tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2553903000955128175.post5146924055611773207..comments2024-03-28T10:57:16.064-04:00Comments on OHL Prospects: NHL Central Scouting's Preliminary Rankings for 2013Brock Ottenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08237782074032840702noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2553903000955128175.post-64831565018511587362012-12-04T07:23:35.510-05:002012-12-04T07:23:35.510-05:00I think the truth lies somewhere in between with H...I think the truth lies somewhere in between with Horvat.<br /><br />The thing that impresses about him is how NHL ready he is. In a lot of ways, he's a very similar player to Austin Watson (who was a high NHL first rounder once upon a time ago). He's ahead of most kids his age in the fact that he plays a responsible two way game, blocks shots, and knows how to use his size in the offensive end (to work the boards, to protect the puck on drives, and to disrupt in front of the net). Those tangible characteristics are what will get him consideration for the back end of the first round.<br /><br />That said, his offensive game has been inconsistent this year (perhaps due to the different roles the Hunter's have been using him in). With the quality that this draft presents us with (it's an incredibly good draft), he may find himself just on the outside of the first round, looking in. <br /><br />Brock Ottenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08237782074032840702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2553903000955128175.post-7937305038953631022012-12-02T17:15:24.536-05:002012-12-02T17:15:24.536-05:00Unless he get at least 60 points I don't think...Unless he get at least 60 points I don't think he's a 1st rounder, he doesn't have the size of say, Tom Wilson, who is a prototypical power forward... I've been more impressed with Anderson. That kid reminds me of Garrett Wilson. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2553903000955128175.post-4024880661943785972012-12-02T13:40:22.787-05:002012-12-02T13:40:22.787-05:00Horvat is a great leader, and will be the future c...Horvat is a great leader, and will be the future captain of the London Knights. Most people generally don't notice his contributions in the defence end, and he is a big power forward who does the dirty work in front of the net. He can put up pretty decent numbers, too. He's finally picked up the pace after a slow start. When Horvat is parked in front of the net, good things happen. His ranking is well deserved, and he will be a first rounder in June.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2553903000955128175.post-34919947370613523722012-12-01T13:43:27.038-05:002012-12-01T13:43:27.038-05:00honestly Brock why is Horvat rated so high? He pla...honestly Brock why is Horvat rated so high? He plays on the best team in the league and hes isnt putting up great offensive numbers. Hes a -1 for crying out loud. I know that hes one of the best shot blockers in the league but Ive watched him play a few times and I barely noticed him except for his shot blocking. I was really left wanting more each time ive seen him. Maybe its because london is such a well rounded team.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com