Bollos de Trueno - Prospect Scouting Report

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Bollos de Trueno joins the Vancouver Wolves this season, and he has yet to show Vancouver GM, @Frank, that using the #4 overall draft pick to acquire  the defensive defenseman was the right move, especially given the talent that was available from the S94 list.  Trueno’s major deficiency thus far in his career has been his lack of aggressiveness and his sacrificing his body to prevent shots.  On a plus note, Trueno has helped with scoring and assists, especially on power plays.

 

Bollos de Trueno began his career with the Saskatoon Wild, and helped the Wild to the Founder’s Cup Trophy, but to be honest, he could have done much better and contributed with the toughness that has always been expected of him.  Instead of crushing opponents with heavy hitting and putting his solid frame in front of shots, he seemed to provide a minimal effort in the hitting and shots blocked category, and was more focused on his puck control, dekes, and passing game.  Trueno took advantage of being surrounded by a plethora of hockey talent and was able to stack the assists and power play numbers, while being deficient in hits and shots blocked.  He was not a menace to the opponents like he should have been, and given the minimal minutes he spent in the penalty box, its a clear indication that Bollos de Trueno was not playing up to the caliber that he should have been playing.  Given the production that Trueno provided Saskatoon, GM @Dadam30 was spot on selecting Trueno at #19 and not wasting an earlier draft pick for him.

 

The Bratislava Watchmen GM, @rory, had high hopes for Bollos de Trueno, and drafted him in the first round, at #6.  The lead up to the draft showed promise that Trueno would be the muscle on a team fighting for a championship.  And as the championship continues at the writing of this scouting report, it’s clear that Trueno has once again failed to live up to the expectations.  In fact, Trueno has become less aggressive in the VHLE, and has spent more time working on his flair than on the grit needed in this league and preparing for the VHL.  If it weren’t for the solid teammates surrounding Trueno, it would be painfully obvious that Bollos de Trueno has been a bust so far in his career.

 

Vancouver GM Frank, has had a heart to heart with Bollos de Trueno, and has given Trueno a prospect plan that should get him out of this funk.  It is clear to Trueno that he must put all his effort into getting tougher and building strength, defense, checking, and even fighting skills, before he learns any more puck handling or deking moves.  Bollos de Trueno physical body has the markings for a legendary defensive defenseman but he has played like a stick and puck sissy.  It is time for Bollos de Trueno to become a player and not a bust.

 

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