Originally Posted by Sandman
Draft Thoughts (Uncut Gems, Vol.9):
-I keep seeing American High School star, C Jake Fisher shooting up the rankings. It's very hard, at least for me, to form an opinion on players from that circuit, because the level of competition is simply inferior to that of the USHL or CHL. Fisher was 32nd in scoring in the Minnesota High School league, with 63 points in 39 games as Captain of Cretin-Durham Hall; to give a little perspective, this year's title of Mr.Hockey, given to the best player in the State, went to Jayson Shaugabay, who amassed 96 points in 31 games. Fisher was unable to leave much of a mark in his stint with the Fargo Force of the USHL, with only 1 goal and a -5 in 12 games, followed by zero points in 2 playoff games. He didn't get a lot of ice-time or responsibility in Fargo, but he still had issues adjusting his pace and timing. By all accounts, Fisher has it all at the HS level, being 6'2" and pretty fleet of foot, with an excellent array of shots, that he can use to score from anywhere. He stands out among his peers with his IQ and vision, and he's a dominant offensive weapon for his team, with plenty of hustle and motor. He stickhandles well, and pushes pace in transition with carries or passes for clean entries. Fisher's game is very well-rounded, with a sublime off-puck game, and he shows a dedication to doing his job in defensive situations. He's hard and disruptive on the forecheck, and plays a physical brand of hockey- battling in the dirty areas, winning pucks along the boards, bullying his way through traffic, and establishing a net-front presence. There aren't many holes to uncover in his game, other than the level he played at this season. He's committed to the University of Denver for the 2024-25 season, and he might be picked as early as the third round.
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