Waterloo 2010 NHL Draft Prospects
TSR Features | 3 Jan 2010
The Waterloo Blackhawks of the USHL have a pair of wingers who are being mentioned as potential NHL draft picks.
Scott Wamsganz 6’4″ 180
The Colorado College recruit possesses the attribute that can’t be taught…size. Wamsganz should easily bulk up after spending a few years training in college. He also had a knack for finding the puck and being in the right spots for the puck to come to him. Wamsganz will need to correct some bad habits to have a successful pro career. For one, he’ll need to lengthen his stride considerably to improve his speed and skating. As each shift went on, Wamsganz became more upright and wasn’t able to generate power in his stride. Also, Wamsganz had a tendency to take the puck on his forehand and automatically make a move to his backhand. He took himself out of a shooting lane on one occasion and in a few instances, missed the chance to make a safe, solid breakout pass on the forehand, resulting in turnovers. He needs to learn to trust his size and may do so as he becomes stronger. Wamsganz also needs to work on shooting the puck as he missed the net with weak shots on two scoring chances when he had time to tee up good hard shots.
Nick Sorkin 6’2″ 165
The biggest flaw in the New Hampshire recruit’s game is his slender build. It becomes even more concerning when realizing that Sorkin was eligible for last year’s draft. A team will have to take a chance on this kid and hope that he does fill out. What he does have is great play-making and passing abilities. Sorkin sees the ice well and is able to find his teammates and make accurate passes to moving targets. Sorkin is very unselfish and seems to have good hockey sense when it comes to creating offense. Sorkin has made a good transition to the USHL. He might be a late bloomer who can develop into a solid pro.
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