Player's Profile
Picture Courtesy of Lethbridge Hurricanes
- Name: John Lammers
- Position: LW
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 184 lbs
- Birthdate: 1986-01-29
- Eligible for Draft: 2004
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Bowmanville, Ontario
- Acquired: 3rd round, 2004 NHL Entry Draft by Dallas
- Playing In: Pro
John Lammers
Prospect Grade: 6.5 D (About Prospect Grades)
History
John Lammers had an up-and-down season in 2003-04 with the Lethbridge Hurricanes. Lammers’ stock dropped considerably when he briefly left his squad in 2003. After participating in the 2004 CHL Top Prospects game, Lammers saw his stock rise. He was picked in the third round by the Dallas Stars.
Lammers entered 2005-06, his final season in junior hockey, with the Everett Silvertips after spending his first three with the Lethbridge Hurricanes. He demanded a trade from Lethbridge after amassing 124 points (55 goals, 69 assists) in 181 career games as a Hurricane. Lammers was traded with a fourth round Bantam pick to Everett for Curtis Billsten, Keegan Bourelle and a fifth round Bantam pick.
Lammers was second in scoring on Everett only to top 2006 prospect Peter Mueller. He played on a line with Mueller and right wing Brady Calla.
Talent Analysis
On the whole, Lammers possesses steady hockey sense, and a soft set of hands. His stick-handling ability, coupled with his ability to distribute the puck makes him a threat in the offensive zone. Adding solid skating ability also helps, as the shifty forward has deceptive speed.
Confidence isn’t something that is lacking in Lammers either.
"If I get the chance I’m very confident I can put the puck in the net," said Lammers in a January interview with Hockey’s Future, "I work hard every night and things happen because of it."
Impressive in Lammers’ game is his willingness to improve. Even though he possesses good speed, Lammers still is interested in improving that area of his game.
"With skating, I think I can move my feet faster and keep moving," said Lammers, "I think as long as you’re getting better and working on your weaknesses it can’t really be a weakness."
A good shot is also in Lammers arsenal, however, he seems far too content to, for the most part, use it within 15 feet of the net. Lammers often times will unleash his shot before even entering the offensive zone, and rarely challenges opposing defenders to a physical confrontation. Driving to the net will be something Lammers has to learn, but even more important to furthering his game is playing in traffic, something Lammers shies away from.
On the defensive end of the ice, Lammers doesn’t appear to be lost, but will never overly impress with his positioning. Although he doesn’t consider it a liability, Lammers will need to work hard to improve his two-way game.
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Profile Last Updated: October, 14th 2007
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