";s:4:"text";s:2757:"He left a country where hockey reigns supreme for a place where it’s much lower in the pecking order. Dobson chose to wear No. “It was a big sign he was going to be a big player,” Levijoki says.That competitiveness shone through on the ice. But Couturier had such steadfast belief in his offensive abilities he dealt away veteran Felix Boivin to give Dobson some time on the power play. (Curtis Joe, EP 2017)2018 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #8 by ISS HockeyGo Premium to Update Profile PhotoSubmit changes (incorrect DOB, missing stats, incorrect stats, social media links etc) using a web form and we will review your update request within 24 hours and update accordingly.Upload the photo, let us review it and we will upload it within 48 hours, assuming you confirm you have the photographer's permisson to have it uploaded at eliteprospects.com.2018 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #10 by Future Considerations2018 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #5 by Hockeyprospect.comYou need to be Premium to access this feature.Get access to our unique free agency lists and many more premium features2018 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #6 by TSN/McKenzie2018 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #5 by NHL Central Scouting
He’s not a small body at 6’3”, but he’s able to glide in and out of opposing teams’ defences with ease, thus allowing himself and teammates more space to try to make plays happen.He’s an extremely talented prospect who will likely be gone somewhere in the top 10 this year, meaning if Montreal truly wants him, their best bet is to trade down. Sometimes, he’d go up bawling his head off. 12 pick in 2018 NHL Draft. His mobility makes him the focal point of the Titan attack, and his awareness allows him to read opposing defences. Last season: Acadie-Bathurst (QMJHL): 67 GP, 17-52-69. Amateur Teams: Acadie-Bathurst Titan.
That’s very rare.”His star has been steadily rising since last August when he made Canada’s under-18 Ivan Hlinka team and assumed a shut-down role in a gold-medal effort.
He was the only guy who sparkled and showed how truly special he was,” Henry says.