Please log in - See a sample player report, Results for {phrase} ({results_count} of {results_count_total}), Displaying {results_count} results of {results_count_total}, “HockeyProspect.com is a valued and trusted resource. Zion Nybeck would’ve been significantly higher on this list for me at the beginning of the season, but a cooler second half has bumped him down a bit. A member of Sun Media Community Newspapers part of Postmedia Network. August 2019 – Carter is the older brother of 2022 top-three prospect Matthew Savoie and he is quite a good player in his own right. His defensive game still needs some work, although that’s generally expected from players as young as him, and is much easier to build than his dynamic offensive skills. Draft Grades, Hockey Diversity Alliance, Free Agents, and more! Our Privacy Policy which includes our cookies policy is linked. The forward wasn’t drafted in 2019 when he was playing for the U.S. development junior team because he didn’t get a lot of ice-time. When it comes to injuries, few draft-eligible players have been as close to the short end of the stick as Anton Johannesson. This season, he’s terrorizing the league. He was mostly When asked if there were similarities between Mitchell and the five-foot-nine, 177-pound Benning, who had 75 points in 54 games for the Crusaders, he wasn’t so sure. January 23, 2002. Prokop, who played in the Top Prospects game this past winter, is a throwback, six-foot-four and 217 pounds, a right-shot defenceman, always something teams are looking for. All Rankings. Thanks for reading! He’s got all the skills you’re looking for at that end of the rink,” said Jackson, who feels Savoie has to work harder when he doesn’t have the puck. I’ve selected 20 players that I consider underrated in this draft class, and will be counting down to the #1 most underrated player. Date of Birth January 23, 2002 Position Left Wing Height 5'9.25. He was mostly noticeable on the power play [...]. He leads the entire CHL in scoring, ahead of Lafrenière, Byfield and the rest. He often gets shafted in lists for his poor defensive play, but his team earns 53.90% of the shot attempts when he’s on the ice, which is well above the team average (and even better than his linemates). After tearing apart the SuperElit league last year as the highest scorer of the draft’s three elite Swedes, he’s moved into a consistent SHL role where he has 13 points in 44 games — not too bad for an 18-year-old pro who hasn’t been given much of a chance to succeed, often being the 13th forward. © 2020 Kenora Daily Miner. Please log in - See a sample player report, Results for {phrase} ({results_count} of {results_count_total}), Displaying {results_count} results of {results_count_total}. Rick Jackson, the NHL’s Central Scouting Bureau’s Western scout, has plenty of time for both kids. Dismiss, Access to this content is restricted to Gold Pass Membership or Platinum Pass Membership. [...]. Here’s the full data. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. And with 15 goals and 25 points in his first 22 games, he’s finally starting to see his stock go up. HockeyProspect.com draft profile for Carter Savoie - “I have known Mark for over 8 years and he and his staff at HockeyProspect.com have built up credibility with team staffs at both the junior and pro levels by showing a high level of integrity, professionalism and a willingness to travel the miles necessary to produce respected draft publications. With 27 points in 27 games in the SuperElit, he earned a call-up to the SHL where he’s held his own against pro players in limited minutes. Scout with Edmonton Oilers, Former Scout with Boston Bruins & Columbus Blue Jackets. But the promise has always been there as a high-end offensive defenceman, which he’s proven this season with 24 points in 20 games in the SuperElit. Jean-Luc Foudy has been one of the bigger fallers as the season has progressed, which has been a bit surprising to me. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. School. Left. His shot is elite and refined in every way possible, and he possesses the high-end intelligence to consistently find open space. He has to get stronger but he scores (53 goals in 54 games) and probably has a release that’s ranked in the top three in the draft. In January, similar to Chromiak, he packed his bags and left for the OHL’s Hamilton Bulldogs, where he’s finally seeing more of a spotlight. Draft Content Sponsored By. Do you agree or disagree with this list? Later in the draft, here’s some other local area kids to watch for on Day 2: Winnipeg Ice centre Owen Peterson; Spruce Grove Saints defenceman Ethan Edwards, who is another outstanding skater who is going to the University of Michigan; and big Calgary Hitmen defenceman Luke Prokop. He’s been able to convert on those shots too, with his 73 points in 52 games to lead the U20 league as an 18-year-old. But there’s a good chance he goes this year. The Edmonton Oilers had plenty of time to wait after picking up Dylan Holloway with their first-round pick, and after what felt like an eternity, Ken Holland’s staff was finally able to jump back on the zoom call to snap up (LW) Carter Savoie with the 100th overall pick.. The best word I can us to describe him is daring — he loves making fun and risky plays, and he’s exceptionally good at pulling them off with his incredible hands and passing ability. Michael Benning is currently the highest ranked of the bunch, but playing in the AJHL and not committed to the NCAA until 2021-22, Benning has been knocked down on some draft lists. USA & EUROS SAVE $$ WITH CURRENCY EXCHANGE. Are there any players you’d add? Louis Blues in 2001. “Ian would take the puck more end-to-end. Mike Benning and Carter Savoie, long-time buddies who played for the Sherwood Park Crusaders, are in Denver right now skating with the NCAA Pioneers as freshmen with one eye on when the college season will start and one ear for a call from an NHL team on draft day. Savoie is a right-shooting forward that projects to be a play-driving center as he develops towards the NHL. Especially in a draft that lacks high-end defencemen, Grans’ dynamic offensive abilities stick out to me as someone who could be a steal. No D+1 or D+2 player is even close, as along with Jérémie Poirier, they’ve been one of the best 1-2 punches in the league. Scouting report for Carter Savoie vs Spruce Grove - #8 – Savoie, Carter (2020) – He showed off his ability to be a force on the puck tonight, being very More competitive than flashy,” said Jackson. Thanks for reading! Sherwood Park (AJHL) Date of Birth. Tried to engage contact when he was into [...]. The Swedish winger had a phenomenal U20 season. I expect he’ll be a bona-fide first rounder by the time the draft rolls around, but at this point, he’s neck-and-neck with Connor Zary as the league’s best draft-eligible forward. Our Privacy Policy which includes our cookies policy is linked. Click OK to approve the use of cookies. You’ll also notice the appearance of Expected Range through this list, which as the name implies, is the pick range where the prospect is expected to be taken given how he’s been ranked by public sources. Blake Biondi has been receiving much more attention while posting similar results, so spending a mid-to-late round pick for Slukynsky seems like a good bet. “Sometimes you’re taking a shot at the school as much of the player in terms of the draft.”. Seth Jarvis’ current expected range may be underrating him due to time lag, as his explosion in the WHL has mostly come in the last couple months. Maybe third round,” said a Western-based amateur scout. Height. Savoie, who’s been taking part in captains’ practices at Denver along with Benning for some time, might go in Round 2. On top of it all, perceived attitude issues have had him cut from pretty much all international play, despite proving he deserves the spotlight. Scorers are always the ticket for NHL teams. He’ll need to improve his defensive game moving forward." But he hasn’t been able to stop producing in the QMJHL, to the point where I’d argue he’s not being valued highly enough. Savoie is a one-shot scorer. The 2020 NHL Draft will be one of the most crucial moments in determining the Ottawa Senators’ success for the next decade. The left-winger scored 53 … Unfortunately he’s been out with a hand injury since the end of February. Michael makes the first pass and jumps into the play. “Kaiden is as good a skater as his brother Brendan, maybe a little harder to get the puck off of. Watch out for his younger brother in a couple years too. I am not a scout. Ottawa Senators Schedule, Roster, News, and Rumors | Silver Seven, The 20 Most Underrated Players in the 2020 NHL Draft. Last season Savoie scored 31 goals and 42 assists in just 58 games, the 4th highest D-1 total from the AJHL since 2000. Savoie is the older brother of Matthew Savoie, the first overall pick in the 2019 WHL Bantam Draft, and one of the top prospects for the 2022 NHL Draft. “Smallish defenceman, good offensive mind,” said Jackson. Poirier’s been ranked significantly higher on most lists for his two-way abilities, but Villeneuve can’t be slept on as the top offensive catalyst on the Saint John Sea Dogs. Carter Savoie's Stats The importance can’t be understated for a franchise desperately lacking top end talent... and it’s less than four months away. Edwards (33 points in 50 games) is slight at five-foot-10 and 166 pounds but has really good mobility and some have said his style is like that of Winnipeg’s Neal Pionk. Carter Savoie has been nothing short of dominant to begin his draft year. Even as a 16-year-old in his D-1 season he was holding his own against men, and his quick adjustment to OHL action has only helped showcase how versatile he is offensively. His talent should definitively earn him a top ten spot in my opinion, even given the depth of this year’s high-end talent. What’s holding Miettinen back? Savoie. Not the best skater but has good hockey IQ and anticipations. USA & EUROS SAVE $$ WITH CURRENCY EXCHANGE. He knows where to be on the ice. Scouting report for Carter Savoie vs Loko - Not the best skater but has good hockey IQ and anticipations. Josh Bell - The Hockey Writers - May 22nd: "He’s extremely intelligent in the offensive zone, and I’ve seen flashes of him being very good in his own end. His skating is his biggest asset, which he’s able to utilize at both ends of the ice as an effective centre. Tyson Foerster wasn’t on the radar of many at the beginning of this season, but he’s exploded this season as the top scorer on the Barrie Colts by a country mile.