Player's Profile
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- Name: Corey Tropp
- Position: RW
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 185 lbs
- Birthdate: 1989-07-25
- Eligible for Draft: 2007
- Drafted: 2007
- Hometown: Grosse Point Woods, Michigan
- Acquired: 3rd round (89th overall), 2007 NHL Draft
- Playing In: NCAA
Corey Tropp
Prospect Grade: 7.0 D (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
Corey Tropp joins Tim Kennedy another elite Sabres prospect on the NCAA champion Michigan State Spartans roster in the fall of 2007. Tropp played the last two years with the Sioux Falls Stampede of the USHL, helping the club win the USHL Championships in 2006-07.
Tropp led Sioux Falls in scoring last year with 26 goals and 62 points in 54 games finishing tied for 14th in points and finishing 6th in goals per game in the USHL. Tropp, a gifted goal scorer, led the Stampede to their first ever Clark Cup Championship, scoring four goals and 13 points in eight games. Tropp, who has appeared in 100 career games with the Stampede, was also MVP of the 2007 USHL All-Star game after scoring two clutch third period goals. Tropp hails from the talent-rich Detroit Honeybaked organization.
Talent Analysis
A pure sniper, Tropp always looks to shoot. Needs to play with a physical edge to be effective and has the tools and mentality to play physically on a consistent basis. With balance to stay on his feet on the boards and in front of the net, Tropp and his long stick can wreak havoc within 15 feet of the goal. Although quite strong for his average size, it'll be interesting to see if Tropp can bring that part of his game to the pros. If so, he can be a top six forward.
Not outstanding at any one aspect of the game, Tropp projects to be decent pro as long as he keeps his edge. Nonetheless, he needs to develop a major weapon to earn a big paycheque. His most likely bet is his shot which already has a quick release.
Future
Tropp is going to a winning organization (Michigan State) which is never a bad thing. He is currently projected as a third line NHL'er but his gifts near the net and how they develop will determine if he can crack the top six at the NHL level.
Stats
| SEASON | TEAM | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PIM |
| 2005-06 | Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL) | 46 | 7 | 8 | 15 | +7 | 21 |
| 2006 | Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL) | 14 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -4 | 8 |
| 2006-07 | Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL) | 54 | 26 | 36 | 62 | -3 | 76 |
| 2007 | Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL) | 8 | 4 | 9 | 13 | +3 | 0 |
Profile Last Updated: April, 27th 2008
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