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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 (#52 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.

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's style of play is perfectly suited to the more wide open style of play seen in the NHL since the lockout season and going to play at the University of Michigan is only going to help Burlon with his development. He needs to get stronger and get involved more physically, but that should come with time. The Devils won't need to rush Burlon, who if he reaches his full potential, should develop into a solid mid-pairing defenseman who can contribute on the power play.

Stats

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Profile Last Updated: August, 27th 2008

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