Here is a transcript of a conversation I had Friday night with Phoenix Coyotes scout Barry Trapp about three Kelowna Rockets who are being considered for the NHL draft.
Luke Schenn:
"He's a guy that looks like he can step in next year. Unless you are going to pick in the top five, I don't think you are going to get him or Tyler Myers. I think Myers is right up there in that picture too. Luke is probably the most mature guy physically-wise and mentally-wise in the draft that can step in and play at the National Hockey League level."
"He keeps the game the way he should play it. He keeps it simple. He moves the puck, he's very strong in his own end. He could get stronger physically, which he will with maturity, but their are not many holes in his game."
"We want a guy who is mobile, a guy who can move the puck quickly and accurately to the forwards, and he does that. He's strong in his own end, he clears the front of the net well and he's strong in the corners. Luke has a good low shot from the point, which I would like to see him use more often, but he's the whole package."
Luke Schenn:
"He's a guy that looks like he can step in next year. Unless you are going to pick in the top five, I don't think you are going to get him or Tyler Myers. I think Myers is right up there in that picture too. Luke is probably the most mature guy physically-wise and mentally-wise in the draft that can step in and play at the National Hockey League level."
"He keeps the game the way he should play it. He keeps it simple. He moves the puck, he's very strong in his own end. He could get stronger physically, which he will with maturity, but their are not many holes in his game."
"We want a guy who is mobile, a guy who can move the puck quickly and accurately to the forwards, and he does that. He's strong in his own end, he clears the front of the net well and he's strong in the corners. Luke has a good low shot from the point, which I would like to see him use more often, but he's the whole package."
Tyler Myers:
"If you saw him last year, you saw him this summer, you saw him at the start of this year to where he is now, it's unbelievable the strides he has taken. I mean, 6 foot 7 and he can skate. The other night he took off down the wing and he just blew by everybody. Their is no doubt about it, this kid...we were hoping he would drop down but I don't think so. I think he has a good chance to go in the top five."
"If you look at Luke Schenn right now, he is the more complete player. But you say to yourself, down the road will Tyler be better than Luke Schenn? But hey, we would be happy to have either one of them on our team. I think Myers has Chris Pronger potential. The other night he cranked a few guys. This kid is going up and up and up, so he's going to be a hell of a pick for someone."
Brandon McMillan:
"He's an honest, hardworking player. He's a good skater. The only thing with him is he has to work hard for his goals. Nothing comes natural for him. You see how many breakaways and chances he gets but...what you get is an honest hockey player - a two way guy - an excellent penalty killer and he uses his speed well both offensively and defensively. We have a good rating on him as well."
Brandon McMillan:
"He's an honest, hardworking player. He's a good skater. The only thing with him is he has to work hard for his goals. Nothing comes natural for him. You see how many breakaways and chances he gets but...what you get is an honest hockey player - a two way guy - an excellent penalty killer and he uses his speed well both offensively and defensively. We have a good rating on him as well."
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