David Broll
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David Broll
Position: LW, Shoots: L, Height: 6'2", Weight: 220 lbs, Birth year: 1993-01-04, Birthplace: Mississauga, ON, CAN, Drafted: 2011 round 6 #152 overall
Talent Analysis
"Broll is a massive player on the ice and many have labeled him as being a “man-child” due to his sheer presence on the ice. His physicality and ability to lay huge hits are two of the main elements to Broll’s game, but he also has some offensive upside. He’s a great guy to plant in front of the net on the powerplay and does a great job generating offense off the low cycle. His skating stride is long and awkward, which will hinder him at the draft, but he will definitely be selected and could go around the early third."
"Broll is a mean, nasty hitter who is the most intimidating of the three, but also possesses the lowest ceiling at present. He's got a really poor first few steps and lacks agility/turning ability, but is one of those straight-ahead skaters who's fine once he gets going. Another Hlinka alum, Broll's got some skill, too, but his real effectiveness is when he's bowling guys over and opening up space for his linemates. Because of the size (6-2, 220) and nastiness, he'll be a top-two round pick in June, but like Ritchie and Brassard is a work in progress and probably comes with more risk than the other two."
Future Outlook
Going forward, Broll will need to vigorously work on his skating abilities if he wants a shot at an NHL career. Broll’s size, physicality, and willingness to punish opposing players, he was drafted in round 6 #152 in 2011. Broll will need to get a lot of help along the way to improve his skating in order for him to become an effective NHL prospect. This pick is one of those, "shot in the dark" and hope he develops into something useful.
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