FC's 2013 NHL Draft Thread

[FlameZilla]

FCAV, Commandant: what do you make of Brendan Harms, RW in the USHL?

Our scouts have obviously spent a lot of time scouting that league, and I've seen Harms could be a mid-late round sleeper. What's his skill set? Playmaker?

[Commandant]

Yeah, 3rd/4th round seems to be about where he'll go.

He's a playmaker off the wing, but he's also got a decent shot and release so he can score goals as well. The skating is pretty good (not crazy fast, but not bad) and he's a decent stickhandler. He's also good defensively in the USHL.

Size is average, gets involved on the boards and the front of the net, but not a big hitter. More of a take a hit to make a play guy than the initiator.

He's got a lot of good, but he doesn't wow me in any one area, so its hard to put him too high.

[FlameZilla]

How high do you see Nick Baptiste going? 6'1" 190lb RW, wears #12. He kinda reminds me of someone...

[Commandant]

Baptiste can play and was very impressive at the Under 18s. He's probably a late 2nd round/early 3rd.

[Commandant]

Today we have Justin Bailey of the Kitchener Rangers. A big forward who can play C or RW and has a hell of a shot.

http://lastwordonsports.com/2013/05/...er-profile-41/

[Alberta_Beef]

Bailey is the guy I want to drop to our 3rd. If he picks up his physical game I think he could be a gem.

[Francis's Hairpiece]

I get wary hearing about big guys who don't like the physical game. At least he skates well.

[Alberta_Beef]

Originally Posted by Francis's Hairpiece

I get wary hearing about big guys who don't like the physical game. At least he skates well.

it said that he was inconsistent with it, I am hoping its a case where he picks his spots rather that just throws the body around all willy nilly and pulling himself out of position