Doug Hamilton - Niagara IceDogs, OHL

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Big, nasty, plays with an edge. He joins the rush, good point shot but has to get it through to the net more often. He's no Ryan Murphy but he has decent offensive upside.

Still growing into his massive frame, co-ordination is still coming around. He has improved in leaps this year.

His upside is huge and I suspect he will be highly sought after this June.

Looks like a stud...hopes this helps!
 

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Yeah, from what I've read about him there sure seems to be a lot for teams to like.

Big frame, very good offensive numbers for a draft eligible D, team leading +/- on his team, easily the best among Niagara D.

And yes, it does help, thank you!
 

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plays alot of minutes for Niagara, every time you turn your head he's on the ice again

needs some more developing but definatly a top 15 pick come june
 

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Most Oilers fans talk about going after Strome if we fall out of the lottery. I think it would be a tough call between Strome and this guy.
 

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Big, nasty, plays with an edge. He joins the rush, good point shot but has to get it through to the net more often. He's no Ryan Murphy but he has decent offensive upside.Still growing into his massive frame, co-ordination is still coming around. He has improved in leaps this year.

His upside is huge and I suspect he will be highly sought after this June.

Looks like a stud...hopes this helps!

I'd say he could improve creativity on the PP more. I would put him just behind Murphy as the best defenceman in the OHL.
 

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I'm not an Oilers Fan but I see Edmonton Picking him up

(Taylor Hall is one of my favorite players thats why hes there)
 

Oroku Saki*

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Dougie Hamilton

Does anyone else believe he's going to be the real deal?

I'm in love with the way he plays and I think he'll become what we all thought Jay Bouwmeester would become.

Look at his improvement in just one season.


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What do you guys think of him?
 

Oroku Saki*

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With the recent surge by the Devils I think we'll be picking from 5-8, right where Hamilton is projected to go.

I've been watching him play quite a bit and he's the total package.

Upside of elite defense coupled with great offensive instincts. Hard shot and a very good skater on his tall frame.

Once he fills out he'll be a beast. Very smart kid too.
 

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I've watched him here in Niagara and I am not completely sold on him, he looked like he made a lot of mistakes defensively for a guy so highly ranked
 

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I think he'll be exactly what Bouw could have been if he goes to a team that can develop him properly.
 

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I've watched him here in Niagara and I am not completely sold on him, he looked like he made a lot of mistakes defensively for a guy so highly ranked

Did you go to his worst game of the season or something? Coming from a guy who has been an Ice Dogs season ticket holder since day 1, I like Hamilton more than Pietrangelo. He's the most complete two-way defenseman I've seen in the OHL Since Doughty (doughty was better).

Someone posted very good skater... not quite, but for his size he skates well and I think there is room for improvement. The kid does need to get mean a little more often though.
 

Oroku Saki*

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Did you go to his worst game of the season or something? Coming from a guy who has been an Ice Dogs season ticket holder since day 1, I like Hamilton more than Pietrangelo. He's the most complete two-way defenseman I've seen in the OHL Since Doughty (doughty was better).

Someone posted very good skater... not quite, but for his size he skates well and I think there is room for improvement. The kid does need to get mean a little more often though.

Thanks for the input and I meant a good skater for his someone his size.
 

Oroku Saki*

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so this guy can skate like Bouwmeester? even if he's close that's impressive.

Bouwmeester is a better skater but they both have long legs which means longer strides.

With the proper development I really think he could become a #1 defenseman who can play PK and PP.
 

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Did you go to his worst game of the season or something? Coming from a guy who has been an Ice Dogs season ticket holder since day 1, I like Hamilton more than Pietrangelo. He's the most complete two-way defenseman I've seen in the OHL Since Doughty (doughty was better).

Someone posted very good skater... not quite, but for his size he skates well and I think there is room for improvement. The kid does need to get mean a little more often though.

Maybe I did, in the game against the knights he just seemed to make some defensive mistakes that I really didn't expect from a guy being so highly touted, not saying he was bad just more mistakes then I thought.

His PP skills and offensive instincts were what I expected however
 

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Does a Ryan Suter comparison work for anybody that sees him play regularly? Great skater and passer who can shut guys down (not necessarily with a ton of snarl, but a lot of effectiveness) and also chip in offensively with an underrated offensive game (35-40 pts a year).
 

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He's a less offensively skilled Alex Pietrangelo.

- Both are tall, lanky defensemen
- Both are from the Toronto area
- Both played/are playing for the Niagara Ice Dogs
- Hamilton has a .94PPG average, Pietrangelo had a .88PPG average in his draft year
- Both have big shots from the point, offensive talent and the size and skills to become very solid defensively in the NHL

Both even wear the #27 :laugh:

Why this kid doesn't recieve more praise is beyond me. He's the total package.
 

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He has great size, and a decent point shot. A good skater for his size. He can do things, but after seeing him a few times he does turn the puck over wayyy too much. He missed a fair share of defensive assignments, I think some of the hype may be potential based. Maybe he's just inconsistent and plays outstanding some games, and shows the opposite other games? He's 1st round material, and Top 20 at that, but there are some serious contrasts to where people think he is. Everywhere from a future franchise defenceman, to a 1st round bust. Should be interesting.
 

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