NHL Draft: Nick Leddy Profile
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Our profiles of top draft prospects continues with a look at defenseman Nick Leddy, the top high school player in Minnesota this past season.
| Nick Leddy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born: March 20, 1991 in Eden Prairie, Minnesota Height/Weight: 5-11/179 pounds Position: Defense Shoots: Left 2008-09 Team: Eden Prairie H.S. (Minnesota) |
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| Won the 2009 Mr. Hockey Award as the most outstanding senior high school player in Minnesota. Had 8 goals and 29 assists in 25 games for Eden Prairie High School and helped lead the team to a state championship. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Registered two assists in four games for Team USA at the 2008 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| What Scouts Say | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
"He's such an explosive skater. It's pretty obvious
he's a target of every opposing team because he's the engine that drives
the train. Really, though, he's a world-class skater. " "Dynamic skater with outstanding stick skills and
puckhandling ability can be a devastating offensive force. Extremely
smooth and skilled with superb instincts for the game. Finesse,
offensive defenseman small in stature, but has plenty of giddy-up in the
tank. ... Smallish defender can be overpowered around corners and
in front of the net, but competes well and uses body positioning to seal
off opposing forwards." "Leddy’s ability to change the game along with his
tremendous hockey sense and puck skills will make him a highly sought
after commodity come draft day. His quick vision and passing in his own
end makes things happen every time he handles the puck. Offensively he
creates opportunities for himself with his smart puck sense." |
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