And because we don't have many anymore, I think we've forgotten that a little bit. The top-end of this year’s ranking continues to be dominated by American-born players. That said, his blend of power and skill is rare to find, and if he were to develop properly, he would be a great asset on a scoring line. OHL Academic Players for December 1 week ago Kingston's Shane Wright, North Bay's Tnias Mathurin, Guelph's Eric Uba and Saginaw's Davis "T-Bone" Codd have been named OHL Academic Players of the Month for December. ( Log Out /  we will see him surprise by taking the puck to the net. Although the year has just begun, a few select players have really stood out and made their name known on a nightly basis. may be slightly difficult, but identifying him as a potential NHL player second only to Marco Rossi) as being a negative and that he's not A swift skater with a goal-scorers touch, Wakely can work his way to the danger areas with ease using his combination of speed and creativity. Creates the play by jumping on the loose puck in the neutral zone and finishes the shift by beating the goalie with an accurate shot through the screen. Just like that, we find ourselves flipping the calendar into 2019. 1:00 . Sweden had a former OHL player, as Rasmus Sandin, who played with the Sault Ste. Seventeen OHL players were on five rosters in this tournament, including nine on Canada, three on the Czech Republic, two on Switzerland, two on the United States, and one player on Finland. In the ETA, the high-flying Quinte Red Devils have started off on the right foot, along with the offensively gifted York Simcoe Express and Whitby Wildcats. There remains a ton of time for things to shift and for others to make their mark as first-rounders, but consistency will be key. Each month, the ranking will grow by approximately 40 to 50 players, until we reach the penultimate ranking in April; the Top-300. I would argue that it shows that he is intelligent ( Log Out /  Additionally, within the structure of their system, the Hunters have As the 2019-20 season progresses, we’ll continue to hyperlink personal player profiles to our monthly rankings, so be sure to follow along as the campaign unwinds. Dominant shift from Rockland's Cedrick Guindon (04) during yesterdays game. OHL Prospects. #OHLDraft @ScoutingService pic.twitter.com/YmytLXjJNT, — Conor Mulligan (@ConorMulliganHP) September 4, 2019. Enter your email address to follow Prospect Pipeline and receive notifications of new posts by email. In the GTHL, the Nationals have continued their dominance, leading the pack with a 4-0-1 record. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. For as good as the London Knights are at developing players, they can be The 2020 NHL Draft is less than a week away, so Sam Cosentino shares his final top 31 player rankings, plus a few honourable mentions. Meanwhile, a large pack of teams remain hot on their tails, led by the Toronto Jr. Canadiens (4-1-0), Toronto Titans (4-1-0), and the Mississauga Reps (4-1-0). Capable of More/Is a Change of Scenery Needed? OHL Memory Minute: Jan. 6, 2017 . Not far behind them at 8 th overall is Matthew Beniers, who played down the middle on … improved from last year to this year. four of which were not at even strength. quicker, I think he has the qualities that could make him a high end While it's not completely consistent, he continues to gain confidence in his ability to throw his weight around and is about as close to a modern day power forward as you're going to find. Most of the Wilson was a better skater, which allowed him to impact the game on more levels than Cuylle does currently. With just two months before the 2020 OHL Draft commences, take a look at the top-150 eligible prospects. Help: OHL standings on Scoreboard.com. three zones and playing mistake free with the puck. Led by the dynamic goal-scorer and former Jr. Canadien, Zak Lavoie paced the tournament with 10 goals, while the Nationals combination of defence and goaltending stifled their opponents. Here you will find players ranked 30 through 11. Honestly, I think the real allure of Cuylle is that he plays a game that isn't very common among draft eligible players these days. OHL Memory Minute . talent. One of his best qualities is his shot. TITANS WIN! A wizard with the puck, Delic has displayed top notch skating abilities, featuring quick acceleration and hit agility. A total of 12 OHL players earned medals at the 2021 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship in Edmonton. An impressive total of eight OHL players were assigned an ‘A’ rating including reigning OHL Rookie of the Year and current scoring leader Quinton Byfield of the Sudbury Wolves, a pair of Windsor Spitfires teammates in forwards Will Cuylle and Jean-Luc Foudy, Erie Otters defenceman Jamie Drysdale, Saginaw Spirit forward Cole Perfetti, Sarnia Sting winger Jacob Perreault, Ottawa 67’s centre Marco … You look at a guy like James Neal and his rapid drop in effectiveness, and you have to point to his inability to keep up. One player from the OHL made the all-star team and that was Flint netminder Luke Cavallin who was stellar leading up to the gold medal game but even though he let in 5 goals he helped keep Canada in it. Luke Evangelista - Right Wing - London Knights ( Log Out /  Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. The Canadian world junior roster has been set and 8 players who have suited up in the OHL this year have made team Canada. 1st overall pick Ryan Suzuki was the highest scoring OHL player with 7 points while Nick Wong continues to show that he was a gem of a 2nd round pick by picking up 6 points in the tournament. ( Log Out /  can, at times, hide the true offensive potential of some of their young Dalyn Wakely of the @QuinteRedDevil is set to make his @OJHLOfficial debut tonight with the @OJHLDukes. With Jr. A experience on his resumé already, it’s clear that Wakely is cut out for a promising OHL career in the near future. Scoreboard.com provides OHL standings, fixtures, live scores, results and match details with additional information (e.g. 61 points in 62 games, only 11. Former OHL Rookie of the Year Quinton Byfield of the Sudbury Wolves leads the OHL as the second-ranked skater on the list followed by fellow Canadian National Junior Team gold medalist Jamie Drysdale of the Erie Otters in third. and skilled enough to succeed in the role asked of him and that he IS high expectations when it comes to their young players playing in all This represents 20% of all players ever selected in the NHL Draft. – The Ontario Hockey League is proud to announce that 57 OHL players have been included on NHL Central Scouting’s Midterm Rankings for the 2020 NHL Draft that takes place June 26-27 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, QC. Related: FCHockey’s Top-10 Preliminary Rankings – OHL 2020 NHL Entry Draft. I find that this He definitely projects as an NHL player. As he gets stronger and I think a lot of that has to be blamed on the skating. While he is a jack of all trades kind of defender (which is occasionally the kiss of death for defensive prospects), it is easy to project his defensive game to the next level. pic.twitter.com/tuKwmf4KGi, — Prospect Pipeline (@NHLProspectLine) September 8, 2019. Read more We believe you’ll see 3 OHL goaltenders and 41 skaters selected at the draft. We always used to say, power forwards take the longest to develop. A total of five OHL players were assigned an 'A' rating indicating a potential first round NHL Draft candidate. So the first priority for Cuylle is improving his skating. Enter Luke Evangelista this year. middle six forward at the next level. With intimidating strength to boot, Wakely can effectively separate opponents from the puck with booming open ice hits, as well as plow through the neutral zone like a bowling ball knocking down pins. As a Since 1969, the OHL has had 2,379 players selected to the NHL = 1st in the world. Or, use the search function at the top of this page to locate a specific player profile. Will Cuylle - Left Wing - Windsor Spitfires. The Alliance has been led by two front-runners, the Waterloo Wolves and Elgin-Middlesex Chiefs, who are each undefeated still. Bottom line, Cuylle's game currently has some limitations. slightly frustrating when it comes to evaluating their draft eligible Overall attributes take into account individual abilities for both skaters and goalies. away from defenders looking to separate him from the puck. Toronto Titans Early Bird Tournament: Top-10 Performers, 2020 OHL Draft Review: 15 Potential Steals. But working on his first step explosiveness, in particular, has to happen so that he can hit gaps quicker, be more consistently effective on the forecheck, and be a more useful player in transition. 3-2 in OT by a goal scored by #12 Kocha Delic assisted by #78 Kinloch Varga @OHFChampionship @GTHLHockey pic.twitter.com/IDRV7CD2Jx, — Toronto Titans (@GTHLTOTitans) April 5, 2019. Obviously, we need to discuss Cuylle's effectiveness as a physical player. time, Evangelista works as a complimentary piece, most often with Connor This is the 3rd part of my final top 50 OHL players eligible for the NHL 20 RATINGS This article from Scott Wheeler of The Athletic, McKeen’s 2020-21 Hockey Yearbook: Winnipeg Jets Top 20 Prospects, 2020 NHL Draft Ranking: Final Top-62 Prospects, 2019 Wendy Dufton Memorial Tournament Report, BEEN A WHILE, SO HERE ARE SOME SCATTERED THOUGHTS. Subtle self passes, spins, and tucks allow him to play keep However, if the season goes ahead as planned, the league will be the host to some of the most exciting prospects of the 2021 NHL Draft. driving play enough. The 2020-21 OHL season has some uncertainty around it. head-to-head stats, odds comparison). But it’s a good base that helps NHL and junior hockey fans alike get accustomed to this season’s draft class. For reference, Mason McTavish, the 5th overall pick in the 2019 OHL Draft, had 16 points through his first 10 games last year. pic.twitter.com/SN8bDMkPzX, — Prospect Pipeline (@NHLProspectLine) September 24, 2019. An extremely skilled and flashy forward, Delic can take the puck end-to-end with relative ease, utilizing his speed on the outside and his hands to drive the center of the ice. Through one month of league action, Guindon is pacing the league offensively, posting 12 goals and 23 points through just 11 games. The 6’5” 215 lbs blueliner Owen Power is our top ranked player, followed closely by his teammate, Kent Johnson. Our rankings lists are created after we combine scouting viewings from multiple live viewings of prospects by our scouts. I think Sebrango has a chance to be drafted higher than I am have in the OHL (maybe in that 10-13 range of OHL players). All 20 of the OHL’s member teams feature at least one player included on the list, with the Soo Greyhounds (7), Windsor Spitfires (6), Erie Otters (5) and Guelph Storm (5) leading the way. With just three months remaining until the 2019 OHL Draft, the rankings are certainly beginning to solidify, as the list of this year’s top prospects continue to impress on the season's biggest stages. I think Cuylle demonstrates a high IQ  in some areas (working the wall, on the backcheck), but at other times, seems to be unable to find those soft spots near the crease. With quick and creative hands, Guindon excels at creating time and space, but can also drive right to the next himself. The Nats rolled to a combined 8-0-0 tournament record, scoring a total of 30 goals while allowing just 8. Our list includes 12 goaltenders and 57 skaters. 57 OHL Players Included on NHL Central Scouting’s Midterm Draft Rankings. He’s willing to cover a defender who pinches, and will always be available deep in his own end to take a first pass and start the breakout. Change ). To avoid the disruptive advertisements and subscription fees which we all despise, please consider making a small contribution today. The list includes 25 forwards, 16 defencemen and five goaltenders. However, there’s more to his game than just offence, as Delic consistently supports his defencemen in the defensive zone. 12. Guindon is a wizard with the puck and can utilize his skating abilities to make defenders look clueless with tricky edge work at top speeds. indeed capable of being a go-to play creator. However, I know there are some who wonder if the scoring instincts are good enough. A total of 17 OHL players included in the rankings will compete in Thursday’s 2020 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game in Hamilton, Ont, a game that can be seen coast-to-coast on Sportsnet and NHL Network. Skill and speed is such an integral component of the NHL game, but there is still a place for guys like Tom Wilson who can physically intimidate, but have the skating ability and skill to play as complimentary wingers on a scoring line. With just two months before the 2020 OHL Draft commences, take a look at the top-150 eligible prospects. As an OHL player, this is not I think that it's already improved from a year ago. 2021 NHL Draft: 5 OHL players to watch. 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The leader of the reigning OMHA Champion, Quinte Red Devils, Dalyn Wakely is a dynamic forward who can make a significant difference at both ends of the ice. Marie Greyhounds during the 2017-18, was on the roster. My Final Top 50 OHL Players for the 2020 NHL Entry... 2020 NHL Draft Questionnaire With OHL Experts, 10 Match-ups You've Got to Watch in 2009-10, 10 Match-ups You've Got to Watch in 2010-11, 2008 Draftees Who Need to Have a Big Season in 2009-10, 2009 Draftees Who Need to Have a Big Season in 2010-2011, Biggest Stories at the Halfway Point of the 2009-10 Season, Biggest Stories of the 2010/2011 Season So Far. Canada But it’s a draft like we’ve never seen before. Hunters and London's coaching staff, given how much Evangelista I think it's a valid question. possession, play the half wall, and cut to the net, all while showing Oozing with skill and strength, he can create problems for his opposition in plenty of ways, whether by enforcing the physical aspect of the game, or by creating dangerous scoring chances. Under normal circumstances, the draft is a crap shoot. So why did he have only 22 goals this year? In league action, several teams have gotten off to an all-important hot start, paving the way for future success. Toronto, Ont. half wall. We will incorporate a monthly ranking of the top OHL Draft prospects, beginning with October’s Top-20. Click OK to approve the use of cookies. His wrist shot is extremely heavy, and he has very good hands in tight to be able to corral passes or loose pucks and release quickly. They’re purely based on statistics and don’t factor goalies in. Our content is free to view, and we'd like to keep it that way. OHL Week 13 Power Rankings The Christmas break and holiday trade freeze is finally upon us. We use cookies for various purposes on our website including analytics. Our numerous scouts spend many hours in the rinks each season scouting hundreds of games so that we can produce the best player reports and OHL Draft rankings possible. The Ontario Hockey League has announced that 46 OHL players have been included on NHL Central Scouting's Preliminary Players to Watch List for the 2021 NHL Draft. One of the top prospects for the 2020 OHL Draft, Wakely is a dynamic forward who is strong on his feet and has an electric release. On the blueline Conor Timmins (SSM) will reprasent the OHL. 2020 OHL Draft Guide is now available! And that's why he's fallen out of most first round projections. As usual, these power rankings aren’t the be all, end all. Find overall standings, OHL home/away tables, OHL 2019/2020 results/fixtures. 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