Prospect Info: Cam Hillis

[yoteshot]

I'm so hyped about him. Had him higher than most (#45) on my list, but can't wait to see what he does next year. Exciting to have Fonstad, McShane and him who could all legitimately lead their team in points and be in the league leaders in assists.

Add Kotkaniemi, Ylonen, Olofsson playing in men's league overseas and 2018-2019 is gonna be a heck of a lot more fun to watch our prospects!

 

[Redux91]

More people gotta get pumped about this kid.

Hows he compare to Vincent Trochek? Brayden Point?.. dare i say Clayton Keller

 

[Habs]

Just seems like too nice of a kid lol

 

[Deam78]

What a great pick, love the guy

 

[Et le But]

Definitely the guy I'm most excited for after the Finns, might not have superstar upside or anything but I'm struggling to see many flaws besides size. Funny enough he sounds like Max Domi to me.

 

[Adam Michaels]

 

[The Great Weal]

2nd in points for rookies for the OHL. Only behind Svechnikov. Pretty impressive considering Guelph isn't some powerhouse.

 

[Whitesnake]

He's better than Wise.

Wise was on the radar for a long time and his progression has slowed to a grinding halt. Hillis on the other hand was a true rookie this year in the OHL. He wants the puck. He wants to make plays. He's skilled and when you really watch him, his vision and playmaking is some of the best in this class. Love, love, love this pick.

I will most definately believe you. I had both guys on my list, just had Wise ahead of him but not by a wide margin. Hopefully his skating lessons work out.

 

[Habsawce]

Being in Guelph this will give a good reason to hit up more Storm games.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Hows he compare to Vincent Trochek? Brayden Point?.. dare i say Clayton Keller

I said before the draft him and SDA remind me most of potential Points in the draft. Tenacious. Smart. Good hands. Great hockey IQ and vision.

 

[Mrb1p]

I said before the draft him and SDA remind me most of potential Points in the draft. Tenacious. Smart. Good hands. Great hockey IQ and vision.

But the skating...

 

[WeThreeKings]

But the skating...

His skating isn't bad just not where it needs to be for his size and he's already working with Underhill so that's great.

 

[Mrb1p]

His skating isn't bad just not where it needs to be for his size and he's already working with Underhill so that's great.

Compared to Point and co though

 

[sandviper]

Compared to Point and co though

Well, he’ll be working with Underhill. He also just turned 18, so he’s not like an overager. Assume she remains with the Storm through his junior career, that is at least 2 years with her.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Compared to Point and co though

Sure but I don't believe comparisons means absolute clone.

 

[yianik]

Have to say, his post draft interview stacks up with Scherbak's. The happiness and joy were infectious. A smile that never stopped. I like seeing stuff like that.

Would be great if he turned into a 2C Brendan Gallagher.

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

Definitely a great gamble, if he can grow, add strength and improve his skating he can definitely be a major steal. I like his chances.

 

[Redux91]

"Thanks for believing in me" all you need to know about this kid

 

[Andrei79]

"Thanks for believing in me" all you need to know about this kid

Yeah, he's tough not to like. And I think people who haven't watched him will really be impressed by his playmaking.

 

[admiralcadillac]

Compared to Point and co though

Point was not a particulrly good skater until he was given the opportunity to work with Barb underhill. True story, that's why he was drafted later.

 

[Andrei79]

Point was not a particulrly good skater until he was given the opportunity to work with Barb underhill. True story, that's why he was drafted later.

He was already quick, but not the skater he is now.

 

[A55P2]

I looked at some of his highlights and really liked what I saw. It feels that Hillis knows that he's not the tallest, nor the heaviest, guys out there and play according to his capacities. He has a low centre of gravity, which makes him look actually bulky compared to his size. Great passing abilities too.

To me he seems like a guy who could really grow his own games in the coming years.

 

[Redux91]

He's going to get to 100 points next year, i have no doubt, he's got the determination i want to see

 

[smirob]

Being in Guelph this will give a good reason to hit up more Storm games.

And to see Spike dance to cotton eye joe for the millionth time?

 

[Price4Prez]

Am i the only one who thinks this kid will be the biggest surprise of this draft?

His game looks like it can translate well to the big show.

Just needs to get his skating up to par,and he'll be set.

Plenty of time to improve his frame.