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- Name: Brandon Burlon
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 195 lbs
- Birthdate: 1990-03-05
- Eligible for Draft: 2008
- Drafted: 2008
- Hometown: Nobleton, Ontario
- Acquired: 2nd round (52nd overall), 2008
- Playing In: NCAA
Brandon Burlon
Prospect Grade: 7.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2007-08: The St. Michaels Buzzers were one of the top teams in the OPJHL, and Burlon was an alternate captain with the team. While is numbers might not show it, he played a considerable role in the success of the team. He recorded seven goals and 17 assists and 41 PIM's in 32 games. He showed strong puck skills and a sound two way game all season long and it helped get him drafted in the second round by New Jersey at the NHL draft.
2008-09: After Corrente, Burlon probably possesses the most upside of any Devils blueline prospect. An ankle injury meant that he got a late start to his first season at the University of Michigan, however once he was back to full health, he looked like he hadn't missed a game, showing off his top-notch mobility and puck-handling skills. In 33 games for the Wolverines, he had five goals and 10 assists, and an outstanding +17 rating.
Talent Analysis
Burlon has a wide array of skills, but his most noteworthy attributes are his top-notch skating skills and mobility, which in turn make him an offensively dangerous blueliner. He is more than capable of leading the rush up the ice and has the shot and distribution skills to be an effective producer in power play situations.
Burlon is more slanted to an offensive style of game, but doesn't sacrifice offensive for defense. He is reliable in his own end, which can mostly be credited to his excellent hockey sense. While he may not play the most physical style of hockey, he is usually in the right place at the right time and is rarely caught out of position.
Future
Burlon is steady in his own end, and as he matures, he should become even better. He's right where the Devils hoped he'd be at this stage in his development, perhaps even further along than they'd hoped. He has the makings of a two way, third or fourth blueliner once he's fully developed. He will return to the Wolverines for his sophomore season in 2010-11, looking to pick up right where he left off last year. He'll probably spend two more years there before turning pro.
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Profile Last Updated: October, 31st 2009
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