Carter Yakemchuk
Ht/Wt: 6′ 3″/190 lbs
Position: RHD
Team: Calgary (WHL)
Draft Rankings:
Ranked #13 by CONSOLIDATED RANKING
Ranked #18 by ELITEPROSPECTS.COM
Ranked #12 by TSN/BOB McKENZIE
Ranked #11 by TSN/CRAIG BUTTON
Ranked #25 by THN/FERRARI
Ranked #14 by THN/KENNEDY
Ranked #11 by MCKEEN’S HOCKEY
Ranked #10 by FLOHOCKEY/CHRIS PETERS
Ranked #15 by FCHOCKEY
Ranked #13 by DAILY FACEOFF
Ranked #11 by NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING (NA Skaters)
Ranked #12 by ISS HOCKEY
Ranked #5 by SPORTSNET/COSENTINO
Ranked #5 by SPORTSNET/BUKALA
Ranked #17 by RECRUIT SCOUTING
Ranked #24 by DOBBERPROSPECTS
Ranked #16 by DRAFT PROSPECTS HOCKEY
Ranked #20 by SMAHT SCOUTING
Profile:
Rachel Doerrie – ESPN – April 2nd: “One of the oldest players in the draft class, Yakemchuk has a highlight reel that’s a mile long featuring goals and big hits, but it comes with a lot of risk. Yakemchuk is not only one of the highest-scoring defensemen in the draft, but he’s also one of the most penalized.”
Scott Wheeler – The Athletic – March 25th: “He also protects the puck really well for a defenseman, which allows him to make the most of his decisions to involve himself in the play around the offensive zone, holding pucks past and away from reaching defenders and occasionally dazzling one-on-one. It’s not uncommon to see him take a puck to the inside off the wall.”
Sam Cosentino – Sportsnet – March 13th: “With good size, deft puck handles and a wicked shot, he resembles a skilled power forward. Instead, he’s an high-end offensive defenceman.”
Corey Pronman – The Athletic – March 12th: “He can make stops due to his feet, length and strong physicality but his defensive play and consistency can use work. Yakemchuk has star potential and projects to be a major minutes player in the NHL with a lot of offensive upside.”
Steven Ellis – Daily Faceoff – March 9th: “I had my doubts heading into the season, but they’re mostly erased now. The 6-foot-3 defenseman is so smart, he’s an excellent skater and he has tremendous offensive instincts.”
Peter Baracchini – The Hockey Writers – March 7th: “He plays at a great level of pace as a modern-day puck-moving defenseman, but it’s his decision-making with the puck and thinking at a quick rate that stands out. He can easily take control of a shift and attack with such force.”
Mike Morreale – NHL.com – March 1st: “Now in his third season in the league, the 18-year-old is positionally sound, knows where to go to make himself available, has an advantageous reach and is good in battles along the boards.”
