Scouting the Draft- Patrick Kane
Posted: Mon Jun 4, 2007 6:18 am
Patrick Kane
Height: 5'9/5'10
Weight: Approx 160 pounds
Team: London Knights (OHL)
Projected Range: 1-3
Thoughts: Patrick Kane is a natural goal scorer, plain and simple. He can consistantly find the back of the net, and had a tremendous rookie campaign with the high scoring London Knights. Kane is an excellent puck handler with a very good shot, he's quite crafty and is a good skater. Kane has the ability to set up goals, proven with the 83 assists recorded in the OHL, as well as finish around the net, also proven with his 60+ goals. Simply put, Kane is one of the premiere offensive players in the 2007 Draft.
Needs to work on: His defensive skills, to go along with his size and strength. Kane does need to add additional bulk to his frame in order to be successful in the NHL. By adding strength, he'll be much more effective in the offensive zone, and could go along way with his defensive skills.
Height: 5'9/5'10
Weight: Approx 160 pounds
Team: London Knights (OHL)
Projected Range: 1-3
Thoughts: Patrick Kane is a natural goal scorer, plain and simple. He can consistantly find the back of the net, and had a tremendous rookie campaign with the high scoring London Knights. Kane is an excellent puck handler with a very good shot, he's quite crafty and is a good skater. Kane has the ability to set up goals, proven with the 83 assists recorded in the OHL, as well as finish around the net, also proven with his 60+ goals. Simply put, Kane is one of the premiere offensive players in the 2007 Draft.
Needs to work on: His defensive skills, to go along with his size and strength. Kane does need to add additional bulk to his frame in order to be successful in the NHL. By adding strength, he'll be much more effective in the offensive zone, and could go along way with his defensive skills.