It's hard to imagine moving on from a talented rookie like J.K. Dobbins in fantasy leagues, but his workload has been hard to count on so far this season. Could Flyers go defense in the 1st round for second consecutive draft? He is effective on the forecheck, getting in quickly and creating havoc in the zone. Neighbours brings this same work ethic to the defensive zone, backchecking effectively. In addition to increased production, increased deployment on special teams, particularly on the PK, will be a strong indicator of his potential as an NHL prospect. Neighbours has one of the most complete forwards you will find at this age, and plays with an edge to his game which can lead to discipline issues. Edmonton would then take him with there 1st selection in 2017, he later captained Team Alberta at the Canada Winter games that year. Top (AEHL U15), AMHL Most of his goals often come from around the net, Neighbour’s ability to work off his passes and create for himself is exceptional along with his strength on his feet make him virtually impossible to force away from the goal. Neighbours has all the tools of an elite WHL player, it is hard to pinpoint out a comparable player for him but he has a lot of those similar physical tools and creative playmaking to a player like Leon Draisaitl or Ryan Getzlaf. Franchise Hockey Manager, Get access to Skill Rating and many more premium features, Drafted 2017, 1 #4 overall by Edmonton Oil Kings in the WHL Bantam Draft. This month and into June, we'll break down NHL draft options for the Flyers, who have seven selections this year and would currently pick 26th in the first round. Guenther scores. Jake Neighbours Edmonton Oil Kings / WHL - 19/20 Pronunciation Bookmark ... Read complete scouting report from EP draft guide He boasts playmaking ability, especially off the boards, has a decent motor with solid defensive fundamentals, and is sturdier than a refrigerator. This helps him to win races to loose pucks, or to quickly change speeds when attacking a defender on the rush. Having a good attorney can make all the difference. He is more quick than fast, as his top-end speed is good, but he is not quite a burner. Going into his first Midget season, Neighbours would return to club hockey and join the Calgary Buffaloes of the AMHL. He’s as competitive as it get’s and has developed at a fast pace. Could the Miami Heat land next NBA superstar on the move? Neighbours has a wide stride which gives him excellent balance. The following is a compilation of some of the highlight packages and features of Jake Neighbours that are available on youtube. 2015-2016 – Airdrie Xtreme Bantam AAA: 35GP-22G-18A-40PTS 64PIMS, 2016-2017 – POE Bantam Prep: 30GP-27G-41A-68PTS 16PIMS Playoffs: 5GP-5G-6A-11PTS 2PIMS, POE Elite 15s: 4GP-4G-1A-5PTS 6PIMS Playoffs: 1GP-1G-0A-1PTS 0PIMS, 2017-2018- Calgary Buffaloes: 33GP-26G-31A-57PTS 12PIMS Playoffs: 5GP-1G-3A-4PTS 12PIMS, Edmonton Oil Kings: 11GP-0G-4A-4PTS 6PIMS, Eastman Selects @ Interlake Lightning – Oct 3, 2020, RHA Nationals vs Southwest Cougars – October 3/20. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. He had likely the best appearances at the WHL level last year in his WHL Draft class, showing he can thrive against proven WHL veterans. Receive comprehensive coverage of your teams and stream the Flyers, Sixers and Phillies games easily on your device. Prospect eligible for the. Player profile for Jake Neighbours (LW). After choosing to bench Dwayne Haskins, both Ron Rivera and Scott Turner spoke to the media. ET, while Rounds 2-7 follow on Wednesday starting at 11:30 a.m. Click here to download the MyTeams App by NBC Sports! Will Flyers continue to add RW depth, potential sniper with this draft pick? Get access to our unique free agency lists and many more premium features. Carson Palmer had plenty to say about Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow. He led the league in scoring as a 15 year old with 57 points in 33 games played and was spectacular in the 11 games he suited up for the Edmonton Oil Kings. Neighbours is an explosive skater. The 18-year-old Neighbours relishes the physical aspects of hockey. “Growing up, I was bigger than some guys and once I got to where hitting was allowed, I loved throwing big ones,” he told Jim Matheson of The Edmonton Journal. Neighbours is a strong forward who plays a 200-foot game. “Being physical is what my dad preached for a long time. 33 overall and TSN's Craig Button has him at No. Each day I will bring you a new player profile or topical article in the lead-up to the 2020 NHL Draft. He can play the wing or down the middle and because of that fans shouldn’t be surprised if he lands on the Oil Kings top line 5,10,15 games into the season. Neighbours also had a limited taste of WHL action in 2017-18, playing 11 games and scoring four assists. Jake Neighbours on cusp of junior hockey stardom May 9, 2019, 9:00 AM | Tyler Yaremchuk Even back in the 2017-18 season, when he appeared in just 11 games as a 15-year-old, it was clear that Neighbours was a special player. Once he continues to get bigger and stronger, Neighbour’s will be impossible for diminutive players to handle. Will Flyers get a shot at 'talented' winger coming off 98-point year in WHL? Neighbours profiles as a player who could help both the penalty kill and power play units at the NHL level, given his ability to protect the puck and force the action offensively. A stocky, skilled winger who reminds me a lot of former Oil King teammate Trey Fix-Wolansky (CBJ signee), Neighbours is a player with a wide range of skills that can be utilized in all aspects of the game. Important: An official team/league url or a team document must be provided for us to update player stats. A deceptive release on an accurate shot, he doesn’t beat goalies often from far out but has shown that he has the capabilities to do it. He captained the Canada White U-17 team and generally seems to be the kind of guy you’d like in your locker room, a selfless kid and diligent worker, as The Athletic’s Scott Cruickshank detailed. He doesn't shy away from tough areas and that is a strong point of his game.". Blog, Prospect Scouting Reports He makes complicated passes look easy, and his creativity with his passes make him hard to anticipate. Bellinger nearly went to a knee to hit his long home run, and later made a spectacular, leaping catch at the center-field wall to take away a go-ahead shot from Fernando Tatis Jr. as the Dodgers barely held off the San Diego Padres 6-5 Wednesday night. Player Report: Possibly the most improved since his WHL Draft year, Jake Neighbours was our fourth ranked player coming into the draft and was selected in that position by the Edmonton Oil Kings.The Airdrie native spent his rookie bantam season playing with the hometown Xtreme where he had 40 points in 35 regular season games and led his team in scoring as a 13 year old. Neighbours could develop into a solid middle-six winger, capable of being a big part of a team’s penalty kill and power play. Neighbours also played for Team Red at the CHL Top Prospects Game. Let's take a look at a target for the Flyers with the 23rd selection: The 18-year-old Neighbours relishes the physical aspects of hockey. Jake Neighbours Scouting Report. He's a brick wall. A stocky, skilled winger who reminds me a lot of former Oil King teammate Trey Fix-Wolansky (CBJ signee), Neighbours is a player with a wide range of skills that can be utilized and all aspects of the game. Neighbours profiles as a player who could help both the penalty kill and power play units at the NHL level, given his ability to protect the puck and force the action offensively.