F Jake Karabela - Guelph Storm, OHL (2022, 149th, WSH)

[AnonymousHockey]

I’m a bit surprised there’s no thread on Karabela. So here it is.

My perspective, Karabela is a top talent who’s been looked over. He played as well, or better than some of the top picks in the 2020 OHL draft. He played previously on a much-left-to-be-desired Guelph Jr. Gryphons team, and I feel had he been in the GTHL he would have been a no question top 5 pick. Watch for him to make an immediate impact with the Storm, and possibly his stock rise quickly.
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/648869/jake-karabela

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[Artorius Horus T]

3 point OHL debut (1+2)

 

[GermanSpitfire]

Jake Karabela at eliteprospects.com

Looked impressive in his OHL debut; could be a name that shoots up 2022 draft rankings if he continues his play from his first game.

 

[AnonymousHockey]

Guelph has some firepower, as expected. Bowman, Karabela and Poitras doing very well.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

a bump

scored his 10th goal and 42nd point of his rookie season

 

[GermanSpitfire]

Would rather take this kid over a guy like Gaucher. Karabela I see as a middle-6 energy guy like a Hagel or Coleman. I think he is getting overlooked.

 

[Tryamkin]

Karabela is one of my favourite players in the draft. I have him ranked in the 30’s. Underrated energy as mentioned above and offensive potential is very high.

 

[MMC]

Welcome to Washington

 

[Tryamkin]

Caps fans you got a good sleeper. Tons of offensive potential and room for growth. My favourite project pick this year.

 

[StormWatcher]

Storm fan here with a lot of viewings. Jake is highly underrated. The fact that he is a 2 way forward make his numbers deceiving. It was apparent in the CHL/NHL prospects game where he had a couple of points. He is relentless on the forecheck, above average on the face off. Plays the game exceptionally both offensively and defensively, no cheating for offense here. His ability to find the lane and position himself well means he'll put up points at the next level, also not afraid to use thr body and come up with pucks.

 

[Jersey Fan 12]

Not signed by the Caps.

Any chance he is selected in this year's draft?