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Cam Robinson, Managing Editor of DobberProspects For Alex Turcotte, arguably the most well-rounded two-way forward in the entire 2019 Draft Class, scouts will have to weigh his long-term upside against other players who are more electrifying offensive players but who may not bring the same level of accountability or defensive responsibility to the table.if(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-medrectangle-4-0')}; Make no mistake about it, Turcotte isn’t a slouch offensively and would be a very effective scorer this season (as a teammate of Hughes despite not playing alongside him at even strength), scoring 27 goals and 62 points in just 37 games between Exhibition and USHL play. And the Kings were fortunate enough to have the second-best goal scorer in the draft slide to them in the second round with Kaliyev. The young 18-year-old has the ability to see the game well from both ends of the ice and prides himself on playing a complete 200 foot game with top end offensive skill. Badgers head coach Tony Granato has made it known that Turcotte will be the teams top line center and see much of his playing time with Linus Weissbach and former USNTDP teammate Cole Caufield. The two should have a strong connection after playing alongside each other for a few years prior to their move to the NCAA. He has three assist for the States through their first three round-robin games. Alex Turcotte, C, U.S. NTDP (USHL): My most anxious decision, but I’m going with Turcotte. To his credit, he’s able to find lanes and move the puck accurately to his teammates while playing at full-speed; a rare feat for someone his age. 8. With players like Vilardi, Anderson-Dolan, Kupari, and Byfield creating a logjam down the middle of the ice, do not be surprised if Turcotte transitions to the wing. Working with The Hockey Writers, Brandon works extensively on covering the Boston Bruins in addition to his role as the News Team Lead. His playmaking ability is elite but will likely only see time in the NHL if the Kings look to sell some of its veteran forwards before the deadline. Physically, Kakko may be more ready for the NHL right now than Hughes, but the upside is still a little bit lower. 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Turcotte will have the opportunity to continue to develop while playing NCAA hockey for the University of Wisconsin next season with fellow USNTDP teammate Cole Caulfield before turning pro. Even with missing a major part of the season & competing against so many centers in the National Development team (Hughes, Zegras, etc. He probably carries more upside than Turcotte, with a ceiling as a 90+ point offensive 1C. He probably has the best offensive upside after Jack Hughes and Kaapo Kakko -- he can do it all and do it well. The entire package. For Alex Turcotte, arguably the most well-rounded two-way forward in the entire 2019 Draft Class, scouts will have to weigh his long-term upside against other players who are … Dobberprospects.com currently has Alex Turcotte as an 8.5 fantasy upside (85 point ceiling) with an 8.0 NHL certainty (80% odds of being a full-time NHL … Jonathan Toews is 31 years old and the rest of the Stanley Cup core is either close or older. Steve Mason: $1,366,667; Retained Salary Transactions. Alex Turcotte, University of Wisconsin (Big-10) 27-9-17-26-18 ... and I think that he still has strong upside and at minimum is likely a middle-six center. He’d also win gold with Team USA at the U17 WHC in 2017-18. This could be more of an issue at the next level against significantly bigger and more physical players, though he’s proven he’s willing to adjust when necessary. He followed up that performance next game by nabbing his first and second goals of the season. The top end of this system has elite-level skaters in Alex Turcotte and Rasmus Kupari who can bring speed to the lineup in a few years. Frozen Tools and DobberProspects launched in 2008, helping to form the nucleus of the Dobber Sports Network: dedicated to helping you win your fantasy hockey leagues. When I first got to watch Alex Turcotte play as a 16-year old, I was probably one of the very few who wasn’t a huge fan of his game. By Ben Pope @BenPopeCST Jun 2, ... a safer yet lower-upside Canadian center. Brandon Share-Cohen has covered the NHL and various professional sports for six years. Expect Turcotte to remain in North America after the tournament to join the Kings at training camp, where he will likely begin this season in the AHL. 4. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. Maybe you like Quinton Byfield for his potentially higher upside, a supposition based on his relative age and size combo. Flames (Panthers): Mortz Seider, Flames continue to stock the cupboards with one of the best d in the draft Flyers (Devils): Spencer Knight, Anthony looks for the next goalie of the future here The Case For Alex Turcotte. Day two of my 10 prospects in 10 days brings us to Alex Turcotte, the Kings first round, fifth overall pick of the 2019 NHL draft. Turcotte, meanwhile, had 12 goals and 22 assists, and his upside as a power forward does fit a team need for the Sabres, who will look to get bigger and stronger up front this offseason. Still, a fair range would be anywhere from the fifth overall pick to the eighth overall selection. Turcotte is a fast and mobile skater who always keeps his feet moving. A constant battler, with underrated puck skills.” – Cam Robinson, Dobber Prospects, “The University of Wisconsin commit plays a disciplined game, makes plays at top speed, has good hands, grit, and can move the puck effectively.” – Mike Morreale, NHL.com, “Alex has a combination of important assets in today’s game, like skating ability, being able to play above the pace of what the game is, reading the play, hockey sense and compete. Associate Editor of Dobberhockey. NHL Certainty. Related: NHL Draft Guide | 2019 Editionif(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-box-4-0')}; More than the offense he brings to the table, though, Turcotte plays bigger than his size at 5 foot 11 and he uses that grit on both sides of the ice to drive possessions and turn defensive stops into offensive opportunities. He completed the USHL portion of his NTDP season as the league leader in points-per-game (2.14) by recording 12 goals and 34 points in just 16 contests. i.fb-icon-element.fontawesome-icon.fb-icon-element-1{ color: #303030;}i.fb-icon-element.fontawesome-icon.fb-icon-element-1:hover { color: #505050;}. Jokke Nevalainen, April 2019 – Turcotte has continued his stellar draft-eligible campaign. Conversely, if the Hawks want a forward — a decision that has already been made, just not publicly disclosed — the options are more abundant, but Alex Turcotte is the clear frontrunner. April 2021 – After helping lead the United States to a gold medal at the 2021 World Juniors, Turcotte has begun his pro career with the Ontario Reign. The fifth overall selection is known highly for his tenacious in your face style game and two way versatility. Alex Turcotte is one of the most well rounded prospects and is someone who can do it all. Zegras is a superior playmaker, a more intelligent player, and isn’t far behind Turcotte as a puckhandler or skater. The two should have a strong connection after playing alongside each other for a few years prior to their move to the NCAA. 3. 4. Turcotte posted near-historic numbers with the U17 team a season ago before transitioning to the U18 team down the stretch. The Wisconsin commit blends exceptional defensive play with high-end speed and skill. April 2021 – After helping lead the United States to a gold medal at the 2021 World Juniors, Turcotte has begun his pro career with the Ontario Reign. Turcotte has been compared to a young Jonathan Toews or Patrice Bergeron. That’s not even mentioning puck skills, but his skating, hockey sense and compete are at a very high level and very important when translating to what the pro game is today.” Dave Gregory, Central Scouting, “The best projected two-way game in this draft class. Going forward its a huge upside as Turcotte and Caufield have played Amazing together and if partnered with a hard worker like Lehkonen could be a viable option. Julian Mongillo, December 2020 – The young forward has solidified his spot on the top–line for the United States at the World Junior Tournament. He has three assist for the States through their first three round-robin games. In a new era of NHL where speed and skill highlight the qualities of a good player Turcotte will need to work on developing his edgework, change of pace speed, and explore the creative side of his game. Updated hourly with news and features from over 150 writers worldwide. Tobias Bjornfot has some limited offensive upside but is an incredibly poised and mature defender who should challenge for minutes in a couple of years. The 19-year-old center put up 26 points in 29 games with the University of Wisconsin in a top-line role. Prospect Team Name Draft Year Overall Pick Information Lien; Adam Helewka: Rangers: 2015: 106: Fantasy Upside 5.0 / NHL Certainty 4.0: Link: Alex Turcotte: Rangers 1 center upside for Turcotte. He is poised to begin his pro career on a full-time basis either with the Kings or the Reign next season. Sabres: Alex Turcotte, Jared will be happy he slipped and willl select the highest upside pick on the board. Colorado Avalanche: Kirby Dach, C, Saskatoon (WHL) 5. 2018-19 Team: USNDT (#19)Date of Birth: May 14, 2001Place of Birth: Island Lake, ILHt: 5 foot 11 Wt: 185 pounds.Position: CNHL Draft Eligibility: 2019 first-year eligible. Los Angeles Kings: ... At just 18 years old, there's plenty of upside to his game. Turcotte will have the opportunity to continue to develop while playing NCAA hockey for the University of Wisconsin next season with fellow USNTDP teammate Cole Caulfield before turning pro. Turcotte has a large tool box at his disposal including a good wrist shot and quick release as well as the poise to be dominant in the face off circle that with time to develop will allow him to be an asset anywhere in the lineup. Has played second fiddle to Jack Hughes for years, but is beginning to step out of his shadow. To put it simply, Turcotte has the makings of a dream player for any NHL coach and an improved shot could really go a long way.if(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-banner-1-0')}; While the top of the 2019 NHL Draft appears destined to feature Jack Hughes and Kaapo Kakko going first and second-overall (in no specific order), the real draft is set to begin at pick No. Julian Mongillo, March 2020 – Turcotte has signed a three-year max entry-level contract with the Kings now that his college season has come to an end. Chicago Blackhawks – Alex Turcotte, C, USNTDP (USHL) All the draft information for the NHL on SportsForecaster.com. The offensive ability of Turcotte has never been a concern and neither is his work ethic and compete level at both ends of the rink. if(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-medrectangle-3-0')};The first round of the NHL Draft always requires some sort of balance when deciding who is most worthy of a selection. Kirby Dach (C) - Assuming Alex Turcotte is selected 3rd overall, this pick is going to be either Dach or Trevor Zegras. Turcotte is a strong skater, high-end passing ability and strong on the fore-check. From Alex Turcotte to Bowen Byram to Trevor Zegras, the Hawks have a variety of enticing options. Chicago Blackhawks: Alex Turcotte, C, USA. Capitals vs. Islanders: Who Will Take Control of the East? Cam Robinson, February 2019 – After missing several months to begin his draft-eligible campaign, Turcotte is back healthy and producing at a high rate. Expect Turcotte to remain in North America after the tournament to join the Kings at training camp, where he will likely begin this season in the AHL. Turcotte doesn’t project to be a superstar the way his teammate Hughes does, but that doesn’t mean he can’t still be in the upper-echelon of players as a top-line center at the next level. ... behind luminaries like Cole Caufield and Alex Turcotte. He has been productive in his rookie season with ten points in his first 16 games in the minors but should be able to improve on that production as he matures. The offensive ability of Turcotte has never been a concern and neither is his work ethic and compete level at both ends of the rink. If the Blackhawks take a forward in the first round for the first time since Nick Schmaltz in 2014, then there are a lot of different ways they could go. Prospect’s NHL Certainty changes over time – 18-year-olds start with lower odds, and those odds are improved if their development is on track and they prove themselves against higher level of competition. Alex Turcotte played a major role on the USNTDP, being plagued by tunnel vision for most of the year because he shares the ice with highly skilled players in Jack Hughes, Trevor Zegras, and Matthew Boldy, among others. © 2020 Dobber Sports Inc. All Rights Reserved. He could fit anywhere in the Rangers lineup from day one, and has a clear projection as a long-term first liner beginning in the near future. Buyouts. The Kings seem to have just about every position covered by a handful of prospects with NHL upside. In a new era of NHL where speed and skill highlight the qualities of a good player Turcotte will need to work on developing his edgework, change of pace speed, and explore the creative side of his game. He followed up that performance next game by nabbing his first and second goals of the season. Some players appear to be slam-dunk selections from the second they’re drafted and go on to prove scouts right. The bullish, two-way centre has been spectacular offensively despite playing away from uber-prospect, Jack Hughes at even-strength. roster size salary cap cap hit overages bonuses cap space; 23: $1: $21,017,502: $0: $19,537,500-$21,017,501 The top end of this system has elite-level skaters in Alex Turcotte … Turcotte is very much in the discussion for that selection. With the organization being so deep at the center position Turcotte has seen time on the left-wing in the Reign’s top-six forward group. He’s an intense competitor, an awesome skater and a … Edmonton Oilers: Cole Caufield, RW – C’mon, Ken Holland: give Connor McDavid the Alex DeBrincat 2.0 that he needs.Caufield can straight light it up. DobberHockey and Goalie Post launched in 2005, becoming the first independent fantasy hockey and starting goalie websites on the Internet. Badgers head coach Tony Granato has made it known that Turcotte will be the teams top line center and see much of his playing time with Linus Weissbach and former USNTDP teammate Cole Caufield. A current top option is 18-year-old Alex Turcotte. With the value NHL organizations are placing on pivots, Turcotte likely won’t have to wait long to hear his name called on draft day. A coaches dream. Jokke Nevalainen, June 2019 – Turcotte was officially measured at 5-foot-11.25 and 186 pounds at the NHL Draft Combine. He was hurt at the beginning of last season but was still able to finish with 62 points in 37 games. The young 18-year-old has the ability to see the game well from both ends of the ice and prides himself on playing a complete 200 foot game with top end offensive skill. 3. The 18-year-old center will need to grow physically and work on his durability in order to get ready for the grind of a long 82 game season, especially after only suiting up for 37 games with the USNTDP last year. He is expected to practice with the Ontario Reign and join them on an amateur tryout basis however, due to the temporary cancellation of the AHL season he will have to wait to practice and play in any games. Please support us by disabling ad blocker for this site. Other times, though, scouts have to weigh various aspects against each other such as offensive upside, defensive upside, maturity, size and other factors. Alex Newhook, Boston College (HE) 32-19-21-40-8. The guy who will be a for-sure NHLer, but may not have the upside to take over, say, the flashy offensive player. He was hurt at the beginning of last season but was still able to finish with 62 points in 37 games. Julian Mongillo, October 2019 – The University of Wisconsin freshman made his NCAA debut and collected an assist in his first game. October 2019 – The University of Wisconsin freshman made his NCAA debut and collected an assist in his first game. Great offensive instincts, quick acceleration and already the most complete two-way player in the crop. Teams are putting more emphasis on well-rounded, accountable players now than ever before and Turcotte could be the next 200-foot sensation in the NHL. The fifth overall selection is known highly for his tenacious in your face style game and two way versatility. Julian Mongillo, July 2019 – The newest selection of the Los Angeles Kings, Turcotte is a highly skilled center out of the US National Team Development Program. He is playing alongside Trevor Zegras and fellow Kings’ prospect Arthur Kaliyev. Top-six potential with No. Over 3 million monthly readers now come to THW for their hockey fix. He is more suited to serve another year at the minor league level before pushing for the Kings roster spot in a few years but when he does he will be a solid source of assists with a lot of goal scorers in the pipeline who can put the puck in the net. Alex Turcotte Scouting Report Potential: Upside: Top Line Playmaking Center Floor: 2nd Line Playmaking Center Comparable: Logan Couture Scouting Report: This is my scouting report on U.S. NTDP center Alex Turcotte. Summary: Numerical rating from zero to ten.Indicates what are the odds of said prospect becoming a full-time NHL player (e.g. Turcotte would win a bronze medal at the U18 World Junior Championships in 2018-19 as well as the silver medal in 2017-18. Wow. Turcotte has a large tool box at his disposal including a good wrist shot and quick release as well as the poise to be dominant in the face off circle that with time to develop will allow him to be an asset anywhere in the lineup. Has been hampered by injuries.” – Sam Cosentino, Sportsnet. 9. Alex Turcotte looks like a top-six talent for their future. “For Alex Turcotte, arguably the most well-rounded two-way forward in the entire 2019 Draft Class, scouts will have to weigh his long-term upside against other players who are more electrifying offensive players but who may not bring the same level of accountability or defensive responsibility to the table. Alex Turcotte’s stock has been on the rise as of late, and selecting him 3rd overall makes sense. Connect With Us We encourage you to follow us on social media and to reach out to us if you have any questions, comments or suggestions. He is playing alongside Trevor Zegras and fellow Kings’ prospect Arthur Kaliyev. Turcotte is a fast and mobile skater who always keeps his feet moving. The Kings seem to have just about every position covered by a handful of prospects with NHL upside. C prospects showcase the upside to make the NHL, ... Alex Turcotte Potential NHL impact in 2020-21: Tobias Bjornfot, Kale Clague, Mikey Anderson, Gabriel Vilardi, Jaret Anderson-Dolan. A complete two-way centre with elite speed and offensive tools. 5.5 rating equals to 55% odds). He may not be in the NHL as quickly as some thought, but he could be a year or two away. All users have different needs and experiences so your feedback will go a long way in growing this website. Many Kings fans, myself included, were disappointed when the Kings slipped to the fifth overall pick in the 2019 NHL draft. However, he isn’t as strong of a two-way player as Turcotte and brings more of a risk factor into the equation. Turcotte has improved as far as his shot is concerned but he does seem to prefer passing. While it’s easy to get excited about end-to-end players with countless dekes and dangles, Turcotte is more straight-forward in his approach and plays as effective a north-south game as this draft class has to offer. The 18-year-old center will need to grow physically and work on his durability in order to get ready for the grind of a long 82 game season, especially after only suiting up for 37 games with the USNTDP last year. December 2020 – The young forward has solidified his spot on the top–line for the United States at the World Junior Tournament. However, their fortunes were reversed when Alex Turcotte was still available for the Kings. Julian Mongillo, June 2019 – Turcotte has been drafted fifth overall by the Kings. July 2019 – The newest selection of the Los Angeles Kings, Turcotte is a highly skilled center out of the US National Team Development Program. 2. He has been productive in his rookie season with ten points in his first 16 games in the minors but should be able to improve on that “Across-the-board talent with a smart and efficient style. 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