The fact that he is on the younger side for the draft class explains why he may have been a bit of a raw package coming into the year. Helge Grans could be that player. In one motion, Sanderson has the ability to pull the puck away from danger and corral it himself. His defensive metrics are better in just about every category. In the clip below, Sanderson gains the offensive zone with control of the puck – a seemingly regular occurrence as we go through his game tape – and then circles the zone. Stepping into an attacking player is a risky move at times and only becomes riskier in open ice. Bit of a high risk/high reward type defenseman, but he's got the highest upside of any blue-liner this year. In January, Sanderson played in the 2020 BioSteel All-American Game, which had two teams with the top American-born prospects eligible for the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. His size, strength, and smooth skating make him dangerous in all three zones." In the clip below, Sanderson begins mirroring the attacker in the neutral zone and as soon as the pass is sent up ice, he steps up to break it up just outside of the offensive blueline. Once there, he fires a shot and beats the netminder with ease. When he pinches down the wall, he is able to shake off the defensive player with ease and move the puck below the goal line and then retreat back to his positioning. Sanderson may not be the dynamic presence that some other defensemen are but he is far more capable offensively than the vast majority of blueliners with his defensive acumen. Search for: His ability to close off defenders along the wall in impressive as he utilizes good body positioning and an active and accurate stick is among the best in the class. Jake Sanderson 14. Winning small battles like this may not go noticed by the average fan but coaches love seeing it. His ability to be an option in transition and move the puck from the defensive zone to the offensive zone with control is a skill that many NHL teams will covet in today’s game. NHL, the NHL Shield and the word mark NHL Winter Classic are registered trademarks and Original Six is a trademark of the National Hockey League. As he approaches the blueline, he passes the puck off and allows his teammates to work deep into the offensive zone. He does it with real minimal risk and without sacrificing the defensive integrity of our team.". "I think you gotta be mobile," Sanderson said. He plays a tight gap, has a good stick, and is willing to throw his body around. What is particularly encouraging about Sanderson’s transition numbers are that they are virtually unchanged when you separate his play against the USHL vs. NCAA competition. He has an 85.6% pass completion percentage which looks favorable when compared to his fellow 2020 draft-eligible prospects with Drysdale and Wallinder coming in at 85%, Guhle at 86%, and Schnieder sitting at 82%. While Wallinder’s numbers do improve when you take away his games at the Allsvenskan level, they still do not come close to Sanderson’s. His path draws defenders deep, opening up a passing lane for Bordeleau to send a cross-ice pass leading to a goal. That's where I disagree, or at least where I have my doubts. If a defender can ensure that his body is between the puck and the opponent, he will more often than not come away with the puck. While he isn’t a big shot defender, he does have a good wrist shot. When the puck is centered, he makes a good effort in tight on the net. "Geoff played 1,100-some games in the NHL without being a superstar," Appert said. A weakness for many young defenders in their own end is board play. He gets the puck back and makes a short, safe pass to begin the breakout. Goalies: Yaroslav Askarov 8.0 is the only above 5/10 percentile certain goalie, while Drew Commesso, Jan Bednar, Joel Blomqvist are 2.5’s, Nick Malik is the 2.0/10. He does an excellent job of skating through contact and protecting the puck. Sanderson is involved in more defensive and neutral zone challenges per game than any player on this list with the exception of Guhle and Schnieder in the defensive zone – 10.3 for Sanderson and Schneider while Guhle paces the group with 11.0, while most other players from the 2020 draft class sit in the 6-8  defensive zone challenges per-game range. Sanderson was named MVP of the game after recording two assists as Team Knuble defeated Team Gomez, 6-1. Jake Sanderson 2019-2020 Highlights Dobber Hockey said, "The player many have deemed as the second-best defender in the draft has been on the rise all … The Czech Republic roster has […], On this episode of the DraftCast, Tony is joined by Steven Ellis from The Hockey News to preview Group A at the World U18’s in Texas! "Oftentimes, a young player figures out how dominant they can be and understands 'I get it now, I know how to dominate and make impact on a game.' In the next clip, we get a look at his ability to track back into the defensive zone and then calmly turn up ice and control transition because of his skating. Sanderson, the son of former NHLer Geoff Sanderson, went from No. Sanderson joined Lafrenière, Byfield, Stützle and defenseman Jamie Drysdale on a video conference call with Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky on May 6. 2020-21 Keeper League Fantasy Pack; 15th Annual Fantasy Guide; Fantasy Hockey Geek Tools; Dobber Swag; Testimonials; Rankings. Let's just figure if either Byfield or Stützle were available at No. This type of attack in transition is where Sanderson is at his best. Again using the give-and-go tactic at the offensive blueline, Sanderson battles for the loose puck in the corner until help arrives and then gets back into position to defend should the opponent come out with the puck. Being able to evade pressure the way he does here is integral to a defender’s ability to make a good play up ice. The above display of skating is a perfect example of how Jake Sanderson can utilize his smooth skating. Listen to Dobber Prospects Radio episodes free, on demand. He had an excellent game at the USHL prospects game and from that time on he just kept playing better and better. We also begin our final deep dives into potential Detroit Red Wings draft picks, starting with none other than Jake Sanderson. Will Sanderson be able to run a power play as he progresses up levels as he has with the NTDP? Jokke Nevalainen (head European scout for Dobber Hockey) Posted a two round mock draft earlier today. Jake Sanderson. When looking at the same group of defenders, Drysdale (6.0) comes closest followed by Guhle (5.74) and Wallinder (4.31). ", The Red Line Report was among those who had a much higher opinion of Sanderson, ranking him sixth overall in its 2020 Draft Guide: "Wild young colt imposes his will with a constantly attacking mindset from the back end. He is a better player in his own zone and needs less work when it comes to structure in his game and strength on his frame. Fast-forward to March 2020, a pandemic hits and shuts the season down as Sanderson was beginning his ascent into the top-ten on most draft boards. 00:50:33; 2020 World Junior preview of Team Canada with special guest Steven Ellis of The Hockey News. No one in the top 10 of NHL Central Scouting's North American skater rankings jumped higher between the midterm list and final board than Jake Sanderson, who stars for … The other factor is how often a player is engaging in ‘Challenges’. He should fit in well on a second powerplay unit while anchoring the top penalty kill unit as well. of North Dakota. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. He is successful because of his good balance on his feet and he is aware of how the play is developing. "That's not easy to do. Has terrific accuracy. His 66.3% challenge percentage surpasses just about all of the top defenders in the class. ", Tweet from @UNDmhockey: JAKE SANDERSON*Ranked as one the top prospects for the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, picked as the No. That's even a more important skill to pass on because superstar, non-superstar, that's more genetically driven. Without his high-end footwork, Sanderson likely has to track the loose puck deep into his own zone, bringing the level of threat to an unnecessary level, even if he has control of the puck. 4, the Wings would quickly grab him. The son of former NHL left-winger Geoff Sanderson appears to be on track to have a lengthy NHL career in his own right. He's a mature, polished defender for his age, not only in the way he defends the rush but also off the cycle with the decisions he makes on reads and pressure. A defender’s job in the modern-day NHL is to prevent an offense from even having a chance to begin. "But I think being with your family, seeing how the NFL did it, they did a pretty good job so I'm excited to see what they do.". He's done that and I think the ceiling is very high with him.". As he skates through center ice he passes off to Matthew Beniers, the typical Sanderson give-and-go at the blue line. He protects the net-front quite well and knows when to leave his post to engage along the wall. Although Sanderson is a left shot, the Ducks still need defense. His production may not wow you, but he had a strong NTDP campaign points-wise relative to other top defensemen at his age historically, especially since he didn't has a U18 World Championship to compete in and he's a very young 2002 birth date. So what Jake is is Jake is a savage defender. While it doesn’t seem to be his go-to move, he has shown a willingness to do it. He turns up ice and fights through traffic to get a pass to the wing in the neutral zone. 11 on the NHL Central Scouting mid-season list of North American skaters to No. Can his raw tools translate into a solid two-way game? Superstars can play 1,100 games in the NHL without having to do everything the right way. He uses his speed to back off defenders and find a passing option. In the play below, we see Sanderson join the offensive rush as the third attacker. His ability to break into the offensive zone and attack at a high pace is what really seemed to take a step as the year wore on. "But at the time, the next year I had to make a decision because I had a tryout, so I chose defense because at the time I was pretty good at skating backwards and I had really good patience with the puck when I was younger.".

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