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David Berstein McKeen's scouting director talks about a few OHL players projected to go around the 2nd/3rd round
http://www.thepipelineshow.com/clips...rstyn_Mar1.mp3

Summary

RW Spencer Watson

• lead all Team Canada players in points at the Ivan Hlinka
• on a line with Bennett and Ikonen and arguably one of the most productive and efficent lines in the OHL
• stealth like in his approach, don't notice him that much but at the end of the day he has points
• doesn't do anything exceptionally well except for setting up well for a one timer
• his skating isn't there, a little undersized, defensive enthusiasm needs to be worked on
• has succeeded at every level of hockey so far and NHL teams have taken notice
• if he has a very good playoffs his stock could climb
• could be a quality goal scorer at the NHL level, the strength will come, can teach defensive responsibility
• some concern about it being his draft year and not putting in an extra effort and working on the small things
• probably a late 2nd round pick, could rise into the top of the 2nd

D Anthony DeAngelo

• is undersized and looks small on the ice
• when you look at the things he can do with the puck, supporting cast and fact he scored more goals than any OHL dman in 14 less games
• can control the pace of the game and is a gamebreaker in that sense
• plays full 2 minutes on the PP
• one of those guys that has an innate instinct for the game with the puck
• got to work on defensive responsibilities (has played games where he is a -5 or -6)
• has all the abilities to be an Erik Karlsson/Morgan Rielly type of defenceman due to his offensive skills
• size concerns and maturity concerns off the ice will effect his draft stock
• Ryan Murphy was a gamebreaker because he had break neck speed and tremendous shot.
• DeAngelo is more methodical in his approach. He holds on to the puck for a split second longer while his linemates get open. Also has the ability to spearhead a rush. DeAngelo doesn't have the supporting cast that Murphy did.
• A little different than Ellis or Murphy, don't see him being in the top 15 range.

D Alex Peters

• 6'4'' 205lbs shoots L
• isn't that much of a physical force
• more of an angler and contains guys
• his brother is G Justin Peters
• only a -2 on the 2nd worst offensive team in the OHL
• skates fairly well for size, decent puck skills, never going to be confused for an offensive dman

C/RW Eric Cornel

• 6'1'' 185lbs shoots R
• lots of criticism when he was drafted into the OHL with Mccann and Ho-Sang still on the board
• has slowly become the player Peterborough thought he was
• looks a lot more comfortable on the wing after Hunter Garlent was traded to the Petes
• knock on him early on the season was he wasn't competing very hard, still a little bit of a concern
• is now using his size to muscle guys off the puck in down low situations
• oozes skill, highly cerebal, has great chemistry with Nick Ritchie
• with a good workout regimen he could easily put on 25lbs
• great skater

LW Brendan Lemieux

• 6'1'' 209lbs shoots L
• much like his father Claude
• sort of has a screw loose
• he is effective when he is pesky and works hard on the forecheck
• has to be smarter about the unnecessary penalties he takes
• he is good for 2-3 penalties a game
• has fought twice this year (against some heavyweights) which he will probably have to keep doing in the NHL if he keeps playing the same role
• what makes him a player is his play in front of the net and in the trenches
• when he is moving his feet you can't stop him
• has sweet hands has more than 20 goals
• playing top 6 in Barrie (team not incredibly strong on left side)
• got to be more consistent on backcheck
• a serviceable Darcy Tucker/Matt Barnaby type guy
• strong 2nd round pick
• walks the fine line on becoming a dirty player and at NHL level can't give up PPs as much as he is doing now