RD Ben Danford - Oshawa Generals, OHL (2024, 31st, TOR)

[GermanSpitfire]

Ben Danford - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Ben Danford, 2006-02-06 Madoc, ON, CAN Canada. Most recently in the OHL with Oshawa Generals. Complete player biography and stats.

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Ben is one of the best skating players of his age group. His edgework and elusiveness are exceptional, his lateral movement and mobility make the game look almost easy for him. He controls and generates most of his teams offemce from the blueline because his vision and playmaking ability’s are elite. Ben isn’t very physical and relies on his body positioning and quick stick to defend. Should be a very good pro prospect.

OHL Rights: Oshawa Generals
OHL Draft: Oshawa Generals (R1, 2022, #14 Overall)

 

[GermanSpitfire]

 

[GermanSpitfire]

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

He looks like a safe player. Defensive defenseman. Maybe you could call him a two-way guy, but plays a low event game at both ends of the rink. Doesn't seem to have many real weaknesses, but I don't know if he does anything exciting. Maybe looking like a second round pick at this early point.

 

[Mosby]

He blocked four shots on a single shift tonight. Warrior.

 

[Generalsupdates]

He blocked four shots on a single shift tonight. Warrior.

 

[57special]

Any thoughts on this player from those who've had eyes on him?

 

[HUSH10]

Any thoughts on this player from those who've had eyes on him?

Solid 2 way Defensemen but more of a stay home and protect the fort rather than lighting up the score sheet. Very big, starting to use his size over his sophomore year. Blocks ALOT of shots. Will likely be the Oshawa Generals Captain next year.

Expect to be drafted in 2nd/3rd round. Will likely one day be a 3-6 Defensemen in the NHL.

 

[57special]

Solid 2 way Defensemen but more of a stay home and protect the fort rather than lighting up the score sheet. Very big, starting to use his size over his sophomore year. Blocks ALOT of shots. Will likely be the Oshawa Generals Captain next year.

Expect to be drafted in 2nd/3rd round. Will likely one day be a 3-6 Defensemen in the NHL.

So he's not the 6'0, 176 that he is listed as on most sites?

Thanks for the reply, btw.

 

[leafsfan2point0]

I can see him maybe going in the late 1st. He seems like a safe bet to play. High IQ, good skater and all around ability. Also measured 6’ 1.5” and over 190 lbs at the combine.

 

[Brock]

 

[User1996]

Of the 2nd round or later defensive D, he’s definitely one of my favourites. Very dependable

 

[MMC]

Welcome to Toronto

 

[NextYear67]

Steal of the draft

 

[leafsfan2point0]

I can see him maybe going in the late 1st. He seems like a safe bet to play. High IQ, good skater and all around ability. Also measured 6’ 1.5” and over 190 lbs at the combine.

As a leafs fan, I’m obviously pretty happy with this pick lol.

 

[super6646]

Gotta post on that first page of a leaf’s first round prospect… it’s primer real estate than the gta itself. Glad they’ve reached twice on their first rounders, it’s given me two opportunities to truly have this special moment

 

[TheDoldrums]

From my 20 minutes of reading reports the scouts who like him make him sound a bit like John Marino

 

[Satan]

Good luck Ben, U will need it

 

[peconcan]

As a Quinte alumni I hope this kid is on out blue line in the future

 

[wetcoast]

Steal of the draft

I don't know about steal but my bet is that he will become a good top 4ish guy for the Leafs for an extended period of time.

Skillset translates very well as does his work effort.

 

[Tanknation]

Steal of the draft

Steal? He could have went in the 4th round and nobody would have bat an eye.

 

[GermanSpitfire]

Funnily enough, I did a mock draft a couple months back for Mckeen’s and had Tor them taking Danford at 23 - pretty cool that’s who they were targeting all along and made the smart decision to trade back and acquired more assets in the process.

He’s not sexy but man is he effective, as a 17 year old he was voted as one of the best defensive defenders in the OHL - that’s no small feat for a player that young. Shows you how dominant he is in his own zone.

He’s exactly what Toronto needs. I love this selection.

 

[HockeyVirus]

Toronto has needed a right shot tough defensive dman who was still able to skate and move the puck for as long as I have been a fan it feels like. If he hits at all he will be a valuable piece for us.

Also like moving back a few picks and getting a 2nd. Treliving seems to value his draft picks a lot more than Dubas. Leafs should add a few good prospects to their pool this weekend after it initially looking bleak.

 

[Smif]

What I am very surprised and happy about is how Treliving doesn't try to impose himself at the draft table, he was basically taking orders from Clark during the trade down transaction. He's smart enough to know that he's not the smartest person at the draft table.

 

[oooooooooohCanada]

Also like moving back a few picks and getting a 2nd. Treliving seems to value his draft picks a lot more than Dubas.

what? Dubas was the king of moving back and getting as many picks as possible.