Andrei Molgachyov, #8 Calgary Hitmen – March 1, 2008 – Left shot centre. 5.10 / 172
Molgachyov is an offensive forward. Strength: Shows decent speed through the neutral zone. Won every faceoff he took in this viewing. Possesses a quick shot. Opportunity for Improvement: Skating stride appears stiff, and he lacks lower-body strength, making him easy to knock off the puck. Tends to lose board battles and often waits for the puck instead of moving toward it, leading to turnovers.
Skating: 5
Shooting: 4
Hockey IQ: 4
Physicality: 4
Defensive awareness: 5
Playmaking: 4
Puck Skills: 6
Caine Wilkie, #34 Calgary Hitmen – March 1, 2008 – Left shot left wing. 5.08 / 166
Wilkie is an energy forward. Strength: Quick feet and good speed with a high hockey IQ. Displays a soft touch with the puck and uses his body effectively to gain possession. Competes hard every shift with great hustle and energy. Scored a nice goal through sheer effort — constantly moving, finding open ice, and making himself available for the pass. Reminds me of Theo Fleury in his early years. Opportunity for Improvement: None.
Skating: 6
Shooting: 6
Hockey IQ: 6
Physicality: 6
Defensive awareness: 6
Playmaking: 6
Puck Skills: 7
Eric Tu, #31 Calgary Hitmen – October 26, 2008 – Left catch goalie. 6.03 / 198
Strength: Stays square to the shooter and maintains good positioning. Opportunity for Improvement: Tends to give up rebounds instead of steering them to the corners or covering them. Leaves the five-hole exposed and looks a bit unsteady on deflections or redirected shots in tight, appearing to have difficulty tracking the puck. Wasn’t heavily tested in this game, facing only 22 shots with few high-quality chances.
Athleticism: 4
Positioning: 6
Anticipation: 4
Tracking: 4
Rebound control: 4
Technical skill: 5
Compete: 4