(F) Easton Walos - Mount St. Charles Acad 15U AAA / NEPACK 15U - 23/24 (2027 NHL Draft Eligible)

[WayneGretzky]

I’ve never made a player page before, but I’m surprised this kid doesn’t have one yet.

Perhaps the best 2008 born player in the USA, and he’s a late birthdate making him 2027 eligible. Was the best player on the ice at the USA-S15 camp that featured the top 2026 eligible Americans in Hurlbert/Berchild/Garden etc…His best attribute is his shooting ability, kid can really rip the puck, and deceive defenders well for someone his age. Excited to follow his progression!

https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/862359/easton-walos

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

@sigx15 usually know about the Mt. St. players.

What say you?

 

[clevelandcane]

The kid definitely has talent. That whole Mount program is loaded at the 14 and 15 level.

I really like Jamie Glance's game at the 15 level but Walos is a great goal scorer too.

 

[sigx15]

@sigx15 usually know about the Mt. St. players.

What say you?

Sorry, I totally missed this. He reminds me a bit of JJ Monteiro. He's not a bad skater but not a great skater either, bigger kid. Can really rip it though, has decent hands

I'm totally with @clevelandcane on Glance. He's not Hagens level but he's really good. Great hands, good vision, nice shot, really knows how to use space and his body for positioning. Good edgework but not a burner. Could definitely see him on the NTDP next year

 

[clevelandcane]

Sorry, I totally missed this. He reminds me a bit of JJ Monteiro. He's not a bad skater but not a great skater either, bigger kid. Can really rip it though, has decent hands

I'm totally with @clevelandcane on Glance. He's not Hagens level but he's really good. Great hands, good vision, nice shot, really knows how to use space and his body for positioning. Good edgework but not a burner. Could definitely see him on the NTDP next year

I hope he'll be on the NTDP team. Whenever I see a kid in u14/15 in person and he makes it to that level... it's that much more fun.

 

[WayneGretzky]

 

[sigx15]

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Makes sense, follows JJ Monteiro up there. There’s a bit of a MSC to Salmon Arm pipeline

 

[SK94]

It is pretty interesting that he is going to play in the BCHL next season. I expected him to be part of the NTDP squad.

 

[Corso]

It is pretty interesting that he is going to play in the BCHL next season. I expected him to be part of the NTDP squad.

We often talk about the BCHL vs the CHL or the USHL vs the OHL but we now have to include the BCHL vs the USHL into the mix.....he would have been a high USHL futures draft pick.

 

[sigx15]

We often talk about the BCHL vs the CHL or the USHL vs the OHL but we now have to include the BCHL vs the USHL into the mix.....he would have been a high USHL futures draft pick.

The trend Ive noticed is some younger players preferring to go to the BCHL as they can get more guaranteed playing time and special teams there than they would in the USHL. Also he may have not been offered a tender spot in the USHL so he would be awaiting who chooses him vs guaranteeing who he'll play for

 

[Hockeyville USA]

Interesting to see him go to the BCHL instead of the USHL. His brother hasn't done very well in the USHL, maybe better for him to start in an easier league.

 

[macbowes]

No points so far in 6 games, although, he's been playing 4LW, with his brother at C. Probably not the best for his development to be playing 4th line minutes. BCHL is stiff competition at his age, but he still needs to play. Wonder if he finishes the season in the BCHL, or eventually moves to team where he can play top minutes.

 

[Hockeyville USA]

Doing nothing in the BCHL, pretty disappointing just like his brother

 

[Corso]

Doing nothing in the BCHL, pretty disappointing just like his brother

Let's keep in my mind that he is a late 08 and one of the youngest players in that league.

 

[Hockeyville USA]

Let's keep in my mind that he is a late 08 and one of the youngest players in that league.

Yes but the BCHL isn't what it used to be either

 

[Corso]

Yes but the BCHL isn't what it used to be either

True but it still is most likely on par with say the NAHL. He's young, not particularly strong (yet) but is a decent to good skater, has a high IQ and better than average puck skills.

No, he's not a top half of the draft type of prospect but he will make a good college player and after that one never knows.