Posted by 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}
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: 2nd 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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Christopher Ralph, aka "The Hockey Spy", is a freelance hockey writer from Calgary via Newfoundland. His own blog at The Hockey Spy covers hockey in general with a focus on prospects and the NHL Entry Draft. He also covers the Chicago Blackhawks Paint It Blackhawks. Click here for more of his THW articles, focusing on the Calgary Flames, prospects and the draft. "A good hockey player plays where the puck is. A great hockey player plays where the puck is going to be." - Wayne Gretzky
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