Craig Button, resident director of scouting and NHL analyst for TSN and a former NHL general manager, said it's great to see a soccer-loving country such as Germany producing so many productive hockey players. The confidence is not yet at 100% with the puck and I guess it’s the reason of his struggles. The more stars a team earns, the more financial support it is given from a special development fund. Forward Quinton Byfield and defenseman Jamie Drysdale, both from the Toronto area, were ranked second and third among North American prospects. He didn’t play at all as his usual DEL performance. Despite that success, he likely has the longest path to the NHL given his slight build (6’0″ – 172 lbs. Seider had six assists in seven games for Germany in the 2020 World Junior Championship and didn't look out of place his first season in North America with Grand Rapids of the American Hockey League, scoring 22 points (two goals, 20 assists) in 49 games. All Rights Reserved. "I think every player is a little bit different," Draisaitl said. The German possesses amazing puck handling skills which astonishes many. Reichel (6-foot, 170) scored 24 points (12 goals, 12 assists) and had 70 shots on goal averaging 12:58 in ice time in 42 games for Berlin (DEL). He hopes that a team will like him enough to pick him in the first round but he is conscious that he has no control on that. 112) of the 2010 NHL Draft. 20, Sharks, 2001) and Bokk, and defenseman Seider. Hockey's Future ranks 50 active NHL prospects who we believe will make a significant impact in the world of hockey. Complete player biography and stats. His playmaking is alright and his scoring instinct needs refinement if he is to become a real sniper. We're seeing more nontraditional markets producing players, and we can look at Germany. Roost said Stuetzle and Draisaitl are different types of players. Former U.S. Under-18 Team coach Seth Appert says: "If Jake's not the best defender in … There are just no big playmaking upsides with him. There is no doubt he can score, he already proved his worth in the juniors (even scored Michigan goals out there) and at the international stage. I was able to learn a lot from the veterans; it was a great season for me.". "My goal is to get chosen under the first three picks.". Declining Barrie Colts offer and joining an European professional league, yet not as strong as the KHL and SHL, now seems to have been a wise choice. Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of German Borbuzanov, 2007-12-18 Bryansk, RUS Russia. The DEL also introduced an under-23 rule prior to the 2019-20 season that enabled each of the 14 clubs to add two skaters per game (19 total) so long as those players are under the age of 23 prior to Dec. 31. "Tim Stuetzle, in my view, is an elite player in every sense of the word," Button said. "I think his hockey IQ and his quickness are impressive," Goss said. Most recently in the USPHL 16U with Northern Cyclones 16U AAA. 13 in the IIHF world rankings. Midterm: Rebuilding of the federation structure and financial consolidation by taking a lead role in the German sports system. ", Calgary Flames forward Tobias Rieder, who was born and trained in Germany before being selected by the Oilers in the fourth round (No. NHL Prospect Criteria. It is uncertain that Stützle will comeback as a centerman but no matter his position, his effectiveness and impact on the game won’t be affected. Same with his passing. Draisaitl, who was No. Most recently in the AHL with Chicago Wolves. 2. Complete player biography and stats. 3 minutes read. He is still a step above DEL speed and above average among prospects but, I want to see much better stuff in the skating area from him. And that possibility is perhaps the strongest evidence yet that German hockey is on the rise. Any other third party trademarks or copyrights are the property of their respective owners. Chris Tanouye/Getty Images. We can expect at least another season in the DEL and WJC performance. Vision, creativity, audaciousness, he has it all to pick assists and be a dominant offensive machine. He still makes dull mistakes and turnovers that sometimes cost goals but you can notice that he is learning and getting better game after game. German NHL Players ‑ All-Time Stats << Scroll left; Scroll right >> Overall Time … Nice one-timer, excellent wrist shot and great quick release. Peterka is still a decent passer and has good decision making but nowadays, his plays don’t create a lot of scoring chance in the offensive zone. "A young talented kid in Germany plays soccer, and if he doesn't play soccer, he plays handball, and then comes hockey," Stubb said. For the first time in the Draft history, there could be more than one player from Germany drafted in the 1st round. He had five assists in 14 playoff games to help Mannheim win the DEL championship. 52 shots on goal and he capitalized 6 times in his 33 games. Though, it would be pretty naive to base a solid opinion from his games in Czech Republic. Reindl helped institute a long-term sports concept called Powerplay 26 to help change the hockey landscape in Germany for the better. 6 in 2019) on its International list prior to Stuetzle. Julian Lutz, Roman Kechter and Luca Hauf are all young guys from this country to keep an eye for the upcoming years. Real intriguing potential and he shouldn’t be rushed in any case. He is a top performer that plays well. This year: 60th. Forward Dany Heatley, the No. KEVIN BAHL, D, NEW JERSEY DEVILS (+41) Last year: Not ranked in top 100. Absolutely low risk guy that will energize the team and give you a legit second line production. Way too much cut passes and puck stealing. The 2020 NHL Draft will be held virtually Oct. 6-7. NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. Today, a look at Tim Stuetzle and the development of hockey in Germany. Playing with speed, prodigious puck handling and unmatchable intelligence. A strong skater who is difficult to knock off of the … "I liked his hands, skating, poise and size, but a big thing also was his personality. I think it can be analogous to what we see in the southern United States. He is a decent skater and still has plenty of room to improve. GHA president and IIHF council member Franz Reindl said he felt radical changes were necessary after Germany failed to qualify for the 2014 Sochi Olympics and dropped to No. The German hockey in the NHL is improving. Keeps it simple, skates with it and avoid unnecessary and risky passes. 114) of the 2011 NHL Draft, said, "There are so many people involved. Mannheim won a DEL championship with Seider last season and had a 34-12-6 record with Stuetzle before this season was canceled because of the coronavirus. Scouting for the 2021 draft will present the biggest challenge NHL scouts have likely ever faced. "Now we have a junior level. To start this off, he’s an elite skater. Bokk said giving young Germany-born players an opportunity to compete in the DEL makes a huge difference. His head is constantly moving left to right, especially when he must keep an eye on his defenseman. "He has elite quickness and hockey sense to make those quick decisions. It looks like he makes a real sprint to get his speed. Stuetzle said having the opportunity to mature and develop in his country made all the difference in the world. Draisaitl had six points (two goals, four assists) in 37 games for the Oilers in 2014-15 before being returned to the WHL. Clearly the most versatile forward and defensively apt of the trio. The sport is growing and German talents will soon become recurrent. He is just 18 and he already puts a lot of pressure on him to carry his team to the win. He knows where to place himself and what to do to be efficient on the ice. According to TSN analyst Bob McKenzie’s latest rankings, as many as three could hear their names called in the first round.Here are the profiles of those players, all of which played in the German … In recent years, more and more Germans have been drafted by NHL clubs and have managed to successfully crack NHL lineups. Quick stickhandling and good to shift opponents at full speed. It's a different world than playing junior hockey in Germany. His work ethic is just totally irreproachable. He is at 29 points and almost a point per game in the DEL, which is the best ratio ever recorded by a U18 player in that league. With a disappointing WJC (also due to the fever that sidelined Stützle for the last two games), Reichel got overshadowed by other players. Alexis Lafreniere, a left wing from Rimouski of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, is widely projected to be the No. Accuracy is often neglected compared to the power which leads to a lot of wide shots and undemanding saves for the goaltender. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. You can see that he has a hard time against men when it comesdown to the physical aspect of the game, even if he tries his best. NHL.com's full draft coverage can be found here. Alavaara was an amateur scout with the Buffalo Sabres (2016-18) for two seasons before getting his opportunity with Mannheim, so he knows the caliber of player NHL clubs crave. The two players must be eligible to play for the German national team, meaning they had to be Germany-trained skaters and not imports. Though, he’s still decent at opening himself up and finishing a play. Ht/Wt: 6' 2"/175 lbs Position: C Team: Russia U-18 (MHL) German Rubtsov's Player Profile Damien Cox of Sportsnet - January 13, 2016 - "There are those who believe the solid, two-way pivot could go even higher. He is so intelligent that even his linemates have difficulty to keep up with his playmaking. NHL Prospect Rankings. The changes were made with three primary goals: 1. Wherever he will land, Peterka will perpetually compete and give his heart every night. 1 sport in Germany, Leon is pretty popular because of his scoring records in the NHL. "Youth work and what the clubs are doing with their junior teams was essential for young players to grow," said Germany-born goalie Philipp Grubauer of the Colorado Avalanche, who was selected by the Washington Capitals in the fourth round (No. "He showed everybody that you can develop a lot even if you stay in Germany.". Also often gets forgotten as F3 and backdoors. Goran Stubb, the NHL director of European scouting, said he is glad to see hockey gaining traction in Germany. Alavaara said the GHA has taken a little bit from every country in helping shape and develop the young players back home. He competes hard and is willing to do everything to get the “3 points” (DEL win in regulation). Stylish but probably a bit more vulnerable.". Some still think he belongs to the end of the first, early second round but I really esteem his skillset and what he brings during the game. Playstyle of an offensive guy who both pass and score. Obviously, time on ice and his given role don’t help him to put up points but as for now, he just seems to shoot to get the puck to the net. Tim Stutzle, F, Adler Mannheim, DEL – The easy part is recognizing his high end puck handling skills, … Peterka still has the skills to produce but, he also plays really well in a power forward and two-way role. Edges, tight turns and footwork need some work if he wants to become a more complete skater. For the first time in the Draft history, there could be more than one player from Germany drafted in the 1st round. "The way our organization operates, it's almost similar to if you saw how Sweden or Finland build their teams," Alavaara said. Overall, he’s agile, speedy and dynamic on his skates. … "We have a full staff that includes skill coaches, off-ice coaches, performance coaches. He also owns nice hands. Peterka plays a responsible and mature game. Stuetzle was named rookie of the year in the DEL this season after scoring 34 points (seven goals, 27 assists) in 41 games. The nephew of former NHL forward Robert Reichel scored five points (three goals, two assists) in seven games for his country at the 2020 World Championship. He just holds in him significant creativeness and playmaking abilities. He surprised everyone at the beginning of the year by making it into the DEL and now he is on pace to get about 30 points in a professional league as a rookie. He reacts quickly and anticipates handily, both in defensive and offensive situations. "This year's crop is excellent because you could have three first-rounders from Germany. For the first time in the Draft history, there could be more than one player from Germany drafted in the 1st round. Back in 2014, David Pastrnak fell down to the 25th spot. He is tireless and simple to remark since he is constantly implicated in every play. Mannheim is aware of his high offensive attributes and that’s why the coaches confine him a scoring role on the top line and place him on the first power play unit. Though, I see a much higher potential in Reichel. He’s constantly looking to cross his feet, especially on rushes, to acquire his overwhelming high-end speed. It’s not a secret, Stützle is (or at least, one of) the best skaters of this draft class and outspeed opponents is now pretty usual to him. Hockey-IQ is clearly what set him apart from other prospects in my opinion. Draisaitl won the Art Ross Trophy this season, leading the NHL with 110 points (43 goals, 67 assists). Tim Stützle – Adler Mannheim: LW / 6’1 / 187lbs (January 15th 2002). He is capable to perform some very outstanding dekes, and all that at high speed. "I think it's great [to hear the comparisons], but I'm another player, another guy," Stuetzle said. "German hockey has made big changes in the last couple of years and more young players are in our top league, which wasn't the case back in the day," Seider said. June 22nd, 2007. Starting again with skating, Peterka is fast, quick and strong. The Nylander name is a strong one, with a storied past that includes an NHL veteran, an NHL rookie, and a player sure to hear his name called early in the 2016 NHL Draft. "Seider opened up the doors last season, for sure," Alavaara said. "The most impressive things about Peterka and Reichel was their development during this season," Roost said. "I think Germany was behind everyone else maybe five to 10 years ago, but there are a lot of Canadians, Swedes, Finns, Czechs, and coaches from other countries outside Germany now working in the DEL, so we're making all the right steps.". To establish uniformity among all the team pages and to increase the credibility of all the articles, all players listed on HF will follow the "Prospect Rules" to help editors and writers in determining who is and isn't considered a prospect anymore. "[Stuetzle] might come in and be ready, play big minutes and be ready to make an impact and contribute to that team. He's going to be a great player.". Tim Stuetzle could become the highest-selected NHL Draft pick born and trained in Germany in the same year Leon Draisaitl became the first Germany-born player to lead the NHL in points. His averages of 0.65 assists per game and 0.82 points per game are the highest by an under-18 player in the history of the DEL. "If you're young and you play on the pro team and you're playing against men, that's probably the best that can happen for you," said the 20-year-old forward prospect, now in the Carolina Hurricanes organization. "I know J-J Peterka from Munich, where I joined for summer training last year," said Buffalo Sabres forward Dominik Kahun, who was born in the Czech Republic but was raised and trained in Germany. 4 on NHL Central Scouting's final list of North American skaters in 2014 because he played for Prince Albert of the Western Hockey League that season, was chosen No. 17 overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft, made the preliminary roster for Germany's under-20 World Junior team. He can set up goals all by himself and make eye-catching plays. Peterka (5-11, 192) scored 11 points (seven goals, four assists) and had 62 shots on goal averaging 11:50 in ice time in 42 games for Munich (DEL). NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup, the Stanley Cup Playoffs logo, the Stanley Cup Final logo, Center Ice name and logo, NHL Conference logos, NHL Winter Classic name, and The Biggest Assist Happens Off The Ice are registered trademarks and Stanley Cup Qualifiers name and logo, NHL.TV, Vintage Hockey word mark and logo, The Game Lives Where You Do, NHL Winter Classic logo, NHL Heritage Classic name and logo, NHL Stadium Series name and logo, NHL All-Star logo, NHL Face-Off name and logo, NHL. Stützle is just a phenomenal playmaker. A five-star system was also assigned to the Germany youth hockey programs. He is such a skilled player that holds a true wow and one of a kind factor. "Now it looks as if both of them could become late-first or early-second-round picks if everything moves in their directions during the draft.". Stuetzle had 132 shots on goal and a plus-4 rating averaging 16:06 in ice time in 41 games with Mannheim this season. For the time being, Peterka is a step ahead in the maturity of his game compared to Reichel. Hockey's Future is a website dedicated to prospects. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. © NHL 2021. 6 in the 2019 draft. Acceleration is just top-notch. With respect to the relatively low number of Germans having been drafted thus far this century, a somewhat interesting trend has been the number of German goalies NHL teams have picked. You could feel that it was getting better and running in the right direction. Though, he reacts quickly and attacks the net well. NHL ETA: New York’s decision on Barzal this season will be interesting to watch, and will be influenced both by his play and by the fact that the team has a number of good offensive prospects … Often the first guy to retreat, he gives no time and space to the puck carrier and knows where to positionate himself in his own end. It's good to see that more and more players are coming over to North America and [making] it over here. The NHL uses cookies, web beacons, and other similar technologies. In addition to Stuetzle, Peterka and Reichel might also be among the top 31 picks. Stützle likes to have the puck on his tape and control the offense. His hardworking and straight line speed are the striking attributes that helped him to get ranked 8th among European skaters by NHL Central Scouting. The NHL is definitely his dream and he’ll work hard to reach it. Previous Rank: 8. Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Moritz Seider, 2001-04-06 Zell (Mosel), GER Germany. "For a lot of young players like myself, Seider was the go-to guy," Stuetzle said. Complete player biography and stats. After tearing up Czech leagues with the Austrian Red Bull Hockey Akademie, Peterka decided to come back into his native land and play in Munich.