2019 NHL Draft Profile: Alex Turcotte

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Position: C (left-handed)

Age on Draft Day: 18

Height/Weight: 5’11”/185

2018-19 Stats: 16 GP, 12 G, 22 A, +27

Projection: 4th (NHL Central Scouting), 6th (Elite Prospects), 9th (Future Considerations), 3rd Corey Pronman (Elite NHL Prospect/Star NHL Player)

About

Roughly a month ago, when the Red Wings dropped two spots in the lottery to the 6th overall pick, the majority of analysts’ tagged Alex Turcotte to Detroit. Since then, Turcotte has shot up draft boards and a fair share even have him going 3rd to the Blackhawks now (please, no). Part of the reason for the rise is that he is finally healthy after missing the early portion of the season due to injury. He…