NHL Draft: Landon Ferraro Profile

Sunday, June 21, 2009-7:13:pm
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The latest in our draft prospect profiles looks at Red Deer Rebels center Landon Ferraro, the son of former NHL player Ray Ferraro.

Landon Ferraro
Vital Info
Born: August 18, 1991 in Trail, British Columbia
Height/Weight: 5-11/165 pounds
Position: Center
Shoots: Right
2008-09 Team: Red Deer (WHL)
Rankings
Central Scouting Final Ranking: 18th Among North American Skaters
International Scouting Services: 17th Overall
The Hockey News: 28th Overall
Red Line Report: 38th Overall
TSN: 26th Overall
McKeen's Hockey 32nd Overall
2008-09
Led the Red Deer Rebels with 37 goals in 68 games. Also had 18 assists. Was named the team's Most Valuable Player. Registered 4 points (2 goals, 2 assists) in 5 games for Canada at the 2009 Under-18 World Junior Championship.  Won the faster skater contest at the CHL Top Prospects game.
Background
Son of former NHL player Ray Ferraro. In his rookie season with Red Deer, registered 13 goals and 11 assists in 54 games.
What Scouts Say

"Pure goal scorer put up solid numbers despite having little help on a bad team. Has the ability to score in a variety of ways - off the rush with a solo effort, near the circles with a 1-timer, or jumping on rebounds in the crease. Terrific shooting accuracy and a super-quick release."
- Red Line Report 2009 Draft Guide


"Ferraro is blessed with imagination and sports tremendously skilled hands. He is blessed with the patience and confidence of a goal scorer.
- Ron Jones, McKeen's Hockey


"A pure goal scorer who can find the net. Has a great shot and release. Will also score the garbage goals. ... His
upside is tremendous and he should be a top player at higher levels."
- International Scouting Services 2009 Draft Guide


"Really good puck skills and hockey sense. He does everything pretty well."
- A scout, quoted in The Hockey News 2009 Draft Guide


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Recent Statistics
Season Team GP G A PTS +/- PIM
2008-09 Red Deer (WHL) 68 37 18 55 -23 99
2007-08 Red Deer (WHL) 54 13 11 24 -24 65