95snipes
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Underwhelming showing. It doesn't appear he's taken much of a step forward from his D-1.
F Benjamin Kevan - Los Angeles Jr. Kings 15U AAA, 15U AAA (2025 Draft)
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he’s elite skater - don’t take too much on this tourny - teams has 1 week practice and usa in general was a weak squad - if he improves from last year great ushl season nobody cares about this summer event - i hear from scouts this summer tourny - pickup games is getting less important with draft status or means zero
95snipes
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I've seen him play quite a bit last year so my expectations were fairly high. Maybe not quite a Connelly-esque Hlinka showing, but I expected him to be the best forward on the team by a margin and he was not that. This team USA was better than last year.
I wouldn't classify him as an elite skater. He likes to stretch the zone, but doesn't have high end speed or jump to break a game open.
Ultimately though I agree, Hlinka doesn't mean too much and won't care if he has a great season. Initial draft year results aren't great though.
i don’t think he’s even close to connely - who dominated natty camp up this - he was above average at amhearst camp - same at tryout camp - i see him at best second - fifth round pick - needs johnny mustard year in ushl - but he should made ntdp team - he’s better than half their forwards
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This was one of the worst forward cores for a US Hlinka team in the last five years, so he really had almost no help. There were some instances on the PP where Kevan and Simpson would connect and they had a few shifts throughout the tournament together, but otherwise Kevan was playing catch with no one and the other team would swarm him every shift because they knew he was the danger man on his line.
He's not a play driver. He's a complimentary player, if it works out for him. The level is low, so he could've still done more to drive play against a lot of players who won't be pro hockey players, but I think asking him to drive play isn't his game.
He's not a play driver. He's a complimentary player, if it works out for him. The level is low, so he could've still done more to drive play against a lot of players who won't be pro hockey players, but I think asking him to drive play isn't his game.
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I disagree with the negativity here. Outside of the Canadian players, he was one of the most fun players to watch in the whole tournament. Love the skill/motor combo on this kid. He gets himself and/or the puck to high danger areas with relentless consistency. I’m a big fan of those kinds of players.
Many storied programs have humble beginnings. And progress always has to start somewhere.
Josh Doan is progressing pretty well.
Many storied programs have humble beginnings. And progress always has to start somewhere.
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Benjamin Kevan is a player to keep an eye on for the 2025 draft.
When Kevan is in the offensive zone, he is able to generate legit scoring chances with his great shot and mobility. In the offensive zone, he plays with a lot of intensity. His release is quick and his ability to get a shot on net from various positions on the ice is impressive. He has good foot-speed and plays well with the puck on his stick. He is able to separate himself from opposing defenders and is a true threat every time he is in the offensive zone.
In the defensive zone, he is essentially a liability. His body language is extremely poor and he possesses no motor or desire to get the puck from opponents. He is not deployed late in close games and seems to be completely unreliable in those types of situations.
His highlight reel is sensational, but there are a lot of flaws in his game. I’m interested to see how his season progresses. First round offensive ability but might be too much of a risk.
When Kevan is in the offensive zone, he is able to generate legit scoring chances with his great shot and mobility. In the offensive zone, he plays with a lot of intensity. His release is quick and his ability to get a shot on net from various positions on the ice is impressive. He has good foot-speed and plays well with the puck on his stick. He is able to separate himself from opposing defenders and is a true threat every time he is in the offensive zone.
In the defensive zone, he is essentially a liability. His body language is extremely poor and he possesses no motor or desire to get the puck from opponents. He is not deployed late in close games and seems to be completely unreliable in those types of situations.
His highlight reel is sensational, but there are a lot of flaws in his game. I’m interested to see how his season progresses. First round offensive ability but might be too much of a risk.
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