D Tate Olson - Prince George Cougars, WHL (2015, 210th, VAN)
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Olson is 3rd in Cougars D-scoring with 12 points in 28 games, but has a team worst -12. I haven't seen any games at all so far this year. What are updated opinions on him?
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He had a really nice game against the Hitmen last Wednesday in tough shootout loss. He displayed nice shot on his goal, but should solid tools the whole game (passing, defense, procesing the game well, etc.). Intriguing lad.
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Still have some hockey sense questions overall but have liked how he's come along this year. Big kid with all the pro tools that teams are looking for. Skates good, with power, plays aggressive, has size and length, plus some decent offensive tools.
Could see him being a 4th round type of guy for sure.
Could see him being a 4th round type of guy for sure.
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http://whl-from-above.blogspot.ca/2015/05/final-whl-rankings-2015-nhl-draft.html
#39 Tate Olson
Team: Prince George Cougars
Position: D
Shoots: L
Height: 6’2.25
Weight: 174
GP: 68
Goals: 5
Assists: 19
Points: 24
Pts/Gm: 0.35
PIM: 69
Player Analysis: Tate Olson is a large and toolsy blueliner for the Prince George Cougars…features a fairly decent skating stride overall…doesn’t seem to be an overly powerful skater but does possess quite good speed in open nice…skates quite well backwards which helps him cover a lot of ground against the rush…footwork in tight space will need to be improved during his development before playing at the next level…balance will be an area that needs to be strengthened as he gets heavier and stronger…can handle making plays on the outlet in a consistent fashion…isn’t a very flashy player when it comes to his puck moving game but makes the plays which are expected of him…owns a very good shot with his one-timer being a noted strength for this level…could stand to shoot the puck more rather than over-thinking here and there…his hands overall don’t always seem to be consistently “on” but they’re definitely above-average for a player of his size and age…is an extremely tall, long and skinny player…that excellent reach really helps him on the defensive side of the puck…does tend to rely too much on that reach at times…has been guilty in a bit of reaching and flailing defensively during my viewings…would be better suited to stand up tall, square up and play some good old fashioned chest to chest defence at times rather than attempting to play the puck…physical play is a noted strength and will get better with more weight and strength…plays a fairly aggressive and in-your-face style of defence that projects well to the next level given his frame and reach…could stand to pick his spots better regarding when exactly to be physical, though…have noticed some bizarre decisions at times both with and without the puck, leading me to question his overall hockey sense…that perceived weakness in decision making would be the one major thing keeping him lower on my list than where others might have him rated…is an every-situation type of player at this level, seeing time on both the powerplay and penalty kill in many of my viewings…was usually a bottom 4 type of defender this year, playing quite regularly alongside Joe Carvalho with the Cougars…his lack of offence down the stretch was a bit of concern for me as he had 17 points in his first 36 games but only 7 in his next 32…was a 2nd round pick, 24th overall, by the Prince George Cougars at the 2012 WHL Bantam Draft…overall I see a bucket full of tools in his game but still do wonder at times about how well he processes the game…without that concern, there is no doubt he has the skillset and frame to be a top-90 type of selection…I think he projects as a solid two-way defender at the NHL level, given that he develops almost perfectly…while I rate him only as a borderline draftable player in 2015, I wouldn’t be shocked if some teams had him rated a round or two higher with him possibly going as high as the 4th round come draft day…
#39 Tate Olson
Team: Prince George Cougars
Position: D
Shoots: L
Height: 6’2.25
Weight: 174
GP: 68
Goals: 5
Assists: 19
Points: 24
Pts/Gm: 0.35
PIM: 69
Player Analysis: Tate Olson is a large and toolsy blueliner for the Prince George Cougars…features a fairly decent skating stride overall…doesn’t seem to be an overly powerful skater but does possess quite good speed in open nice…skates quite well backwards which helps him cover a lot of ground against the rush…footwork in tight space will need to be improved during his development before playing at the next level…balance will be an area that needs to be strengthened as he gets heavier and stronger…can handle making plays on the outlet in a consistent fashion…isn’t a very flashy player when it comes to his puck moving game but makes the plays which are expected of him…owns a very good shot with his one-timer being a noted strength for this level…could stand to shoot the puck more rather than over-thinking here and there…his hands overall don’t always seem to be consistently “on” but they’re definitely above-average for a player of his size and age…is an extremely tall, long and skinny player…that excellent reach really helps him on the defensive side of the puck…does tend to rely too much on that reach at times…has been guilty in a bit of reaching and flailing defensively during my viewings…would be better suited to stand up tall, square up and play some good old fashioned chest to chest defence at times rather than attempting to play the puck…physical play is a noted strength and will get better with more weight and strength…plays a fairly aggressive and in-your-face style of defence that projects well to the next level given his frame and reach…could stand to pick his spots better regarding when exactly to be physical, though…have noticed some bizarre decisions at times both with and without the puck, leading me to question his overall hockey sense…that perceived weakness in decision making would be the one major thing keeping him lower on my list than where others might have him rated…is an every-situation type of player at this level, seeing time on both the powerplay and penalty kill in many of my viewings…was usually a bottom 4 type of defender this year, playing quite regularly alongside Joe Carvalho with the Cougars…his lack of offence down the stretch was a bit of concern for me as he had 17 points in his first 36 games but only 7 in his next 32…was a 2nd round pick, 24th overall, by the Prince George Cougars at the 2012 WHL Bantam Draft…overall I see a bucket full of tools in his game but still do wonder at times about how well he processes the game…without that concern, there is no doubt he has the skillset and frame to be a top-90 type of selection…I think he projects as a solid two-way defender at the NHL level, given that he develops almost perfectly…while I rate him only as a borderline draftable player in 2015, I wouldn’t be shocked if some teams had him rated a round or two higher with him possibly going as high as the 4th round come draft day…
Any one know anything about Olson this year? 27 points in 31 games.
By far the most productive dman on his team (11 points after second in 6 fewer games)
Taken 2nd last in the draft.
By far the most productive dman on his team (11 points after second in 6 fewer games)
Taken 2nd last in the draft.
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This article was just published: https://t.co/vWybRGzW5I
He has really shown growth this year, plays in all situations, he is showing he has awareness in both zones.
About mid way through last year there were lots of rumblings that he would be a mid-round pick... I was pretty surprised he went so late.
Also leads his team in +/-. This is the type of picks Vancouver should be making in late rounds not MacKenzie Stewart, Kyle Pettit etc.
He is has 28pts in 31 games so he has been a great surprise for the usual terrible drafting Vancouver Canucks ....
https://youtu.be/uyZVwKVlH90
Great development year for him. Skating is the weakness. He plays a very cerebral game. I hope he can develop and keep improving.
As for now tho he is still know as the guy Jake threw around like a ragdoll
Great development year for him. Skating is the weakness. He plays a very cerebral game. I hope he can develop and keep improving.
As for now tho he is still know as the guy Jake threw around like a ragdoll
