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2024 104th Oa Luke Ellinas C

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

 
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.
 
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.
 
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Prospects By Sports Illustrated:
Leading his team in scoring for the past 4 years, Luke Ellinas is a scoring machine but also plays a very good 200 foot game. Luke can play all three forward positions as he’s versatile and a quick learner and being one of the hardest workers in the draft class he has very few weaknesses and excels in all parts of the ice no matter which position. His 200 foot game is a crucial piece, that allows him to be one of the best 2006-born players in minor hockey. In his own zone he is positionally sound, he’s smart, and has the ability to read plays and break them up before they become a threat. In the neutral zone he protects the puck well and rarely turns it over and in the offensive zone he plays responsibly and doesn’t force the play. He wins faceoffs all over the ice and is trusted late in games to win crucial faceoffs. He has a top notch shot which contributes to his goal scoring ability however he also finds holes in the defense and sees the ice really well, this allows him to be in the right spot at the right time or be an open option for his teammates. Luke has a special talent that most young players don’t have which is the ability to make everyone around him better. This is another contributing factor to his offensive output. Luke though not an overly physical player does play the body when he needs to and forechecks hard in the corners often using his agility in his own zone to come out with the puck. Luke is a big part of his teams special teams playing on both the penalty kill and powerplay. As Luke develops he has the potential to be a trusted two-way player at the next level.
 
aragorn said:
Dark Horse:


Prospects By Sports Illustrated:
Leading his team in scoring for the past 4 years, Luke Ellinas is a scoring machine but also plays a very good 200 foot game. Luke can play all three forward positions as he’s versatile and a quick learner and being one of the hardest workers in the draft class he has very few weaknesses and excels in all parts of the ice no matter which position. His 200 foot game is a crucial piece, that allows him to be one of the best 2006-born players in minor hockey. In his own zone he is positionally sound, he’s smart, and has the ability to read plays and break them up before they become a threat. In the neutral zone he protects the puck well and rarely turns it over and in the offensive zone he plays responsibly and doesn’t force the play. He wins faceoffs all over the ice and is trusted late in games to win crucial faceoffs. He has a top notch shot which contributes to his goal scoring ability however he also finds holes in the defense and sees the ice really well, this allows him to be in the right spot at the right time or be an open option for his teammates. Luke has a special talent that most young players don’t have which is the ability to make everyone around him better. This is another contributing factor to his offensive output. Luke though not an overly physical player does play the body when he needs to and forechecks hard in the corners often using his agility in his own zone to come out with the puck. Luke is a big part of his teams special teams playing on both the penalty kill and powerplay. As Luke develops he has the potential to be a trusted two-way player at the next level.
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Sports Illustrated? That's all AI now right?
 
Good signing, tough LWer with size, has some scoring ability & had a very good yr & playoffs with the Kitchener Rangers. Hopefully he will continue to evolve his game & develop into a player, they need another win in their playoff pool, hope for the best.
 
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Could be the best player taken by the Sens at the '24 draft
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I mean... sure that could happen. But there isn't much evidence to suggest we should be upset with the Yakemchuk pick at this point. Eliasson looks as bad now as he did when picked but Montgomery also had a good season. Moore has potential as well - that size with his skating ability, he'll get a shot at a bottom 6 role down the road. The 2024 draft could be a decent draft after a few years if we get a regular top 4 RD and a couple of role players.

I will never understand the Eliasson pick though.
 
OgieO said:
I mean... sure that could happen. But there isn't much evidence to suggest we should be upset with the Yakemchuk pick at this point. Eliasson looks as bad now as he did when picked but Montgomery also had a good season. Moore has potential as well - that size with his skating ability, he'll get a shot at a bottom 6 role down the road. The 2024 draft could be a decent draft after a few years if we get a regular top 4 RD and a couple of role players.

I will never understand the Eliasson pick though.
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