Larry Abass JR - Prospect Scouting Report

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Name: Larry Abass JR

Height: 6’3

Weight: 212 Ibs

Position: LW

Age: 18

Bithplace: Edmonton, Canada

 

Larry Abass JR declared for the VHLM draft one week before the draft leading to him being close to unknown and being drafted in the 3rd round, 26th overall. Larry played two seasons in the VHLM putting up 28 Goals, 52 assist, and 80 points in his rookie season. He added 7 goals, 13 assist, and 20 points in the playoffs which help Vegas win there second Championship in two years. Larry also won the Matt Bentz trophy. In his second season season he put up 43 goals, 58 assists which was good for 101 points. In the playoffs he put up 5 goals, and 13 assist which was good for 18 points, it wasn't enough because Vegas fell to Philadelphia in the finals. Larry did however win his second Matt Bentz trophy. Larry’s play both offensively and defensively lead to him being drafted in the 2nd round, 11th overall by Stockholm in the VHLE draft. He was also drafted at the end of the 1st round at 16th overall in the VHL by Calgary.

 

Pros:

Defense: Larry Abass JR is a very Strong and responsible player in his own end, being a natural winger hasn't stop Larry from taking a more Centre role when in his own end. He is hard in the corners, he will win puck battles, he will back check, he will block shots, and he can hold his own against teams top lines.

 

Checking: Larry Abass JR is very physical, being 6'3, 212 pounds he uses his size to his advantage to win puck battles which leads to many scoring chances.

 

Offence: Along with his amazing defensive game, his offensive is arguably just as good. Being able to score with his quick release and being able to put the puck on his teammates stick makes him very dangerous because the goalie is forced to respected the shot and pass.

 

Cons:

Skating: Larry's big frame makes him slower then a lot of the opposition which from time to time leads players to blow by him. 

 

Leadership: Larry isn't a bad leader by any means but he does lack the confidence of speaking up and providing his thoughts on what the team did well/bad after a game. The lack of confidence can also lead Larry to be completely mute in the locker room and from time to time completely ignore his teammates.