Performance & security by Cloudflare. He was at the 2010 Stanley Cup parade in Chicago. His injury history could be a concern and his slight frame will hinder his development into a top-line center. Each day over the next week leading up to the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, held on June 21 in Vancouver, we will be taking a look at the top prospects available for the Chicago Blackhawks with the No. “My dad [Alfie Turcotte] got me into it; he was around hockey his whole life too. View the profiles of people named Alex Turcotte. However, with as much anticipation and high expectation that have been attached to this pick, this front office and the Blackhawk brand can’t afford a “miss” that would be ascribed to a “pr move.”. The Kings loaned Turcotte to Eisbaren Berlin of Germany's DEL on Tuesday, Lisa Dillman of The Athletic reports.. Turcotte spent the 2019-20 campaign at … As a result, the web page can not be displayed. Alex Turcotte Popularity . Alex Turcotte started his professional career back in 2019 when he was drafted into the Los Angeles Kings team. Turcotte's grandfather Réal played at Michigan State University, once owned and coached the Nanaimo Islanders of the Western Hockey League, and ran stickhandling camps across North America for more than fifty years. (EP 2019) Father: Alfie Turcotte Uncle: Jeff Turcotte Cousins: Tanner Turcotte & Tara Turcotte Grandfather: Réal Turcotte His grandfather played at Michigan State University. • Turcotte, who’s father Alfie was a first-round pick of the Montreal Canadiens in 1983, was a key contributor for both the NTDP’s under-17 and under-18 programs, including a midseason promotion to the latter where he produced 16 points in 19 games in a limited role. Turcotte is the son of former NHL forward Alfie Turcotte, who played with the Montreal Canadiens, Winnipeg Jets, and Washington Capitals. Alex Turcotte grew up a Blackhawks fan. 4, North American Skaters, Draft prospect profile: Center Alex Turcotte, Draft prospect profile: winger Kaapo Kakko, This topic has 0 replies, 1 voice, and was last updated. Contact your hosting provider letting them know your web server is not completing requests. Chicago has some very good options at forward with the No. • Ninth in the series of prospect profiles is center/wing Alex Turcotte, Center Alex Turcotte is an interesting study in hockey scouting. Think Patrice Bergeron or Pavel Datsyuk. There may not be a prospect with such a difference in projections from ceiling to floor. Should be able to cope with the pressures of being a top prospect better than most, since his father Alfie was a first-round draft pick by the Montreal Canadiens (that is pressure!). What many don’t agree on is his ceiling when it comes to his NHL career. Your IP: 185.2.4.40 Alex Turcotte is a name that stands out in the Los Angeles Kings’ deep prospect pool. Turcotte will first test his skills in college at the University of Wisconsin. That's the path Jonathan Toews took back in 2006, and it could just be the same path carved out for Alex Turcotte. Join Facebook to connect with Alex Turcotte and others you may know. He played 112 career NHL games. He keeps his feet moving and does an excellent job of playing bigger than his size (5-foot-11, 183 pounds). Alex Turcotte Is A Member Of . Jon Turcott, a two-time Wisconsin State Open champion from Middleton, will be on the bag for John Huh at this week’s Genesis Open. The initial connection between Cloudflare's network and the origin web server timed out. Don’t think this is not something that has been whispered throughout the organization. To the surprise of absolutely nobody who knows him, hockey was the first sport that Alex Turcotte ever wanted to play. Alfie Turcotte played from 1983 to 1991 in the NHL and the American Hockey League. He displays a nice soft touch with the puck on his stick. has built a two-way game. Turcotte finished the year with 96 points in 53 games played, culminating in 39 goals. Pisces Named Alex #15. Hockey Player Born in Illinois #1. Instead of jumping to elite teams stocked with top talents, Alfie made Alex, a slick center projected to be an early selection at the NHL Draft, stay put on local clubs around Chicago. He belongs to a hockey family background as his father Alfie Turcotte is a former hockey player. Defensively, Turcotte shows the tenacity that sets him apart from others in this draft. ... His father Alfie was a player for the Montreal Canadiens, Winnipeg Jets and Washington Capitals. Turcotte is not afraid to go to the “tough” areas on the ice. Grandfather: Réal Turcotte Father: Jeff Turcotte Uncle: Alfie Turcotte Brother: Tanner Turcotte Cousin: Alex Turcotte Despite a successful freshman campaign in 2019-20 at Wisconsin, Alex Turcotte’s debut at the World Juniors last year wasn’t much to write home about. 20 Year Old Hockey Player #3. Enter your email address to subscribe and receive notifications of new posts by email. After his impressiv… An Error 522 means that the request was able to connect to your web server, but that the request didn't finish. His first step is quick, his acceleration is top-notch and his stride strength is fantastic. His father, Alfie Turcotte, was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens 17th overall in the 1983 NHL entry draft. As a center, Alex plays the same position as his father. In the same NHL Draft, Jack Hughes was selected number 1 overall. The most likely cause is that something on your server is hogging resources. An Error 522 means that the request was able to connect to your web server, but that the request didn't finish. His ability to think the game one step ahead is a plus in his game. He is committed to play with the University of Wisconsin for the 2019-2020 season and some consider him the best center after Jack Hughes in the Draft. The motor is always running at top speed. His ability to make plays on offense, play a relentless defensive game and show up on both special teams makes him a potential world-class No. VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Alfie Turcotte had it in his heart that his son Alex would be a Chicago Blackhawk. Without a doubt, Turcotte will be drafted in the first round, just like his father Alfie in the 1983 NHL Draft by the Montreal Canadiens. Here’s the floor of those that are “lukewarm” on him: 1 center. Has seen action as a winger. Here is a basic scouting report on Alex Turcotte by The Draft Analyst. Here’s the ceiling for those that like him: Turcotte’s father, Alfie , was a forward who played 112 NHL games for Montreal, Winnipeg and Washington from 1983-91. Committed to the University of Wisconsin.” This pick—as with most players in this top 10—would not be about next season. The center shows that he can score a wide variety of ways, especially taking advantage of his toughness on rebounds in front of the net. : Jan 13, 2021: Los Angeles Kings | Alex Turcotte | According to general manager Rob Blake, Turcotte is considered week-to-week with his lower-body issue, John Hoven of SiriusXM (NHL) Network Radio reports. 59.8k Followers, 401 Following, 33 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from AT19 (@_alexturcotte) a 200 foot centre with decent size and elite feet and hands . Alfie was a 1983 first round selection of the Montreal Canadiens and played seven years in the NHL. Although not an elite shot, Turcotte does use his wrist shot and slap shot with great accuracy. After his family returned to northern Ontario, he began playing ice hockey at the age of five. With the third pick, Chicago selected WHL-Saskatoon center Kirby Dach, and at four, Colorado chose WHL-Vancouver defenseman Bowen Byram. The most likely cause is that something on your server is hogging resources. His reasoning was simple. PACIFIC PALISADES, California -- Wisconsin has more caddies than golfers in this week’s PGA Tour stop at Riviera CC. University of Wisconsin. Feb 2, 2021: Assigned: Los Angeles Kings | Alex Turcotte | Turcotte (lower body) was assigned to AHL Ontario on Monday, TSN reports. Additional troubleshooting information here. Then, when Captain Serious loses a step (and we saw him struggle for two seasons before last year), Turcotte might be ready to step in and take the reins as the top force at center for the Blackhawks. Has tremendous skating ability, both in terms of sheer speed and also footwork. Think Nico Hischier. If Chicago decides to go with Turcotte you can expect him to head to the University of Wisconsin to fine tune his game and work on his strength to play against men at the next level. He is a celebrity hockey player. Alex Turcotte has been playing since the 2014-2015 season and has only been hyped upon very recently. Bill Placzek – DraftSite.com, Center Ice › Forums › Draft prospect profile: Center Alex Turcotte, Each day over the next week leading up to the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, held on June 21 in Vancouver, we will be taking a look at the top prospects availa[To continue reading full article, click here: Draft prospect profile: Center Alex Turcotte]. As a bit of backstory, Alex Turcotte comes from a bit of professional pedigree. Here’s what we do know: Turcotte is an excellent skater. Third overall pick in the NHL Draft, a year of college hockey after that, then off to the NHL soon to become captain of the Blackhawks. He is an effective penalty killer who displays a willingness to do whatever it takes to kill of penalties that is reminiscent of Jonathan Toews. Cloudflare Ray ID: 643832666c29dbd7 The LA Kings selected U.S. National Team Development Program center Alex Turcotte with the fifth overall pick on Friday at Rogers Arena, claiming a player that hadn’t been expected to fall beyond the fourth selection. Without a doubt, Turcotte will be drafted in the first round, just like his father Alfie in the 1983 NHL Draft by the Montreal Canadiens. . His high end skill, balance, explosive feet and terrific touch and handles in tight spaces, is enough to make NHL suitors think the end product is going to something special. His father, Alfie Turcotte, was drafted in the first round of the 1983 NHL Draft by the Montreal Canadiens. Turcotte, an 18-year old center expected to be a top-5 pick in the upcoming June draft, knows his fair share about Toews and the Blackhawks. “I started playing when I was three years old,” Turcotte said. His ability to get in passing lanes and force turnovers is a great part of the effect he can have on a game. ”  . I liked the fresh air and skating around the ice.”. . . Has elite playmaking acumen and hockey smarts. He has even represented his national team at the youth level in 2017 where he won the gold medal. If the Hawks take Turcotte at #3, it should only be because he is absolutely the best player available. 3 pick. The Montreal Canadiens selected Turcotte’s father, Alfie, in the first round of the 1983 NHL Draft. Alex Turcotte, son of former player Alfie Turcotte, grew up around the game and is eligible to be selected in this year's NHL Draft. Turcotte projects as an all-around weapon as a pivot. Kirby Dach and Dylan Cozens could also hear their names called by the Blackhawks. 2018–19 Team:  U. S. National U18 Team “A”, NHL Central Scouting final ranking: No. Scouting Report. With Toews signed for signed until 2023 (and possibly beyond after this contract ends), Turcotte would be allowed to grow under one of the best two-way centers of his generation. A second-line center that will score and do some nice things on special teams. The word unstoppable comes to mind when thinking about his drive on defense. BUFFALO – In Alex Turcotte’s formative hockey years, his father, Alfie, decided his son would follow a unique development path. In the World Juniors, in seven games the highly-skilled center did not disappoint (4 goals, 5 assists). Teammates can expect no-look passes on their stick for easy tap ins. There is a lot to like about Turcotte. Turcotte could be at the top of that list. Alex Turcotte's father, Alfie Turcotte, skated for Team USA at the 1984 World Junior Championship scoring 11 points (2-9-11) in seven games. He then played six seasons with the Pinehill Coffee Shop 'AAA' minor hockey team, which at the time was coached by his father Don Turcotte. Every Thursday, NHL.com will look ahead to the 2019 NHL Draft with an in-depth profile on one of its top prospects. Additional troubleshooting information here. While fellow Kings prospects Samuel Fagemo , Arthur Kaliyev and Akil Thomas each had productive tournaments, Turcotte was only able to muster two assists in five games at the 2020 World Juniors. Toews showing Turcotte the ropes would be priceless. What many don’t … When I first got to watch Alex Turcotte play as a 16-year old, I was probably one of the very few who wasn’t a huge fan of his game. 3 pick. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device. Alex Turcotte was born on February 26, 2001 (age 20) in Illinois, United States. Pisces Hockey Player #13. There may not be a player that gets it “between the ears” better than Turcotte in the draft. . You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Can be used in most situations and plays a very complete game. This is where some “experts” differ in their evaluation of Turcotte. The team will never come out and say such, and the media will never uncover it, but McDonough has had his fingerprints all over the roster before—you can’t rule it out here. The Island Lake, Illinois native piled up the points when he was in the lineup for Team USA U18’s this past season. His willingness to play along the boards, in front of the net and force turnovers in the neutral zone may be second-to-none amongst picks this draft. Most Popular #39408. The lower body injury that forced him to miss games early this past season does not appear to have any effect on his skating. Contact your hosting provider letting them know your web server is not completing requests. Alex Turcotte Scouting Report Potential: Upside: Top Line Playmaking Center Floor: 2nd Line Playmaking Center Comparable: Logan Couture Scouting Report: This is my scouting report on U.S. NTDP center Alex Turcotte. Or he could be a very good playmaking wing, like Giroux. He played 112 career NHL games. Alfie Turcotte, on his son Alex's youth hockey experience Share quote & link Getting rushed to the NHL and being scratched for long periods impeded Alfie’s development and, … Turcotte's family moved to North Bay, Ontariowhere he spent most of his childhood. His grandfather, Real Turcotte, played in the NCAA for Michigan State. This shows up in his checking game. Suburban Chicago native Alex Turcotte is similar and different from his father Alfie, a former NHL player himself. Turcotte's uncle Jeff played for the Toronto Marlboros of the Ontario Hockey Leagueand is currently the head coach of the Los Angeles Jr. Kings U1… Turcotte shows a nice “read” on his opponents, as well. 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