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Sandman · 06-26-2021, 04:31 AM

RHD Charles-Alexis Legault,6'4"201lbs (Lincoln,USHL): 23gp/3g/2a/5pts,10PIM. One of the youngest players in the draft with a September 5th Birthday, Legault came to Lincoln midway through the season with a few other transplants, which apparently messed up the team dynamic, and caused many players to struggle with the assimilation, including Legault. As a youngster and a newbie, he never saw over 10 minutes in any game he played, so he's still incredibly raw. He's a tantalizing mix of size and excellent skating ability, mixed with plenty of untapped potential.

Legault can really move-he has a long, powerful stride, and is an elusive skater. He has sharp edges, and can change direction quickly, and is very solid, agile, and balanced. He is able to use his size and speed to make effective entries, and likes to speed through the neutral zone to join the rush. Bursts into the rush to give his forwards another passing option. Good defensive awareness and hockey sense, and a long stick with a huge wingspan to break up plays, and take possession. Takes away time and space from forecheckers, and can snuff out rushes, although he sometimes doesn't make it hard enough for attackers. Good gap control, and is a physical presence in front of the net-keeps the goalie's line of sight clear. Has strong vision, and good passing skills, he can hit teammates in full flight-still, he can be rushed into forcing plays that aren't there. Great puck-control, and puck protection, but can be prone to turnovers when he gets too fancy with his dekes. He plays physical, but picks his spots when it comes to bodychecks, in order to stay in the play. It would be nice to see him turn up his physicality a couple of notches.

Legault has shown flashes this year, and in the past at lower levels, of good offensive skill-but he didn't get much ice-time this year to develop his overall game. He'll be a bit of a project, with the potential for a high reward. As it stands, he may have a high floor as a third-pairing D, given his size and speed, and defensive acumen. 6th/7th round.

06-26-2021, 04:31 AM	#1298
Sandman Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Calgary Exp:	RHD Charles-Alexis Legault,6'4"201lbs (Lincoln,USHL): 23gp/3g/2a/5pts,10PIM. One of the youngest players in the draft with a September 5th Birthday, Legault came to Lincoln midway through the season with a few other transplants, which apparently messed up the team dynamic, and caused many players to struggle with the assimilation, including Legault. As a youngster and a newbie, he never saw over 10 minutes in any game he played, so he's still incredibly raw. He's a tantalizing mix of size and excellent skating ability, mixed with plenty of untapped potential. Legault can really move-he has a long, powerful stride, and is an elusive skater. He has sharp edges, and can change direction quickly, and is very solid, agile, and balanced. He is able to use his size and speed to make effective entries, and likes to speed through the neutral zone to join the rush. Bursts into the rush to give his forwards another passing option. Good defensive awareness and hockey sense, and a long stick with a huge wingspan to break up plays, and take possession. Takes away time and space from forecheckers, and can snuff out rushes, although he sometimes doesn't make it hard enough for attackers. Good gap control, and is a physical presence in front of the net-keeps the goalie's line of sight clear. Has strong vision, and good passing skills, he can hit teammates in full flight-still, he can be rushed into forcing plays that aren't there. Great puck-control, and puck protection, but can be prone to turnovers when he gets too fancy with his dekes. He plays physical, but picks his spots when it comes to bodychecks, in order to stay in the play. It would be nice to see him turn up his physicality a couple of notches. Legault has shown flashes this year, and in the past at lower levels, of good offensive skill-but he didn't get much ice-time this year to develop his overall game. He'll be a bit of a project, with the potential for a high reward. As it stands, he may have a high floor as a third-pairing D, given his size and speed, and defensive acumen. 6th/7th round.