HW 2011 Prospects: Jonathan Huberdeau

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.

Now, introducing Saint John Sea Dogs forward Jonathan Huberdeau:

History And Accomplishments:

HW's Take:

If there was one prospect I believed the would give Ryan Nugent-Hopkins a run for his money, it would be Jonathan Huberdeau (not as big a fan on Adam Larsson, but we'll come to that later).

He has done everything to help his draft stock this season. Won Memorial Cup MVP, lead his team to WIN the Memorial Cup, lead his time to win the QMJHL President's Cup. He has even attended an English speaking high school in order to improve his language.

Teams will love his recent winning record, his upward development, his character and his versatility. Teams love forwards that they can put anywhere on the ice and not be limited to a single position. Comes in handy when a center gets thrown out of the circle or when they need an extra man or whatever.

I haven't even mentioned his skills. Tons of offensive skills, great playmaking ability. As his head coach mentioned, not the fastest, but that doesn't matter because he certainly is one of the most craftiest. He can skate and stickhandle around players.

Of course, he's skinny like a stick. But thats the same with RNH. And like RNH, imagine how much more dominant he will be more with an extra 20 pounds.

Remember, drafting is about projecting in the future, not what you have right now. Of course, it doesn't hurt if what you have right now is one of the best forward prospect in the draft.

HW's Projection

Top-line offensive winger - more of a playmaker

Summary Scouts Notes

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NHL Central Scouting's Chris Bordeleau (via NHL.com)

Saint John head coach Gerard Gallant (via Panthers.NHL.com)

he's the complete package ... very crafty ... he has great puck skills ... his vision is outstanding ... quality, character kid ... competes hard in every situation ... competes both ways ... can be put on the ice in any situation ...not the quickest guy
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Video Evidence

Where Does He Fit With The Wild?

Winger, check.

Offensive, check.

Bluechip, check.

Yeah, he fits.

Good Choice At #10?

Yes. And at #5. And at #3. Even at #1.

So will we see him at #10? Hell no.

How Does He Look As A Wild?

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