By Daniel Chan -
With each post, you will get to understand what type of player he is, and how he can help the Wild. You'll understand his strengths, flaws and get to understand what type of player he'll develop into.
The HW's Rank - The average rank of several of our favorite available rankings, weighted appropriately.
Summary Scout Notes - A broken down version of comments offered by each service. To read the whole explanations, click on the source site and search.
History And Accomplishments:
HW's Take:
While Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Jonathan Huberdeau both have concerns of whether they can fill up their frame and be in NHL-ready shape, Gabriel Landeskog comes in ready to play.
He may not have that flashy offense that many would love to see in a top five pick, but Landeskog just has everything else that its hard to pass him up.
Landeskog has been captain at pretty much every level he has played at. That speaks tons about his character and drive to play hockey.
He also has a very good NHL-ready body, plays a North American game with grit and edge, can drive to the net and is just a hardworking player.
Now the question is, how big is his offensive upside? He doesn't possess the slippery stick skills or explosive shot some prospects in the 2011 class have. But thats not to say he has none. He has scored 66 points in 53 games which is no easy task.
HW's Projection
Top six physical winger - potential captain
Summary Scouts Notes
For full explanations, click on the links:
NHL Central Scouting’s Peter Sullivan (via NHL.com)
NHL Central Scouting's Chris Edwards (via NHL.com)
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Where Does He Fit With The Wild?
Right wing prospect with good offensive talent and great everything else.
He'll fit no problem.
Good Choice At #10?
If Landeskog falls to #10 (which won't happen but thats what everone said about Fowler), the Wild will HAVE to pick him.
He may not have the dynamic offensive ability present in guys like Huberdeau or RNH, but he has everything else. He has physical presence, character and his offensive ability isn't something to be ignored either.
So yes, at #10, snatch him!
How Does He Look As A Wild?
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