Jayce Hawryluk - Brandon Wheat Kings - C - 2014 NHL Draft

[Renegade Stylings]

This kid is pretty fantastic. Have had the chance to watch Brandon about 5 times this year and he's consistently impressing me. Last night in a 7-5 loss to the Blades, he was the best player on the ice. Works so hard, is all over the puck and has dynamite hands. Had 4 points in the loss and now has 9 goals and 23 points in 29 games on a very underwhelming team.

He's not the biggest guy, but he still plays gritty and physical.

He's a guy to watch for the 2014 NHL Draft as he could climb his way into top 60 discussion very easily, especially if it's not a terribly deep draft.

[arsmaster]

Originally Posted by Renegade Stylings

This kid is pretty fantastic. Have had the chance to watch Brandon about 5 times this year and he's consistently impressing me. Last night in a 7-5 loss to the Blades, he was the best player on the ice. Works so hard, is all over the puck and has dynamite hands. Had 4 points in the loss and now has 9 goals and 23 points in 29 games on a very underwhelming team.

He's not the biggest guy, but he still plays gritty and physical.

He's a guy to watch for the 2014 NHL Draft as he could climb his way into top 60 discussion very easily, especially if it's not a terribly deep draft.

I've only been able to catch one full Brandon game and part of another on shaw this year, he was extremely noticable the whole game (the game I saw was a 7-0 loss to PA).

I don't know much about the 2014 class at this time, but if he isn't a top 2 rounder at this point, it's gotta be a good class.

[Renegade Stylings]

Originally Posted by arsmaster

I've only been able to catch one full Brandon game and part of another on shaw this year, he was extremely noticable the whole game (the game I saw was a 7-0 loss to PA).

I don't know much about the 2014 class at this time, but if he isn't a top 2 rounder at this point, it's gotta be a good class.

From what I've seen out west, the class doesn't look that strong. Lots of undersized, but skilled, forwards. I would say with his compete level and skill combo he'd be a top 60 pick at this point in my books.

[SaskaToba]

Watched him play in Swift Current. Other than Bertaggia, he is the best player on the Wheat Kings. I remember watching him play in bantam, this kid just excels at each tougher level he gets to. He already went from a crappy league in Manitoba to AAA MB hockey. Then from the worst team in MB AAA to one of the worst in the WHL. And he has adjusted so quickly at each level it's amazing. Currently the top scoring 16 year old in the WHL.

[Passchendaele]

Who would've known?

[S E P H]

I've seen the Wheat Kings only twice so far, how does he compare to Brayden Point?

[wings5]

Originally Posted by Passchendaele

Who would've known?

Aha was just gonna say I thought I recognized the name from somewhere, now I remember he's been hyped for a while the Weisblatt twins should be coming up pretty soon now.

http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/sh...d.php?t=553539

[StrappingYoungChad]

Originally Posted by Passchendaele

Who would've known?

There's just something so funny about watching a highlight reel of kids who aren't even 5 ft tall to that music.

[Renegade Stylings]

Originally Posted by S E P H

I've seen the Wheat Kings only twice so far, how does he compare to Brayden Point?

Similar players, but from what I've seen I would actually say that Hawryluk has a better motor.

[sbtatter]

Originally Posted by S E P H

I've seen the Wheat Kings only twice so far, how does he compare to Brayden Point?

Glad to see some guys jumping on the Hawryluk bandwagon, about time!
Compared to Point, Point plays a more cerebal game like Sakic or RNH, he's crafty. Hawryluk utilizes speed and is more physical. Should be a lot of fun watching these 2 go H2H the next few years.
I called Hawryluk as my darkhorse for the 2014 first round on the thread named that, and I stand by my call!