Posts Tagged ‘scouting report’

Scouting Report – Jaroslav Janus

July 25th, 2009 by admin | 3 Comments | Filed in Goaltending Analysis

Jaroslav JanusContinuing my series of scouting reports on goaltenders who have yet to make the NHL, I have decided to do Erie Otters starting goaltender Jaroslav Janus. Janus was drafted in the sixth round, 162nd overall in this past NHL entry draft, taken by the Tampa Bay Lightning. Many people know him because of his sensational performance at the 2009 World Junior Championships. He was named a tournament all-star as he led Team Slovakia to a 4th place finish. Oh, and you may also remember him from this beauty of a save he made at the World Juniors. Will he make the NHL? Did Tampa Bay waste a 6th round draft pick on him? Read on to find out…

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Scouting Report – Jonas Gustavsson

June 30th, 2009 by admin | 4 Comments | Filed in Goaltending Analysis

I’m planning to do a number of scouting reports on goaltenders who have yet to make the NHL, this summer. Goaltending is the position I know best, so as much as I’d love to analyse skaters, I just don’t think I would do a good job at it.

My first installment is on Swedish netminder Jonas Gustavsson. He’s been highly touted as the “best goaltender outside of the NHL” and has been rumoured to be coming over to the NHL to play next season. The 24 year-old has apparently been in contact with the Maple Leafs, Avalanche, Sharks, and Stars. We still don’t know where he’s going to end up, and it’s almost July 1st. Now, I’ve watched as much tape as I could possibly scrounge up on the internet on this guy, and I think I’m ready to give you the facts about Jonas Gustavsson. Is he the real deal? Read on to find out…

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