D Jake Furlong - Halifax Mooseheads, QMJHL (2022, 140th, SJS)

[MMC]

I saw this defenseman in the Q listed as a notable prospect for next year's draft, can someone tell me more about him?

Jake Furlong at eliteprospects.com

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[Thebeastoftheeast]

I saw this defenseman in the Q listed as a notable prospect for next year's draft, can someone tell me more about him?

Jake Furlong at eliteprospects.com

Furlong has grown quite a but over the last year as he definitely wasn't 6'1" 183 last year. Due to the pandemic I only saw two games last year live in Halifax and watched most games on TV. I was impressed with Furlong for a 16 year old D on a 12th place team, he has good offensive instincts, he made the typical mistakes that an offensive rookie D makes but also keep in mind that he learned a lot last year playing against Charlottetown 18 times as they were one of the best teams in the Q.

Furlong sort of reminds me of a Torey Krug type D, looking forward to this season as the team will be stronger even if they do a mid year selloff with the Memorial Cup hosted by the Q this year.

 

[wayupnorth]

Program Of Excellence U18 Summer Showcase Roster

 

[Andy Lehoux]

"Furlong is a smooth-skating, puck-rushing defenseman who showed some incredible offensive instincts and an eagerness to support the attack. His passion for the offense translated in genius off-puck movement and activation, following counterattacks and jumping into open space. His strong confidence, boldness and excellent mobility radiated as he moved around the offensive zone flowingly and made audacious pinches to keep the attack alive. Not only did he navigate dangerous areas instinctively, he repositioned himself at the blue line smoothly. Furlong is a splendid skater who enjoyed carrying the puck himself, notably showcasing great linear crossovers to gain speed and stay deceptive all the way up the ice. His outlet passes were on point as well tonight. Furlong didn’t have the chance to showcase much of his defensive abilities, but he flashed the willingness to play physically and made a great defensive slide to stop a 2-on-1. He could get beat by speedy forwards on his pivot though. Furlong’s offensive abilities are appealing, and he will have my attention for the second half of the season. I see him as potential middle-round selection in the 2022 draft."

 

[Andy Lehoux]

 

[wayupnorth]

Any updated viewings? Now up to 21 points and a +25 in 40 games

 

[A1LeafNation]

Any relation to Eddie?

 

[Tube Skates]

Jake is the Mooseheads all situation what I would call #1 dman now. He’s been logging close to or over 25 minutes a night. Smart and a good all around game seldom making bad decisions. Should be drafted this year.

 

[wayupnorth]

Strong second half of season with 25 points in 26 games

 

[Thebeastoftheeast]

With Cam Whynot being out for the past few games Furlong has been asked to do more and he has played well with the added responsibility. Halifax plays in a division with 3 legit contenders so there usually isn't an easy night for him but his play has improved so much over the last year.

 

[canuck2010]

Apparently he is only an eight of a mile from the NHL at the moment.

 

[wayupnorth]

L

 

[EnglishJet]

It’s been a delight watching this kid grow this year, becoming a key part and honestly I’m happier when he’s on the ice then any other moose (Whynot included.) Well worth a second round punt in my opinion and would be a steal in the third.

 

[MMC]

Welcome to San Jose

 

[Andy Lehoux]

 

[emptyNedder]

Furlong is an excellent pick in the 5th. My model had him worth a late 2nd.