Jeff Tates - Rookie Profile [2/2]

[PotatoKing 46]

Jeff Tates

 

 

Name: Jeff Tates
Age: 18
Position: Right Wing
Height: 6’0"
Weight: 165 lbs
Handiness: Left
Birthplace: Trois-Rivières, Canada
Junior Team: Sherbrooke Phoenix

 

Jeff Tates is a young winger with drive and a high Hockey IQ. He relies on his puckhandling skills and hand-eye coordination to worm his way into the offensize zone and generally looks to make the perfect pass. He signed as a free agent with the Saskatoon Wild at 17 and is on the verge of being drafted (Currently ranking approximately #35 overall in the S68 draft central scouting report) after his first season in the VHLM.

 

What scouts say about him:
"He's a small forward with depth and maturity, and poses a challenge for his opposition everytime he's on the ice."
"It's fantastic to see a young player so focused on making his teammates better. It seems like his game improves every day."

VHL Comparables: Mikko Aaltonen, Joey Boucher, Teagan Glover.
NHL Comparables: Mitch Marner, Matthew Tkachuk, Vladislav Namestnikov.

 

Strengths:

1. Hands: Tates is a natural playmaker-type player. His swift hands grant him access to the deeper portions of the offensive-side ice and most of his highlights include dekeing past defensemen to create a rush opportunity. His puckhandling wonders are the bread and butter of his presence on ice, and you will be hard-pressed to find anyone who says otherwise.
2. Passing: Great passes are simply part of Tates' game. He is naturally prone to leading the puck to his teammate's tape, and this has generally resulted in him being a prized first-liner in both his junior and minor teams. In short, the kid will generate offense more often than otherwise.
3. Wrist Shots: On top of the playmaking talents, Tates also puts to use his good hand-eye coordination with a precise wrist shot that results in scoring opportunities. His speed and accuracy will catch many goaltenders off-guard, especially when they expect him to go for an easy pass. Although he may favor passing, his mature style of play also leverages his passing scoring abilities when appropriate.

 

Weaknesses:

1. Physicality: Tates is, simply speaking, not a gritty player. He has not shown much physical play to his game, keeping the hits to a minimum and staying out of fights. His overall discipline plays into him trying to steal the puck from the opposition rather than going for a big hit. In the long, this weakness is something he will have to work on if he wants to make it big time in the VHL.
2. Size: Because of his frame, with his weight on the lighter side, Tates can show a lack of strength and ability to hold onto the puck when faced with a larger defenseman. Though he relies on outspeeding them, his ability to withstand a hit can be a bit of a question mark in his future. Which means so far he has relied on larger teammates for their physical play.
3. Leadership: Though his great attitude and propensity to highlight his teammates should have granted him high praises, Tates has not yet shown the leadership required to wear the "C" on his jersey. He lacks a certain level of leadership that would be greatly appreciated on top of his outstanding level of play, perhaps due to a more reserved nature outside of the ice. Some scouts have pointed out this as a potential area for improvement.

 

 

Overall, Tates is a great asset to any team looking to bolster its offensive lineup with a creative playmaker in-the-making. His development should naturally align him for a bright career.

Edited August 16, 2019 by PotatoKing
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[PotatoKing 46]

34 minutes ago, Tate said:

All the Tates love putting up ze points, good luck in the upcoming season and nice job on your profile!

 

Thanks @Tate! Who knows, maybe one day Tate & Tates will play on the same team. Now that would be something to be afraid of 

[Peace 1,531]

2 hours ago, PotatoKing said:

 

Thanks @Tate! Who knows, maybe one day Tate & Tates will play on the same team. Now that would be something to be afraid of 

 

I guess you can call them the Tatertots team. 

[Greg_Di 1,022]

Review:

 

I really liked this rookie profile. The blue color really helps it stand out. It's well organized. What the scouts say was a nice touch. Can't find any fault with this. Great work!

[HenrikZoiderberg 469]

Review:

 

This is the best one I've read this week, it shows that you've put some thought into it. 

 

I'd suggest centering the picture and title at the top, otherwise the formatting is solid. Good use of headers and colour coding to draw the eye to certain areas. Summary and conclusion look solid. Welcome to the V!