Dallas Stars Draft 2016 Review
Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2016 2:49 pm
#7
Jakob Chychrun
Position: Defenseman
Born: 1998-03-31 in Boca Raton, Florida, USA
Nation: Canada
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 205 lbs
Shoots: Left
Jersey: #5
Drafted: Round 1, #7 overall by Dallas Stars
Scouting report:
An unyielding two-way defenseman, Jakob Chychrun is a rising star with a toolbox bursting at the seams. Consistently displays elite four-way skating ability and is not afraid to throw his weight around physically. Plays with poise and composure through high pressure situations and, with the puck on his stick, can direct the play up-ice. Exhibits a particularly potent shot that works its magic on the power play and on the forecheck. Excellent first pass and uses his vision and awareness to keep the puck moving in the direction of the opposition's tail or to a teammate with more time and space. Chychrun is also already developping a strong defensive game, playing shutdown defensive hockey and getting big minutes against top lines even as a 16-year-old last year. That has continued this year and he has been one of the best defensive defenders in the OHL. Defensively adept at tracking the puck and staying a step ahead of the opposition. Proactive with his stick and body, exerting pressure on the opposition and forcing them to make hurried decisions. Chychrun is also displaying leadership skills both on and off the ice. All-in-all, a well-rounded, minute munching, two-way defender who competes with pro-level drive and makes his authoritative presence felt at both ends of the ice who has a potential to be a franchise defender. (Ryan Jankowski)
Type of player: Elite all-round defenseman with a big point shot and leadership skills
Line-up projection: Top defenseman
Offense/defense cellings: 78/81
Team comparable: None
#37
Trent Frederic
Position: Center/Left wing
Born: 1998-02-11 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Nation: USA
Height: 6'2"
Height: 203 lbs
Shoots: Left
Jersey: #7
Drafted: Round 2, #37 overall by Dallas Stars
Scouting report:
Trent Frederic shows good size, and plays a power forward style of game. He loves to get in on the fore check, pressuring defencemen, and throwing hits in the offensive zone. He creates turnovers, and generates offence by winning battles along the boards or working to establish space in front of the net. He protects the puck well down low, and is able to prolong possession and generate plays. Frederic has the ability to score goals, with a strong wrist shotand good release. He is also able to score in close, taking the puck to the net when he gets the opportunity, or throw fast hands that get rebounds and deflections. In terms of stick handling Frederic protects the puck well, but he is not one to make a lot of fancy one on one moves. His passing game also relies on making the simple play and does not typically look for the overly fancy or creative play. For a young player, Frederic is already developing a strong defensive game. He is tenacious on the back check and willing to use to use his size and grittiness in all three zones. Frederic is a smart player who contains well against the cycle game and provides good back pressure. He is good in the face-off circle, and does a good job cutting down passing and shooting lanes on the penalty kill. It is unclear if Frederic has the agility, creativity and vision to play centre at the next level. A move to left wing may be in his future, as he does a good job of playing a simple straight ahead game, and has the offensive ability to score goals. The question will be if his offence develops enough in the next few years to see him as a second line or third line player. Also, his skating might not be good enough for a top-six or even a top-nine role in the NHL level. In summary, Trent Frederic brings lot of positives on the table, and can be an effective forward in the NHL one day, if used properly. (Brian Skrudland)
Type of player: Bottom-six power-forward
Line up projection: Bottom-six winger
Offense/defense cellings: 70/76
Team comparable: Harder-hitting Mark Jankowski with slower stride and inferior playmaking ability
#49
Otto Koivula
Position: Left wing/Right wing
Born: 1998-09-01 in Nokia, Pirkanamaa Region, FINLAND
Nation: Finland
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 220 lbs
Shoots: Left
Jersey: #12
Drafted: round 2, #49 overall by Dallas Stars
Scouting report:
Koivula is a very big forward at 6’4, 220 lbs with very interesting tools who knows how to use his body. He handles the puck well – able to make crisp passes showing great on-ice vision. Koivula’s hockey IQ is high and he sees the ice well. He makes consistently good decisions on whether to shoot, pass or drive to the net Likes to attack to the net, plays pretty physically, reliable defensively. A good finisher who posted 58 points in the U20 league. A major knock at this point is his skating and speed which need plenty of work, but has a nice upside, good offensive ability, especially having in mind his vicious shot. Is also sound defensively and can be used on the penalty kill. Not a perfect player, by any means, but still, an interesting package of size, offensive ability and excellent checking ability. Can be inconsistent at times, though, and his game-to-game concentration needs to improve. (Ulf Dahlén)
Type of player: Top-nine two-way winger
Line up projection: Top-nine forward
Offense/defense cellings: 73/78
Team comparable: Nikita Scherbak with slower stride and inferior playmaking ability
Jakob Chychrun
Position: Defenseman
Born: 1998-03-31 in Boca Raton, Florida, USA
Nation: Canada
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 205 lbs
Shoots: Left
Jersey: #5
Drafted: Round 1, #7 overall by Dallas Stars
Scouting report:
An unyielding two-way defenseman, Jakob Chychrun is a rising star with a toolbox bursting at the seams. Consistently displays elite four-way skating ability and is not afraid to throw his weight around physically. Plays with poise and composure through high pressure situations and, with the puck on his stick, can direct the play up-ice. Exhibits a particularly potent shot that works its magic on the power play and on the forecheck. Excellent first pass and uses his vision and awareness to keep the puck moving in the direction of the opposition's tail or to a teammate with more time and space. Chychrun is also already developping a strong defensive game, playing shutdown defensive hockey and getting big minutes against top lines even as a 16-year-old last year. That has continued this year and he has been one of the best defensive defenders in the OHL. Defensively adept at tracking the puck and staying a step ahead of the opposition. Proactive with his stick and body, exerting pressure on the opposition and forcing them to make hurried decisions. Chychrun is also displaying leadership skills both on and off the ice. All-in-all, a well-rounded, minute munching, two-way defender who competes with pro-level drive and makes his authoritative presence felt at both ends of the ice who has a potential to be a franchise defender. (Ryan Jankowski)
Type of player: Elite all-round defenseman with a big point shot and leadership skills
Line-up projection: Top defenseman
Offense/defense cellings: 78/81
Team comparable: None
#37
Trent Frederic
Position: Center/Left wing
Born: 1998-02-11 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Nation: USA
Height: 6'2"
Height: 203 lbs
Shoots: Left
Jersey: #7
Drafted: Round 2, #37 overall by Dallas Stars
Scouting report:
Trent Frederic shows good size, and plays a power forward style of game. He loves to get in on the fore check, pressuring defencemen, and throwing hits in the offensive zone. He creates turnovers, and generates offence by winning battles along the boards or working to establish space in front of the net. He protects the puck well down low, and is able to prolong possession and generate plays. Frederic has the ability to score goals, with a strong wrist shotand good release. He is also able to score in close, taking the puck to the net when he gets the opportunity, or throw fast hands that get rebounds and deflections. In terms of stick handling Frederic protects the puck well, but he is not one to make a lot of fancy one on one moves. His passing game also relies on making the simple play and does not typically look for the overly fancy or creative play. For a young player, Frederic is already developing a strong defensive game. He is tenacious on the back check and willing to use to use his size and grittiness in all three zones. Frederic is a smart player who contains well against the cycle game and provides good back pressure. He is good in the face-off circle, and does a good job cutting down passing and shooting lanes on the penalty kill. It is unclear if Frederic has the agility, creativity and vision to play centre at the next level. A move to left wing may be in his future, as he does a good job of playing a simple straight ahead game, and has the offensive ability to score goals. The question will be if his offence develops enough in the next few years to see him as a second line or third line player. Also, his skating might not be good enough for a top-six or even a top-nine role in the NHL level. In summary, Trent Frederic brings lot of positives on the table, and can be an effective forward in the NHL one day, if used properly. (Brian Skrudland)
Type of player: Bottom-six power-forward
Line up projection: Bottom-six winger
Offense/defense cellings: 70/76
Team comparable: Harder-hitting Mark Jankowski with slower stride and inferior playmaking ability
#49
Otto Koivula
Position: Left wing/Right wing
Born: 1998-09-01 in Nokia, Pirkanamaa Region, FINLAND
Nation: Finland
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 220 lbs
Shoots: Left
Jersey: #12
Drafted: round 2, #49 overall by Dallas Stars
Scouting report:
Koivula is a very big forward at 6’4, 220 lbs with very interesting tools who knows how to use his body. He handles the puck well – able to make crisp passes showing great on-ice vision. Koivula’s hockey IQ is high and he sees the ice well. He makes consistently good decisions on whether to shoot, pass or drive to the net Likes to attack to the net, plays pretty physically, reliable defensively. A good finisher who posted 58 points in the U20 league. A major knock at this point is his skating and speed which need plenty of work, but has a nice upside, good offensive ability, especially having in mind his vicious shot. Is also sound defensively and can be used on the penalty kill. Not a perfect player, by any means, but still, an interesting package of size, offensive ability and excellent checking ability. Can be inconsistent at times, though, and his game-to-game concentration needs to improve. (Ulf Dahlén)
Type of player: Top-nine two-way winger
Line up projection: Top-nine forward
Offense/defense cellings: 73/78
Team comparable: Nikita Scherbak with slower stride and inferior playmaking ability