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Old 04-13-2014, 02:06 PM   #3729
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Andrew Weiss of Future Considerations talks about some USHL draft eligibles:
http://www.thepipelineshow.com/clips...eiss_Apr12.mp3

Summary


C/RW Alex Tuch 6'3'' 216lbs Shoots R
http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=178526
  • FC has him ranked 16
  • thought he was average early in the season, but has been the best draft eligible player in the last half of the season
  • his ability to play with skilled forwards doesn't get enough credit
  • plays with Eichel and Milano, not easy guys to play with because of their speed and offensive, but does a great job complimenting that line with his own speed and big presence
  • already physically mature at 6'4'' 220lbs
  • not only can he hit and win puck battles along the walls and provide size for the skilled players, he has own offensive ability
  • talks about his last viewing of Tuch and his mind was blown that a guy that big could do what he did
  • difference between him and Michael McCarron - Tuch is a little more finess than McCarron. definately a better skater than McCarron and offensively more gifted. other than the physical ability there is no real comparisson between them

D Josh Jacobs 6'2'' 194lbs Shoots R
http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=168704
  • he is always going to be a puck moving D that starts the rush that is able to make the smart pass
  • but in the offensive zone doesn't think game will translate into someone that puts up a lot of assists and points
  • probably do a lot of things offensively that won't show up on the scoresheet at the next level
  • great breakouts and able to find the smart play to stretch the ice
  • ability to join the rush has been impressive
  • mid-season he was lackluster, but now in the playoffs his confidence is sky high and almost looks like he has outgrown the USHL
  • have him ranked as a 2nd/3rd round guy, thinks he will go 2nd round based on his all around game


D Ryan Mantha 6'5'' 225lbs Shoots R
http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=203339
  • thinks he will be a 5th/6th round guy
  • start of the year a lot of people liked him (Central scouting had him ranked as a "B" prospect for this year's draft)
  • one aspect of the game that he lacks is his puck skills and can be turnover prone at times
  • trade to Indiana has helped him as coach Jeff Brown is helping turn his game around
  • slowly starting to see consistencies in his game
  • starting to become a physical player using his big frame a 6'5''
  • hard to pass up on his size and ability to play in his own end, particuarly in the middle of the ice, he blocks a lot of shots and is a real effective PKer

also talks about G E. Minney and a few sleeper picks but I am not going to summarize that
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