Alfie's son is a 200 foot centre with decent size and elite feet and hands. His wide skating base and strong edging work allow him rapid change in direction. Unfazed by venturing into the dirty battle areas. He can finish and his puck-handling, high hockey instincts, and soft hands rate up near the top of the class. An injury-riddled year has set him back a bit, but I wouldn’t count him out of being taken in the early part of the first round. Has great speed, an extra gear and displays strong edging. Has really good patience in his possessions, will rile defenses into over commitment, and then place the biscuit on a teammates stick for a shot. He plays fast because he is able to slow the action down in his head. He uses his hands and stick-abilities to surprise offensively and the two other zones to beat opposition to the puck with his intense compete level. He will fearlessly take a hit, kills penalties, block shots. More importantly he is an improving in the dot. Has built a two-way game. His high end skill, balance, explosive feet and terrific touch and handles in tight spaces, is enough to make NHL suitors think the end product is going to something special. Has seen action as a winger. Committed to the University of Wisconsin.
--Bill Placzek--
