Player Discussion Tyler Kleven (D) at 44th Overall (Sens traded up)

[IceColdOx]

Coming in at 6-foot-4 Tyler Kleven has been a towering presence on the United States National Team Development Program blue line. He scored just two assists in 17 games of the USHL schedule this year. He was better in the USNTDP’s college exhibition schedule, putting up two goals and eight assists for 10 points in 28 games. With 63 penalty minutes on the season, he has also shown a physical game, at times crossing the line. Kleven played in the All-American Top Prospects Game scoring a goal and an assist.

Last season, Kleven had three goals and five assists for eight points in 52 games with the Under-17 squad. He also had 96 penalty minutes. In five games at the Under-17 World Hockey Challenge, Kleven picked up 16 penalty minutes, leading the tournament. He had a one-game call-up with the Under-18 team.

The Fargo, North Dakota native is committed to playing hockey for the University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks next season. If he changes his mind, Kleven’s WHL rights belong to the Portland Winterhawks, who drafted him in the 10th round of the 2017 WHL Bantam Draft.

Tyler Kleven Scouting Report: 2020 NHL Draft #46 - Last Word on Hockey

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[bert]

Yuck, another lefty like whats the plan here? A 2nd and a 3rd for this guy who projects as a bottom pair d man. Ugh.

 

[DrakeAndJosh]

Imagine playing at UND and not being drafted by the senators? That’s gotta hurt your feelings.

 

[Tuna99]

Love this acquisition. PK guy to balance out the left side with Chabot and Sanderson.

also a UND guy - that’s kinda crazy

 

[MrInvidious]

I'm pretty sure Eugene Melnyk is convinced that if we draft every UND prospect, he'll get a percentage of the school's tuition money or something.

 

[Taluss]

Meh, dont mind the pick. But dont like trading up for it

 

[Mark Stones Spleen]

Man, he's a big boy. Love having a mobile, hardnose stay at home Dman.

 

[Marty Straka]

Not a fan... trading up to go wayyy off the board.

strange move.

 

[2CHAINZ]

Lucky number Kleven

 

[Johnny Hanson]

Not a fan... trading up to go wayyy off the board.

strange move.

Way off the board? I wouldn’t say that

 

[senswon]

Had read this guy is a MEAN s.o.b.

Here's hoping

 

[RAFI BOMB]

 

[MatchesMalone]

Not a fan... trading up to go wayyy off the board.

strange move.

What board?

 

[Daffy]

Not a fan... trading up to go wayyy off the board.

strange move.

They have their own board. No one else's matters.

 

[RAFI BOMB]

Big praise here:

 

[Sens72]

Awful pick. I mean my god....

 

[Mark Stones Spleen]

Not a fan... trading up to go wayyy off the board.

strange move.

He's 36th on McKenzie's list, not really off the board.

 

[Que]

YES!!!!

It’s like they listened to my prayers.

This kid is a GD stud.

 

[BondraTime]

Not a fan... trading up to go wayyy off the board.

strange move.

Kleven was ranked 36th on McKenzie's list, wasn't an off the board pick whatsoever

 

[Senscore]

They have their own board. No one else's matters.

Well I mean, if we didn't think someone else had Kleven on their board we wouldn't have moved up.

 

[OgieO]

Very clear PD wants to build a big, fast, heavy team. Not just big brutes, big guys that can skate and defend.

I am cool with it. It's a vision, it can work and he's sticking to his plan.

 

[Sweatred]

22 on ISS list.

Elite Prospects - NHL Draft Center ISS HOCKEY TOP 31

 

[MrInvidious]

"Kleven’s game is reminiscent of Marc Methot, however, this is a stylistic comparison only and not one based on skill or ability."

Sign me up.

 

[BatherSeason]

Hey look @FormentonTheFuture, lots of people share my opinion.

 

[Wallet Inspector]

Not crazy about this tbh.