Player's Profile
- Name: Reid McNeill
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 191 lbs
- Birthdate: 1992-04-29
- Eligible for Draft: 2010
- Drafted: 2010
- Hometown: London, Ontario
- Acquired: 6th round (170th overall), 2010
- Playing In: CHL
Reid McNeill
Prospect Grade: 6.0 B (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2008-09: McNeill skated in 16 games for the Lambeth Lancers Junior D hockey club and had 4 assists with 12 PMs.
2009-10: In his first season of OHL play, McNeill managed 2 goals, 3 assists, a plus-11, and 32 penalty minutes in 53 games, playing primarily as a bottom-six shutdown defenseman. In 20 games with the Junior B London Nationals he had 7 assists with 6 PMs. McNeil was ranked 170th amongst North American skaters in Central Scouting's final rankings and was selected by the Penguins in the sixth round (170th overall) of the 2010 NHL Draft.
2010-11: McNeill saw elevated playing time in his second season with London and while his numbers, 2 goals and 4 assists in 62 games, weren't much of an improvement, many other parts of his game, particularly the physical side, were much improved. At the end of the season, he was traded to the Barrie Colts where he will take on a greater offensive role.
Talent Analysis
McNeill is a mobile, shutdown defenseman who is capable of jumping into the offensive zone if need be. Playing for the London Knights under Dale Hunter, he saw primarily bottom-six duties, and was matched up against opposing team's top lines. His ability to read plays and make quick passes up the ice though suggest he has untapped offensive potential. His skating is above average, particularly backward and laterally, and he plays a smart positional game with solid gap control.
Future
McNeill will play the 2010-11 season with the Barrie Colts where he will hope to impress the Penguins enough to earn an entry-level contract.
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Profile Last Updated: November, 15th 2011
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