ISS Hockey 2021 Draft Rankings (21-30)
Jul 7, 2017 18:59:09 GMT -5
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21) Anthony Agostinelli (C) – Sioux City Musketeers – USHL
A pure goal scorer who can beat you in a variety of ways, Agostinelli is not afraid to get his hands dirty and fight for the territory that offers him the best chance to bury one in the net. Good lower body strength and quick hands make him difficult to separate from the puck. Plays with desire and is a battler who won’t quit no matter the score or time remaining. Has scored at nearly a point per game in the USHL and is a BU commit for next season.
22) Dominik Soukup (C) – HC Skoda Plzen – ELH
Soukup has performed outstandingly in his rookie season with Plzen, working his way up to 1st line duties where he latterly fashioned a formidable partnership with potential Free Agency target Tomas Vildumetz. Has great stickhandling skills and the ability to create plays when it seems like nothing is there. Protects the puck extremely well, using his quick hands and shiftiness to get defenders out of position and create passing or shooting lanes.
23) Corson Ceulemans (RD) – Lethbridge Hurricanes – WHL
The 6’1”, 197 lbs Ceulemans is a tough stay-at-home defenseman who plays with real snarl when patrolling his blueline. Loves to lay on big hits to the body and eliminate opponents in the defensive or neutral zones. Excels at clearing from infront of his own net, using his size, reach and leg strength to completely isolate opponents into an untenable situation. Has shown flashes of offensive ability; can be a pretty good passer when given the opportunity, but it will be up to the organization drafting him to groom Ceulemans into more of a two-way threat.
24) Theo Angesved (RD) - Chicoutimi Saguenéens – QMJHL
The third major part of a Chicoutimi blueline – alongside Cameron Whynot and high-ranked ’04 born Tristan Luneau – that has seen the Saguenéens transform from bottom-feeders into QMJHL championship hopefuls, Angesved is a smooth-skating offensive defenseman in the classic Swedish mold. Has a quick first step and his hands and balance allow him to attack openings without fear of getting trapped. Excellent positioning means he is that rare offensively inclined D man who doesn’t float away from his slot of responsibilities. Would undoubtedly be higher on this list were it not for a serious elbow injury that leaves question marks over his development for the next 8 months or so.
25) Tim Geifes (RW) – EC Red Bull Salzburg - EBYSL
Hands down the player with the best wheels in the draft class, Geifes can sometimes resemble a jet engine on skates when out on the ice. Has the kind of game-breaking speed that hasn’t been seen since the last Austrian to be picked in the 1st round, namely Michael Grabner. Exceptional on the penalty kill and has displayed some offensive acumen to go alongside his raw skating ability. Risk-reward pick as the Austrian youth leagues aren’t exactly the highest level of competition.
26) Stanislav Svozil (LD) – Barrie Colts – OHL
Picked 4th overall by Barrie in the CHL import draft, Svozil is not big or overly physical, but he’s silky-smooth with the puck and maintained his consistency even after opposing OHL coaches realized how big of a three-zone threat he was as the season progressed. Cerebral passer with eyes in the back of his head; has soft hands to quickly deaden the puck and lay it flat to make a clean follow-on play. Has an above-average shot, and he can fire both his wrister and slapper with authority and accuracy. He routinely makes high-percentage defensive decisions and has all the makings of a solid top-four iNHL defenseman
27) Aito Iguchi (RW) – Guelph Hurricanes – Junior B
You can’t talk about Aito Iguchi as a prospect without first addressing the elephant in the room: his size. At 5'8" and just 157 lbs he's genuinely tiny. In the opinion of many this leaves him unsuited to the physicality of the North American game and his coach at Guelph Storm clearly agreed, bumping him down to the Junior B level with their OJHL affiliate the Guelph Hurricanes. But you also can’t talk about him without mentioning his ability to stickhandle in a phone booth and a level of on-ice agility which is almost unsurpassed in this draft class. So which will scouts value the most come draft time? In our opinion Iguchi's offensive upside trumps the other concerns and makes him a likely first round pick.
28) Matt Smith (LD) – Seattle Thunderbirds - WHL
A pass first, defensively accountable blueliner that also features some offensive upside, Smith has enjoyed a good rookie season with the Thunderbirds, posting 26 points in 61 games with a +/- of +27. Shows good positioning and will lock horns with anyone who tries to go to the front of his net. Manages the puck effectively and is a strong possession player who does not cough up the puck when pressured. Can create quick breakout plays with his accurate passing and has good iNHL upside as a Top-4 two-way D man.
29) Noak Persson (C) - Färjestads BK – SHL
What two-way Swedish center Noak Persson lacks in size he more than makes up for in skills, hockey smarts and hustle. A three-zone forward who plays bigger than his frame, Persson is near the top of the list of draft-eligible penalty killers thanks to his sound positioning and good gap control. Very good skater with excellent breakaway speed, he can beat defenders to the outside or turn them inside-out thanks to a variety of on-the-go jukes and fakes. Displays real maturity in his game and it’s no surprise he’s become a regular in the SHL this season.
30) Arvid Meyn (LD) – Lausitzer Hunde – DEL2
A big-bodied two-way defenseman, Meyn is arguably the best blueline prospect to come out of Germany since Dennis Seidenberg. Surprisingly comfortable with the puck on his stick for a man of his size; has a nose for transition and consistently makes reads that catch the opposition flat footed. Loves to join the rush, fill in gaps and take risks deep in enemy territory, and he can hammer home one-timers from the circles on the power play. Defensively sound with excellent positioning and an active stick. Not afraid to get physical and can play with genuine bite when required.
Honourable Mentions: Ashton Billesberger; Nikolai Safronov; Kalle Ervasti; Brock Faber; Jan Moskor; Alex Culot; Dylan Duke; Jere Virolainen; Arvega Hovsepyan; Matvei Petrov
A pure goal scorer who can beat you in a variety of ways, Agostinelli is not afraid to get his hands dirty and fight for the territory that offers him the best chance to bury one in the net. Good lower body strength and quick hands make him difficult to separate from the puck. Plays with desire and is a battler who won’t quit no matter the score or time remaining. Has scored at nearly a point per game in the USHL and is a BU commit for next season.
22) Dominik Soukup (C) – HC Skoda Plzen – ELH
Soukup has performed outstandingly in his rookie season with Plzen, working his way up to 1st line duties where he latterly fashioned a formidable partnership with potential Free Agency target Tomas Vildumetz. Has great stickhandling skills and the ability to create plays when it seems like nothing is there. Protects the puck extremely well, using his quick hands and shiftiness to get defenders out of position and create passing or shooting lanes.
23) Corson Ceulemans (RD) – Lethbridge Hurricanes – WHL
The 6’1”, 197 lbs Ceulemans is a tough stay-at-home defenseman who plays with real snarl when patrolling his blueline. Loves to lay on big hits to the body and eliminate opponents in the defensive or neutral zones. Excels at clearing from infront of his own net, using his size, reach and leg strength to completely isolate opponents into an untenable situation. Has shown flashes of offensive ability; can be a pretty good passer when given the opportunity, but it will be up to the organization drafting him to groom Ceulemans into more of a two-way threat.
24) Theo Angesved (RD) - Chicoutimi Saguenéens – QMJHL
The third major part of a Chicoutimi blueline – alongside Cameron Whynot and high-ranked ’04 born Tristan Luneau – that has seen the Saguenéens transform from bottom-feeders into QMJHL championship hopefuls, Angesved is a smooth-skating offensive defenseman in the classic Swedish mold. Has a quick first step and his hands and balance allow him to attack openings without fear of getting trapped. Excellent positioning means he is that rare offensively inclined D man who doesn’t float away from his slot of responsibilities. Would undoubtedly be higher on this list were it not for a serious elbow injury that leaves question marks over his development for the next 8 months or so.
25) Tim Geifes (RW) – EC Red Bull Salzburg - EBYSL
Hands down the player with the best wheels in the draft class, Geifes can sometimes resemble a jet engine on skates when out on the ice. Has the kind of game-breaking speed that hasn’t been seen since the last Austrian to be picked in the 1st round, namely Michael Grabner. Exceptional on the penalty kill and has displayed some offensive acumen to go alongside his raw skating ability. Risk-reward pick as the Austrian youth leagues aren’t exactly the highest level of competition.
26) Stanislav Svozil (LD) – Barrie Colts – OHL
Picked 4th overall by Barrie in the CHL import draft, Svozil is not big or overly physical, but he’s silky-smooth with the puck and maintained his consistency even after opposing OHL coaches realized how big of a three-zone threat he was as the season progressed. Cerebral passer with eyes in the back of his head; has soft hands to quickly deaden the puck and lay it flat to make a clean follow-on play. Has an above-average shot, and he can fire both his wrister and slapper with authority and accuracy. He routinely makes high-percentage defensive decisions and has all the makings of a solid top-four iNHL defenseman
27) Aito Iguchi (RW) – Guelph Hurricanes – Junior B
You can’t talk about Aito Iguchi as a prospect without first addressing the elephant in the room: his size. At 5'8" and just 157 lbs he's genuinely tiny. In the opinion of many this leaves him unsuited to the physicality of the North American game and his coach at Guelph Storm clearly agreed, bumping him down to the Junior B level with their OJHL affiliate the Guelph Hurricanes. But you also can’t talk about him without mentioning his ability to stickhandle in a phone booth and a level of on-ice agility which is almost unsurpassed in this draft class. So which will scouts value the most come draft time? In our opinion Iguchi's offensive upside trumps the other concerns and makes him a likely first round pick.
28) Matt Smith (LD) – Seattle Thunderbirds - WHL
A pass first, defensively accountable blueliner that also features some offensive upside, Smith has enjoyed a good rookie season with the Thunderbirds, posting 26 points in 61 games with a +/- of +27. Shows good positioning and will lock horns with anyone who tries to go to the front of his net. Manages the puck effectively and is a strong possession player who does not cough up the puck when pressured. Can create quick breakout plays with his accurate passing and has good iNHL upside as a Top-4 two-way D man.
29) Noak Persson (C) - Färjestads BK – SHL
What two-way Swedish center Noak Persson lacks in size he more than makes up for in skills, hockey smarts and hustle. A three-zone forward who plays bigger than his frame, Persson is near the top of the list of draft-eligible penalty killers thanks to his sound positioning and good gap control. Very good skater with excellent breakaway speed, he can beat defenders to the outside or turn them inside-out thanks to a variety of on-the-go jukes and fakes. Displays real maturity in his game and it’s no surprise he’s become a regular in the SHL this season.
30) Arvid Meyn (LD) – Lausitzer Hunde – DEL2
A big-bodied two-way defenseman, Meyn is arguably the best blueline prospect to come out of Germany since Dennis Seidenberg. Surprisingly comfortable with the puck on his stick for a man of his size; has a nose for transition and consistently makes reads that catch the opposition flat footed. Loves to join the rush, fill in gaps and take risks deep in enemy territory, and he can hammer home one-timers from the circles on the power play. Defensively sound with excellent positioning and an active stick. Not afraid to get physical and can play with genuine bite when required.
Honourable Mentions: Ashton Billesberger; Nikolai Safronov; Kalle Ervasti; Brock Faber; Jan Moskor; Alex Culot; Dylan Duke; Jere Virolainen; Arvega Hovsepyan; Matvei Petrov