Bean appeared in only two games for the Hurricanes last season, and the 2016 first-rounder will be fighting an uphill battle to make the roster out of camp. “He’s a proven goal-scorer in a scoring league, a league that plays a wide-open game,” said Tony MacDonald, Carolina’s director of amateur scouting. Hurricanes extend qualifying offers to eight restricted free agents. For the third straight year, the Canes took a defenseman in the first round of the draft, selecting Jake Bean of the Calgary Hitmen of the Western Hockey League with the 13th overall pick. Also, when it comes to the NHL draft – perhaps more so than the other pro sports – teams aren’t drafting for the needs of the here and now. For a blueliner, the 20-year-old Bean has been an offensive standout the past four seasons in the WHL, racking up a combined 196 points in 219 games. That said, it's just a matter of when Bean becomes an everyday NHL'er – not if – so those of you in keeper formats would be wise to grab him now, while he's still available. The Canes already have a number of young defensemen on the roster, including Noah Hanifin, Brett Pesce and Haydn Fleury, so they are not likely to rush Bean along before he's ready. Bean is one of the top prospects to emerge from the WHL in recent years. RALEIGH, N.C. -- Carolina Hurricanes prospect Jake Bean will never know why he was passed over in the 2013 Western Hockey League bantam draft… Bean, selected 13th overall in the 2016 NHL Draft, is arguably the top prospect in the Hurricanes' organization. Bean, plain and simple, was a superstar at the junior hockey level this past season. He had 41 (goals) this year. This is true in both directions and really helps him to be a two-way defender. Bean was not drafted by the Western Hockey League in 2013. “He’s a big man who skates and he has skill. [Photo: Scoop Cooper]. Will Hextall add to his stable of D prospects with the 18th pick? Jake Bean, right, puts on a Carolina Hurricanes sweater as Canes general manager Ron Francis looks on at the NHL hockey draft in Buffalo, N.Y. Player profile for Jake Bean (D). Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Jake Bean. I’m a guy who sees the ice really well and can make a good first pass.”, At 6-foot-1 and 172 pounds, Bean said his biggest weakness was his lack of size, saying, “The biggest thing for me is my strength. He combines his puck skills with elite-level skating and hockey IQ, think Shayne Gostisbehere, heard of him?eval(ez_write_tag([[580,400],'thehockeywriters_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_0',665,'0','0'])); Bean plays a similar game to the Flyers own dynamic Shayne Gostisbehere [Photo: Amy Irvin]. Jon Litterine details each Metropolitan team's top prospects. The Canes made defenseman Noah Hanifin the fifth overall in the 2015 draft, signing him out of Boston College before putting him in the Canes’ lineup last season at 18. Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Jake Bean, 1998-06-09 Calgary, AB, CAN Canada. Meet the Islanders Drafted on Day 2 of the 2020 NHL Draft, Red Wings News & Rumors: Draft, Abdelkader, Qualifying Offers & More, Unable to Move Up, Coyotes Attempt to Make Lemonade, Jankowski’s Departure Makes Room For Growth on the Flames’ Roster, Panthers Stock Cupboard With High Value and Potential Draft Steals on Day 2, Bruins 2020 Draft Review: Lohrei, Kuntar, Langenbrunner & Duran. Jake is extremely effective in puck retrieval, though he could still improve the speed of his decision making, and is excellent at carrying the puck up the ice through traffic. He is blessed with very good speed and excellent acceleration. Or a skilled forward like one of the two who comprised the infamous SST line of 2013. Jake Bean scored 24 goals this season to lead WHL Dmen. 21, Carolina took Julien Gauthier, a 6-foot-4, 230-pound winger who scored 41 goals last season for the Val-d’Or Foreurs of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. 22-Year-Old Defenseman D. Carolina Hurricanes . As we all know, drafting a 17-18 year old kid is the ultimate crapshoot.eval(ez_write_tag([[580,400],'thehockeywriters_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_2',664,'0','0'])); There’s no guarantees that the defensemen whom the Flyers have already acquired via the draft will turn out to be anything of value at this point either. He can skate his way out of trouble as well as carry the puck dynamically through the neutral zone. Bean was the No. Carolina drafted defenseman Haydn Fleury of Red Deer, also in the WHL, with the No. “His stock was hurt a little when his team was knocked out in the first round of the (QMJHL) playoffs.”. Bean will bolster any team’s defensive prospect pool the moment he hears his name called in June. Bean, born in Calgary, was considered one of the best offensive defensemen in the draft. All Advice & Strategy Auction Strategy Draft Strategy 10 Basic Strategy Tips How To Play Fantasy Hockey How To Evaluate Injuries How To Bet On NHL Games NHL DFS Strategy. This season, the 19-year-old Bean has set his sights on bypassing the AHL and landing a roster spot with the Hurricanes straight out of training camp. I wonder if PHI will target dman Jake Bean at the draft. He is the Lead Writer for the Philadelphia Flyers for The Hockey Writers as well as the social media coordinator and contributor for @PHLFlyersNation. Hextall has taken the best player available approach since starting his reign as general manager because he’s aware that the players he’s selecting for the organization aren’t for the 2016-17 Flyers, they’re for the 2020-21 Flyers.eval(ez_write_tag([[336,280],'thehockeywriters_com-leader-2','ezslot_8',669,'0','0'])); Glen Stricker is a Temple University graduate with a degree in Media & Communication. Canes’ first-round pick Jarvis says he plays like Point. Bean will likely require a season or two at the AHL level before he is considered NHL-ready, but don't worry – his time is coming. A wide swath of … On defense, perhaps a talented defensive prospect like Jake Bean or a stalwart like Ron Hainsey. Jake Bean's Player Profile Craig Button TSN - March 22, 2016 - "Calgary Hitmen blueliner Jake Bean (No. In some aspects that’s a good thing because inevitably it will come, just growing into my body. All rights reserved. Jon Litterine details how he believes the first round of the 2016 NHL Entry Draft would unfold now with the benefit of hindsight. Connect to local news for just $4.99 a month for 12 months. See what DraftSite and fans have to say about Bean. The Original Full Round Mock Draft Site. The draft continues Saturday at First Niagara Center in Buffalo, N.Y., with the second through the seventh rounds. Bean was promoted from AHL Charlotte on Monday. The ninth and final featured WHL player is Calgary Hitmen defenceman Jake Bean. The team will have new needs, and hey, maybe in 4-5 years that need will be an elite, puck moving defenseman in the likes of a player like Jake Bean. Our full team depth charts are reserved for RotoWire subscribers. Offensive puck mover with power play potential who thrives on the rush. When will he be NHL ready? The Canes have seven selections. If I can incorporate that into my game it will really help me.”. So, who might Ron Hextall and co. select at the podium when there number is called? The next year, with the 12th pick, Carolina went with center Martin Necas, a regular with the Canes this past season. By the time the 2016 draft picks are NHL-ready the current Flyers roster will be mostly overturned. Jake Bean. He had 24 goals and 40 assists in 68 games for Calgary last season. As such, he will probably open the season with AHL Charlotte, but don't be afraid to snap him up in your keeper leagues if he's still available. Over 2 million monthly readers now come to THW for their hockey fix. He'd have some upside if he sticks with the big club, but Bean remains more of a long-term fantasy play at this stage given the numerous capable veterans currently residing on Carolina's blue line. The Canes had two first-round selections this year after picking up a first-rounder from the Los Angeles Kings in the 2015 trade-deadline deal that sent defenseman Andrej Sekera to the Kings. Keeper-league players should take note. Jake Bean – Calgary Hitmen Defenceman. 13 pick in 2016 and took defenseman Jake Bean. Jake Bean. With speed and puck movement at an all-time premium, there is never enough high-end defensemen in which a team can stock up on. His father, John Bean, is chief operating officer of the Calgary Flames, allowing Jake the opportunity to attend many Flames games and observe NHL players on and off the ice. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. Both his father and grandfather were champion bodybuilders – each winning Mr. Canada titles – and Gauthier has used their weight-training knowledge in his conditioning routines. Great timing on shot release; extremely accurate shot, — Brendan Ross (@RossyYoungblood) April 20, 2016. eval(ez_write_tag([[300,250],'thehockeywriters_com-large-mobile-banner-2','ezslot_7',657,'0','0'])); Well, we know he can do one thing from the blueline, and that’s put the puck in the net. Submit your own scouting profile & videos. Complete player biography and stats. “He has good speed and he uses that speed. Bean was reassigned to AHL Charlotte on Thursday, © Copyright 2020 - Roto Sports, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Redoing the First Round of the 2016 NHL Draft, Seattle Expansion Mock Draft: Metropolitan Division, Prospects Analysis: Metropolitan Division. Justin Williams, who turned 39 on Sunday, was a member of the Hurricanes’ 2006 Stanley Cup championship team and later was twice on Cup winners with Los Angeles Kings. Injury kept him from U18s. Mock Drafts. All Draft Tools Draft Software Custom Rankings Custom Rankings – Roto Cheat Sheet Cheat Sheet – Compact Auction Values Projections Prospects Draft Strategy. “We had some forwards there, but there was a run of forwards and we’re really excited Jake was there when we were picking because he was high on our list.”. Lease extension for Hurricanes at PNC Arena moves closer to completion, Canes taking Yaroslav Askarov in the NHL draft makes sense, but Carolina has options.