Scouting Reports
Cameron Allard, #6 Brandon Wheat Kings, January 11, 2008 right shot defenseman, 6.03 / 185
Strength: Joins the rush effectively and plays a physical game. Moves the puck well and possesses a strong, accurate shot.
Opportunity: Needs to improve recovery speed when activating offensively to ensure he gets back into position quickly.
Projection: Early 6th round
Skating: 5
Shooting: 6
Passing: 6
Puck Handling: 6
Hockey IQ: 5
Physicality: 6
Offensive upside: 5
Defensive upside: 6
Giorgios Pantelas, #84 Brandon Wheat Kings, April 24, 2008, right shot defenseman, 6.02 / 214
Strength: Anticipates plays well and disrupts opposing attacks. Willing to activate and jump into the rush. Responsible on the backcheck, consistently picks up his man. Moves the puck effectively with a solid first pass. Uses an active stick to play larger than his already good size.
Opportunity: Needs to move the puck with more purpose—slow or forced passes tend to get intercepted. Should focus on making the easy play instead of forcing it through traffic. Can get caught up ice at times and holds onto the puck too long.
Projection: Late 3rd round
Skating: 5
Shooting: 5
Passing: 5
Puck Handling: 4
Hockey IQ: 4
Physicality: 4
Offensive upside: 6
Defensive upside: 6