2016 NHL Draft
RHD Andrew Peeke
Green Bay Gamblers (USHL)
Steve Kournianos | 06/18/2016 | New York | [hupso]
Profile
Position: Defenseman
Shoots: Right
Height/Weight: 6’3, 205 lbs
Born: March 17th, 1997, Parkland, FL
The Draft Analyst Ranking:
| DEC | JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | JUN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | 66 | 60 | 58 | 46 | 39 |
Regular Season
| Season | Club | GP | G | A | PTS | PPG | Plus/Minus |
| 2015-16 | Green Bay (USHL) | 56 | 4 | 26 | 30 | 0.54 | +7 |
Playoffs
| Season | Club | GP | G | A | PTS | PPG | Plus/Minus |
| 2015-16 | Green Bay (USHL) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.50 | -4 |
Scouting Report
Labeling a defenseman as the “shut down” variety is not only cliche, but extremely subjective. Peeke, however, is in our view the draft’s best one-on-one defender, and it means something when you can impact a game’s complexion with this ability. He is big and mobile, using an active stick and mammoth wingspan to fix onrushing opponents into a failed decision. Peeke can also play the power play thanks to his wicked shot and ability to thread the needle. He coulod stand to increase the intensity from a physical standpoint, especially when he has the size and strength to do so. But he plays a clean, disciplined game and served as a fireman for most of Green Bay’s late-game lead holds. Add Peeke to the list of the growing number of Florida-born prospects with serious NHL upside.