Confirmed with Link: Rangers Select Keegan Iverson (C/W - WHL) with the 85th Overall Pick

[silverfish]

6'0". 220lbs. Minnesota.

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EDIT - Forgot the 'confirmed with link' tag. My fault.

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[LastWordArmy]

http://lastwordonsports.com/2014/06/25/2014-nhl-draft-profile-75-keegan-iverson/

 

[nyrleetch]

I like this pick.

Talent Analysis

Iverson is a big-bodied forward with 200-foot skills. Will be given every opportunity to become a reliable scorer as junior career progresses. Physically imposing. Battles aggressively for puck. Not a guy who gets “pushed around”.

http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/keegan-iverson/

 

[Doctyl]

Basically a goon?

 

[broadwayblue]

I like this pick.

Talent Analysis

Iverson is a big-bodied forward with 200-foot skills. Will be given every opportunity to become a reliable scorer as junior career progresses. Physically imposing. Battles aggressively for puck. Not a guy who gets “pushed aroundâ€.

http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/keegan-iverson/

Sounds like something we can use more of.

 

[nyrleetch]

http://lastwordonsports.com/2014/06/25/2014-nhl-draft-profile-75-keegan-iverson/

Nice write up.

I enjoyed this.

Keegan Iverson’s style is reminiscent of Dustin Brown of the Los Angeles Kings. This isn’t a talent comparison, but just one based on style. In terms of potential there is an outside chance he could become a second line centre in the NHL, but his potential is more likely as an effective third line player going forward.

 

[broadwayblue]

Basically a goon?

A goon who can become a reliable scorer? Sign me up!

 

[Zil]

Basically a goon?

Physical does not equal goon.

 

[JCrusher*]

good pick. Big body who likes to hit and he has good offensive skills. Put up good numbers playing mostly theird line minutes and nt much pp time

 

[slipknottin]

Basically a goon?

No, another Smith Pelly.

 

[JCrusher*]

Basically a goon?

Not really. I mean he has good offesnive talent BUT he is also physical

 

[Synergy27]

I like this pick because I'm moving to Portland and plan to watch the Hawks often.

 

[EpicDing]

Looks to be a safer pick than Duclair/Buch. How's his defense?

 

[Synergy27]

Also, is there any truth to the rumor that this kid hates to practice?

 

[RangerBlues]

Basically a goon?

Not a goon.
A wrecking ball.

 

[Beacon]

Sounds like they got him hoping he'll wind up a quality role player on the bottom-6. They are trying to restock the system with a lower risk player.

 

[nyr2k2]

Basically a goon?

He's not a goon in any way.

 

[slipknottin]

Sounds like they got him hoping he'll wind up a quality role player on the bottom-6. They are trying to restock the system with a lower risk player.

He has the basic skill set to perform a Pouliot type role. Battle on the boards, get to the net.

 

[nyrleetch]

Also, is there any truth to the rumor that this kid hates to practice?

Practice? We talking about practice?

 

[Clown Fiesta]

But how's his truculence?

 

[Beacon]

Looks to be a safer pick than Duclair/Buch. How's his defense?

To be honest, I prefer the high risk, high return picks like The Duke and The Butcher, but I guess they felt they wanted a safer guy, particularly after a super-risky pick in the second round.

 

[slipknottin]

To be honest, I prefer the high risk, high return picks like The Duke and The Butcher, but I guess they felt they wanted a safer guy, particularly after a super-risky pick in the second round.

Im not sure he is safer...

Developing into a bigger power forward type is a tall order for anyone.

 

[JCrusher*]

To be honest, I prefer the high risk, high return picks like The Duke and The Butcher, but I guess they felt they wanted a safer guy, particularly after a super-risky pick in the second round.

Duclair looks like he could be a steal. He was having a monster season befor ethe concussion. I also like the high risk/high reward picks BUT i like this pick as well. This kid is big likes to hit and can score to boot

 

[Fugazy]

I like this pick.

 

[Trxjw]

On mobile but I LOVE this pick. Hoped the Rangers would get him.