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Connor Kelley Scouting Report

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Created: Dec. 11, 2021
Updated: Jan. 17, 2022
Talent Type: Amateur
Position scouted: Right Defense
Age when scouted: 19
Projection: Third Pair
Trending: Up
Birthday: Jan. 30, 2002
Height: 6' 0 | 185 cm
Weight: 190 lbs | 86 kg
Drafted: 204 overall, 2021 round 7 (Logo of the Chicago Blackhawks CHI)
Decent size defender who moves well.
Leans 2-way 'D'. Being used at even strength and the second power play unit. Occasionally on the penalty kill.
Evolving physically
His gap control is improving as is his read/react game on the defensive side
Rarely rushes the puck
Keeps his outlets simple
Not a ton of flash to his game. Reliable prospect playing within himself. Trending Up.
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SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAP+/-PIM
2020-21Univ. of Minnesota-DuluthNCAA25325104
2019-20U.S. National U18 TeamNTDP34011-8
2019-20USNTDP JuniorsUSHL1401108
  • Compete/Consistency: 60
  • Defensive Zone Starts: 60
  • Hockey IQ: 60
  • Penalty Kill: 50
  • Power Play: 50
  • Physicality: 37
  • Puck Moving/Passing: 50
  • Shot: 0
  • Skating: 70
Weighting
  • 20%: Compete/Consistency, Hockey IQ, Skating
  • 12%: Puck Moving/Passing
  • 8%: Shot
  • 4%: Defensive Zone Starts, Offensive Zone Starts, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Physicality