Habs Eyes On The Prize · Mar 29, 2017
Catching the Torch: Projecting Jeremiah Addison’s NHL chances
Photo by Dennis Pajot/Getty ImagesIt’s usually not difficult to watch junior hockey and distinguish between the top-end scorers and those who aren’t. The statistics and the scouting often align, but in the case of Jeremiah Addison, they don’t.
Addison’s highest single-season point-per-game clip is 0.84—and he’s playing his fifth season (overage). Simply put, his production isn’t encouraging for his NHL chances.
On the other hand, Addison’s profile as a powerful shooter, quick skater, and dedicated defensive player with a robust style, reads closer to what seems like a quality scorer in the OHL.
So why is there such a disparity between Addison’s production and scouting profile?