DGFX. 42 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 NAME: Kendrick Cole BIRTHDAY: January 5 1998 HOMETOWN: Vancouver, Canada HEIGHT: 6'2" WEIGHT: 195 lbs POSITION: Right Wing CURRENT TEAM: Ottawa Lynx (VHLM) FAVORITE PLAYER: Anton Brekker (Davos Dynamo) FAVORITE ARTIST: Drake FAVORITE MOVIES: Inception, Harry Potter, Interstellar, Lord of the Rings, Batman Trilogy FAVORITE TV SHOWS: Saturday Night Live, Big Brother, Survivor, House MD, Game of Thrones FAVORITE BOOK: The Hunger Games FAVORITE FOOD: Pizza SCOUTING REPORT Pros: Quick Release - Not only does Kendrick possess accuracy, but also has mastered the quick release that many players are trying to emulate. Scouts believe that his wrist shot is VHL ready, and won't have any difficulties transitioning over to the VHL. At the Junior A all star game back in Kendrick's hometown, he was bestowed with the honors as most accurate shooter after smashing through 4 plates in record setting time. Skating - Before being drafted into the VHLM, Kendrick was generally regarded as the best non-professional skater in the country. Whether or not he keeps this up will be up to his will and determination, which scouts believe should not be difficult. VHL teams should be looking at him as a definite top 5 draft choice based on his speed and acceleration alone. Character - Off and on the ice Kendrick is viewed as a leader not only for his team, but the community of his home town as well where he is highly involved. In addition to making weekly hospital visits, Kendrick has donated a quarter of his contract annually ever since becoming a professional athlete. If the current draft class has equally talented first round picks, scouts believe Kendrick should be drafted higher in the ranks based on his reliable character. Cons: Questionable player agent - Kendrick has the potential to become a VHL all star given the strengths of his game and work ethic; however, teams may be wary of drafting him based on the erratic history of his player agent who has a rocky history with some current clubs. Harvey Singh, who represents Cole, was a draftee in the 12th season of the VHL. Defense - Teams looking at picking up Kendrick should have a stellar defense system in play given the poor nature of his defensive responsibility. He is often found out of position in the defensive end, and has a poor back check. Coaches in the VHL may want to give him an additional season in the VHLM to smooth out those kinks in his game. Physical Play- Case in point, Kendrick needs to better utilize his size. He possesses the body of a classic power forward, but is afraid to get in the dirty areas and generally plays off the perimeter. NOTES Much like the majority of kids his age, Kendrick Cole has an enormous amount of potential if he can round out some rough patches in his playing repertoire. His strengths in offensive ability considerably outweighs the weaknesses in the game, and teams in the VHL will not hesitate to select him with a first rounder. The VHL's 48th draft is continually evolving into a very strong class, and as a group will have no problems taking the league by storm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evrydayimbyfuglien 600 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 This was very well written. A lot of the times I'll read rookie profiles and they are kind of blah, but this one is very well done. Nice job. No issues with grammar or content. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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