Nationality; Canadian
Position: Center
Shoots: Right-Handed
Physical Dimensions: 6’7, 214 pounds
Team/League: St. Andrew’s College (Canadian High School Prep), Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL)
Analysis:
While people can and will lament the death of the goon, one thing that I do think it’s slow retirement from the game has changed for the better is the trajectory of kids like Dean Letourneau. 20 or 30 years ago, Dean Letourneau wouldn’t be putting up points like he’s done whatsoever, nor would he be able to skate like he can; if he shot up to the size he is now at some point between his 14-17 years back in 1998, he probably would be in a league with more eyeballs.