Prospect Info: 2024 104th OA : Luke Ellinas (C)

[Matsens15]

Luke Ellinas
Left Wing -- shoots L
Born Mar 12 2006 -- Toronto, ONT
[18 yrs. ago]
Height 6.02 -- Weight 198[188 cm/90 kg]

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[Emerica]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807102813618819334

 

[Joeyjoejoe]

Seems on the verge of a breakout season with how well and productive he was in the playoffs.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807104212251123782

 

[NyQuil]

Welcome aboard!

 

[The Devilish Buffoon]

I like this one

 

[thinkwild]

Grew up a Sens fan admiring Karlsson too

 

[Ouroboros]

He was on my list as a probable Sens pick. I really liked him when I was watching some Kitchener games during the season to get a read on Hamara and Andonovski.

Power forward type. Menace on the forecheck, throws hands, heavy shot and good shot selection.

 

[Xspyrit]

Even though he's a bit under the radar, that's a smart pick because he could become a legit prospect as he seems to be a late bloomer on the verge of breaking out. Can't ask for more in the 4th round.

 

[Senscore]

 

[KnuckChuckinTkachuk]

Feels like an Ostapchuk type player, I like it. Good 4th round drafts!

 

[Brock]

More info on Ellinas for you.

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[Xspyrit]

More info on Ellinas for you.

My Final Top 50 OHL Players for the 2024 NHL Entry Draft - Part 2: 30-11

Here's part two of my rankings release: the players ranked from 30 to 11. 11. Carter George - Goaltender - Owen Sound Attack Heard NHL Cent...

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"I think that there's a chance that he could end up a Jason Dickinson type of player in the NHL."

Damn, that'd be awesome, that type of player provides a lot of value. Just watch Rodrigues and Luostarinen in the playoffs for example

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Elite Prospects
His shot and work rate are Ellinas’ standout elements. He adjusts to tricky passes to fire instantly and fires powerful quick-release wristers off the rush. Then, he collides with opponents and sprints back into the play to regain possession. He’s also a confident puckhandler, most visible when he’s pulling pucks off the wall to escape the cycle.

Hockey Prospect
Ellinas showed major progression as the season progressed, displaying his strong shot with a quick release in his
snapshot that he likes to take deep in the offensive zone. For more of his wrist shots, it takes him more time to load up
and they typically wield the same power which he should correct for any chance to score at a greater pace. In terms of
processing pace, he could use some work and needs to get better at making decisions with the puck on his stick.
Coming out of the zone, Ellinas has some trouble in pass reception which either resets his team or causes a turnover.
His skating is the roughest part of his game with heavy feet and choppy skating mechanics. It has improved from the
beginning of the season, but he still has trouble on his feet and is often behind the play. Despite this, he does have a
quick stick but will need more hip mobility to be able to make better cuts deep in the offensive zone. On the penalty kill
he can be too aggressive which with a slow skating speed he cannot make up for any over commitment and cannot
block shots well because he is too late getting there.
The skating and IQ hurt his projectability as a whole and despite his obvious progression, he still has too many skills
under construction to be considered by us at this time. He will need to fix his foot speed first to have a chance moving
up the ranks and into the draft conversation.