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FINLAND: Juuso Maenpaa,C, Jokerit U20 (2020)
Juuso Maenpaa had an excellent season for Jokerit U20 which earned him the rookie of the year award in the Jr. A SM-liiga, Finland’s top junior league. He also showed very well in international events....
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FINLAND: Joni Jurmo, D, Jokerit U20 (2020)
Joni Jurmo put together a very strong season with Jokerit U20 and also thrived when playing for the U19 national team in February. He was definitely one of the top defensemen in the U20 league. He had...
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USA: Gunnarwolfe Fontaine, LW, Chicago, USHL (2020)
Born on September 16, 2000 not only is Gunnarwolfe Fontaine a second time eligible player for the 2020 draft, but had he been one day older, he would have been a third time eligible. The USHL is a...
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FINLAND: Joel Blomqvist, G, Karpat (2020)
Joel Blomqvist has made steady progress over the last few seasons and was named the best goalie of the season in the Finnish U20 league. I think the honor was well-deserved, and he showed a great deal...
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SCOUCHING: Alexander Pashin, LW, Tolpar Ufa – Video/Analytics Breakdown
Alexander Pashin - LW - Tolpar Ufa - NHL CSS EU22 37GP - 17G+22A Russia's Alexandr Pashin in the U16 4-nation tournament between Sweden and Russia on April 15, 2018 in Umeå.Photo: JOHAN LÖF /...
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2020 NHL Draft: Analysts Choice for Top Sleepers Around the World
While the status of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft remains unclear in the current world climate, we at McKeen’s Hockey continue to bring you detailed and engrossing features that focus on the players...
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USA: Trevor Kuntar, C, Youngstown, USHL (2020)
In his first year of draft eligibility Kuntar flashed the heavy shot I discuss in greater detail below. He had a burgeoning power game that was still rough. The Buffalo area native was decent but was...
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QMJHL: William Dufour, RW, Chicoutimi/Drummondville (2020)
A powerful winger who combines physical strength, good hockey sense, a very good shot and excellent upside. In constant progression, William Dufour improves from week to week, from match to match. I...
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SCOUCHING: Tim Stützle – W – Adler Mannheim – Video/Analytics Breakdown
Tim Stützle - W - Adler Mannheim - NHL CSS EU1 41GP - 7G+27A Tim Stützle of Adler Mannheim during the CHL ice hockey game between Djurgården and Adler Mannheim on September 8, 2019 in Stockholm.Photo:...
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QMJHL: Alexis Lafreniere, LW, Rimouski (2020)
The QMJHL’s strongest NHL prospect in years is a late 2001-birthday from Saint-Eustache, Quebec and has wowed crowds in the eastern part of Canada for three seasons now. Alexis Lafrenière is the rare...
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WHL: Owen Pederson, LW, Winnipeg (2020)
Owen Pederson is a true power forward with some goal scoring potential. He plays within himself and is an effective player, particularly in the trenches where he can really work opponents over with his...
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QMJHL: Yegor Sokolov, RW/LW, Cape Breton (2020)
Yegor Sokolov is a big winger who could project to be a power forward type player at the next level. He is a natural goal-scorer with plenty of size who can do a lot of damage in front of the net. He...
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OHL: Evan Vierling, C, Flint/Barrie (2020)
A former second overall selection in the OHL Priority Selection, Evan Vierling’s development did not hit full stride until a move to Barrie partway through this year. Playing closer to home, he finally...
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NCAA: Yan Kuznetsov, D, University of Connecticut, Hockey East (2020)
The big freshman defenseman from Murmansk, Russia, played in every game for the Huskies this season. Yan Kuznetsov is not flashy, but that is not necessarily a bad thing. Overall, he is a solid,...
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SCOUCHING: Joni Jurmo – LHD – Jokerit U20 – Video/Analytics Breakdown
Joni Jurmo - LHD - Jokerit U20 - NHL CSS EU20 43GP - 5G+23A Joni Jurmo Defense is a part of the game that I feel goes misunderstood. I don’t believe there’s one way to play “defense”, but I’ve always...
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USHL: Cameron Berg, C, Omaha/Muskegon (2020)
Before the season started, Berg was not on the scouting radar at all. And for good reason. He was not a big-time player in the Minnesota high school ranks. His rookie USHL season saw him compile only...
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OHL: Oliver Suni, RW, Oshawa (2020)
In today’s NHL, wingers with size, speed, and a high IQ are the most coveted when it comes to filling out your third line and your penalty killing unit. Oliver Suni, a first year OHL player from...
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QMJHL: Theo Rochette, C, Chicoutimi/Quebec (2020)
Theo Rochette is a player that coaches appreciate. He is smart, effective through all 200 feet and he has great vision of the game. He is methodical in his approach; you rarely see him rush or force a...
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AJHL: Ethan Edwards, D, Spruce Grove (2020)
Ethan Edwards is a promising player from a bumper crop in the AJHL this year. He likely is the third one off the board this year but he doesn’t lag behind Savoie and Benning as much as his point totals...
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SCOUCHING #12: Dylan Holloway – University of Wisconsin – Video/Analytics...
Dylan Holloway - F - University of Wisconsin - NHL CSS NA12 35GP - 8G+9A Dylan Holloway The Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) is a… difficult league to evaluate. I have never had a ton of fun...
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