Perreault finished with 39 goals and 70 points in 57 games last season. Choose among a variety of subscription packages and stay up to date with convenient home delivery and our on the go digital e-edition. “I was so happy to hear my name called, especially by the Ducks. He is known as a goal-scorer who knows how to manipulate opposing goaltenders by using different angles to get his shot off. EliteProspects lists him at 5’11 and 198 lbs. Jacob Perreault is the son of former NHL player Yanic Perreault, and he raised his draft profile due to his goal scoring ability. One-timer, off the rush, rebounds, tips. St. Louis Blues: Is The Top Pick Better Or Having Two Top-Five Picks? Your privacy is safe with us. September 2020 – One of the most intriguing forwards in the class, Perreault possesses the best shot in the draft from a player not named Alexander Holtz and his crafty offensive game allows for him to excel in the offensive zone. Sarnia Sting right wing Jacob Perreault is one of the top goal-scoring wingers for the 2020 NHL Draft. Physically, Perreault is probably about as big as you’d like him to get. Assuming the Blues do not package that pick as part of a trade, most mock drafts have St. Louis looking to restock their forward ranks. They were hoping I’d fall to 27 at their pick. That just gives me motivation to work even harder and be my better self.”. The son of former NHL'er Yanic Perreault and owner of a deadly shot, Jacob led the Sting with 39 goals -- 15 of which came on the power play. Kyrou spent four seasons with Sarnia and continually progressed his scoring totals. The New Jersey Devils have three first round picks, which also means three picks in the annual SB Nation NHL Mock Draft. Perreault still has room to go up, even though a 70 point season as an 18 year old is impressive. A member of Sun Media Community Newspapers part of Postmedia Network. His release and his ability to get inside translates really well to the pro level.”. “He’s someone that I know as a player and off the ice,” Perreault said. With that in mind, the Blues could very well take Jacob Perreault with their 26th overall selection. “Really elusive power and ability to get away from people in the neutral zone. However, that’s likely the case of anybody who is available near the back end of the first round. But Jacob Perrault would still be playing hockey on his family’s makeshift backyard rink. Perreault would likely play at least one more year with Sarnia, or another CHL team, before turning pro. Published on: October 8, 2020 | Last Updated: October 8, 2020 8:07 AM EDT, Spread of floating oil in Canatara Park under investigation, Perreault eager to prove teams wrong after being drafted by Ducks. Perreault finished with 39 goals and 70 points in 57 games last season. Yes, he has some defensive holes in his game, but not many 18-year-olds are polished two-way players. There are plenty of intriguing candidates who could be available, including 5-foot-11, 192-pound right winger Jacob Perreault, who had 39 goals in 57 games for Sarnia in the Ontario Hockey League last season. Jacob Perreault – NHL Draft Projection For the most part, Perreault is projected as a first-round pick in the upcoming draft. So, why not look to Sarnia out of the OHL again? Miller was a Sting pick in the 2017 OHL draft. Sarnia Sting's Jacob Perreault (44) chases Erie Otters' Jamie Drysdale (4) during an OHL game at Progressive Auto Sales Arena in Sarnia, Ont., on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020. © 2020 Sarnia Observer. He scored a team-high 39 goals last season. Top 25 Super Bowl Performances of All Time, Each NHL Team's Most Likely Future Hall of Famer, 30 Greatest Teams in Premier League History, 28 most memorable buzzer beaters in March Madness history. Perreault ranked second among OHL rookies with 30 goals in 2018-19. He sent a congratulatory text Wednesday to Drysdale, the Erie Otters defenceman drafted sixth overall by the Ducks. His father, Yanic, played in the NHL from 1993 through 2008. “We want goal scoring and he’s a goal scorer,” Ducks assistant general manager Martin Madden said to media in a Zoom call. WINDSOR, ONTARIO - FEBRUARY 18: Forward Jacob Perreault #44 of the Sarnia Sting skates prior to a game against the Windsor Spitfires at the WFCU Centre on February 18, 2020 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The Sarnia Sting right-winger was picked by the Ducks in the first round, 27th overall, in the NHL draft late Tuesday. He finds open ice in the offensive zone and can score from anywhere. Two Sting prospects were drafted Wednesday. DOB 4/15/2002. All rights reserved. “My goal is to keep getting better every single year and make sure to show the Anaheim Ducks that they made the right selection and prove to the teams ahead of them that didn’t draft me that they made a mistake.”. “That’s a really good indication. His lowest ranking is 40th by TSN/Craig Button. Long after the thrill of being drafted by the Anaheim Ducks has worn off, Jacob Perreault will remember the teams that didn’t choose him.