HW 2011 Prospects: Tyler Biggs

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 USA U-18 forward Tyler Biggs:

History And Accomplishments:

HW's Take:

I'll bet you anything that which ever team picks Tyler Biggs in the first round, that team's fanbase will flood the message boards with negative comments.

Okay, that situation was a bit different, and yes, we're still waiting to see the rewards from the trade up, but when all is said and done, Biggs is a pretty safe bet to becoming an NHLer. If you are picking late round, Biggs would not be a bad idea.

He has NHL size, has the character, and has the skating, all which will translate pretty well into the NHL. How well is the question.

His offensive skills and hockey sense is in question and some are expecting something flashy after seeing Biggs's (not sure how the English works for that...) midterm ranking at #5. Personally, I find it a bit unfair for him, placing expectations that realistically isn't suited for him. Biggs is a big powerforward that will hit and power his way to the net. He'll create space for his teammates with hits and will play defensively very well.

Drafting is a mix of reward and risk, and Biggs is the type of prospect that weighs more on the low risk/low reward side than the high risk/high reward. At #30, Biggs is not a bad choice. All he needs is experience.

HW's Projection

Bottom six physical winger - will chip in offensively

Summary Scouts Notes

For full explanations, click on the links:

NHL Central Scouting's Jack Barzee (via NHL.com)

U.S. Under-18 head coach Ron Rolston (via NHL.com)

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Where Does He Fit With The Wild?

No. We got Gillies, and he's awesome. He is my favorite prospect and we don't need another physical prospect drafted in the first round replacing him.

Although, having two bottom lines made up of Gillies, Brodziak, Clutterbuck, and Biggs would definitely be a sight to behold.

Good Choice At #10?

Again, Gillies.

Plus, we need offensive talent. We need talent that will develop into either top six forwards or top pairing defensemen.

Plus, I think Wild fans have had enough heart attacks this season.

How Does He Look As A Wild?

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