He will need to stay healthy though. Today, I’ll be looking at Hendrix Lapierre. Ranked #27 by ELITEPROSPECTS.COM Ranked #27 by FUTURE CONSIDERATIONS Ranked #17 by ISS HOCKEY Ranked #10 by TSN/CRAIG BUTTON Ranked #20 by MCKEEN’S HOCKEY Ranked #13 by NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING … While his passing and shooting numbers might seem very low, Lapierre is most effective in transition. Braden Schneider | Kaiden Guhle | Seth Jarvis | Connor Zary | Jacob Perreault | Noel Gunler | Lukas Reichel | Dylan Holloway. He has the tools to be a real steal if he falls to the late first-round or early second round. — Blackhawks Vice President of Amateur Scouting Mark Kelley "The left-shot forward has great hockey sense, compete and playmaking qualities. Lapierre needs to be puck hungry to excel in the NHL. Edmonton Oilers is a trademark of Edmonton Oilers Hockey Corp. NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup and NHL Conference logos are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. In terms of Lapierre’s shot, he simply is not known for it. He suffered a concussion in February of 2019, missing time in his rookie season. He is expected to be an early selection at the 2020 NHL draft. From a shooting perspective, he does not complete a lot of high danger shot attempts nor does he take that many shots either. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam.

Following that up, I will break down the positives and negatives in the prospect’s game. Touted by TSN’s Craig Button as “a top-five player if he can return to full health” and “the best two-way player in the draft,” Lapierre possesses offensive and defensive qualities that should make teams very excited. Check back tomorrow for the next prospect on our draft board. He’s sometimes a little too keen on passing (see: Alex Tanguay), but he still boasts incredible hockey IQ and usually makes the right play for every situation.

If Lapierre can start working on his boards play and identify lanes to shut down, the sky is the limit. Lapierre also has great skating ability, a low centre of gravity that allows him to bang away in the corners, and a good compete level off the puck. Prospect report written by Josh Tessler. If he gets a step on a defender, he can drop his shoulder and cut to the front of the net. by The centerman is well-aware that defenders tend to gravitate to him and because they do it allows Lapierre to show off his stellar playmaking ability. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Center, Edmonton Oilers. The 2020 NHL Draft is stock-piled with high-end talent. Yet, there are moments where we see Lapierre struggle with stick-handling. This led many scouts to talk about Hendrix as a potential top-five candidate for the 2020 draft.

He recorded just two goals and 17 points in 19 QMJHL games this season, missing most of it to injury. Lapierre’s iDSAT/60 (Individual Shot Attempt per 60) is on the lower end. He played 48 games in his age 16 to 17 season, recording 13 goals and 32 assists for 45 points. Position: Center Team: Chicoutimi Saueneens (QMJHL) Date of Birth: February 9, 2002 Birthplace: Gatineau, Quebec Height: 6’0” Weight: 181 Shoots: Left. Lapierre’s 2019-20 season got derailed in October when he was injured due to a high hit. Lapierre could stand to improve his lower-body strength though. Lapierre is a potential high-risk, high-reward option and the organization could solidify its center depth for many years to come if Lapierre lives up to his potential and stays healthy. Each week, I will attempt to give you at least one scouting report on all the prospects you need to know! The Gatineau native recorded the second highest point totals in the tournament and was just one point shy of tying Perfetti as the leader point-getter. The following is a compilation of some of the highlight packages and features of Hendrix Lapierre that are available on youtube. Next season, I would like to Lapierre address his aggressive play and become more involved in the defensive zone. He has had some injury issues this year but has still put up two goals and 15 assists for 17 points in 19 games.

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