Prospect Info: [2024] 1st rd selection - #31 OA - RD, Ben Danford - Oshawa Generals, OHL (6′2″/191lb)

[JEI]

Very detailed report here:

2024 NHL SCOUTING REPORT (VIDEO + GRADES): Ben Danford, D, Oshawa Generals (OHL)

McKeen's Brock Otten provides a detailed scouting report on 2024 NHL Draft prospect Ben Danford including video and grades.

www.mckeenshockey.com

 

[chamchibap]

I knew there was a chance they surprise me again
But they still got me

 

[Shooter2x]

For some reason I can just tell by the way he spoke he's going to make the NHL

 

[stickty111]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1806881524392002010

Mitch Brown approved is always a positive

 

[Jozay]

another wes clark master class

 

[rdogg]

It's nice to add a right shot defenceman to the pipeline.

Feels underwhelming though.

 

[BertCorbeau]

Some nice tools.. seems like a very projectable pick.

Late riser?

From what I saw in the rankings I was hoping they’d pick a D if they moved back. Glad it’s a righty … fits a need so let’s cheer for this good old Canadian boy

 

[Dreakmur]

Best case, he develops into a Dylan Demelo type.

 

[TMLegend]

Can't say I feel all warm and fuzzy inside when Brett Kulak is a comparable.

 

[TMLAM34]

A little off board but I won’t lie, really liking what I’m reading about him

 

[Warden of the North]

Seems like a "safe" pick. Fine with that at this point in the draft.

 

[LeafGrief]

6’1 and plays defence. I’m all-in baby, let’s go!!

 

[TiMo15]

RHD, it's the team which really need espeically the D group is so weak. It's better than going for another small size forward.

 

[Jacquestrapless]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1806881524392002010

 

[weems]

Very detailed report here:

2024 NHL SCOUTING REPORT (VIDEO + GRADES): Ben Danford, D, Oshawa Generals (OHL)

McKeen's Brock Otten provides a detailed scouting report on 2024 NHL Draft prospect Ben Danford including video and grades.

www.mckeenshockey.com

I like this part of the scouting report.

 

[Frostitute]

Who!?!

 

[BertCorbeau]

I’ve given up on pre scouting drafts in hope of my team picking a guy

Makes it easier to cheer for the pick.

Really intrigued by this one.. excited to have a 2nd tomorrow

 

[PromisedLand]

Size, style???

 

[SprDaVE]

Some nice tools.. seems like a very projectable pick.

Late riser?

From what I saw in the rankings I was hoping they’d pick a D if they moved back. Glad it’s a righty … fits a need so let’s cheer for this good old Canadian boy

He was great in these past OHL playoffs. Seems like a similar trend from the Cowan pick.

 

[Jacquestrapless]

probably could have traded back again lmao

welcome Ben

 

[Schennanigans]

Did they not see anyone much better at 23. Why the trade.

 

[jaric1862]

This is a total Wes Clark pick and I love it

 

[TheDoldrums]

After taking a few minutes to collect myself I’ve decided we’ve got a young Drew Doughty on our hands

 

[Enniskillen]

Kulak 2.0 lol

 

[dubey]

Defenceman that can play defence

What a concept