Subj : Prospects News & Rumors: Bokk, ;apierre, Verbeek
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From : The Hockey Writers - Main
Date : Tue Sep 15 2020 04:40 am
The Carolina Hurricanes have decided to loan a highly touted German prospect to
the Deutsche Eishockey Liga for the start of the season. The Montreal
Canadiens loaned prospect Hayden Verbeek to the Czech Extraliga and an
intriguing 2020 NHL Draft prospect shines in the QMJHL preseason.Hurricanes';
Bokk Heads Home To Germany
Prospect Dominik Bokk is part of a new wave of young talented German players to
make their way to the NHL. Drafted 25th overall in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft,
Bokk found his way to the Hurricanes via the trade that sent Justin Faulk to
the St. Louis Blues. The talented winger spent last season with Rögle BK in
the Swedish Hockey League where he amassed 11 goals and 17 points in 45 games.
Loan: Dominik Bokk (F) | Carolina Hurricanes -> Krefeld Pinguine |
https://t.co/TtFI4dyQTj #DEL- EP Transfers (@ep_transfers) September 12, 2020
Bokk is heading home to Germany for the start of the DEL 2020-21 season after
the Hurricanes loaned him to the Krefeld Pinguine. He spent much of his young
career playing with Kölner EC, 45 minutes down the road in Cologne. He has yet
to make his debut in North America but could be expected to return to the team
when training camp opens in December.Canadiens Loan Verbeek To Extraliga
The Canadiens announced on Saturday that they have loaned prospect Hayden
Verbeek to Banska Bystrica HC';05 in the Czech Extraliga. Originally undrafted,
Verbeek signed with the Habs in March of 2018 after impressing in the Ontario
Hockey League with the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds. He split the 2019-20 season
playing for the Laval Rocket in the American Hockey League, where he posted
zero points in six games, and the Adirondack Thunder in the ECHL where he
amassed 19 points in 21 games played.
Canadiens announce loaning Hayden Verbeek to the Banska Bystrica HC'05 in the
Extraliga for the start of the 2020-21 season.
#GoHabsGo
https://t.co/8SJAfO3IPu- Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL)
September 12, 2020
He';s recovering from wrist surgery which THW';s Blain Potvin covered in a
recent article. He';ll need to impress on loan and once he returns to Montreal
in December to earn his NHL debut during the 2020-21 season. His entry-level
contract expires at the end of the upcoming season.Lapierre Shines in QMJHL
Preseason
Hendrix Lapierre is an enigma heading into the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. Multiple
concussions limited him to just 19 games in the 2019-20 QMJHL season. However,
when he did play, he looked like a first-round talent, which has made him
difficult to rank. Some still have him as high as the top 15, while others have
him falling out of the first round completely. Chicoutimi Saguenéens player
Hendrix Lapierre (Credit: André Emond)
Nonetheless, the short time before the NHL Entry Draft in October will be
valuable for Lapierre to rebuild his draft stock and show that the injuries are
behind him. Playing for the Chicoutimi Saguenéens, he is paired with fellow
2020 prospect Dawson Mercer. The two have gelled nicely since the preseason
started earlier this month. Related: Our Free NHL Draft Guide
Lapierre leads the league in scoring with three goals and seven points in three
games, while Dawson Mercer has amassed two goals and four assists in two
games. The pair are an early favorite to be the most exciting duo in the league
heading into the 2020-21 season. Both will be hoping to hear their names
called during the first round of the draft on Oct 6. Prospect of the Day -
Lukas Cormier
With today's prospect, we are staying in the QMJHL with Charlottetown Islanders
defenseman Lukas Cormier.�NHL Central Scouting has Cormier ranked 32nd among
North American skaters. In his final rankings, THW's Larry Fisher�ranked him
24th among all players.
It was an impressive sophomore season in the QMJHL for Cormier, as he equaled
his point total from his rookie season in 19 fewer games. During the shortened
2019-20 season, he amassed six goals and 36 points in 44 games; he led all
Charlottetown defensemen in points and ranked fifth in team scoring.
Cormier';s skating and mobility are standout skills that make him a projected
first-round talent. He';s slightly undersized at 5-foot-10, but he fits the
mold of the modern-day blueliner with exceptional speed and puck-moving
ability. He';s an offensive defenseman by trade but has proven to be capable in
his own zone, often playing on the Islanders'; top pairing.Lukas Cormier of
the Charlottetown Islanders (Charlottetown Islanders)
THW's own Matthew Zator had this to say about Cormier and where his skillset
will land him in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft:
After Cormier's breakout rookie season, scouts were put on alert. Now that he's
followed it up with another solid campaign, they are definitely going to have
him high on their lists when the draft comes around. His mobility and two-way
game are perfect for the NHL right now, making him the perfect choice for teams
looking for speed on the backend. Look for him to go late in the first round
or early in the second round.
Cormier projects well to be an impact player at the next level. He';s the
prototypical modern-day defenceman which should see him get selected rather
early on Oct. 6. He';ll be a consistent point producer in the NHL and should
slot into a team';s top four after a few more years of development.
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