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There are a lot of intriguing players even this far down Central Scouting's mid-term list. Keegan Lowe, the son of Oilers' great Kevin Lowe, headlines a group that includes a couple of big, tough defensive specialists, and a player who might be the best skater in the draft.
151. Keegan Lowe, Defenseman, 6'1", 173 lbs. WHL: 71GP, 2G, 22A, 24P, +33. There's no shortage of coverage for Lowe—playing for the Edmonton Oil Kings as the son of Kevin Lowe naturally draws some scrutiny. The scouting reports I've read identify Lowe as a smart, capable two-way player with a not overwhelming offensive game.
My call: He'll get drafted, and he'll get drafted earlier than Central has him ranked. He led the Oil Kings in plus-minus and didn't finish far back in penalty minutes either.
152. Chris Bradley, Defenseman, 6'1", 190 lbs. USHL: 59GP, 3G, 9A, 12P, -1. Bradley's coach Chris Carr is enthusiastic in describing the player, calling him "one of those rare defensemen that can do everything" and a "great person."
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Conn Smythe Watch (05/03)
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Saw one game of Henley this year, I'll echo the same about the defensive play. He shows good ability on the PK and forchecked well.
On Griffith, underrated little skill guy. Puck skills look above-average, was used as a distributor at the point on the London PP in my viewings. I don't see him going in the 6th round range it will be higher.