BRHL Central Scouting

Luke Wile Mock Draft

Luke comes up with his projections of who goes where in the BRHL2 Draft Aug 8 in Montreal.

1. Thrashers-Matthew Duchene
Skill:
A dynamic puck handler, has
excellent vision, and understands
the game very well. Matt is very
dangerous when in tight.
Scouting Report:
Matt is very dangerous when in tight. Very
intelligent player with excellent
skills - very quick and very elusive
with puck. Average size but very
good core strength - during rush
has strength to hold off defender
and drive the puck deep into the
offensive zone. A good skater who
is very agile - has an extra gear to
pull away from defenders or to
catch a man on the backcheck.
Competes hard for loose pucks.
Plays well at both ends of the rink -
in defensive situations sorts out
coverages well making sure to take
a man. Selected as OHL Eastern
Conference Top Stickhandler and
Playmaker in OHL Coaches Poll.
NHL Potential:
Will make the transition to the next
level with ease to Atlanta’s top 9. Some
predict with the recent acquisition of Malkin
if the Thrashers may look at Hedman, but
I doubt it.
Style compares to: Joe
Sakic

2. Devils-John Tavares
Skill:
A highly skilled goal scorer- great
touch-very good hockey sensequick
release and soft hands.
Scouting Report:
A lot was made of the battle
between Tavares and Hedman
coming into this WJC tournament.
Named the MVP of the tournament
Tavares made a very strong case as
to why he is the top 2009 NHL draft
prospect with one of the most
dominant WJC performances in
recent memory. Much of Canada’s
success came on the PP and it can’t
be ignored that the major reason
for this was Tavares’s ability to find
open ice around the net away from
the puck and capitalize on pucks
moving in and around the side of
the slot area. His tenacity on the
puck is outstanding and leads to
great opportunities during zone
play. It is very rare that he misses
a chance around the net.
NHL Potential:
His scoring touch reminds me of
Brett Hull. Offensive contributor in
his rookie season.
Style compares to: Brett Hull/Mike Bossy

3. Bruins-Victor Hedman
Skill:
A dynamic offensive defender with
top level technical skills and a great
understanding for the offensive side
of the game.
Scouting Report:
Franchise defensemen like Victor
Hedman are a highly sought after
commodity in any draft year, this
one being no exception. The 08/09
Swedish Elite League rookie of the
year, Hedman is hands down the
best offensive d-man in the draft
and his potential should have
development personnel for every
NHL club salivating at the
opportunity to get them in their
system. He is coming off his second
full season with MODO of the
Swedish Elite League. He is in his
element when he is able to rush the
puck or jump into the play. With his
great skating ability, he is no
liability in his own end, but rarely a
physical presence, he has to rely on
his size and range of his stick to
separate players from the puck.
NHL Potential:
A franchise defenseman.
Style compares to:
Jay Bowmesster

4. Sabres- Magnus Paajarvi- Svensson
Skill:
An elite offensive talent, pure goal
scorer with a great nose for the net.
Scouting Report:
Paajarvi has emerged as a bona
fide top five pick for the upcoming
2010 BRHL2 draft. He loves to dangle
and is arguably one of the most
skilled players available in the draft.
His ability to go from standing still
to full speed is unparalleled. He is a
tremendous puck handler, with
great outside rush ability and an
unmatched capability of freezing
defenders. Extremely talented
around the puck, it’s his play away
from the puck that truly shows off
his value. An international veteran
he has shown incredible poise in the
past 2 WJC tournaments. He
already has over 150 Swedish
Elite League games under his belt
and has been progressively getting
better against the men.
NHL Potential:
Franchise offensive player up front
competing for scoring titles and
Selke trophies.
Style compares to: Marian Hossa

5. Predators- Evander Kane
Skill:
A highly skilled forward that scores
and plays with an edge. Will go to
the tough spots.
Scouting Report:
There is a lot of interest in this
young player and rightfully so. Kane
has had an outstanding season with
the Giants. A late addition to team
Canada, Kane’s presence and role
on the team adapted as the
tournament went on, but was solely
to provide energy and good strong
physical play. Kane put his hard
hat on in this tournament and was
a consistent pain in other team’s
sides as he dug for loose pucks
down the boards. He raised his
stock at the World Juniors and was
a big member of the winning
Canadian side. A true gem, can play
on the edge and with some physical
maturity will be great at the NHL
level. Upside is scary when you add
the improvement of strength.
NHL Potential:
Once he adds more strength and
size, the sky is the limit.
Style compares to: Devin
Setoguchi

6. Ducks- Nazem Kadri
Skill:
Slick forward with very good puck
skills. Able to slide off checks and
is dangerous with the puck in the
offensive zone.
Scouting Report:
Selected by the Kitchener Rangers
in the 1st Round of 2006 OHL Draft,
Kadri was part of the blockbuster
trade between the Knights and
Rangers that saw Mason join the
Rangers for their 2008 Memorial
Cup run and Kadri move to London
for the start of the 08-09 season. A
good skater with quick feet, Kadri
saw time at both center and on the
wing throughout the year. Suffered
a broken jaw last November that
put him out of action for a month.
Displays good puck skills and ability
to slide off checks. Effective on the
rush coming down the off wing –
willing to take the puck to middle of
ice and use defender as screen for
shot.
NHL Potential:
Top 6 forward to can create offence
Will be a leader on any team he
plays on.
Style compares to: Marco Sturm

7. Flames-Brayden Schenn
Skill:
He brings a winning mentality to
the rink. Explosive and competitive.
Scouting Report:
A perfect combination of grit and
skill, Schenn can play any role and
play it well. A gifted playmaker,
Schenn is extremely hard on the
puck and very rarely loses battles
for pucks. He has strung together
two very strong season’s in the
WHL and has established himself as
one of the more feared offensive
talents in the league. The obvious
comparison of style will be to his
brother Luke, and although the
younger Schenn brings a similar
style of play to the other end of the
rink, he also comes with added skill
around the puck. He has strong
leadership qualities and will fit in
perfectly with any organization
looking to build their team around
skill and hard work.
NHL Potential:
Great leadership traits that should
translate very well at the next level
Style compares to: Doug
Gilmour

8. Senators-Oliver Ekman-Larsson
Skill:
Great physical defensive play with
great offensive skill and sense. Can
be very effective at both ends of
the ice.
Scouting Report:
Ekman-Larsson is a very confident
skater with excellent offensive
skills. His shot can be compared to
that of pro level players, however it
takes time to get off at times. He
has great transitionally offensive
ability and can start the rush
effectively and quickly. He finished
second in scoring by d-men during
the World U18 championship with 8
points in 6 games. Has a strong
ability to throw some crushing hits
and is a very steady performer. He
is very difficult to get around as he
in impressively mobile and angles
out very well. He has a strong
pedigree, as both his father and
grandfather were strong players in
the Swedish leagues, with his
grandfather even participating for
Sweden in the 1972 winter
Olympics in Sapporo, Japan.
NHL Potential:
Top 2 defenseman
Style compares to: Tomas
Kaberle

9. Lightning-Ryan Ellis
Skill:
Ellis has great vision and excellent
poise while holding the puck at the
point on the power play.
Scouting Report:
Ellis is a smaller d-man who is a
good skater with excellent mobility.
Gifted offensively, he moves the
puck up the ice effectively with a
good outlet pass or by skating with
the puck. His ability to create time
and space and be aware of all of his
options is exceptional. Despite lack
of size showed ability to defend
against bigger players with good
positional play. Distributes the puck
well while quarterbacking the PP.
Has showed grit and willingness to
get involved physically. Despite
that, there’s no doubt that his size
will be questioned as well as his
ability to defend physically at the
next level. A talented offensive
minded d-man who moves the puck
very well and is great in transition.
Rough showing at the WJHCs, but you
can’t deny his skill level and shot.
NHL Potential:
#2 Dmen, with high offensive output. Will be a leader on
any team he plays on. Hardest shot for his
size that I’ve ever seen.
Style compares to: Brian
Rafalski

10. Flyers- Dmitri Kulikov
Skill:
Kulikov, is an effortless skater who
controls the pace of a game like a
veteran.
Scouting Report:
Simply put, the best defensive
prospect to come through the QMJHL
in a long time. VETERAN scout Dennis
MacInnis added “Kulikov’s skill level is
very high and he should mature into a
very strong offensive option from the
back end at the next level”. By far the
best part of his game is his ability to
think the game. His ability to make
plays under pressure, find the open
man, or make that difficult pass are
things that occur on a nightly basis.
He is an offensively skilled defender
with good mobility and very good
puck skills. He had a tremendous
year; Kulikov led all d-men with 62
points in 57 games and was named
the Defensive Rookie of the Year, the
Rookie of the Year, the Best
Professional Prospect and D-man of
the Year by the QMJHL. Solid
performance at the Memorial Cup
confirmed our lofty ranking of this
rearguard. A surprise, he played the entire
NHL season, and played very well. Stock
Has gone up considerably since last year.
NHL Potential:
Top Pairing Dman
Style compares to: Niklas
Kronwall

11. Sabres-Chris Kreider
Skill:
An excellent skater with explosive
speed and acceleration. Great mix
of size, strength and skill.
Scouting Report:
Despite playing in the NE Prep
league Kreider has still emerged as
a bona 1st round pick for the
upcoming 2009 NHL draft. He has
great size and potential. Has very
good offensive skills and can be
dangerous one-on-one. He can be
hard to play against down low when
he plays physical. He's not a big
hitter, but he doesn't shy from
contact. The most appealing thing
about Kreider’s game is the fact
that he combines all that size and
strength with great agility and very
good foot speed. He does have topend
skills and the ability to make
smart decisions and great plays at
top speed in tight areas and with
little time. Led all of BC in goals, and had
an outstanding showing at the WJHCs.

NHL Potential:
Tremendous upside and he should
be a top player at higher levels.
Style compares to: Eric
Staal
12. Flames- Scott Glennie
Skill:
A highly skilled offensive forward
who can set it up and also finish.
Great passer and shooter.
Scouting Report:
Glennie has top-end skills and the
ability to make smart decisions and
great plays at top speed in tight
areas and with little time. His
upside is tremendous and he should
be a top player at higher levels.
Glennie was the Wheat Kings
second pick (29th overall) in the
2006 Bantam Draft. Played very
well for his Wheat Kings in the
playoffs before losing in the Eastern
Conference Final to the Calgary
Hitmen. No one will question his
offensive vision as he can set it up
and also score. Does play in all
situations. He needs to improve the
defensive and physical side of his
game to create more room for
himself at the next level. Strength
will come naturally with maturity.
NHL Potential:
An offensive threat that will be a
top six offensive forward- top line upside.
Style compares to: Peter
Mueller

13. Thrashers-Jared Cowen
Scouting Report:
Cowen is a former
#1 overall pick in the Bantam Draft
and also a key contributor to last
years Memorial Cup champions the
Spokane Chiefs. He is big, mean
and mobile. Has good puck skills
and will dominate people physically.
Late this year he suffered a season
ending knee injury that has
somewhat affected his draft status.
He is also well known for his
leadership skills. Opponents are
always aware when he is on the ice
as he is mean and plays with an
edge. Snubbed by Hockey Canada
last year. He was extremely disappointing
at the WJHCs in Dec-Jan.
NHL Potential:
He can be a top defenseman who
Logs lots of PIMs.
Style compares to: Chris Pronger

14. BlueJackets-Ryan O’Reilly
Skill:
Skilled player who can beat you
with a good accurate shot or pass.
Team leader.
Scouting Report:
O’Reilly followed up good rookie
season with the Otters where he
registered 52 pts with a 66 point
campaign in 2008-09. Sees the ice
well, reads and reacts quickly.
Displays a good work ethic, on and
off the ice. Battles extremely hard,
protects the puck well and controls
the play along the wall. Has been a
horse for his team logging crazy
amounts of ice time in every
situation. His skating is anything
but pretty but has improved since
last year. Bloodlines bode well for
Ryan, as his brother Cal played
three years for the OHL’s Windsor
Spitfires and is an NHL Draft pick of
the Nashville Predators. Regarded
as one of the best penalty killers
and faceoff men in the OHL
Western Conference. O’Reilly will
be a highly sought after commodity
early in the draft. Was the surprise of the
NHLs rookie class as he contributed
to the avalanche and their spot in the playoffs.
Will not fall past 17.
NHL Potential:
Career solid 2nd line Centre
Style compares to: Shawn
Horcoff

15. Senators-Jordan Schroeder
Skill:
He makes plays that some players
just don’t make at this level.
Scouting Report:
Jordan is a very dynamic player
with high-level skills. An agile and
speedy playmaker, Schroeder’s
perimeter quickness gets opponents
defenses into a panic. His game
changing scoring abilities put him in
the top ten of the talent pool in this
year’s draft class. He played
consistent all year long and put up
impressive freshmen numbers. His
speed and agility in open ice make
him an immediate danger whenever
he touches the puck. His vision and
decision making skills happen fast
and create a lot of problems for
defenders when he is rushing the
puck or setting up on the PP. His
intelligence on the ice, ability to
adjust to the physical game will
make him a very sought after
player in the top twenty picks. ISS had him
ranked 14th last year. No chance he falls past
this spot with Rob on the board.
NHL Potential:
Goal scorers are hard to find, so he
could go high in the draft.
Style compares to: Paul
Kariya

16. Capitals-Zack Kassian
Skill:
An absolute bull, Kassian is a huge
war machine with a tremendous
shot and deceptively good hands.
Scouting Report:
Kassian is big, mean, talented,
smart, and unselfish player who
works hard. He is probably the
most physically ready player in this
draft to play at higher levels. Given
time he should be a power forward
with the ability to put up good
offensive numbers. He has a
powerful skating stride, making him
a very effective power forward who
is difficult for opposition players to
defend against. Plays in all
situations – Even, PP and PK. Veteran
scout Mike Oke says Kassian can
“take control of a game. He has a
good grasp on what to do in powerplay
situations and has a heavy
shot. He’s certainly not afraid to go
in the heavy traffic areas”.
NHL Potential:
Power forward. Will make the
transition to the next level with
within 2 years.
Style compares to:
Dustin Brown

17. MapleLeafs-Jacob Josefson
Skill:
Highly skilled at both ends of the
ice – very good skating ability and
understanding of attack principles.
Scouting Report:
Josefson maybe the best two-way
player at the World U18
Championship, Josefson is a great
defensive presence that also has a
very good scoring skill set. With
tremendous hockey sense, he often
played against top opposition lines
and forced them to play hard
transitional shifts, tiring them out.
Very good in tight quarters, he finds
ways to create space with the puck.
He rarely backs down from rough
play and has some grit and the
ability to throw hard hits. He is
coming off a good rookie season for
Djurgarden, in Sweden’s Elite
League. More comfortable as a
playmaker, he also brings a very
good ability to score goals on his
own. He would go through the wall
for a teammate. Very good showing at
the WJHCs.
NHL Potential:
Power forward with the ability to
put up good offensive numbers.
Style compares to: Daymond
Langkow

18. Panthers-Calvin De Haan
Skill:
Intelligent rearguard to can log lots
of minutes and contribute at both
ends.
Scouting Report:
de Hann is a very good skater and
equally effective jumping into or
leading the rush, demonstrating
good puck handling and passing
skills when doing so. He is a very
smart player that is solid in both
ends. Played huge minutes this
year with the Generals in all
situations, especially after the
Generals traded Del Zotto to the
London Knights in early Jan. Moves
well laterally and has great vision
particularly on the PP. He was a
member of the Team Canada –
again at this event he played in all
situations and logged lots of
minutes. In the OHL Coaches Poll
was considered among the 3 best
Playmakers and Offensive D-men in
the Eastern Conference.
NHL Potential:
He can lead the rush and his
hockey smarts will help him earn
ice on the PP.
Style compares to:
Brian Campbell

19. RedWings-John Moore
Skill:
He has the size and skill to go along
with great playmaking abilities.
Tremendous skater.
Scouting Report:
Moore started the 2008-09 season
outside of the 1st round but with
solid play from start to finish of
season, Experienced scouts feel he has
moved ahead of most all the other
highly rated blueline prospects.
Moore is blessed with very light /
quick feet that enable him to get to
and from the puck/plays in an
expeditious manner. In addition,
Moore's checking skills have also
improved as he is holding his
checks better along the boards with
improved balance etc. Moore was
named the USHL Defenseman of
the Year. Had an outstanding year
with the Kitchener Rangers in the
OHL Priority Draft.

NHL Potential:
Offensive #1 d-men. Will make the
transition to the next level with
within 2 years. Sure fire NHLer.
Style compares to: Joe
Corvo

20. Avalanche-Simon Despres
Skill:
He is still raw; and has not put the
whole package together.
Scouting Report:
His low ranking here at BRHL2 mock
draft may surprise some experts however
after watching his slow
development we feel he is simply
overrated. Ranked #30 we fully
expect Despres to be long gone by
then, just not by us. He is a big
hulking d-man who moves very well
and has great size for a d-man. His
play is sometimes inconsistent and
his puck skills need some
improvement. He will have to learn
to play more physical. As opposed
to using the body when absolutely
necessary, he will have to
consistently learn to finish checks
and step up in the neutral zone.
After his team’s early exit from the
Play-offs he was added to Canada’s
roster at the World U18 in Fargo,
ND and again his play was a
disappointment. Developed the following year
and had a great year with the St. John’s Sea Dogs.

NHL Potential:
A defensive defenseman.
Style compares to:
Robyn Regehr

21. Bruins- David Rundblad
Skill:
His upside is tremendous. Can
dominate a PP with his rushing
ability or shot.
Scouting Report:
This slick puck moving d-men has
emerged as a legitimate first round
candidate for the 2009 NHL Entry
draft. The team that drafts him will
do so with one thing in mind – to
generate offense. Rundblad played
well during the SEL-playoffs and
was awarded best d-man at the
U19 4-nations tournament in
Russia. A very skilled puck handler
and skater he loves to skate up ice
with the puck. He was paired with
Hedman for most of the WJC and
saw time on the 2nd PP unit as well.
He loves to jump up in the play and
moves well all over the ice. He has
good vision and is able to make the
first pass. His game has improved
as the year has progressed. The
biggest knock on him is his timid
defensive play around his own net.
NHL Potential:
He brings an exciting offensive
package that can really excite fans.
Style compares to: Mike
Green

22. Flames-Louis Leblanc
Skill:
A highly skilled two-way player with
very good hockey sense- Shows
good patience with the puck.
Scouting Report:
This solid two-way forward has
proven to scouts that he is the real
deal and will be a highly sought
after commodity come draft day. A
player that earned his draft position
as the year went on. He would go
through the wall for a teammate.
Leblanc is a skilled forward with
good hands – displays a nose for
the net. A good skater with good
size gets in the forecheck well and
looks to finish hits. Has a good shot
and quick release. Will adapt and
play any role given by coach. USHL
Rookie of the Year and Omaha
Lancers MVP, Leblanc had a great year
at Harvard, but some wonder if
the fact that he went Ivy league
means he is not serious about
becoming a professional. He will be an
effective checker early in his career,
but will contribute offensively with
the right opportunity.
NHL Potential:
Hard-nosed player that everyone
would love to have on their team.
Style compares to:
Ryan Kesler

23. Blackhawks-Peter Holland
Skill:
Has the ability to dominate, but
must show it on a nightly basis.
Scouting Report:
Holland is a player with good size
and a solid frame. A good skater
who has the skills and abilities to
beat defender wide. Played in all
situations for the Storm– at times
would be used on the point during
the PP. During regroups supports
the puck well making himself
available for a pass. He generally
does not pass up chances to get the
puck to the net, plus wins more
faceoffs than he loses. Despite
having such good size does not
consistently show much in the way
of physical play. Selected to play
for Team Canada at the World U-18
Championships, started tournament
as extra forward but towards the
end worked his way into the lineup.
Has a strong awareness of his
defensive responsibilities.
NHL Potential:
1st line Centre, and if he continues
to progress.
Style compares to: Chris
Gratton

24. Thrashers-Tomas Tatar
Skill:
An explosive offensive threat, has
great hands and a tremendous
shot. His ability to be in the right
place at the right time is incredible.
Scouting Report:
No player saw his 2010 draft stock
rise higher then Tatar after WJC
tournament. An explosive offensive
threat, Tatar has great hands and a
tremendous shot. His ability to be
in the right place at the right time is
incredible. He is a strong skater,
who can avoid defenders and create
space in a multitude of different
manners. Tatar was the source of
most of the Slovakian offense and
his ability to put the puck in the net
and crucial and critical moments is
impressive. The biggest knock on
Tatar is that he gives inconsistent
defensive efforts. A big game
player, he sometimes requires a
purpose but really gets going when
the going gets tough.
NHL Potential:
Top six forward, he's a dynamic
player, and can score.
Style compares to: Ales
Hemsky

25. Coyotes-Marcus Johansson
Skill:
An great offensive threat, has
great hands and a tremendous
shot. ETA-2013


Scouting Report:
Playmaking forward with great game
sense and vision with the puck.
Johansson has been an effective and
consistent offensive threat for Sweden
at both the U18 and U20 levels for the
past couple of seasons. A shifty and
technically skilled skater, Johansson has
great hands and an excellent touch on
the puck. Another young Swede with
men’s league experience, he proved that
he can be an effective point producer at
the next level already, putting up 10
points in 45 games for Farjestad in the
Swedish Elite League.
Style compares to: Niklas Backstrom

26. Senators-Tim Erixon
Skill:
Reliable d-man that will play in the
league and go unnoticed for 10
years.
Scouting Report:
This solid two-way defenseman has
proven to scouts that he is the real
deal and will be a highly sought
after commodity come draft day.
A well-rounded defender, Erixon is
a good skating, smart player who
has a good set of hands and can
read the play well. Although not
overly quick, he positions himself
well and plays an aggressive
defensive style around his own
net. He can get caught following the
puck or over committing to the
puck side at times, but generally
has the skill to get to passes and
attacking players before they
become dangerous. Erixon attempts
to move the puck quickly, which
can work for him or against him,
depending on the pressure given.
NHL Potential:
Depth defender. Son of former
Ranger Jan Erixon.
Style compares to: Kenny
Jonsson
27. Senators-Nick Leddy
Skill:
He loves to be involved offensively
and he makes very smart decisions
in all three zones.
Scouting Report:
Leddy’s ability to change the game
along with his tremendous hockey
sense and puck skills will make him
a highly sought after commodity
come draft day. His quick vision
and passing in his own end makes
things happen every time he
handles the puck. Offensively he
creates opportunities for himself
with his smart puck sense. His play
at the Minnesota State Tournament,
made NHL scouts realize the value
this kid will be to any team he plays
with. He led his team to a
championship and secured the title
“Mr. Hockey”, recognizing the top
senior player in Minnesota, voted
on by NHL scouts. His upside is
tremendous and he should be a top
player at higher levels.
NHL Potential:
An offensive d-man that will run a
power play and create offense.
Style compares to: Alex
Goligoski

28. Penguins-Landon Ferraro
Skill:
A pure goal scorer who can find the
net. Has a great shot and release.
Will also score the garbage goals.
Scouting Report:
Ferraro was named the Red Deer
Rebels Team MVP. Is it very well
known that scoring runs in the
family and this season he did not
disappoint. A leader on a young
team, he displayed his positive
influence on a nightly basis. He did
battle with consistency but effort
was always there. A pure goal
scorer who thrives of scoring. Has
the killer instinct that once he gets
one he wants more. Will be a
dominating force on a team that will
be much improved next season.
Has quickness and is a tremendous
skater, and strong defensively, as
well as being an offensive threat.
Played for Canada’s U-18 team. His
upside is tremendous and he should
be a top player at higher levels.
NHL Potential:
A Natural scorer that will score at
all levels. A top six forward.
Style compares to: Patrick
Sharp
29. Flames-Jerry D’Amigo
Skill:
He has great speed and great
offensive anticipation and wins
most races for pucks.
Scouting Report:
His outstanding play on the
International scene coupled with
the fact he kept elevating his game
throughout the year has secured his
ranking here at BRHL2 mock draft for the
upcoming 2010 BRHL2 draft.
The most surprisingly effective
American player at the U18s was
D’Amigo. He lead the charge most
games and showed a very good skill
set and level of determination that
seemed to be infectious to his
teammates. He put up 13 points in
7 games for the Americans and was
easily one of their best forwards. He
makes good smart quick plays,
takes contact well and drives the
net without hesitation. Has great
leadership traits that should
translate very well at the next level.
NHL Potential:
With his scoring touch, he will be a
top-two-line player with his skill.
Style compares to: T.J.
Oshie

30. Flames-Anton Lander
Skill:
Intense and intelligent, Lander is
very difficult to play against and
always noticeable on the ice.
Scouting Report:
Lander is a two-way checking
forward with excellent outside
speed. He can make plays at full
speed and controls the puck with a
lot of confidence. A very unselfish
player, Lander is always aware of
where his teammates are and
makes good crisp passes. He is a
hard working forechecker, keeping
his feet moving all the time. With a
strong quick release wrist shot, he
often uses d-men as a screen off
the offensive rush. Lander drives
the net hard with and without the
puck and doesn’t quit on the puck
until the whistle goes. Reliable and
disciplined, he brings a consistent
effort to the rink every game and
always improves his team’s chances
of winning a game. Will adapt and
play any role given by coach.
NHL Potential:
Fantastic secondary scoring option
who can be relied on in critical
defensive situations.
Style compares to: Mikko
Koivu