LD Jake Bean (2016, 13th, CAR; traded to CBJ)

[Sticks and Pucks]

This guy is only 16 years old and is having a pretty good season so far. Why did he go undrafted in the Bantam Draft? Was it a case of having the skill but not the size or did he just improve a lot since the draft? What does he project to become?

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[WTG]

4 point night for him tonight

This kid already has 28 through 38 games in his rookie year.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

This guy is only 16 years old and is having a pretty good season so far. Why did he go undrafted in the Bantam Draft? Was it a case of having the skill but not the size or did he just improve a lot since the draft? What does he project to become?

Wasnt good enough at the time... late bloomer.... thats the case for many many players and the reason why alot of people wish that the WHL draft would be a year later just like the other 2 leagues in Canada

 

[FLYguy3911]

Really skilled with the puck. Gets pucks on net. Accurate shot. Good skater but lacks power right now. Needs a lot of work in the defensive zone, but he is an agile enough skater to hold his own. Sometimes overhandles the puck instead of making the simple play. The only two goals Calgary gave up this weekend were a direct result of that. Needs time to develop physically. Good looking young player.

 

[Sticks and Pucks]

Does he project to be better than Provorov?

 

[FLYguy3911]

Does he project to be better than Provorov?

That's a tough question. Bean's only 16. Provorov's 17 but he's a lot closer to his peak. Provorov is near NHL-ready. Bean is probably going to need a few years to develop. Even that, they play a different style of game. Bean is much more geared to the offensive side. He takes risks. Not sure he thinks the game at Provorov's level.

 

[R S]

What's impressive to me with Bean is that he's still an extremely raw player. Skates ok but lacks power. Obviously lacks size, strength and overall jam in his game. But he's smart, moves the puck well and is trending up fast.

As for him not being drafted in Bantam, I believe zjh said in the past that he told teams he was going to play NCAA. That obviously hurt his chances, along with his lack of size at the time.

 

[zjh]

What's impressive to me with Bean is that he's still an extremely raw player. Skates ok but lacks power. Obviously lacks size, strength and overall jam in his game. But he's smart, moves the puck well and is trending up fast.

As for him not being drafted in Bantam, I believe zjh said in the past that he told teams he was going to play NCAA. That obviously hurt his chances, along with his lack of size at the time.

Yeah a scout told me that. Also told he wasn't great in his draft year, small and weak. Likely a combination of the two. His dad is the CFO of the Flames, so it makes sense that the Hitmen took a flyer. Bottom line is he worked hard to make himself the player he is today. Been fun to watch.

 

[Roo Mad Bro]

Looks like he's been paired with Sanheim on the top pairing the past couple of games.

This is what a Hitmen coach said about the pair:

“As long as they are limiting the chances, they are one of the scariest pairs you'll see offensively for sure.”

http://www.hitmenhockey.com/article/bean-sanheim-pairing-proves-to-be-potent

Seems to be a good young player.

 

[WTG]

Where do you guys think he'll land in the 2016 draft.

I hope the Canucks land him. Kids absolutely amazing.

 

[lawrence]

Where do you guys think he'll land in the 2016 draft.

I hope the Canucks land him. Kids absolutely amazing.

yea, wouldn't mind tanking for this kid. Awesome last name too. We can call him Mr.Bean.

 

[WTG]

yea, wouldn't mind tanking for this kid. Awesome last name too. We can call him Mr.Bean.

Unfortunately I feel we'll need to tank for him.

0.76PPG in his 16 year old season. I wouldn't mind though.

I feel like this kid is going to be something special.

 

[FLYguy3911]

His backskate is really choppy and he doesn't cover much ground which gives him trouble defending. He'll have to iron that to not be a liability, but he's really good with the puck on his stick. Very creative.

 

[R S]

Where do you guys think he'll land in the 2016 draft.

I hope the Canucks land him. Kids absolutely amazing.

1st round, but pretty hard to say exactly where. Wouldn't be crazy to have him as a top 20 guy probably, even if he is a littler rough around the edges still.

 

[199991]

Off to a great start for Calgary. 9 points in 6 games. Really good offensive Dmen. Like him a lot.

 

[Jetabre]

yea, wouldn't mind tanking for this kid. Awesome last name too. We can call him Mr.Bean.

Was going to say this but glad it's already been said.

 

[FLYguy3911]

Sanheim-Bean pairing is the best in junior hockey. They are carrying Calgary. They might lead the team in scoring.

 

[landy92mack29]

Sanheim-Bean pairing is the best in junior hockey. They are carrying Calgary. They might lead the team in scoring.

No that would be Clague-Provorov but Bean-Sanheim are a close 2nd. Watched some of the game last night and they were great in both ends.

 

[FLYguy3911]

No that would be Clague-Provorov but Bean-Sanheim are a close 2nd. Watched some of the game last night and they were great in both ends.

Yup. So good they broke them up a week into the season...

 

[Stizzle]

No that would be Clague-Provorov but Bean-Sanheim are a close 2nd. Watched some of the game last night and they were great in both ends.

As of now the Brandon duo still play together on the PP, but that's it. IMO, the Sanheim-Bean pair is clearly better.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

Bean is gonna rise in rankings so quickly this year. He is such a good offensive talent

 

[BIitz]

Him and Sanheim are so good together. Love Bean, one of my favorite defenseman spects this year.

 

[TT1]

he won the Norris for me 12 times in EHM, guaranteed stud

 

[HeavyHitter99]

How is Bean's defensive game?

 

[FLYguy3911]

How is Bean's defensive game?

Definitely better than last year, though he's not very physical. Don't think he'll ever be considered a stalwart, but his mobility allows him to mirror guys pretty well.