LHH Mock Draft: Tampa Bay Lightning Picks at #27
by Keith Quinn on Jun 19, 2011 4:29 PM EDT
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The Tampa Bay Lightning hope to draft another franchYze player by taking Oshawa Generals center Boone Jenner with the 27th selection in the 2011 NHL entry draft. Jenner is a big kid standing 6'1" 204 lbs. and only turned 18 years old June 15th. Jenner addresses an organizational need for the Lightning who have question marks at center with the recent decline of Vincent Lecavalier. While the Lightning have impressive junior prospect and 2010 first round selection Brett Connolly in the pipeline, there is little behind him at center. Jenner posted respectable totals in his second season. The Dorchester Ontario native had 25g 41a 66pts in 63 games played and accumulated 57 penalty minutes.
Additionally, Jenner elevated his game in the playoffs and was second on Oshawa in scoring posting 7-5-12 in 10 games for the generals. He is the nephew of former Islander and four time Stanley Cup winner Billy Carroll. Jenner was selected to the OHL first all rookie team and was runner up for OHL rookie of the year last season after posting 49 points.
From "The Scouting Report":
Pro:
Jenner is incredibly strong on the puck and is not afraid to go to the high traffic areas on the ice. In combination with his stature, the development in his ability to read the ice really makes him a threat with or without the puck in the offensive zone. He will never be the player you expect to shoot out the lights, having a 50 goal season, but he is a dependable two-way forward that can play all in all situations, which could make him a great fit on 2nd or 3rd line in the NHL.
Con:
Despite showing improvement in his sophomore season, there is still a need to enhance his skating ability in order to better his two-way game for the quicker pace of the NHL. The other glaring issue within Jenner’s game has nothing to do with his on-ice ability, but an intangible. His maturity on the ice is a cause for concern as a missed call, a call against, or an inopportune bounce, can set Jenner off his game.
Jenner was ranked 18th among North American skaters by the Central Scouting Service, but did not appear to be ranked among the top 30 skaters according to the International Scouting Service. With a multitude of undersized skill forwards, the Lightning hope to add some grit and sandpaper capable of disrupting the front of the opposition net. The Scouting Report has Jenner "a poor man's Mike Richards with a larger frame".
Additional Scouting:
New York Islanders Scout and Central Scouting Chris Edwards
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i thought with a name like boone jenner, he’d find his way out to the west….dallas anyone…
by CanadianIsleslifer on Jun 19, 2011 8:00 PM EDT reply actions
The main question is, does Rollie return and if he does, where does he play?
He has to still want a title, and probably stays in amazing all around shape in the offseason. His play last year and in the playoffs shows he’s still got something left. If he returns, does he go back to a playoff team like the Bolts or does he go to a bad team like he did with us to prove his value and then try and be the missing piece for some team before the playoffs?
I don't think the Flyers would do it
Because they seem wed to the idea of finally paying for a savior, and the risk of an injured/declining Roloson would feed the “same ol’ Flyers” narrative. But if they really think Bob is legit and just needs some mentoring along, Roli would be a good fit there.
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And poor Bryz
He’s getting there on the heels of a significant Pronger injury that’s likely to start his decline. They have a cap problem and likely won’t be able to make moves to adjust the roster.
I think Tb re-signs Rollie. That Desjardin kid is almost ready and they can begin to build up his GP during the season and leave the playof heavy lifting to Rollie.
On another note, I can see the Isles taking a rub at this Jenner kid with the early second round pick if he falls. Seems to really fit the character thing the Isles like (in every other scouting report that I’ve seen other than the blockquoted one and was a deHaan teammate. Especially if they go with a D in the 1st round.
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by Keith Quinn on Jun 21, 2011 8:49 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
Huh huh, huh huh
Rub Boone Jenner you say? (I’m almost to the point of just wanting the Islanders to select fun names, but this kid sounds interesting.)
Yeah, for Bryz’s sake I just hope he does well enough not to be tossed on the Flyers’ scapewagon, but not well enough to Thomas them a few series. I think he needs strong D in front of him.
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Grr
I have to stop doing these from my phone…although rub works here…kind of.
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by Keith Quinn on Jun 21, 2011 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions
Don't ever stop phone-posting
I need moments like these. (And I totally thought “rub” was intentional.)
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