Matthew Lansing Waterloo Blackhawks 2025 DRAFT

[95snipes]

Thought Lansing had an impressive Hlinka tournament. Caught my eye from the first game. I'd give him a draftable grade, likely as a later pick.

He had the one highlight goal against Sweden, but it was really everything else in his game that impressed me. Utility value - 6'1, strong skater, can play powerplay and pk. Nice hands around the net. I'd like to see him play in a more structured environment.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Agree @95snipes. Liked him the most of all the American players I didn't previously know of.

https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/750746/matthew-lansing

 

[jtechkid]

yes - he’s got high end speed - great skater - his future translates great - - put his name on the map with his play . see what he does in ushl but he has all the physical tools

 

[Hockeyville USA]

Got better and better as the tournament went on, earned his ice time. Looking forward to see what he does in junior this year

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

 

[MichaelFarrell]

I think he’s looked good, honestly. He’s looked much better than I thought he would. I was there for his USHL debut (or one of his first few games) and I didn’t think anything of him. But, he seems like a player that could be worth a late pick on. He plays hard.

Funny enough, I actually sat next to his mother at one of the games and he clearly comes from a good family. At the time, it seems like they were considering Quinnipiac. Personally, I think that’d be a good spot for him.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

My review of what I've watched from him this season. Has 8+9=17 points in 43 games.

I think he’ll likely get picked, but he hasn’t had a big season. Not scoring much. I don’t think he’s a big scorer, but he’s good defensively, plays center, can skate, and has solid size. He’ll have a chance to be a fourth line center in the NHL, but might be too vanilla to be an NHL’er. Worth a late round pick.