Post by Citris on Jul 21, 2020 10:08:27 GMT -4
Whewf, okay good to finally have this little project finally done. I'm a lot more proud of how this one came out than the last one, I have more info on more guys haha. Anyway, hope you enjoy
Round 1, 3rd Overall
Leighton Carruthers - Left Wing
After all the speculation, the Sea Dogs end up going with the obvious pick at #3 with Leighton Carruthers. There were a few doubts throughout the season, the consistency of dominating every game wasn’t there, but, I think the playoff round against Cole Harbour really demonstrated the extra gear this guy has, and his ability to just take over games. Carruthers screamed “pro” from the first game I saw him this year, big, solid frame, the skating, and the elite level release, he’s more than ready for the QMJHL. I think you’ll see Carruthers used at times on the powerplay at 16, I think he’s a guy who should be drafted into the NHL at 18, and play junior until he’s 19, if I had to make that prediction.
Round 1, 15th overall
Nathan Drapeau - Left Defense
5’10”, Drapeau is an offensive defenseman with great mobility and some high-end upside. He’s another one of those “don’t let the stats” fool you kinda guys, his numbers don’t look good at all, but he did play for a team that won 6 of 42 games. He had an excellent CCM Challenge which probably boosted his draft stock, he looks like a guy who can be a key piece offensively from the backend at 17. The Sea Dogs have the luxury of not having to rush him, it will still be interesting to see if he makes the club for the upcoming season.
Round 2, 38th overall
Simon Hughes - Left Wing
Love this pick here, and I think Hughes would make most Q rosters at 16. He’s got a bit of everything, good size, he competes hard, he’s smart, mature, and skilled. He was a second year player, playing as an underager for Kensington last season, you could see the work ethic and compete then when he was so much smaller than everyone else, big difference this year when he was 6’0”, and wore an A as a 15 year old. I think he’s a top 6 forward at the Q level who can play in all situations, he’s not an elite 1st round talent, but he’s going to be a guy who will be a fan favorite and could have some pro upside depending on how he develops.
Round 3, 42nd overall
Michael D’Orazio - Goaltender
Originally from Beaconsfield Quebec, part of Lac St-Louis territory, D’Orazio played with Shattuck last year, which is a fairly notorious high-end program. I don’t know a lot about the goalie, to be honest, but the size and the program he played for definitely make him somebody to watch.
Round 4, 59th overall
Davide Patella - Center
Really like this pick here, could be a steal in the 4th round, a forward who’s big, strong and physically ready for the Q, his speed and power stood out to me. He plays a mature game and protects the puck and plays a physical game. He has a high compete level, and could jump into a bottom 6 role at 16 or 17 fairly easily. He does have some skill and creativity as well, you have to think the plan is to let him develop into an offensive force and then come back at 17 to take a bottom 6 spot.
Round 4, 62nd overall
Guillaume Richard - Left Defense
Gamble pick here obviously, formerly taken 7th overall in the 2019 draft, he played mostly with Mount St.Charles U16 (Hockey USA doesn’t understand what “Under 16” means, because apparently 16 year olds are all under 16.), but also played 5 games with the Tri-City storm of the USHL, and that may still be the plan for him going forward. He’s a high-end offensive defenseman, and would jump in and play a big role in the Q right away, definitely top 4 if he shows up.
Round 4, 70th overall
Duncan Ramsay - Left Defense
Ramsay is a really interesting pick, a big defenseman originally from Halifax, went to kind of play for an obscure program in the Mount, probably partially because Newbridge dissolved. Anyway, he’s a good skater, especially for his size, can control the puck and has good puck skills, needs to fill out, but I think the big concern is just the inconsistent competition level he played against. A guy who I think really hurt his stock/development a bit by not playing in the NSMMHL. The mount got thrashed when they went to play that tournament in Quebec and seemed completely outmatched, but Ramsay himself didn’t look lost out there, so it’s a good sign. I think he definitely needs a year to really test himself against stronger competition before moving up tho.
Round 6, 103rd overall
Hunter Gartley - Left Defense
I don’t know a whole lot about Gartley (and apparently the Central Scouting doesn’t either since they misspelled his name lol). Seems to be a big hulking defenseman, physical, a big sluggish compared to some of the other guys in the draft, and didn’t put up many points in 53 games, however, he is a big, steady guy who doesn’t mind getting physical. I think he will need to develop his anticipation and foot speed tho to have a shot at the Q.
Round 9, 156th overall
Di D’abram Mianscum - Left Wing/ Left Defense
So this is an interesting prospect, Mianscum played Espoir, the equivalent of Minor Midget in Quebec with Royun-Noranda. He led his team in scoring and has played both Forward and Defense throughout the year. Versatile, Good size, energy, he plays physical and has a Major Junior ready release. He’s an emotional player, and it can get him in trouble from time to time, but it also contributes to the fire and competitiveness he plays with. He’ll need a year to develop in QMAAA to develop, but we had him quite a bit higher in the draft. I mean the Sea Dogs have a loaded roster, however, he could very well be a Q player at some point.
Round 11, 190th overall
Nico Laforge - Center
Not too familiar with this player, served as the Captain for the North Bay Trappers minor midget team, and lead them in scoring by a decent margin, however, I’m not entirely sure about the strength or depth of the league, I do know he played on the second weakest team with only 9 wins. Seems to be a smaller guy with a nose for the net. Hard to project what he can be without really seeing him tho.
Round 13, 228th overall
Shane Taddia - Right Wing
A naitive Maine, he’s listed at 5’9” but I have trouble believing that he's lanky, and has long legs, one of those players who seems to run on his skates more than skate. His skating is incredibly interesting, because it’s explosive, and his footwork is really quick. His edges need work, it seems like he can’t really stop his momentum when he gets going ,because he’s got surprising speed and acceleration. He’s got a good stick and looks like he’s a pain to play against defensively, just needs to get stronger on his skates and fill out. Real interesting pick, looks like he could develop into a great checking/pk guy.
Round 14, 246th overall
Michael Callow - Right wing
Big, solid kid from Boston, he looks like the kind of guy who would absolutely crush you if he ran into you at full steam. He played with some older players, including some 2001’s, he was used more in a checking role it looks like, but did a good job, he works hard, starts and starts, applies pressure and plays physical. Not sure of his offensive upside but looks like a guy who could use another year to develop in a more offensive role. I imagine securing a commitment contributed to him being picked so low, because he’s better than a 14th round pick.
The Sea Dogs had probably the strongest draft in the Maritimes (3rd overall pick really helps there, granted), but will probably send several players who could make the team back down to develop. It opens a lot of options however if a guy like Hughes plays his way onto the team, do they make a trade to open a spot? The Sea Dogs camp will be a battle for sure.
Round 1, 3rd Overall
Leighton Carruthers - Left Wing
After all the speculation, the Sea Dogs end up going with the obvious pick at #3 with Leighton Carruthers. There were a few doubts throughout the season, the consistency of dominating every game wasn’t there, but, I think the playoff round against Cole Harbour really demonstrated the extra gear this guy has, and his ability to just take over games. Carruthers screamed “pro” from the first game I saw him this year, big, solid frame, the skating, and the elite level release, he’s more than ready for the QMJHL. I think you’ll see Carruthers used at times on the powerplay at 16, I think he’s a guy who should be drafted into the NHL at 18, and play junior until he’s 19, if I had to make that prediction.
Round 1, 15th overall
Nathan Drapeau - Left Defense
5’10”, Drapeau is an offensive defenseman with great mobility and some high-end upside. He’s another one of those “don’t let the stats” fool you kinda guys, his numbers don’t look good at all, but he did play for a team that won 6 of 42 games. He had an excellent CCM Challenge which probably boosted his draft stock, he looks like a guy who can be a key piece offensively from the backend at 17. The Sea Dogs have the luxury of not having to rush him, it will still be interesting to see if he makes the club for the upcoming season.
Round 2, 38th overall
Simon Hughes - Left Wing
Love this pick here, and I think Hughes would make most Q rosters at 16. He’s got a bit of everything, good size, he competes hard, he’s smart, mature, and skilled. He was a second year player, playing as an underager for Kensington last season, you could see the work ethic and compete then when he was so much smaller than everyone else, big difference this year when he was 6’0”, and wore an A as a 15 year old. I think he’s a top 6 forward at the Q level who can play in all situations, he’s not an elite 1st round talent, but he’s going to be a guy who will be a fan favorite and could have some pro upside depending on how he develops.
Round 3, 42nd overall
Michael D’Orazio - Goaltender
Originally from Beaconsfield Quebec, part of Lac St-Louis territory, D’Orazio played with Shattuck last year, which is a fairly notorious high-end program. I don’t know a lot about the goalie, to be honest, but the size and the program he played for definitely make him somebody to watch.
Round 4, 59th overall
Davide Patella - Center
Really like this pick here, could be a steal in the 4th round, a forward who’s big, strong and physically ready for the Q, his speed and power stood out to me. He plays a mature game and protects the puck and plays a physical game. He has a high compete level, and could jump into a bottom 6 role at 16 or 17 fairly easily. He does have some skill and creativity as well, you have to think the plan is to let him develop into an offensive force and then come back at 17 to take a bottom 6 spot.
Round 4, 62nd overall
Guillaume Richard - Left Defense
Gamble pick here obviously, formerly taken 7th overall in the 2019 draft, he played mostly with Mount St.Charles U16 (Hockey USA doesn’t understand what “Under 16” means, because apparently 16 year olds are all under 16.), but also played 5 games with the Tri-City storm of the USHL, and that may still be the plan for him going forward. He’s a high-end offensive defenseman, and would jump in and play a big role in the Q right away, definitely top 4 if he shows up.
Round 4, 70th overall
Duncan Ramsay - Left Defense
Ramsay is a really interesting pick, a big defenseman originally from Halifax, went to kind of play for an obscure program in the Mount, probably partially because Newbridge dissolved. Anyway, he’s a good skater, especially for his size, can control the puck and has good puck skills, needs to fill out, but I think the big concern is just the inconsistent competition level he played against. A guy who I think really hurt his stock/development a bit by not playing in the NSMMHL. The mount got thrashed when they went to play that tournament in Quebec and seemed completely outmatched, but Ramsay himself didn’t look lost out there, so it’s a good sign. I think he definitely needs a year to really test himself against stronger competition before moving up tho.
Round 6, 103rd overall
Hunter Gartley - Left Defense
I don’t know a whole lot about Gartley (and apparently the Central Scouting doesn’t either since they misspelled his name lol). Seems to be a big hulking defenseman, physical, a big sluggish compared to some of the other guys in the draft, and didn’t put up many points in 53 games, however, he is a big, steady guy who doesn’t mind getting physical. I think he will need to develop his anticipation and foot speed tho to have a shot at the Q.
Round 9, 156th overall
Di D’abram Mianscum - Left Wing/ Left Defense
So this is an interesting prospect, Mianscum played Espoir, the equivalent of Minor Midget in Quebec with Royun-Noranda. He led his team in scoring and has played both Forward and Defense throughout the year. Versatile, Good size, energy, he plays physical and has a Major Junior ready release. He’s an emotional player, and it can get him in trouble from time to time, but it also contributes to the fire and competitiveness he plays with. He’ll need a year to develop in QMAAA to develop, but we had him quite a bit higher in the draft. I mean the Sea Dogs have a loaded roster, however, he could very well be a Q player at some point.
Round 11, 190th overall
Nico Laforge - Center
Not too familiar with this player, served as the Captain for the North Bay Trappers minor midget team, and lead them in scoring by a decent margin, however, I’m not entirely sure about the strength or depth of the league, I do know he played on the second weakest team with only 9 wins. Seems to be a smaller guy with a nose for the net. Hard to project what he can be without really seeing him tho.
Round 13, 228th overall
Shane Taddia - Right Wing
A naitive Maine, he’s listed at 5’9” but I have trouble believing that he's lanky, and has long legs, one of those players who seems to run on his skates more than skate. His skating is incredibly interesting, because it’s explosive, and his footwork is really quick. His edges need work, it seems like he can’t really stop his momentum when he gets going ,because he’s got surprising speed and acceleration. He’s got a good stick and looks like he’s a pain to play against defensively, just needs to get stronger on his skates and fill out. Real interesting pick, looks like he could develop into a great checking/pk guy.
Round 14, 246th overall
Michael Callow - Right wing
Big, solid kid from Boston, he looks like the kind of guy who would absolutely crush you if he ran into you at full steam. He played with some older players, including some 2001’s, he was used more in a checking role it looks like, but did a good job, he works hard, starts and starts, applies pressure and plays physical. Not sure of his offensive upside but looks like a guy who could use another year to develop in a more offensive role. I imagine securing a commitment contributed to him being picked so low, because he’s better than a 14th round pick.
The Sea Dogs had probably the strongest draft in the Maritimes (3rd overall pick really helps there, granted), but will probably send several players who could make the team back down to develop. It opens a lot of options however if a guy like Hughes plays his way onto the team, do they make a trade to open a spot? The Sea Dogs camp will be a battle for sure.
