#30 Ethan Werek – The Hockey Spy’s 2009 NHL Entry Draft Rankings

Christopher Ralph is a hockey writer with a focus on prospects and the entry draft, as well as the Leafs’ correspondent here at THW.

“Full Potential” Prospect Profile:

Ethan Werek {Leon T Switzer - TotalPhoto}

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30. Ethan Werek -- Stouffville, ONT -- 6’2” -- 195 lbs -- OHL -- Kingston – LW

One-Timer: With 64 points in 66 games in his OHL rookie season, Werek is a versatile forward who displays a combination of offense and grit. He actually notched 49 points in 43 games after Doug Gilmour stepped in as coach. Werek has a very high hockey IQ and is a non-stop worker. He utilizes his good hands, strength and reach in close, scoring most of his goals in the “dirty” areas. Ethan is slick with the pick, has a good shot and has good passing ability. He does need work on his skating and acceleration.

NHL Player(s) Comparison: John Leclair, Chris Kunitz, Mike Knuble

Bio/Interview Links:

http://www.nhl.com/ice/draftprospectdetail.htm?dpid=5727&sort=finalRank

The Chosen One? http://www.hockeyjournal.com/Article.php?ArtID=274880

Scouting Combine Performance:

TSN staff reported: “Kingston centre Ethan Werek (ranked #32), who came by the testing room on Day One, perhaps for a sneak peek at what fate would await him today, had good size and put forth a solid effort in all excercises.  All of the kids seem to work hard, wanting to show well, but Werek appeared to be one of the guys giving the proverbial 110%.”

International Tournaments: Werek notched 4 goals and 2 assists in 6 games for Team Canada at the WJC-U18 championships.

ETA = 3 years

Risk-Reward Analysis: Risk = 2.5/5   Reward = 4/5

NHL Potential: 2^nd line power forward

Fantasy Hockey Potential: Offensive = 8/10   Defensive = 8/10

Other Rankings:

• ISS: 26
• CSB: 32-NA
• TSN: not ranked
• THN: 34

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