[bieksa3-]

Kevin Connauton, 83rd pick by Vancouver and he is a defenseman.

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NOTEWORTHY: Connauton, an offensive-minded defenseman, and fellow recruit Lucas Isley both hail from Alberta. The last freshman from Alberta to make his debut for the Broncos was Mark Letestu in 2006-07. He later went on to lead the Broncos in scoring and win CCHA Freshman of the Year.

JUNIORS: Used a tremendous second-half push to total 13 goals and 32 assists in 56 games for Spruce Grove in the Alberta Junior Hockey League ... earned North All-Rookie honors for the 2007-08 season.

PERSONAL: Undecided in major graduated from St. Francis Xavier High School in Edmonton, Alberta in 2008... Son of William Connauton and Glenna Demco... born February 23, 1990.

Stats:
--- Regular Season --- ---- Playoffs ----
Season Team Lge GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
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2007-08 Spruce Grove Saints AJHL 56 13 32 45 59
2008-09 Western Michigan Universi NCAA 40 7 11 18 44
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This post has been edited by bieksa3-: 27 June 2009 - 12:43 PM

[diesel_3]

atleast get the kids name right.

[nuckle]

Here are his listed stats

Regular Season Playoffs
Season Team Lge GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2007-08 Spruce Grove Saints AJHL 56-13-32-45-59
2008-09 Western Michigan University NCAA 40 7-11-18-44

[bieksa3-]

nuckle, on Jun 27 2009, 08:44 AM, said:

Here are his listed stats

Regular Season Playoffs
Season Team Lge GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2007-08 Spruce Grove Saints AJHL 56-13-32-45-59
2008-09 Western Michigan University NCAA 40 7-11-18-44

Thanks for posting that! I will update the main post when I get to my PC.

[bieksa3-]

Double post..

This post has been edited by bieksa3-: 27 June 2009 - 08:59 AM

[Marian Hossa]

Uhh shades of the Rahimi pick except he can skate and has good hands I guess?

[Verloren]

Haven't seen any scouting reports on him...

[Hafizzle]

Marian Hossa, on Jun 27 2009, 10:12 AM, said:

Uhh shades of the Rahimi pick except he can skate and has good hands I guess?

Believe he's supposed to be more offensive minded.

[g_bassi13]

Does Gillis' best player available strategy only apply to the first round? Maybe I'm just bitter that Rajala and Vatanen were still available...

Either way, I'm hoping this pick was made after hearing the Red Wings wanted him at 90th.

[ilikecanucks]

g_bassi13, on Jun 27 2009, 11:12 AM, said:

Does Gillis' best player available strategy only apply to the first round? Maybe I'm just bitter that Rajala and Vatanen were still available...

Either way, I'm hoping this pick was made after hearing the Red Wings wanted him at 90th.

Im pretty upset about that as well, but BPA is subjective, and on their board Delhorme and company probably had him as the BPA. My problem is the guys that went after him: Button, Eakin, Bertilsson seemed like better picks only because I dont know much about connauton. Not to mention the 2 quebec league defensman as well.

Despite Detroit's drafting position, I am yet again amazed at the talent they pull in year after year. Its not shocking, I guess I am just jealous though.

Very surprised Detroit didnt get Haula in the 6th.

A good steal in the Final round by the Wild.

This post has been edited by ilikecanucks: 27 June 2009 - 11:26 AM

[sirensong87]

Seems a bit off the board, hopefully Gillis has good reason for this pick. People raised an eye brow when we drafted Rai as well and hes working out very well so far.

Between Kevin, Price, and Andersson hopefully we have a solid NHL player on the roster in 2-4yrs.

[Otaku]

ilikecanucks, on Jun 27 2009, 11:24 AM, said:

Im pretty upset about that as well, but BPA is subjective, and on their board Delhorme and company probably had him as the BPA. My problem is the guys that went after him: Button, Eakin, Bertilsson seemed like better picks only because I dont know much about connauton. Not to mention the 2 quebec league defensman as well.

Despite Detroit's drafting position, I am yet again amazed at the talent they pull in year after year. Its not shocking, I guess I am just jealous though.

Yeah they managed to pull Tatar at 60. I knew he was going to be a 2nd round pick, but to drop all the Wings was kind of surprising.

[Otaku]

ilikecanucks, on Jun 27 2009, 11:24 AM, said:

Im pretty upset about that as well, but BPA is subjective, and on their board Delhorme and company probably had him as the BPA. My problem is the guys that went after him: Button, Eakin, Bertilsson seemed like better picks only because I dont know much about connauton. Not to mention the 2 quebec league defensman as well.

Despite Detroit's drafting position, I am yet again amazed at the talent they pull in year after year. Its not shocking, I guess I am just jealous though.

Very surprised Detroit didnt get Haula in the 6th.

A good steal in the Final round by the Wild.

I'm actually ticked off that they still some how managed to get Tatar. I was expecting to come to us. I mean anyone have any good stats on Anton Rodin? Perhaps a scouting report would be really nice too !!!

[ilikecanucks]

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[bieksa3-]

diesel_3, on Jun 27 2009, 08:11 AM, said:

atleast get the kids name right.

What's happening with you, how are things going?

[lil gordo2]

how do u say his name?

[fdevji]

It should be noted that Connauton is Vancouver Giants property.

[Gnickers87]

fdevji, on Jun 28 2009, 12:41 AM, said:

It should be noted that Connauton is Vancouver Giants property.

Noteworthy indeed,

it would be great if he left WMU and joined the Giants, but I doubt he will.

[fdevji]

LINK: http://fdevji.blogsp...-vancouver.html

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I've learned that there is indeed a possibility that Kevin Connauton, Vancouver's 3rd round selection in yesterday's NHL Entry Draft, may be joining the Vancouver Giants of the WHL next season. The Giants own Connauton's rights, but he played with the Western Michigan Broncos last season. I just spoke to Vancouver Giants Director of Player Personnel Jason Ripplinger, and he informed me that the Giants had discussions with Connauton and his father about the possibility of moving to Vancouver prior to the draft, and at that time, "they were very interested." However, they wanted to wait and see which NHL team would select him before they made a decision.

Now that Connauton is property of the Canucks, I think the possibility of him moving to the Giants increases significantly. Canucks General Manager Mike Gillis has been preaching a more hands-on approach when it comes to the development of his prospects, and to have Connauton move to Vancouver and the CHL (where there are far less limitations on NHL involvement compared to the NCAA) would certainly faciliate that. Additionally, Giants defenceman Jonathon Blum will be turning pro next season, which leaves a hole on the back end, and Connauton's hometown is Edmonton, so moving to Vancouver would bring him closer to home. Oh, and I forgot to mention that Don Hay and the Vancouver Giants are building a very strong reputation of successfully preparing their players for professional hockey.

Stay tuned for more.

Also stay tuned for my Vancouver Canucks draft review, which will include several testimonials about each of the Canucks new prospects.

[Rey]

fdevji, on Jun 28 2009, 01:57 PM, said:

LINK: http://fdevji.blogsp...-vancouver.html

sounds good. thx for the info