In the late rounds of the draft, teams have to start taking chances on players who fall more into the “project” category than finished project. Could Jocktan Chainey, a young, but generally solid two-way blueliner with plenty of room in his game to grow, be a option for New Jersey in the 5th or 6th?
Who is Jocktan Chainey?
Jocktan Chainey is a defenseman currently with the Halifax Mooseheads who just finished up his second season in the CHL’s Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Chainey is listed at 6’-1” and 185 pounds, making him a relatively average-sized defensive prospect.