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Eric Parker's Rookie Profile


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Name: Eric Parker

Age: 17

Height: 6'1"

Weight: 195 lb.

Hometown: Raleigh, North Carolina

 

 

 

Strengths

  • Movement with the Puck is outstanding! Parker has the ability to transition quickly from the defensive to the offensive zone with ease. He makes quick and responsible outlet passes and knows the right lanes to join in on the rush when he is able. There are still glimpses of his age with the occasional missed judgment, but overall he has great senses with puck transitions that will benefit him throughout his career.
  • PowerPlay Presence is exactly what teams need! With most teams having a four forward and one defenseman powerplay unit this guy can run your top unit. He has the ability to gain the offensive zone, make accurate passes, keep the puck in the offensive zone, and even score when needed. His primary role is to help set-up the powerplay and make the key passes, but his shot is effective as well.
  • Hockey IQ is growing exponentially! Parker doesn't just love hockey but is obsessed with the sport. He is always studying film, memorizing plays, and dissecting opponents. He did not grow up in a large hockey market but that didn't stop him from learning the most about the sport.

 

These three strengths make him a prototypical new age offensive defenseman who can move the puck as well as forwards and make crucial offensive plays. His play is flashy and exciting meaning that it will put butts in seats for all games that fans know he will be at. He will produce points by assisting the other players on the ice and helping them become better offensively as well.

 

Weaknesses

  • Defensive Responsibility needs improvement. His offensive side of the game is so impressive that often it impacts his defensive side. With his ability to join in the rush and create explosive offense it can leave open weak spots in the defense that a good team can capitalize on. He needs to tighten up and know exactly when it is appropriate to join the rush and create offense without sacrificing his defensive game as well.
  • Physicality is lacking. Parker isn't small by any means but his game lacks a physical grit to it. It isn't a lack of toughness or durability just that he needs to overall be more physical. He needs to battle harder against the boards, finish through on checks, and make sure that opponents feel his presence on the ice during his shifts. He still can show off his offensive prowess but needs to improve physically to make his game more complete at the professional level.
  • Mental Perseverance  can be a downfall. Parker has a bad habit of not being able to move on from mistakes. When he misses an assignment, makes a bad pass, allows a goal, etc. he has a hard time getting over it. The marks of a great professional player isn't perfection but being able to move on from a mistake and learn from them. He is extremely hard on himself and will dwell too long on mistakes. This overall negatively affects the team and in order to grow as a leader he needs to lead by example and move on from mistakes once they have been made.

 

Each of these weaknesses are extremely coachable. Even though these are areas that need to be improved in if Parker wants to become a successful professional player he just needs to work hard at these. Good coaching and his ability as a hard working player will certainly see that these problems are solved. Overall I believe that Parker will be a top pair D-Man, who can effectively run the offense, and bring a flashy play to any team that he is apart of. Green.thumb.jpg.37abf42ebb3fe3e9bb5302c63a527446.jpg

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