09-02-2014, 07:28 PM
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Hometown: Vancouver, BC
Birthday: Feb 27, 1997
Position: RW
Shoots: Right
Eligible for Draft: S20 SMJHL
Height: 5'11
Weight: 190 lbs
Player Type: Sniper
Player Attributes
CK = Checking: 50
FG = Fighting: <span style='color:red'>25
DI = Discipline: 70
SK = Skating: 80
ST = Strength: 66
EN = Endurance: 67
DU = Durability: 50
PH = Puck Handling: 70
FO = Face Offs: 50
PA = Passing: 65
SC = Scoring: 81
DF = Defense: 50
PS = Penalty Shot: 50
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*EX = Experience: 80
*LD = Leadership: 50
*MO = Morale: 80
*PO = Potential: 80
Overview
Theo Kane is an up and coming Canadian prospect for the SMJHL Draft that looms closer. At the young age of 17, Kane already shows promising skill and considerable potential as a sniper with his skating and scoring touch. With the local connection to the Vancouver, perhaps we will see some extra interest from the Whalers or the Knights.
Talent Analysis
Kane's strengths are many. He is incredibly strong at pivoting with speed, both with and without the puck. Can turn on a dime, but tends to curl at full speed while making very fluid crossovers so as to generate speed through primarily the neutral zone. Looks like an effortless skater at times. Strong puckhandler who rarely loses the puck on his own accord. At times can dangle and deke out opponents with ease and uses his body to protect the puck when opponents get physical. Has a long reach he uses to pull the puck along when necessary. Excellent wrist shot, which he can take with great accuracy from the point on the power play. His overall hockey sense is special; shows a feeling and understanding for the game that few players seem to enjoy. Withstands physical pressure well and is rarely separated from the puck or even knocked around. Very confident and has shown that he can play a skill game. Also trusts and uses his shot with regularity. Is a go-to player and teammates find a way to give him the puck as quickly as possible.
As for weaknesses, Kane doesn't seem to relish checking as he doesn’t always show vigor in backchecking or forechecking. He uses his size and strength more to protect the puck but doesn't impose himself on opposing players physically enough. Desire for puck possession can slow down other teammates or cause them to regularly relocate themselves onsides. Is an average passer and won't dazzle anybody with his playmaking abilities.
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