mmajeski06 Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 (edited) Reid Boucher is officially a Devil! LW, ranked 86th in THN Great overview on him on ILWT: http://www.inlouwetrust.com/2011/6/15/2186322/reid-boucher-2011-nhl-draft-prospect-profile Edited June 25, 2011 by mmajeski06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 USHL Player of the Year, highest point totals in a decade? Sounds like a solid pick to me... how was this guy available in the third round? Is the USHL that bad of a league? His point totals were comparable to Vanek and he went in the first round of '03... I don't get it. He is 19 so he appears to be a little bit of late bloomer passed over once. Seems like a decent risk for the Devils to take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghdi Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 I mean height wise, obviously I don't know him but I'd imagine he'd hit the 6 ft mark hopefully. That inch is pretty negligible. He's just young. We won't see him for 2 or 3 years. Awww. New Yersee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 99th Overall Pick by the Devils Reid Boucher hockeydb page. In Lou We Trust did a prospect profile on Boucher here. A ton of info in the post, check it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn01 Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Not a bad pick up. He seems pretty solid. Nice wrist shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 (edited) My Future Considerations draft guide had Boucher ranked 60th and had this to say about him: REID BOUCHER POSITION: Centre SHOOTS: Left TEAM: U18 US NTDP (USHL) BORN: September 8, 1993 VITALS: 5’-9.5” / 190 Lbs STATS: 49 GP 24 G 19 A 43 PTS 25 PIM N/A SCOUTING REPORT: A smallish deceptive goal scoring forward. Skates fine but lacks high end speed and first step acceleration. Is a tad undersized but doesn’t let that stop him from competing all over the ice. Makes smart decisions, gets to open ice and sees the game different than everyone else. Wants the puck on his stick at crucial times. Can get a quick and hard wrister off from anywhere and make it dangerous. His anticipation is elite as he always seems to be in the right place to step into a shot at key moments of the game. Has great hands, good drive and is an underrated playmaker. Needs to improve his skating and add some more strength but this kid has the natural finishing instincts to play in the NHL next year. Future Michigan Spartan (or Sarnia Sting) is likely this seasons Jeff Skinner in that he just scores goals no matter the other warts in his game. NHL POTENTIAL: Top six goal scoring forward. Edited June 25, 2011 by thefiestygoat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn01 Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Did they just say something about Parise writing in or talking with them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 http://twitter.com/#!/TGfireandice/status/84665094553878528 Boucher said he is actually a wing and not a center. He's listed long on NHL list. Also, he still has one more year of H.S. left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 (edited) 129th Overall pick by the Devils is LW Blake Pietila. A second USNTDP prospect drafted today by the Devils. Here is his hockeydb page. Edited June 25, 2011 by thefiestygoat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 http://twitter.com/#!/TGfireandice/status/84670758785269761 Pietila (5-11, 189) was the 105th ranked N. American skater by NHL Central Scouting. He put up 13 goals and 9 assists in 52 games in 10-11. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Projects, all of these guys pretty much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 McKeens interview with Blake Pietila. McKeen's: For those who have not seen you play, what would you say is the style you play and also the strengths of your game? Pietila: Style of play? I'd say power forward. I like to get in and forecheck and hits guys and keep my feet moving. I think I'm playing at my best when I'm doing that and playing a physical game. McKeen's: In my personal opinion, of the 1993s as a group, from the beginning of last year and the course of this year, you're probably the most improved player over that course of time. So, in what areas do you feel you've developed the most in your time at The Program and what's helped you pick it up? Pietila: I think it all started in the summer. I worked out with a guy named Chris Ramberg, where I live in Brighton, Michigan. He helped me a lot with my speed and conditioning. I think that was a weakness last year, my conditioning. I would get tired toward the end of the games. This year, I think that's been a lot better. From Cedar Rapids until now? I guess that comes down to it getting down to the end of the year and trying to make the team for the World Under-18 Championships. That's been a huge motivation to step my game up and play a lot better. McKeen's: As you mentioned, you've gotten faster with your top speed, you're more explosive, and you have more quickness. Going into college hockey, what areas of your game do you feel you need to focus on improving to help find success at the next level? Pietila: I think it's still my speed and quickness, getting that extra half step to beat d-men wide and keep my feet moving in the offensive zone. I think my strength is there, it's just the speed and quickness. McKeen's: At first, it looked like you'd be going to Northern Michigan, where your brother [Chad Pietila] was playing at the time. He has since left the team and now you're committed to Michigan Tech, where your cousin [Aaron Pietila] plays, if I remember right. Pietila: Yep. Actually, my brother has transferred up there. That was a huge motivation to transfer up there. I always wanted to play with him. With him transferring, I'll still play a year and a half with him. And, my cousin Aaron, he's a sophomore. Well, he'll be a junior next year. So, that should be fun to play with those two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamtheprodigy Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 All Americans today. Like the look of these picks. Boucher especially seems like he could be a sleeper pick in the 4th round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn01 Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 How many of you think Larsson will go through camp, impress everyone, and be in the line up next season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagknife Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 How many of you think Larsson will go through camp, impress everyone, and be in the line up next season? I'm hoping for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn01 Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 I'm hoping for that. I am also. At first I didnt think so but the more I watch him play on youtube and everything and how hes talking himself up a little, I can see it happening. Realistically, who is in the line up as far as d goes? Tallinder, Volchenkov, White, Taormina, Fayne, Fraser, Greene (if he resigns), Salvador (Who knows what his situation will be), and Salmela. Id have to see him play at the NHL level, but at this point I may consider him over Fayne, Salmela. Taormina I think is going to be STRONG for us this season. We didnt really get the chance to see him play last season but from what he did play, I was impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelastonealive Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 (edited) Reece Scarlett in the 6th round. Good name. Hockey's Future profile Edited June 25, 2011 by thelastonealive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 (edited) 159th Overall pick by the Devils is Reece Scarlett, defenseman from the WHL. First Major Junior player selected by the Devils. Here is his hockeydb page. 6'1 168 according to hockeydb, definitely needs to fill out weight wise. Edited June 25, 2011 by thefiestygoat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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thefiestygoat Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 McKeens interview with Scarlett. McKeen's: What is the strongest part of your game, and what are the things you want to work on?Scarlett: I believe I'm a strong playmaking defenseman with good puck support. I think I have to work on my strength in the corners and my physical play. McKeen's: How important is it to get that first pass out of your own zone to your teammates on a consistent basis? Scarlett: I take pride in making sure that my outlet passes are crisp and on the tape of my forwards. It's something I work hard on. McKeen's: You're a gifted, offensive defenseman, but you mentioned earlier you wanted to work harder on defense and become a complete player? Scarlett: Yes, I mean, as a defenseman, I want to get better in all areas of the game. As I said, being more physical, knocking opposing players off the puck and clearing the front of the net and blocking shots are part of consistent, and playing better defense. McKeen's: Are you a student of the game, and how important a role does having good hockey sense play out in game situations? Scarlett: Yes, it's something I've always taken pride in, the mental part of the game and my natural skills that I've worked hard on to get where I am today. McKeen's: Have you been working on your back skating cross-over steps, as I noticed you are very quick? Scarlett: Yes, skating has always been a strong suit of mine; I take power skating practically every summer, so the improvements are finally coming home to roost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfsharkalligatorhalfman Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 How many of you think Larsson will go through camp, impress everyone, and be in the line up next season? I'm hoping not. I'd like him to get some more seasoning as an 18/19 year old. Hedman in TB spent about a year and half of serious growing pains before he became a solid NHL dman, I would expect Larsson would have similar issues, and I'd want him to get those kinks out before coming to NJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmajeski06 Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Reece Scarlett, another D-Man. Ranked 57th in the THN preview Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 My Future Considerations draft guide had Scarlett ranked 97th. REECE SCARLETT POSITION: Defense SHOOTS: Right TEAM: Swift Current (WHL) BORN: March 31, 1993 VITALS: 6’-0.5” / 165 Lbs STATS: 72 GP 6 G 18 A 24 PTS 59 PIM -37 SCOUTING REPORT: An averaged size defensive defenseman. Skates well with good speed and excellent four-way mobility. Has a quick jump but could use some extra leg strength going forward. Very under developed physically and needs lots of gym time. Has good defensive awareness and reads the play well. Uses a long reach to close off lanes and has the ability to make short range passes effectively. At his best when he plays it safe and simple. His vision seems to be lacking as does not have any form of offensive creativity. Has some good potential as a smart defensive defenseman but teams should not expect much in the way of an offensive contribution at the next level. NHL POTENTIAL: Bottom pairing defensive defenseman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn01 Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 How many goaltenders have gone so far and what teams picked them up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 How many goaltenders have gone so far and what teams picked them up? http://www.nhl.com/ice/draftsearch.htm?year=2011&round=All&position=G&supl=N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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