This is part two of a two part series. Check out part one here.

Mark Scheifele, Center, 22 years (7th overall in 2011)

Since joining the league as a 20 year old in 2013, Mark Scheifele has always struck me as a player possessing that quality all scouts crave: intangibles. Although his post-game interviews are as boring and cliche as anyone’s in the league, he has displayed a strong desire to not only improve as a hockey player, but to be relied upon in critical situations. Scheif doesn’t want to score 50 goals, he wants to win 50 Stanley Cups.

Other than having an absolute 100% buy-in to Paul Maurice’s philosophies, the former Barrie Colts star has size at 6’3″, great speed, and most importantly, a deadly and heavy release. Continue reading