthony Petrella – SSM Prep
Height: 5’9, Weight: 186
Projected Role: Top Line Finisher
The Fargo Force just acquired the USHL rights to the Sabres leading goal-scorer (24) for next season, and he’s already got serious interest from major programs through Big Ten and Hockey East. Not unlike Rodriguez, he hits the ice like he’s been fired out of a cannon and has advanced offensive timing that gets him into scoring position to bury with a wicked wrist shot. He’s a lethal threat with sustained possession, where he can slip through lanes as an unignorable threat, or on the transition. Isn’t afraid to throw his body around in the hard areas and make a play.
Our new top 10 prospects are out, a few are hold-overs from that last one.. we're going to look at a lot more players from around the country over the next few weeks so I'll post some more here.
1. 97 D Zach Werenski – NTDP U17
Height: 6’1, Weight: 201
Projected Role: #1 Defenseman – All Situations
London Knights (OHL) 2nd round draft pick shines all over the sheet and has been our top uncommitted prospect since summer. Among Boston College recruit Noah Hanifin (NTDP U17) and Swedish phenom Oliver Kylington (Färjestad BK), who is already playing pro hockey, the 2015 group of top-end blue liners is an exciting group. Where Werenski falls among them is still up in the air, but should he head to the NCAA, one has to expect he’d be in a top pairing role as early as 2015.
2. 97 F Luke Kirwan – NTDP U17
Height: 6’1, Weight: 232
Projected Role: Top Line Power Scorer
The 2016 draft eligible has a huge frame and the heaviest, most lethal wrist shot around right now. Very hard on the puck and comfortable with a frame that defines “imposingâ€, Kirwan’s highly regarded by the OHL (Guelph). He gets up the ice straight-away with velocity and has hands not often seen in a skater of his figure. Very effective in the offensive zone because he brings a combination of assets rarely seen and an undeniable nose for the net.
3. 96 F Ryan Donato – Dexter School
Height: 6’1, Weight: 180
Projected Role: Top Line Scorer
Noted Active Schools: BU, BC, Harvard
No cerebral, game-breaking forward has seen their stock rise faster over the past year than the son of Harvard coach Ted Donato. At one point leading prep school in points as a sophomore, this year he’s taken it to another level. With 21 goals and a matching 21 assists to go with that, in just 16 games, Donato has Dexter already up 1 or 2 goals going into every game – and he’s even got a goal of the year candidate under his belt already, too. At the collegiate level, his uncanny ability to get past defenders and bring it to the net is going to translate well, as is his finesse in handling and firing the puck, and his deceptive playmaking vision.
4. 98 F Logan Brown – Indiana Jr. Ice U16
Height: 6’4.5, Weight: 200
Projected Role: Top Line Playmaker
The skater with the highest upside on our list, especially without Jakob Chychrun ranked, has to be Brown. Unless he gives a commitment soon, the son of NHLer Jeff Brown is earmarked to be our number one prospect soon and stay there for a while. He’s smart and skilled in the offensive third, making some really eye-opening plays right now and is an excellent skater for a prospect his size and age. With the Jr. Ice, he’s on pace for a big season offensively, at a goal-per-game pace and will be looked at to make offensive magic at every level.
5. 97 D Ivan Provorov – Cedar Rapids Rough Riders
Height: 6’0, Weight: 193
Projected Role: #1 Defenseman – All Situations
Noted Active Schools: Penn State, Yale, Cornell (Jim Ecker, MetroSportsReport.com)
The former Wilkes-Barre Scranton U16 stand-out made the decision to jump up and play the best amateur competition available to him this season in the USHL, and he’s likely going to come out a much stronger player for it. He’s tough to play against, and he skates hard for his build, getting up the ice with pace. Brings an edge to his play off the puck, and highlight reel playmaking ability on it. In 51 games for WBS last season, Provorov tallied a 42-55-97 line in 51 games. With two of those old WBS teammates already committed to Penn State, Provorov too has talked to the Nittany Lions and would be a great pull for them, though other programs are in the mix too, and Major Junior will never be out of the conversation.
6. 97 F Wade Allison – Omaha AAA U16
Height: 6’1, Weight: 200
Projected Role: Top Line Scorer
The Manitoba native is a dominant, athletic goal-scorer for the orange buckets down in Omaha this season, coming down after skating with now-Western Michigan recruit Colt Conrad last season for Pembina Valley (MB). The Western Hockey League’s Brandon Wheat Kings (who drafted Allison) will want the smart, strong skater especially because he doesn’t get pushed around and has the ability to take over games. Allison would be a premier talent up front for a D1 program in just a few years.
7. 95 F Tyler Sheehy – Waterloo Black Hawks
Height: 5’10, Weight: 185
Projected Role: Top Line Versatile Threat
Noted Active Schools: BU, Denver, Minnesota, North Dakota, Western Michigan (Andy Baggott, Madison.com)
The former OSU commit has been playing on another level since this fall’s Elite League, where we named him our Elite League MVP, and hit the ice running in the USHL with 24 points in 21 games already. What’s most impressive about Sheehy is his versatility as his game is grounded in hockey sense and offensive instincts, so his compact frame limits his ceiling less than it otherwise would. He’s tough to play against and unselfish, rarely making the wrong play and getting into scoring position in a blink to pierce the opposing crease.
8. 99 F Sean Dhooghe – Chicago Mission U14
Height: 5’3, Weight: 120
Projected Role: Elite Playmaker
We didn’t expect to have a 1999 within our top ten, let alone one that stands sub-5’5, but Dhooghe’s a special player in our eyes. The younger brother of OSU recruit Jason Dhooghe has a natural feel for the puck and off-the-charts hockey sense, anticipating everything on the sheet and using his quick feet to get where he needs to be before everyone else. Even if he grows to only 5’6, the younger Dhooghe is arguably the fastest, smartest skater in the 1999 age group and tough as nails to boot. If he ends up a Buckeye, it should be viewed as a major coup for the program and the Big Ten. Has 20 points in 12 games, including 11 goals, to lead the HPHL’s Bantam Major division.
9. 95 F Alex Rodriguez – SSM Prep
Height: 6’0, Weight: 185
Projected Role: Top Line Playmaker
Hard-nosed forward plays the game fast and intense, using poise on the puck and a willingness to make plays in the hard area to great effectiveness. The late 1995 isn’t an elite playmaker, but his work rate on a shift-to-shift basis and vision serve him extremely well and allow him to wear other teams down. As a whole, the long-time Shattuck product is 5th-leading scorer on the countries top U18 team and plays a style of hockey that seems like it will translate beautifully to the D1 level.
10. 96 F Anthony Petrella – SSM Prep
Height: 5’9, Weight: 186
Projected Role: Top Line Finisher
The Fargo Force just acquired the USHL rights to the Sabres leading goal-scorer (24) for next season, and he’s already got serious interest from major programs through Big Ten and Hockey East. Not unlike Rodriguez, he hits the ice like he’s been fired out of a cannon and has advanced offensive timing that gets him into scoring position to bury with a wicked wrist shot. He’s a lethal threat with sustained possession, where he can slip through lanes as an unignorable threat, or on the transition. Isn’t afraid to throw his body around in the hard areas and make a play.
tealhockey
@overtheboards
We looked at some of the top uncommitted goaltenders from the 1994-1998 birthyears.
A couple other guys on the radar are Muskegon Lumberjacks' 1996 G Eric Schierhorn, 1996 Justin Ball (Minnehaha Academy), and 1997 G Evan Smith (Pikes Peak U18), both Ball and Smith are 6'5+ in height and have a ton of potential.
A couple other guys on the radar are Muskegon Lumberjacks' 1996 G Eric Schierhorn, 1996 Justin Ball (Minnehaha Academy), and 1997 G Evan Smith (Pikes Peak U18), both Ball and Smith are 6'5+ in height and have a ton of potential.
bigbadbruins7
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tealhockey
@overtheboards
Matthews was injured when we saw the NTDP so he isn't ranked. He was on our list last season and likely would be a top 20 prospect if we had a chance to see him. He's playing with the NTDP 18s now, which is a great sign. Our updated top ten as of today are here.
tealhockey
@overtheboards
Our new top 70 uncommitted prospects list is out. Plenty of well deserving candidates that there weren't space for, happy to answer any questions.
tealhockey
@overtheboards
The top uncommitted prospect in the country, Miles Wood (Nobles), has chosen BC, over BU. Article on College Hockey News for some more info.
Reading about Kirwan kind of reminds me of a JVR ( maybe it's just the inner TML fan in me
) would this be a fair comparison?Seems like it's going to be a nice battle between Brown & Kirwan for the top power forward player in the 2016 draft.
tealhockey
@overtheboards
Reading about Kirwan kind of reminds me of a JVR ( maybe it's just the inner TML fan in me
Seems like it's going to be a nice battle between Brown & Kirwan for the top power forward player in the 2016 draft.
They don't look too similar on the ice, Kirwan looks like a man (not that JVR doesn't) and is very broadly built, tough to contain.. but Kirwan isn't very east-west and he drives the net similarly, lets it rip like JVR does, I think that's actually a solid comparison except that athletically they're different beasts.
Brown has a ton of hockey sense and playmaking ability.. if/when he puts it all together he could be far and away the top prospect, but I think Kirwan knows what he brings to the table and he's just going to keep fine-tuning it through draft year. He's much more of a finished product than Brown is and that influences the ranking. James Sanchez (Michigan) could pan out very well by 2016, he's going to be a really intriguing power forward if he continues to develop.
tealhockey
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We took a look at the first five 1999-born recruits and 27 other top 1999 prospects. Link here. We'll do another later this year.
uncleben
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Maybe a little biased, but I like Liam Clare (D) and Michael McNiven of the Georgetown Raiders (OJHL).
Bonk
Registered User
Great stuff. I'm a sucker for these types of articles.
Saw Trouba earlier this season and he was freaking huge. He got hurt during the game I watched him play, although I have no idea how serious it was. Looked like a knee.
tealhockey
@overtheboards
Thanks! Just put one out on 25+ 1999s from the USA who could be taken in the WHL Draft here.
Trouba is a beast.. even as a 1999 I think he projects pretty well. Probably not super similar player to his brother though. Ironically, this kid Max Gildon who should go in the WHL draft is very jacob trouba esque at times.
tealhockey
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Here are our new top five:
1. 97 D Zach Werenski – NTDP U17 – 6’1 – 201
London Knights (OHL) 2nd round draft pick shines all over the sheet and has been our top uncommitted prospect since summer. Among Boston College recruit Noah Hanifin (NTDP U17) and Swedish phenom Oliver Kylington (Färjestad BK), who is already playing pro hockey, the 2015 group of top-end blue liners is an exciting group. Where Werenski falls among them is still up in the air, but should he head to the NCAA, one has to expect he’d be in a top pairing role as early as 2015.
2. 97 F Luke Kirwan – NTDP U17 – 6’1 – 232
The 2016 draft eligible has a huge frame and the heaviest, most lethal wrist shot around right now. Very hard on the puck and comfortable with a frame that defines “imposing”, Kirwan’s highly regarded by the OHL (Guelph). He gets up the ice straight-away with velocity and has hands not often seen in a skater of his figure. Very effective in the offensive zone because he brings a combination of assets rarely seen and an undeniable nose for the net.
3. 98 F Logan Brown – Indiana Jr. Ice U16 – 6’4.5 – 200
NTDP Camp Invite
The skater with the highest upside on our list, especially without Jakob Chychrun ranked, has to be Brown. Unless he gives a commitment soon, the son of NHLer Jeff Brown is earmarked to be our number one prospect soon and stay there for a while. He’s smart and skilled in the offensive third, making some really eye-opening plays right now and is an excellent skater for a prospect his size and age. With the Jr. Ice, he’s on pace for a big season offensively, at a goal-per-game pace and will be looked at to make offensive magic at every level.
4. 98 F Pat Khodorenko – Honeybaked U16 – 5’10 – 182
NTDP, 2014-15
Natural playmaker with rare skill and ability with the puck. A sharp shooter who wants to create high-quality chances but will bury when the opportunity presents itself. Sells his fakes well and makes high-percentage plays at top speed. His Honeybaked team was a great fit – one of the more elite, skill teams in the world – and allowed his gifts to shine. Bound for the NTDP, Khodorenko has had a few years of learning how to use his extremely talented teammates to their full potential and should thrive with an even high caliber of skill around him.
5. 98 F Nick Pastujov – Honeybaked U16 – 5’11 – 189
NTDP, 2014-15
Highly skilled forward from Honeybaked displays his skill in a myriad of forms. Pastujov is often in full control of the puck and can absolutely rifle a shot with a clean, quick release that makes him even more dangerous. Holds his ground in the tougher areas and plays with a lot of tenacity. Desires the puck and can impose his will on the game with power routes to the crease or simply by weaving his way around opponents. Younger brother Mike Pastujov (1999) is a high-end talent as well.
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We also ranked our full top 70 uncommitted prospects from the 2013-14 season with brief comments on each player - can find it here.
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Arguably the two top uncommitted goalies in the country are Dayton Rasmussen and Jake Oettinger. Both born in 1998, both from Minnesota. Oettinger is headed to the National Development Team Program this fall. We'll have our top goalies out before the draft.
1. 97 D Zach Werenski – NTDP U17 – 6’1 – 201
London Knights (OHL) 2nd round draft pick shines all over the sheet and has been our top uncommitted prospect since summer. Among Boston College recruit Noah Hanifin (NTDP U17) and Swedish phenom Oliver Kylington (Färjestad BK), who is already playing pro hockey, the 2015 group of top-end blue liners is an exciting group. Where Werenski falls among them is still up in the air, but should he head to the NCAA, one has to expect he’d be in a top pairing role as early as 2015.
2. 97 F Luke Kirwan – NTDP U17 – 6’1 – 232
The 2016 draft eligible has a huge frame and the heaviest, most lethal wrist shot around right now. Very hard on the puck and comfortable with a frame that defines “imposing”, Kirwan’s highly regarded by the OHL (Guelph). He gets up the ice straight-away with velocity and has hands not often seen in a skater of his figure. Very effective in the offensive zone because he brings a combination of assets rarely seen and an undeniable nose for the net.
3. 98 F Logan Brown – Indiana Jr. Ice U16 – 6’4.5 – 200
NTDP Camp Invite
The skater with the highest upside on our list, especially without Jakob Chychrun ranked, has to be Brown. Unless he gives a commitment soon, the son of NHLer Jeff Brown is earmarked to be our number one prospect soon and stay there for a while. He’s smart and skilled in the offensive third, making some really eye-opening plays right now and is an excellent skater for a prospect his size and age. With the Jr. Ice, he’s on pace for a big season offensively, at a goal-per-game pace and will be looked at to make offensive magic at every level.
4. 98 F Pat Khodorenko – Honeybaked U16 – 5’10 – 182
NTDP, 2014-15
Natural playmaker with rare skill and ability with the puck. A sharp shooter who wants to create high-quality chances but will bury when the opportunity presents itself. Sells his fakes well and makes high-percentage plays at top speed. His Honeybaked team was a great fit – one of the more elite, skill teams in the world – and allowed his gifts to shine. Bound for the NTDP, Khodorenko has had a few years of learning how to use his extremely talented teammates to their full potential and should thrive with an even high caliber of skill around him.
5. 98 F Nick Pastujov – Honeybaked U16 – 5’11 – 189
NTDP, 2014-15
Highly skilled forward from Honeybaked displays his skill in a myriad of forms. Pastujov is often in full control of the puck and can absolutely rifle a shot with a clean, quick release that makes him even more dangerous. Holds his ground in the tougher areas and plays with a lot of tenacity. Desires the puck and can impose his will on the game with power routes to the crease or simply by weaving his way around opponents. Younger brother Mike Pastujov (1999) is a high-end talent as well.
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We also ranked our full top 70 uncommitted prospects from the 2013-14 season with brief comments on each player - can find it here.
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Arguably the two top uncommitted goalies in the country are Dayton Rasmussen and Jake Oettinger. Both born in 1998, both from Minnesota. Oettinger is headed to the National Development Team Program this fall. We'll have our top goalies out before the draft.
Played on his team a few years ago. The kid is absolutely amazing to watch on the ice. He's one of the smoothest skaters I've ever seen
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Our top 15 uncommitted prospects heading into late September. Full free list coming on overtheboards.net in early October:
1. 97 F Auston Matthews – NTDP U18 - 6'2 - 194 - Left Shot
An elite athlete who would still likely be making strides towards a professional career were he playing football or baseball, Matthews is smooth and powerful, able to separate from the pack with a push and maneuver the puck through the zone with a pro-style of puck-handling that minimizes inefficiency and maintains velocity. His speed and explosiveness make him a wraith on the puck who slips right through what would for most be body-on-body contact to the net. Matthews’ quick hands allow him to leverage his ability to get to most areas of the ice and subsequently make a play in those tight areas. The Everett Silvertips own his rights. We do not anticipate anyone knocking Matthews off our #1 rank for awhile.
2. 99 D Max Gildon – Dallas Stars Elite U16
Our top uncommitted 99 in the country: Fluid, strong skating ability, slick with the puck. Analyzes the play as it develops keenly and uses his athletic gifts and hockey mind to put himself in a position to be successful at all times.
3. 98 F Pat Khodorenko - NTDP U17
Creates time and space for himself at ease and can absolutely snipe. Sells his fakes extremely well and wastes no time embarrassing defenders with elite offensive awareness, speed. At times, Khodorenko can force an extra pass but the truth is that he is at such a level, mentally, beyond many skaters that you can’t be too frustrated for his desire to create something more elaborate at times.
4. 99 F Grant Mismash – Shattuck-St. Mary’s Prep
Highly skilled, great athleticism and explosiveness. He did a little bit of 'whatever he wanted' at the U14 level, going through entire teams and penetrating the net with shots in tight, so at the Prep level he isn't as effective yet but as he re-works his game for bigger and older competition, he should be ripping nets apart.
5. 98 D Chad Krys - NTDP U17
A quick first step and smooth stride made Krys a fluid, roving defenseman all over the sheet at the U19 level in 2013-14, and on the puck he’s lights out. His ability and poise on puck retrievals are terrific, but for his natural ability, Krys was not actually as effective as one would hope. On the puck, Krys is one of those few players with an uncanny knack for slowing down the game, dictating the tempo and jump-starting the offense at will. He shrugs off skaters on the rush, teasing skaters to check him and often slipping past, using awareness and smart touches to move the puck to smart areas.
6. 97 D Jacob Bryson – Loomis-Chaffee School
Regarded as a potentially special talent coming out of London, Ontario to play prep school in New England this year. Bryson has a lot of attention and could rise up our rankings. Bryson’s first pass out of the zone comes with authority and hits it’s target on the tape. Despite being only 5’9 he maintains a low leverage that allows him to dominate larger (and older) players at the Tier 1 Faceoff. Overall, his game is very quiet, very calm in all situations – he doesn’t panic when the zone is under attack. His shot in the offensive zone is noteworthy as well – a wrist shot from the point that he flips on goal has a deceptive strength that goalies won’t anticipate.
7. 97 D Caleb Jones - NTDP U18 - 6'0 - 194 - Left Shot
He’s added a lot of weight to a now-6’0 frame and improved in a lot of facets of his game, even though he was already well-rounded. At times, he can force a play or cause a turn-over on a snap decision, but he had a nice weekend overall. Activates with effectiveness and showcases resourcefulness on the puck.
8. 97 F Walker Duehr - Sioux City Musketeers
2016 draft eligible has explosive straight-away speed with a body that’s only going to continue to add size, Duehr was at 165 in 2013 and now with at least 25 extra lbs, opposing defenders are feeling it. His skating mechanics are strong and will only improve with added strength, Duehr plays with frenetic intensity at times and can be the definition of disruptive.
9. 98 D James Greenway – NTDP U17
Enormous upside at 6'4, brother of potential 2015 first-rounder Jordan Greenway. James could emerge as a shut-down defenseman but has rushing and serious offensive faculties just waiting to come together as he figures out the most efficient way to defend at a high level and move the play north.
10. 99 D Ben Mirageas – Avon Old Farms
Very athletic and capable, makes sound decisions: Mirageas is a player you can lean on and very reliable. Deceptively skilled yet makes measured plays and doesn’t compromise himself by getting ahead of the action.
11. 99 F Baker Shore – Colorado Thunderbirds U16
Colorado’s first family of hockey has a fourth serious prospect in the pipeline. The fourth and final Shore brother (Denver) has elite hockey sense and playmaking ability. During the season at the U14 level, #71 made his teammates better, creating time and space consistently for others to operate in and for him to benefit from indirectly. High-end offensive awareness with good speed and finishing ability, Shore’s poise on the puck and ability to create are what some scouts would consider special. He’s just a hockey player. If you factor in that all of Baker’s brothers are above 6’0 tall, and that he’ll likely end up at a similar height, you could make the argument that he should already be in our top five.
12. 99 F Brady Tkachuk – St. Louis AAA Blues U16
Brought a high level of skill and speed at the U14 level, with dynamic and consistent play. Good release on his shot and can finish his chances, Tkachuk can break loose of defenders regularly and does a great job of masking his intent with the puck.
13. 99 D Sean Keohan – Dexter School
Good-sized defenseman with elite vision and poise. Passing and rushing ability in spades. Stands his ground in his own end and can be an assertive force on the game with his ability to hide his intent and make plays up ice. At the bantam level, he appeared to be a man amongst boys after a season with Dexter
14. 99 F Alex Chmelevski – Honeybaked U16
Seems to be the type who makes other players better, a poised, skilled forward with vision and playmaking ability. Zips pucks around the sheet with purpose and plays a measured game that could take him very far. He was regularly the offensive catalyst for a loaded Belle Tire forward group in 2013-14 because of his elite vision and ability to process the game. Will be OHL draft eligible this year and highly pursued.
15. 99 F Austin Pratt – Shattuck-St. Mary’s U16
He continues to smoothen out his game and play to his strengths: of which there are many. He has one of the hardest shots in the age group and can play a power forward game protecting the puck using only the necessary puck-handles and not much more to make his plays. Does a good job staying in motion offensively and can play a beast-mode style game to just bull around the ice.
1. 97 F Auston Matthews – NTDP U18 - 6'2 - 194 - Left Shot
An elite athlete who would still likely be making strides towards a professional career were he playing football or baseball, Matthews is smooth and powerful, able to separate from the pack with a push and maneuver the puck through the zone with a pro-style of puck-handling that minimizes inefficiency and maintains velocity. His speed and explosiveness make him a wraith on the puck who slips right through what would for most be body-on-body contact to the net. Matthews’ quick hands allow him to leverage his ability to get to most areas of the ice and subsequently make a play in those tight areas. The Everett Silvertips own his rights. We do not anticipate anyone knocking Matthews off our #1 rank for awhile.
2. 99 D Max Gildon – Dallas Stars Elite U16
Our top uncommitted 99 in the country: Fluid, strong skating ability, slick with the puck. Analyzes the play as it develops keenly and uses his athletic gifts and hockey mind to put himself in a position to be successful at all times.
3. 98 F Pat Khodorenko - NTDP U17
Creates time and space for himself at ease and can absolutely snipe. Sells his fakes extremely well and wastes no time embarrassing defenders with elite offensive awareness, speed. At times, Khodorenko can force an extra pass but the truth is that he is at such a level, mentally, beyond many skaters that you can’t be too frustrated for his desire to create something more elaborate at times.
4. 99 F Grant Mismash – Shattuck-St. Mary’s Prep
Highly skilled, great athleticism and explosiveness. He did a little bit of 'whatever he wanted' at the U14 level, going through entire teams and penetrating the net with shots in tight, so at the Prep level he isn't as effective yet but as he re-works his game for bigger and older competition, he should be ripping nets apart.
5. 98 D Chad Krys - NTDP U17
A quick first step and smooth stride made Krys a fluid, roving defenseman all over the sheet at the U19 level in 2013-14, and on the puck he’s lights out. His ability and poise on puck retrievals are terrific, but for his natural ability, Krys was not actually as effective as one would hope. On the puck, Krys is one of those few players with an uncanny knack for slowing down the game, dictating the tempo and jump-starting the offense at will. He shrugs off skaters on the rush, teasing skaters to check him and often slipping past, using awareness and smart touches to move the puck to smart areas.
6. 97 D Jacob Bryson – Loomis-Chaffee School
Regarded as a potentially special talent coming out of London, Ontario to play prep school in New England this year. Bryson has a lot of attention and could rise up our rankings. Bryson’s first pass out of the zone comes with authority and hits it’s target on the tape. Despite being only 5’9 he maintains a low leverage that allows him to dominate larger (and older) players at the Tier 1 Faceoff. Overall, his game is very quiet, very calm in all situations – he doesn’t panic when the zone is under attack. His shot in the offensive zone is noteworthy as well – a wrist shot from the point that he flips on goal has a deceptive strength that goalies won’t anticipate.
7. 97 D Caleb Jones - NTDP U18 - 6'0 - 194 - Left Shot
He’s added a lot of weight to a now-6’0 frame and improved in a lot of facets of his game, even though he was already well-rounded. At times, he can force a play or cause a turn-over on a snap decision, but he had a nice weekend overall. Activates with effectiveness and showcases resourcefulness on the puck.
8. 97 F Walker Duehr - Sioux City Musketeers
2016 draft eligible has explosive straight-away speed with a body that’s only going to continue to add size, Duehr was at 165 in 2013 and now with at least 25 extra lbs, opposing defenders are feeling it. His skating mechanics are strong and will only improve with added strength, Duehr plays with frenetic intensity at times and can be the definition of disruptive.
9. 98 D James Greenway – NTDP U17
Enormous upside at 6'4, brother of potential 2015 first-rounder Jordan Greenway. James could emerge as a shut-down defenseman but has rushing and serious offensive faculties just waiting to come together as he figures out the most efficient way to defend at a high level and move the play north.
10. 99 D Ben Mirageas – Avon Old Farms
Very athletic and capable, makes sound decisions: Mirageas is a player you can lean on and very reliable. Deceptively skilled yet makes measured plays and doesn’t compromise himself by getting ahead of the action.
11. 99 F Baker Shore – Colorado Thunderbirds U16
Colorado’s first family of hockey has a fourth serious prospect in the pipeline. The fourth and final Shore brother (Denver) has elite hockey sense and playmaking ability. During the season at the U14 level, #71 made his teammates better, creating time and space consistently for others to operate in and for him to benefit from indirectly. High-end offensive awareness with good speed and finishing ability, Shore’s poise on the puck and ability to create are what some scouts would consider special. He’s just a hockey player. If you factor in that all of Baker’s brothers are above 6’0 tall, and that he’ll likely end up at a similar height, you could make the argument that he should already be in our top five.
12. 99 F Brady Tkachuk – St. Louis AAA Blues U16
Brought a high level of skill and speed at the U14 level, with dynamic and consistent play. Good release on his shot and can finish his chances, Tkachuk can break loose of defenders regularly and does a great job of masking his intent with the puck.
13. 99 D Sean Keohan – Dexter School
Good-sized defenseman with elite vision and poise. Passing and rushing ability in spades. Stands his ground in his own end and can be an assertive force on the game with his ability to hide his intent and make plays up ice. At the bantam level, he appeared to be a man amongst boys after a season with Dexter
14. 99 F Alex Chmelevski – Honeybaked U16
Seems to be the type who makes other players better, a poised, skilled forward with vision and playmaking ability. Zips pucks around the sheet with purpose and plays a measured game that could take him very far. He was regularly the offensive catalyst for a loaded Belle Tire forward group in 2013-14 because of his elite vision and ability to process the game. Will be OHL draft eligible this year and highly pursued.
15. 99 F Austin Pratt – Shattuck-St. Mary’s U16
He continues to smoothen out his game and play to his strengths: of which there are many. He has one of the hardest shots in the age group and can play a power forward game protecting the puck using only the necessary puck-handles and not much more to make his plays. Does a good job staying in motion offensively and can play a beast-mode style game to just bull around the ice.
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