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Sandman · 06-01-2021, 05:46 AM

LHD Sean Behrens, 5'9"176lbs (USDP): 35pts in 46 games, second for D behind Hreschuk but with a better ppg. 3rd best D ppg in the USDP. In his two seasons playing in the USNTDP, he's amassed 39pts in 54 USHL games. 4pts in 5 games at the U-18s. He's a modern day offensive defenseman. I've been reluctant to write about him because of his size, but he's one of the best D-men available out of the US program, and there are many this year.

Behrens is one of the most enjoyable players to watch this year-he more than makes up for his size with smarts, elite awareness, high IQ, and plays much bigger than his frame. He plays like he's 6'3", defending the net, competing in the greasy areas, laying huge hits, and forcing attackers wide. Very strong. His hockey IQ is elite, he's always a step ahead. Behrens is also elite in transition, he can go end-to-end and through the other team. He uses his crossovers in the neutral zone to deceive.

Behrens' speed, skill, and intelligence helps him evade attackers and set up high-end scoring opportunities every game. He can pinch, and still get back in plenty of time. Is great at QBing a PP, can shoot from anywhere. Edge work and agility are also elite-great 4 directional skater, fun to watch him move. Only needs a step or two to get up to speed-truly one of the best skaters in this draft. Behrens is also a great defensive player-despite his size, he can separate man from puck in many ways. He makes tape-to-tape stretch passes to split the defense, and can draw 2-3 defenders as he executes controlled entries.

Behrens has a powerful shot, but he needs to work a little on accuracy-not too big a deal. There's not a lot of holes in his game, other than his size. One day, he'll be a top-4 defenseman in the NHL, and has been compared to Charlie McAvoy. Rated 57th by MacKenzie, but could go earlier.

06-01-2021, 05:46 AM	#682
Sandman Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Calgary Exp:	LHD Sean Behrens, 5'9"176lbs (USDP): 35pts in 46 games, second for D behind Hreschuk but with a better ppg. 3rd best D ppg in the USDP. In his two seasons playing in the USNTDP, he's amassed 39pts in 54 USHL games. 4pts in 5 games at the U-18s. He's a modern day offensive defenseman. I've been reluctant to write about him because of his size, but he's one of the best D-men available out of the US program, and there are many this year. Behrens is one of the most enjoyable players to watch this year-he more than makes up for his size with smarts, elite awareness, high IQ, and plays much bigger than his frame. He plays like he's 6'3", defending the net, competing in the greasy areas, laying huge hits, and forcing attackers wide. Very strong. His hockey IQ is elite, he's always a step ahead. Behrens is also elite in transition, he can go end-to-end and through the other team. He uses his crossovers in the neutral zone to deceive. Behrens' speed, skill, and intelligence helps him evade attackers and set up high-end scoring opportunities every game. He can pinch, and still get back in plenty of time. Is great at QBing a PP, can shoot from anywhere. Edge work and agility are also elite-great 4 directional skater, fun to watch him move. Only needs a step or two to get up to speed-truly one of the best skaters in this draft. Behrens is also a great defensive player-despite his size, he can separate man from puck in many ways. He makes tape-to-tape stretch passes to split the defense, and can draw 2-3 defenders as he executes controlled entries. Behrens has a powerful shot, but he needs to work a little on accuracy-not too big a deal. There's not a lot of holes in his game, other than his size. One day, he'll be a top-4 defenseman in the NHL, and has been compared to Charlie McAvoy. Rated 57th by MacKenzie, but could go earlier. Last edited by Sandman; 06-01-2021 at 05:57 AM.