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Prospect Info: 2019 Draft | Round 2: Pick #55 - Dillon Hamaliuk (LW) | Kelowna (WHL)

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2nd round, Pick # 55: Dillon Hamaliuk (LW) | Kelowna Rockets (WHL)
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HandL
Birthday (Age)Oct 30, 2000 (18)
HometownLeduc, Alberta
Height6'3
Weight201 lbs
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  • Pick acquired from New Jersey for a pair of 2019 3rd round picks (#s 82 and 91)
  • 2017 WHL Champion with Seattle
  • Was traded to Kelowna after the 18-19 season. Kelowna will host the 2020 Memorial Cup





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Central Scouting BureauN/R
Craig Button (TSN)N/R
Bob McKenzie (TSN)86
The Hockey NewsN/R
HockeyProspects.com Black Book68
Future Considerations73
McKeen's153
Corey Pronman (The Athletic)44
International Scouting ServiceN/R
EliteProspects.com77
HockeyProspectorN/R
TheDraftAnalystN/R
DobberHockey.com67
LastWordOnHockey.com70
Tryamkin (HF Poster)50
PKAnalyst (HF Poster)77
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*N/R = Not Ranked. Keep in mind that the number of ranked prospects differs by outlet. a "N/R" listing on Bob McKenzie or Craig Button run their lists 93 players deep, whereas something like Black Book has a couple hundred players ranked.

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2013-14
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Leduc Oil Kings Bantam AAA 		AMBHL 10000
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Leduc Roughnecks Bantam AA 		NABHL 3224224648
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Leduc Oil Kings Bantam AAA 		AMBHL 3322153728
2015-16
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Leduc Oil Kings Midget AAA 		AMHL 3463936
2016-17
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Seattle Thunderbirds 		WHL 1710115-2
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Leduc Oil Kings Midget AAA 		AMHL 730330
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Seattle Thunderbirds 		WHL 72152439524
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Seattle Thunderbirds 		WHL 3111152632-2
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Kelowna Rockets 		WHL -----
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An injury limited the success of Hamaliuk’s year which started on a thunderous pace. Power forward with size and strength that can fire in goals with a powerful wrister or dish off the puck to a teammate. Could explode next year in Kelowna.
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-Tryamkin

After being drafted in the sixth round, 111th overall in 2015 WHL Bantam Draft, Dillon Hamaliuk exceeded expectations and put up 15 goals and 39 points in 72 as a WHL rookie in 2017-18. Hamaliuk added one goal in five playoff games. He seemed to build on that, getting off to a good start this season by scoring a goal in each of his first five games, and a point in his first seven. Overall, Hamaliuk had 11 goals and 26 points in 31 games. However, he has not played since December, after suffering a lower-body injury. While the Thunderbirds never confirmed the exact nature of the injury, it was bad enough to keep Hamaliuk out of the fitness testing at the recent NHL Combine.
Hamaliuk was recently one of three Thunderbirds traded to the Kelowna Rockets as the team looks to load up for the 2020 Memorial Cup. The Rockets are hosting the tournament, and after missing the playoffs this year are bringing in a number of top talents. As host, they are making the moves necessary in order to be a contender to actually win the tournament.

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Projection and Comparison

Hamaliuk’s size, skating ability, skill, and willingness to play a physical game are a rare combination and should intrigue NHL teams. He was tracking to make a big move up draft boards when his unfortunate injury occurred. Despite that, some team will see the potential here and draft Hamaliuk with a relatively early pick. The move could pay off as he plays a style that is in high demand but hard to find in the modern game. Hamaliuk could become a top-six winger if given time to properly develop. As a late birthday, he has one more year in the WHL ahead of him before heading to the AHL in 2020-21. His game is reminiscent of Jake Debrusk, though this is a stylistic comparison only and not one based on skill and ability.

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Injuries derailed his season, but he plays a physical brand of hockey while producing offensively.
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-PKAnalyst

Unfortunately, Hamaliuk missed a lot of the year with injury. Hamaliuk started very strong before his pace slowed a bit as he battled through injuries to finish with 26 points in 31 games. He impressed enough at the start of the year to earn an invite to the Subway Super Series.
When playing he is one of the most physical players in the league, delivering huge hits each game. Hamaliuk imposes a physical presence on the game and capitalizes on every opportunity he has to deliver a hard check. He could chase the hit too much getting himself out of position in the process occasionally, but overall the positives of his physicality outweighed the negatives. Offensively he has very soft hands, and showed the ability to beat defenders one on one consistently. Hamaliuk was able to make plays through defenseman’s sticks which allowed him to get in to high danger areas with the puck. His soft hands also made him a threat in tight which was very noticeable in his role as the net front player on the powerplay. Hamaliuk consistently had scoring chances, and his goal numbers were surprisingly low for the volume of chances he had. Hamaliuk also has the hockey sense to make plays for others, and showed the ability to make very good reads. Skating is the area in Hamaliuk’s game that stands out as a weakness. He has above average top speed and he skates well enough that it doesn’t hinder him at this level, but he doesn’t have a great first couple steps.
Hamaliuk’s mobility and burst need work and he doesn’t have an attractive stride, which combined with sometimes heavy feet makes his skating look awkward. Next season Hamaliuk will play with the Memorial Cup hosting Kelowna Rockets and will have the opportunity to be a star for the team.
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-HockeyProspect Black Book
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SJSharksfan39

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Did the Sharks trade up? Thought they only had one second round pick. Please say they gave up Haley to get into this position?

*I was out, so that's why I was asking.
 
STL Shark

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Much rather have had Leason here. Big body and bad skater or slight frame and good skater are the only kinds of guys we know how to draft generally though so hope the development staff succeeds in teaching this one.
 
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So like, what was his actual injury? If it was his knee or ankle this seems like a big risk
 
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wishman

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Read somewhere that Roy Sommer's kid was an assistant coach with the team Hamaliuk played on last year. So definitely should have gotten some good intel.
 
ThorNton Apologist

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Pronman had him at 44. I know he’s all over the place with his rankings sometimes but I do feel like he values high ceiling players
 
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