Claimed:Early look at Season 49 Draft [Reviewed]

[WoldenGhore 17]

Throughout the years of the VHL, one of the most exciting times of the year is the annual Entry Draft. The moment that prospects have been waiting for their entire junior careers is finally upon them. Each year brings in a unique class of players, and today we are going to look at the class of the Season 49 Draft. 

 

 

Pietro Maximoff 

Pietro Maximoff is a name not too many people are familiar with, but this speedy winger from Romania is definitely someone to keep an eye on. Maximoff is a feared left winger, not only for his speed but also for his cannon of a shot. He can blow past defensemen in a blink of an eye, and this is a skill in high demand in any league across the world. One thing scouts say is he needs to learn to use the players around him more often, which will come with maturity. Be on the lookout for Pietro in the VHLM very soon, which is where he will be playing prior to the draft. 

 

Ilya Kopralkov

Next on the list is a goalie by the name of Ilya Kopralkov, who hails from a small town in Russia. This butterfly goaltender has been the talk of the future for Russian hockey for a long time now. It has been unclear for awhile now whether or not he was going to play professional hockey in Russia or come to the VHL. He made it pretty clear this past week, by making himself eligible for the Season 49 Draft. Goaltenders sometimes find it hard to make the transition to the VHL, but many people are saying that Ilya will have no problem making the transition.

 

Sebastian Laine

Sebastian Laine from Finland is probably the most underrated player in this draft. The left winger, who scores a lot of goals in the Junior Finnish Elite League, is very intriguing in a way. No one has really heard much about Laine, but many scouts in Finland say he could be one of the next stars in any league across the world. His speed and scoring touch have been something that he has made famous in junior hockey, and if he can continue that into the VHL it would be very impressive. The VHL is definitely going to be a very big step for this young kid, but scouts say he is capable of doing it.

 

Kai Roberts

 

It isn’t very often you hear of a hockey player coming from Louisiana, but Kai Roberts is changing that and is probably the highest ranked player coming into this draft. Scouts across the United States say he is one of the most talented forwards to join the league in ten years. His slick hands have been on display since the age of twelve, when he posted YouTube videos with his friends. From there he has been nothing but special, dominating junior hockey around North America. Whichever team ends up getting him is going to be happy with the player they are getting.

Edited February 8, 2016 by WoldenGhore

[WoldenGhore 17]

Having troubles posting pictures for some reason will try again tomorrow so it looks more appealing!!  Thanks

[evrydayimbyfuglien 600]

Welcome to the league, I think you're fairly new anyway.  Nice job putting this list together.  I've been here a while and still can't write anything that isn't about my player lol.  Don't worry about the pictures.  If you need help getting them posted, let me know and I might be able to help out.  Keep up the good work and you'll be earning a lot of TPE in no time!

[Tim 182]

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