Subj : Brock Faber - 2020 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
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From : The Hockey Writers
Date : Fri Jun 12 2020 04:40 am
Brock Faber
2019-20 Team: U.S. National U18 Team
Date of Birth: Aug. 22, 2002
Place of Birth: Maple Grove, Minnesota
Ht: 6'0″ Wt: 194 pounds
Shoots: Right
Position: RD
NHL Draft Eligibility: 2020 first-year eligible
Rankings
NHL Central Scouting:�44th (Amongst NA skaters)The Hockey Writers
(Fisher):�116thThe Hockey Writers (Forbes):�84thThe Hockey Writers (Bell):
143rdMcKeen's Hockey:�113th
Although Brock Faber may not be well known, that is about to change. Playing
for the United States U18 National Team, he scored three goals and nine assists
in 46 games.
Faber is a defender who does all the little things right. He reads plays well
and has an active stick. He intercepts passes in the neutral zone and can
transition play quickly. When the puck is shuffled up the half-wall, Faber
knows when it is safe to pinch and when it is not.
Although it is not one of his strongest skills, Faber can still contribute on
offence when needed. He is good at getting a shot through traffic and is good
on the power play as well. He is not afraid to go into the corners and can be
seen battling it out with opponents whenever he is close to the puck. He plays
a fierce game and he is a great competitor.
Brock Faber of the USNTDP (Rena Laverty)
Committed to the University of Minnesota for the 2020-21 season, Faber will
have the chance to develop and round out his game while playing for one of the
top programs in the country. Although he will need at least a few more years of
rounding out his game, all signs point to Faber having a future at the pro
level.
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Brock Faber - 2020 NHL Draft Projection
I think Faber will be selected around where NHL Central Scouting ranked him. He
has great instincts to go with his active stick but he still needs to round
out his overall game. I predict he will go somewhere in the fourth or fifth
round. It all depends on how highly a team values him.
Quotables
"Remarkably strong but doesn't display any standout characteristic that could
be call dynamic or game changing. Is not an offensive player, just a player
whose proficient on the defensive side. Calm, steady reliable and more than
able to knock good sized attackers off their skates and the puck." - Bill
Placzek/DraftSite
"Faber's skating and defensive game make him a legitimate NHL prospect. If he
is able to develop, he could be a top-four player, capable of helping on the
penalty kill. While he has some offensive skills, Faber is not likely to become
an offensive catalyst at the NHL level." - Ben Kerr/Last Word on Hockey
Strengths
SkatingDefensive game
Under Construction - Improvements to Make
Offensive game
NHL Potential
It is tough to tell how Faber will ultimately develop. He has the skill to
become a top-four defenseman in the NHL but he could also be nothing more than
a bottom-pairing defenseman. He has great skating and his defensive game is
really good. If he develops properly, a comparison for me would be Ethan Bear.
They are both great skaters and although Bear is more offensively gifted, I
think Faber has the potential to reach that level.
Risk/Reward Analysis�
Risk - 3/5, Reward - 3.5/5
Fantasy Hockey Potential�
Offense - 6.5/10, Defense - 8/10
Awards/Achievements
In 2017-18, while playing for the MNBEL Kings, Faber was named Youth Hockey Hub
Bantam Player of the Year.
Interview/Profile Links
DraftSiteLast Word on Hockey
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