ISS Hockey 2019 Draft Rankings (11-20)
Dec 20, 2016 10:34:47 GMT -5
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11. Grant Silianoff (LW) – Medicine Hat Tigers – WHL
A dynamic offensive forward schooled in the excellent Shattuck St. Mary’s hockey program, Silianoff has 52 points (15 goals, 37 assists) in 72 WHL games this season. A precise passer and gifted playmaker who excels at using his superior stickhandling to create plays off the rush. Smooth skater with good edge work. Always seems to be around the puck and plays a true 200-foot game. Not overly big or strong, but competes hard and shows a genuine willingness to take hits and battle for space.
12. Ben Brinkman (LD) – Edina High – USHS
A former three-sport college athlete, Brinkman (6’3”, 224 lbs) is a two-way defenseman whose game is perhaps slightly stronger on the defensive side than it is on offense. Possesses a very solid game in his own end of the ice and has excellent hockey sense, utilizing good positioning and an active stick to disrupt his opponent. Smart and strong on the puck; excellent skater who despite his size has good East-West as well as backwards mobility. NCAA commit to the University of Minnesota.
13. Lukas Rubin (LD) – HC Ambri-Piotta – National Liga
With almost two full seasons of National Liga action under his belt, the 6’4”, 222 lbs Rubin is a strong left-shot D from Switzerland who likes to throw heavy hits along the boards and in open ice. Wins a lot of puck battles due to his size and sheer physicality. Solid overall defender with good positioning and a natural read of the play. Has a cannon of a shot from the point which is just begging for more powerplay time.
14. Graeme Clark (RW) – Guelph Hurricanes – Junior B
A few years ago, you’d probably classify Clark (5’9”, 168 lbs) as the kind of undersized player whose draft day fate was sealed before he even hit the ice. But times have changed in the iNHL, with guys like Johnny Gaudreau and Taylor Cammarata showing it’s possible for smaller offensive players to thrive against the bigger boys in the league. Clark fits the mould of these players perfectly: he’s an offensive wizard with ridiculous stickhandling and the kind of high-end skill that can make things happen in an instant. Excels at ghosting into space and using his high-end wrist shot to score. Has dominated at the Junior B level this season with 69 points in 41 games for the Guelph Hurricanes.
15. Logan Barlage (C) – Victoria Royals – WHL
An athletic and offensively skilled power center, the 6’5”, 232 lbs Barlage was selected in the first round of the 2016 WHL bantam draft by the Victoria Royals. Has exploded offensively this season with 71 points in 72 games. A real bull when coming off the wall and taking the puck to the crease and is extremely difficult for defensemen to shift once he gets there. Can flat-out dominate for stretches with his cycle game and puck-protection skills. Has a reputation as a fearless hitter and tireless worker; at his best when causing havoc along the boards and creating turnovers with his relentless forechecking, then positioning himself for a quality chance. All in all a big, skilled forward with loads of iNHL upside.
16. Anthony Aguanno (LD) – North Bay Battalion – OHL
Selected 4th overall in the 2017 OHL draft by North Bay Battalion, an organisation known for it’s ability to spot and develop defensive talent. Aguanno is a confident, mobile blueliner who loves to carry the puck up ice and drive the play. Has a great slap shot with a pretty big wind up and can also wire a hard wrist shot with accuracy from great distances. While not classified as a physical defender, Aguanno is a well-conditioned specimen who has the stamina to play extended shifts, but perhaps lacks the dominating presence to become a franchise-type defender - will likely be a very good player on a tandem pairing rather than a singular weapon who can carry a duo or power play by himself.
17. Sasha Mutala (LW) – Red Deer Rebels – WHL
Mutala has blossomed into a genuine offensive force since being selected late in the 2016 WHL bantam draft. Already possesses a pro-size frame and has the package of speed, strength and skill that iNHL coaches look for in their forwards. Very tough for opposing defensemen to contain when he is at the top of his game. Consistency has been an issue in the past but he remains an enormous prospect with many impressive pro traits, such as a rocket of a shot and an ability to seemingly drive to the net at will.
18. Tag Bertuzzi (LW) – Oshawa Generals - OHL
The son of former iNHL’er Todd Bertuzzi, the 6’4”, 215 lbs Tag is every bit the power-forward in the style of his father. A constant force on the ice who always seems to be pushing the pace of the play, whether that be in driving to the net or laying on a big hit in the neutral zone. Strong hockey-sense and can read the play developing around him; has the uncanny ability to interject himself at the perfect moment to provide the best opportunity for either himself or his line-mates. Responsible away from the puck and knows where he needs to be on the ice to support his defenders.
19. Yannik Valenti (C) – EC Freiburg – DL-2
A smooth-skating playmaking center, Valenti (6’1”, 187 lbs) is easily the best talent to come out of Germany since Leon Draisatl. Shows good skating ability and top speed and is able to make quick turns into space. Excellent stickhandler who thrives in possession and can make defenders look foolish. Plays with real poise and is very dangerous when given the time to use his impressive hands and vision to make plays. Not the most physical of forwards but still plays a responsible defensive game, battling along the boards and using his stick to take away passing lanes.
20. Boston Bilous (G) – Langley Rivermen - Junior B
The consensus top goalie in this draft, Bilous is simply a huge presence in net, standing at 6’5” and weighting some 235 lbs. Despite his bulk he is an active puck stopper who plays the game with confidence, even when facing a heavy workload. Razor-sharp reflexes can see him absolutely rob opposing forwards and he has excellent rebound control to boot. Needs to work on his technique when outside the crease and learn to cover the top of his net better, but has massive upside potential if he can get these areas right.
A dynamic offensive forward schooled in the excellent Shattuck St. Mary’s hockey program, Silianoff has 52 points (15 goals, 37 assists) in 72 WHL games this season. A precise passer and gifted playmaker who excels at using his superior stickhandling to create plays off the rush. Smooth skater with good edge work. Always seems to be around the puck and plays a true 200-foot game. Not overly big or strong, but competes hard and shows a genuine willingness to take hits and battle for space.
12. Ben Brinkman (LD) – Edina High – USHS
A former three-sport college athlete, Brinkman (6’3”, 224 lbs) is a two-way defenseman whose game is perhaps slightly stronger on the defensive side than it is on offense. Possesses a very solid game in his own end of the ice and has excellent hockey sense, utilizing good positioning and an active stick to disrupt his opponent. Smart and strong on the puck; excellent skater who despite his size has good East-West as well as backwards mobility. NCAA commit to the University of Minnesota.
13. Lukas Rubin (LD) – HC Ambri-Piotta – National Liga
With almost two full seasons of National Liga action under his belt, the 6’4”, 222 lbs Rubin is a strong left-shot D from Switzerland who likes to throw heavy hits along the boards and in open ice. Wins a lot of puck battles due to his size and sheer physicality. Solid overall defender with good positioning and a natural read of the play. Has a cannon of a shot from the point which is just begging for more powerplay time.
14. Graeme Clark (RW) – Guelph Hurricanes – Junior B
A few years ago, you’d probably classify Clark (5’9”, 168 lbs) as the kind of undersized player whose draft day fate was sealed before he even hit the ice. But times have changed in the iNHL, with guys like Johnny Gaudreau and Taylor Cammarata showing it’s possible for smaller offensive players to thrive against the bigger boys in the league. Clark fits the mould of these players perfectly: he’s an offensive wizard with ridiculous stickhandling and the kind of high-end skill that can make things happen in an instant. Excels at ghosting into space and using his high-end wrist shot to score. Has dominated at the Junior B level this season with 69 points in 41 games for the Guelph Hurricanes.
15. Logan Barlage (C) – Victoria Royals – WHL
An athletic and offensively skilled power center, the 6’5”, 232 lbs Barlage was selected in the first round of the 2016 WHL bantam draft by the Victoria Royals. Has exploded offensively this season with 71 points in 72 games. A real bull when coming off the wall and taking the puck to the crease and is extremely difficult for defensemen to shift once he gets there. Can flat-out dominate for stretches with his cycle game and puck-protection skills. Has a reputation as a fearless hitter and tireless worker; at his best when causing havoc along the boards and creating turnovers with his relentless forechecking, then positioning himself for a quality chance. All in all a big, skilled forward with loads of iNHL upside.
16. Anthony Aguanno (LD) – North Bay Battalion – OHL
Selected 4th overall in the 2017 OHL draft by North Bay Battalion, an organisation known for it’s ability to spot and develop defensive talent. Aguanno is a confident, mobile blueliner who loves to carry the puck up ice and drive the play. Has a great slap shot with a pretty big wind up and can also wire a hard wrist shot with accuracy from great distances. While not classified as a physical defender, Aguanno is a well-conditioned specimen who has the stamina to play extended shifts, but perhaps lacks the dominating presence to become a franchise-type defender - will likely be a very good player on a tandem pairing rather than a singular weapon who can carry a duo or power play by himself.
17. Sasha Mutala (LW) – Red Deer Rebels – WHL
Mutala has blossomed into a genuine offensive force since being selected late in the 2016 WHL bantam draft. Already possesses a pro-size frame and has the package of speed, strength and skill that iNHL coaches look for in their forwards. Very tough for opposing defensemen to contain when he is at the top of his game. Consistency has been an issue in the past but he remains an enormous prospect with many impressive pro traits, such as a rocket of a shot and an ability to seemingly drive to the net at will.
18. Tag Bertuzzi (LW) – Oshawa Generals - OHL
The son of former iNHL’er Todd Bertuzzi, the 6’4”, 215 lbs Tag is every bit the power-forward in the style of his father. A constant force on the ice who always seems to be pushing the pace of the play, whether that be in driving to the net or laying on a big hit in the neutral zone. Strong hockey-sense and can read the play developing around him; has the uncanny ability to interject himself at the perfect moment to provide the best opportunity for either himself or his line-mates. Responsible away from the puck and knows where he needs to be on the ice to support his defenders.
19. Yannik Valenti (C) – EC Freiburg – DL-2
A smooth-skating playmaking center, Valenti (6’1”, 187 lbs) is easily the best talent to come out of Germany since Leon Draisatl. Shows good skating ability and top speed and is able to make quick turns into space. Excellent stickhandler who thrives in possession and can make defenders look foolish. Plays with real poise and is very dangerous when given the time to use his impressive hands and vision to make plays. Not the most physical of forwards but still plays a responsible defensive game, battling along the boards and using his stick to take away passing lanes.
20. Boston Bilous (G) – Langley Rivermen - Junior B
The consensus top goalie in this draft, Bilous is simply a huge presence in net, standing at 6’5” and weighting some 235 lbs. Despite his bulk he is an active puck stopper who plays the game with confidence, even when facing a heavy workload. Razor-sharp reflexes can see him absolutely rob opposing forwards and he has excellent rebound control to boot. Needs to work on his technique when outside the crease and learn to cover the top of his net better, but has massive upside potential if he can get these areas right.