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.
Now, introducing Red Deer Rebels center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins:
History And Accomplishments
HW's Take:
While this year, there is still no clear cut #1 choice, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is still considered the favorite.
He's got top notch offensive skills, with great skating, hockey sense and defensively play. He's got everything you want with the first overall pick. Got great playmaking skills, a good shot and knows how to use them.
The only real knock RNH has is his size. He is average sized at 6-0 but weighs at only 164lbs, which is very skinny. But at the same time, you see him dominating the WHL and wonder: how much more will be dominate when he puts on 30 more pounds?
Because 190lbs isn't out of the question for Nugent-Hopkins. And if he's got the skills and character, why not for the first overall?
HW's Projection
Top line playmaking center
Summary Scouts Notes
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Red Deer Head Coach Jesse Wallin (via Edmonton Journal)
the complete package ... good at both end of the rink ... very mature and intelligent ... just a mature individual and a great kid ... taken a real leadership role ... he’ll battle through checks ... great personality ... he works very hard and competes at a high level ... physically behind some guys at this stage ...
The Scouting Report
Video Evidence
Where Does He Fit With The Wild?
I'll MAKE him fit with the Wild!
Seriously, a team that is missing top end talent and here is THE top end talent of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. A match made in heaven.
Good Choice At #10?
But he will not see the #10 pick.
As much as we can hope and pray, no forces in the world will make the nine teams ahead of us forget the Nugent-Hopkins is still there.
Besides, I don't like his name on the Wild jersey. It can't fit...
How Does He Look As A Wild?
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