604nucks, on Jun 14 2009, 11:57 PM, said:
he's 6 foot & 170
25. Boston Bruins - Calvin de Haan - 6-0/170 - (Defence) - (Oshawa/OHL)
A potential power play quarterback that might be able to make a difference once he matures, de Haan has a high level of hockey sense and shows the vision to make fast accurate decisions with the puck even with forwards bearing down on him. His passing skills are excellent and he has no trouble making long tape to tape outlet passes. He is a very good skater that can get to full speed quickly and lead the rush. Once he gains some more power to his frame, he should become a little faster and more stable on his blades. Now de Haan is not the sturdiest of defenceman, so it will be important for him to get stronger to play down low more effectively and win one-on-one puck battles. He has a fine shot from the point that seems to has eyes since it net the often and is easy for forwards to tip. He's a worthwhile pick in the late first round if a team is willing to be patient as he improves defensively and matures physically.
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=281920
Shane Malloy thinks that we'll be getting Elliot though,
22. Vancouver Canucks - Stefan Elliott - 6-1/185 - (Defence) - (Saskatoon/WHL)
The best word to describe Elliott is smart - and that can go a long way to being a consistent professional. He has good puck skills when it comes to making a first pass out of the zone to his forwards and has poise when being pressured. He handles the puck well and can create time and can corral bad passes thrown his way. Elliott's excellent skating helps him jump into a rush or retreat quickly to get back into position. His agility and lateral movement is very good and Elliott does not get beat because of his skating. He can shoot the puck with authority and is improving on finding seams to make sure the puck gets on net. He's not the most physical defenceman when it comes to laying out hits, but he tries hard to tie up his man and move the puck out of harms way. His defensive skills are sometimes inconsistent, as he is asked to be more of an offensive presence on his WHL club. He certainly has the ability to learn the tricks of the trade and become more effective in his own zone. Like most young defenceman, he needs work in certain areas but you cannot deny his keen hockey sense and ability to jump start an offence. If given three to four years to learn his craft, Elliott could turn into a valued top four defenceman.
25. Boston Bruins - Calvin de Haan - 6-0/170 - (Defence) - (Oshawa/OHL)
A potential power play quarterback that might be able to make a difference once he matures, de Haan has a high level of hockey sense and shows the vision to make fast accurate decisions with the puck even with forwards bearing down on him. His passing skills are excellent and he has no trouble making long tape to tape outlet passes. He is a very good skater that can get to full speed quickly and lead the rush. Once he gains some more power to his frame, he should become a little faster and more stable on his blades. Now de Haan is not the sturdiest of defenceman, so it will be important for him to get stronger to play down low more effectively and win one-on-one puck battles. He has a fine shot from the point that seems to has eyes since it net the often and is easy for forwards to tip. He's a worthwhile pick in the late first round if a team is willing to be patient as he improves defensively and matures physically.
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=281920
Shane Malloy thinks that we'll be getting Elliot though,
22. Vancouver Canucks - Stefan Elliott - 6-1/185 - (Defence) - (Saskatoon/WHL)
The best word to describe Elliott is smart - and that can go a long way to being a consistent professional. He has good puck skills when it comes to making a first pass out of the zone to his forwards and has poise when being pressured. He handles the puck well and can create time and can corral bad passes thrown his way. Elliott's excellent skating helps him jump into a rush or retreat quickly to get back into position. His agility and lateral movement is very good and Elliott does not get beat because of his skating. He can shoot the puck with authority and is improving on finding seams to make sure the puck gets on net. He's not the most physical defenceman when it comes to laying out hits, but he tries hard to tie up his man and move the puck out of harms way. His defensive skills are sometimes inconsistent, as he is asked to be more of an offensive presence on his WHL club. He certainly has the ability to learn the tricks of the trade and become more effective in his own zone. Like most young defenceman, he needs work in certain areas but you cannot deny his keen hockey sense and ability to jump start an offence. If given three to four years to learn his craft, Elliott could turn into a valued top four defenceman.
I stopped reading there.
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Posted 18 June 2009 - 12:22 AM
Stefan Elliot's rating is actually pretty low at 35.
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