Toni Rajala 19 ans, LW , Prospect Grade: 7.5 D
Rajala has incredible offensive talent. His best asset might be his elusiveness. He is however, very slight of build. Rajala is a pure skill player who – mentally and physically – always seems to be a step ahead of the opposition. His size and strength are concerns – and the key issue will be whether he can compete on a nightly basis against some of the bigger and faster players in the NHL. He is almost unstoppable at the junior level – both in domestic play and in international competition – and has a strong inner drive to create offense. He is a marvel handling the puck, shoots accurately with a quick release, and is adept at passing and receiving the puck. Provides constant pressure on the power play due to his skill level, intensity and ability to recognize open teammates and scoring opportunities.
Cody Eakin 19 ans, RW , Prospect Grade: 6.5 B
Eakin isn’t a big guy and relies on his terrific speed and agility as his two greatest assets for success. He’s a solid two-way player that is very useful as a penalty killer, but is sometimes inconsistent in his defensive play. He’s an aggressive forechecker and will play the body although he’s not known as a punishing hitter. He’s creative and will attack defenders one-on-one but can also distribute the puck and uses his teammates well. Eakin doesn’t panic with the puck and rarely forces passes when under pressure. He is an above shooter and passer and is thus a constant offensive threat. Eakin is a natural centerman but is able to play winger, too. His competitiveness makes him popular with coaches, fans and teammates.
Eakin will likely spend most of his first full pro season with Hershey in the AHL - which will give him the opportunity to play full time minutes in a top-six role. The strength of his game at junior was his speed and scoring skills and he will take time to adapt those skills to the pro game against bigger and faster players. Eakin is still developing and will need to add more strength while not sacrificing speed if he is to become the impact second or third line scoring forward at the NHL level that his talent suggests he can be.
Cody vient de jouer pour l'or et a été une piece maitresse pour Team Canada !
Nous esperons beaucoup sur Hamonic, Rajala et Eakin , ce sont 3 jeunes que nous avons attendu avant de les crées pour vraiment voir tout leurs potentiel !!!