Scouting report for 2019 NHL Draft prospect Alex Newhook. I could see him just getting into the top-15 and I have him going with the 15th pick. He can also play physical and doesn’t get intimidated by bigger, stronger players. Combine the skating with some tremendous hands and you get a dynamic center who can be expected to produce a highlight reel goal each night. Social Sharing 'I've seen him anywhere from 8th to 20th, really,' Shawn Newhook says of draft standings Download the KUSA 9NEWS APPiTunes: http://on9news.tv/itunesGoogle Play: http://on9news.tv/1lWnC5n. Newhook has super-soft hands and is a threat to score from just about anywhere, and his shots off the pass are either labelled or deny the chance for the goalie to control the rebound. Newhook, 20, was the Avs’ second first-round draft choice in 2019, going 16th overall. The Colorado Avalanche select forward Alex Newhook with the 16th overall selection in the 2019 NHL Draft > Top stories are curated daily just for you! Newhook’s footwork, agility and heel-to-heel skating are high, high-end. … The Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday agreed to a three-year entry level deal with 2019 first-round draft pick Alex Newhook. There’s no doubting that Newhook will be an NHL contributor. Newhook is a fast, determined skater with exceptional balance and agility. Newhook will report to the Colorado Eagles, the Avalanche's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate. He was selected by the Colorado Avalanche in the first-round, 16th overall, of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. It didn't take the former 16th overall pick who starred collegiately at Boston College to make an impact. 2019 Colorado Avalanche first round pick Alex Newhook signed his pro contract earlier this month and suited up for the AHL's Colorado Eagles. He can beat you inside or out, and you can count on him causing at least one defenseman per game to blow a tire. 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Joe Sakic is borrowing a playbook from a former rival.The development plan for Avalanche top prospect Alex Newhook and other young players now in …. In very fitting fashion, Newhook scored his first NCAA goal and point in the city that drafted him, as his BC Eagles were in Denver taking on the … [20 yrs. Newhook, 20, just completed his sophomore season at Boston College, where he produced 16 points (7g/9a) in 12 games after missing … The 20-year-old spent two seasons at Boston College, where he recorded 19 goals and 42 points in 34 games as a freshman in 2019, winning the Tim Taylor Award as the “most outstanding freshman” in NCAA Division I. ROKU: add the channel from the ROKU store or by searching for KUSA. Starting out as an Ottawa Senators contributor for The Hockey Writers, Josh is now an editor and at-large contributor, focusing on prospects, the NHL Draft, hockey history, and breaking news stories. One player who didn’t hear his … St. John’s, Newfoundland native Alex Newhook opted to go west, playing for the Victoria Grizzlies in the BCHL rather than joining the Halifax Mooseheads after being drafted in the 2017 QMJHL Draft. He can reach top speeds in an electric first three steps and has the agility to weave through his opponents like butter. Newhook will report to the Colorado Eagles of the AHL. Another option for Fire TV is to have the app delivered directly to your Fire TV through Amazon. Selected by the Avalanche in the first round (16th overall) of the 2019 NHL Draft, Newhook spent two seasons with the Victoria Grizzlies of … He has excellent vision of the ice and can dangle through opponents with ease before setting up teammates for an open-net goal.” – Prospect Pipeline. The team announced Wednesday that it has come to an agreement with forward Alex Newhook, who signed a three-year entry-level contract with the club. Newhook will report to the American Hockey League’s Colorado Eagles. With the 16th pick in the NHL Entry Draft, the Colorado Avalanche have selected Alex Newhook from Victoria of … Prospects News & Rumors: Knight, Foote & Moore, Red Wings Wednesday Weekly: The Final Countdown. The team announced Wednesday that it has come to an agreement with forward Alex Newhook, who signed a three-year entry-level contract with the club. The team announced Wednesday that it has come to an agreement with forward Alex Newhook, who signed a three-year entry-level contract with the club. Center -- shoots L. Born Jan 28 2001 -- St.John's, NFLD. Asides from turning defenders inside out, Newhook understands how to utilize other players on the ice to generate scoring chances. He’s off to Boston College in the fall.” – Cam Robinson, Dobber Prospectsif(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-banner-1-0')}; “Gifted offensive force with blinding speed, an advanced brain and phenomenal puck skills… Newhook is a natural center who is quick, decisive and deadly in open ice. Many members of the vaunted crop of USA players in the 2019 draft class graduated to the pros last weekend. denverpost.com - Mike Chambers • 1d. Alex Newhook is another on a long list of incredible forwards for the 2019 NHL Draft. He was selected by the Avalanche in the first-round, 16th overall, of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. In his 2017-18 rookie season, he had the most assists (44) and points (66) as a rookie, being named to the BCHL All-Rookie Team and the First All-Star Team. Hardman wasn’t as decorated as his teammates. The players will take part in the team's development camp starting Wednesday. Coast to Coast to Coast: Alex Newhook’s Journey from Newfoundland to First Round Pick. Simply put, Newhook can do it all offensively. DENVER — The Colorado Avalanche have made it official with one of their top NHL draft picks. Boldy and Newhook were highly touted recruits and first-round picks in the 2019 NHL Draft. DENVER – The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today that the team has signed forward Alex Newhook to a three-year, entry-level contract. In his 2017-18 rookie season, he 2018-19 Team: Victoria GrizzliesDate of Birth: January 28, 2001if(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-medrectangle-3-0')};Place of Birth: St. John’s, NL, CanadaHt: 5’ 11” Wt: 190 lbsShoots: LeftPosition: CNHL Draft Eligibility: 2019 first-year eligible, Through his first two seasons in the British Columbia Hockey League, Newhook has made sure to leave an impression. Newhook has superstar potential thanks to off-the-charts hockey sense with the sublime skill to match it.” – Steve Kournianos, The Draft Analyst, “Newhook’s success is driven by exemplary hockey sense and skating abilities. He always has played on a top line and top power-play unit, and watching him stickhandle around defenders with ease reveals an adversary opposing coaches are definitely fearful of. After his impressive season, he was awarded the Vern Dye Memorial Award, given to the BCHL’s most valuable player of the year. The Colorado Avalanche took Alex Newhook and Drew Helleson. 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Why Avalanche is taking its time with Alex Newhook, other young prospects. | Locked On podcast, RELATED: Avs select Byram, Newhook in NHL Draft, RELATED: Avalanche land goalie Jonas Johansson in trade with Sabres. Matt Boldy (12th overall), Cole Caufield (15th), and Alex Newhook (16th) joined Alex Turcotte (fifth), Trevor Zegras (ninth), and Arthur Kaliyev (33rd) as … A Maritimer who chose to keep his NCAA eligibility rather than play major junior, Newhook is the prize of yet another outstanding recruiting class for Boston College’s Jerry York. He is my #9 ranked prospect and I believe he has the potential to become a Top Line Forward. Newhook is Colorado's first-round draft … What makes Alex unique is his high-octane motor. This season has been even better as he put up an astounding 38 goals and 64 assists in just 53 regular-season games.if(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-medrectangle-4-0')};if(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-medrectangle-4-0_1')}; .medrectangle-4-multi-822{border:none !important;display:block !important;float:none;line-height:0px;margin-bottom:15px !important;margin-left:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-top:15px !important;min-height:250px;min-width:250px;padding:0;text-align:center !important;}, He became the first player since Tyler Bozak in 2006-07 to hit 100 points in one season. Like. Newhook, who will report to the AHL’s Colorado Eagles … Newhook was selected with the 16th overall pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft after an explosive 2018-19 season in the British Columbia Hockey … Newhook, 20, was a first-round draft pick (16th overall) in 2019, selected 12 spots behind Avs defenseman Bo Byram. This is a huge move that will remind many fans of how Colorado signed and debuted Cale Makar for the 2018-19 playoffs. He should be a top-six forward in the league, possibly as early as the 2020-21 season, but it could be the following season.if(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-large-leaderboard-2-0')}; Newhook has been a point-scoring machine since entering the BCHL. The Canadian forward signed with the Avs on March 31 after his … And Florida made Spencer Knight the highest-drafted goalie since 2010. A slow start in the BCHL has made way to an extended hot streak. For both Apple TV and Fire TV, search for KUSA "9news" to find the free app to add it to your account. Dangerous hands, good hockey sense and is equally deadly with the pass or the shot. Alex Newhook was chosen in the first round during Friday's NHL entry draft. Alex Newhook (born January 28, 2001) is a Canadian collegiate ice hockey forward who plays for Boston College of the Hockey East (HE). Already a strong defensive player. Newhook is looking to maintain his NCAA eligibility as he is committed to play for the Boston College Eagles next season. Alex Newhook (born January 28, 2001) is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who currently plays for the Colorado Eagles in the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League (NHL). Newhook is a natural center … We don’t know if Newhook will debut like Makar, but it’s a fantastic move for the future. Playing for the York Simcoe Express AAA club, he put up 74 points in 33 games and was then drafted into the QMJHL by the Halifax Mooseheads, 41st overall. The Colorado Avalanche have signed star forward prospect Alex Newhook to a three-year, entry-level contract. The Avalanche take the best skater in the draft. His combination of speed and puck control makes him lethal off the rush, but he also makes the right reads and is able to exploit an overloaded side or confusion in coverage. He’s projected in the late teens, but I could see a team higher up take a chance on Newhook. He was also named Rookie of the Year in both the BCHL and the Canadian Junior Hockey League. In 2017-18, he had 22 goals and 44 assists through 45 games and was awarded Rookie of the Year. He’s magnetized to the puck in the offensive-end and is constantly in motion, Hockeyprospect.com 2019. In 2018-19, he had the most assists again (64), winning the Brett Hull Trophy as the top scorer in the BCHL and the Vern Dye Memorial Award as league MVP. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Alex Newhook has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Colorado Avalanche. Newhook was selected 16th overall by Colorado in 2019. Share. He was also named to the First All-Star team and the Rookie All-Star team. Over 3 million monthly readers now come to THW for their hockey fix. If there’s one player who could surprise everyone and jump up the board during the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, it’s Newhook. 2019 Colorado Avalanche first round pick Alex Newhook signed his pro contract earlier this month and suited up for the AHL's Colorado Eagles. Alex Newhook is one of the most dynamic and skilled players in this draft but he’s also one of the most divisive prospects. That is on top of the Brett Hull Award, given to the player with the most points in the regular season.if(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-box-4-0')}; Growing up in Newfoundland, Newhook was tearing up the leagues there when he realized he needed more competition. He moved to Toronto, which seems to have paid off. Alan Hepple, center, the Colorado Avalanche's director of amateur scouting, holds up a team sweater as he poses for a photograph with the NHL hockey team's draft selections during a news conference Tuesday, June 25, 2019, in Denver. “Speed for days and the disregard for safety to use it anywhere. Newhook, the 16th-overall choice in the 2019 NHL Draft, signed his three-year entry-level contract with the Avalanche on March 31. Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER to get can’t-miss stories, Next and Denver Broncos content, weather and more delivered right to your inbox. Newhook has been a point-scoring machine since entering the BCHL. Dangerous hands, good hockey sense and is equally deadly with the pass or the shot. >>Video above: What did the NHL Draft tell fans about the Avalanche's future? Newhook is Colorado's first-round draft pick from 2019 (16th overall) and recently completed his sophomore season at Boston College with seven goals and nine assists through 12 games. He can skate circles around the opposition if he wants to, EPrinkside.com 2019. He produced seven goals and 16 points in 12 games during his sophomore season at Boston College in 2020-21. He also reached the milestone in impressive fashion. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. Newhook, 20, was … Alex Newhook's Player Profile Cam Robinson - Dobber Prospects May 15th : "Speed for days and the disregard for safety to use it anywhere. The players are, from left, Bowen Byram, Alex Newhook, Matthew Stienburg, Alex Beaucage, Sasha Mutala, Luka Burzan and Trent Miner. As with all top prospects in today’s era of hockey, Newhook’s success is driven by exemplary hockey sense and skating abilities. Alex Newhook smiles on stage after being selected 16th overall by the Colorado Avalanche during the first round of the 2019 NHL Draft at Rogers Arena on June 21, 2019 in … Boldy went 12th to the Wild and Newhook … Updated hourly with news and features from over 150 writers worldwide. He opted to go the U.S. college route, turning down the QMJHL and headed to the BCHL instead. Flip. The 20-year-old is a native of St. John's, Newfoundland, and played two seasons with the Victoria Grizzlies in the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) from 2017-19. He then committed to Boston College for the 2019-20 season. (Garrett James Photography). Capitals vs. Islanders: Who Will Take Control of the East? 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