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Sandman · 01-03-2026, 05:25 AM

More Thoughts From Central Scouting's Preliminary Rankings:

-Considering what he was able to accomplish in 2024-25 (45 points in 62 games) for the Sarnia Sting, C Beckham Edwards' production this season is disappointing, with only 14 goals and 28 points in 38 games- he has been struggling lately as well, with only 5 points in his last 10. The reason has a lot to do with the team he plays for, as they went on a losing skid in December due to a team-wide offensive drought, and currently sit second-last in the OHL standings, with the 17th-ranked goals-for; he simply doesn't have much to work with, and has had a revolving door of linemates in an attempt to spark the offense. The Sting made a coaching change in November as well, jettisoning Alan Letang in favor of former QMJHL, and Hockey Canada Head Coach, Mathieu Turcotte. Edwards is the focal point of every opposing teams' defensive strategy on a nightly basis, but still leads the team in points. I believe he's a lot better than his numbers, but he's on pace for 25 goals and 50 points in 68 games, which is not much of a progression from his production in his D-minus-1 season, and Sarnia wasn't much better back then, finishing 18th, out of 20 teams. The 6'1" left-shooting Edwards is a hard-working, disruptive 200-ft pivot with a power-forward style, who is a shoot-first goal-scorer with a nose for the net, and silky mitts in-tight. He has a built-in sense of how to find open space in high-danger areas, and is often seen dipping in-and-out of the slot, or standing in front of the net. Scouts would like to see him diversify his offensive skillset a bit, to include a deeper playmaking base in order to be less predictable; most of his current play-creation comes from his tunnel-vision to the net in the form of second-chance opportunities for teammates from his high shot-volume. Edwards moves around well, and has a peppy burst when needed, but he will need some work on his mobility going forward. He's a high-pace attacker though, and plays with energy and high motor.

-Everyone's favorite whipping boy, "A"-rated winger Ryan Roobroeck (6'2.75",215lbs) must be listening to his critics, as he has amassed 22 points in 14 games for Niagara (OHL) since the CHL-USA Prospects Challenge, including 17 in his last 10. One of Roobroeck's big knocks is his age- he is one of the oldest players in the 2026 draft-class, born on September 25th, 2007; and the other big detriment is his passivity. Though he uses his body well to protect the puck, and is hard to move when he stands in front of the net, his physicality is not as big a part of his game as it could be. Too often, he isn't doing the heavy-lifting for his linemates, and defers to them often to do the battling for loose pucks. His footspeed is average-ish at best, but he also does a lot of gliding when he should be moving his feet- there will need to be improvement in this area. Roobroeck has shown the ability to be a reliable contributor to team defense, but his engagement level and work-ethic in this area has wide ebbs and flows, unfortunately. I might be wrong, but he seemed like a much more intense and hard-working player last year; in 2024-25, he finished with 41 goals and 87 points in 64 games (leading the IceDogs in scoring by 12 points), but is projected to finish the current season with 40 goals and 83 points in 68 games. Clearly, something is not clicking this year, as he should be chasing 100-plus points right now. Roobroeck is skilled with the puck, owns a high-end IQ, and can sometimes make difficult passes look easy, but he's not much of a creator, or a play-driver. What he does have is one of the best shots in this draft-class, with a stunning release, and the ability to score from seemingly anywhere on the ice. Most of what he creates is based on his high shot-volume, and he's not afraid to go to the net to finish in-close with soft hands.

01-03-2026, 05:25 AM	#1122
Sandman Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Calgary Exp:	More Thoughts From Central Scouting's Preliminary Rankings: -Considering what he was able to accomplish in 2024-25 (45 points in 62 games) for the Sarnia Sting, C Beckham Edwards' production this season is disappointing, with only 14 goals and 28 points in 38 games- he has been struggling lately as well, with only 5 points in his last 10. The reason has a lot to do with the team he plays for, as they went on a losing skid in December due to a team-wide offensive drought, and currently sit second-last in the OHL standings, with the 17th-ranked goals-for; he simply doesn't have much to work with, and has had a revolving door of linemates in an attempt to spark the offense. The Sting made a coaching change in November as well, jettisoning Alan Letang in favor of former QMJHL, and Hockey Canada Head Coach, Mathieu Turcotte. Edwards is the focal point of every opposing teams' defensive strategy on a nightly basis, but still leads the team in points. I believe he's a lot better than his numbers, but he's on pace for 25 goals and 50 points in 68 games, which is not much of a progression from his production in his D-minus-1 season, and Sarnia wasn't much better back then, finishing 18th, out of 20 teams. The 6'1" left-shooting Edwards is a hard-working, disruptive 200-ft pivot with a power-forward style, who is a shoot-first goal-scorer with a nose for the net, and silky mitts in-tight. He has a built-in sense of how to find open space in high-danger areas, and is often seen dipping in-and-out of the slot, or standing in front of the net. Scouts would like to see him diversify his offensive skillset a bit, to include a deeper playmaking base in order to be less predictable; most of his current play-creation comes from his tunnel-vision to the net in the form of second-chance opportunities for teammates from his high shot-volume. Edwards moves around well, and has a peppy burst when needed, but he will need some work on his mobility going forward. He's a high-pace attacker though, and plays with energy and high motor. -Everyone's favorite whipping boy, "A"-rated winger Ryan Roobroeck (6'2.75",215lbs) must be listening to his critics, as he has amassed 22 points in 14 games for Niagara (OHL) since the CHL-USA Prospects Challenge, including 17 in his last 10. One of Roobroeck's big knocks is his age- he is one of the oldest players in the 2026 draft-class, born on September 25th, 2007; and the other big detriment is his passivity. Though he uses his body well to protect the puck, and is hard to move when he stands in front of the net, his physicality is not as big a part of his game as it could be. Too often, he isn't doing the heavy-lifting for his linemates, and defers to them often to do the battling for loose pucks. His footspeed is average-ish at best, but he also does a lot of gliding when he should be moving his feet- there will need to be improvement in this area. Roobroeck has shown the ability to be a reliable contributor to team defense, but his engagement level and work-ethic in this area has wide ebbs and flows, unfortunately. I might be wrong, but he seemed like a much more intense and hard-working player last year; in 2024-25, he finished with 41 goals and 87 points in 64 games (leading the IceDogs in scoring by 12 points), but is projected to finish the current season with 40 goals and 83 points in 68 games. Clearly, something is not clicking this year, as he should be chasing 100-plus points right now. Roobroeck is skilled with the puck, owns a high-end IQ, and can sometimes make difficult passes look easy, but he's not much of a creator, or a play-driver. What he does have is one of the best shots in this draft-class, with a stunning release, and the ability to score from seemingly anywhere on the ice. Most of what he creates is based on his high shot-volume, and he's not afraid to go to the net to finish in-close with soft hands.