Player's Profile
- Name: Rylan Kaip
- Position: C
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 175 lbs
- Birthdate: 1984-03-19
- Eligible for Draft: 2002
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Wilcox, SK
- Acquired: 9th round, 269th overall, 2003 Entry Draft
- Playing In: NCAA
Rylan Kaip
Prospect Grade: 6.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: DJ Powers
History
Rylan Kaip played for three years in Tier II juniors for the Notre Dame Hounds in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, then moved on to the University of North Dakota. Attended Thrashers Prospect Development Camp for the first time in 2004.
2005-06: Kaip wrapped up a sophomore campaign that saw him see regular duty on the Fighting Sioux’s third and fourth lines. He played much of the latter portion of the season alongside fellow NHL prospects Andrew Kozek (ATL) and Matt Watkins (DAL). He posted right points (three goals, five assists) in 42 appearances. It took until his 60th career game before Kaip finally posted his first (and second) career goals. It came back on March 17th versus Wisconsin in the second round of the WCHA Final Five. His third goal came on April 6th in the Frozen Four semi-final versus Boston College.
Talent Analysis
Kaip is a tenacious, high-energy player who thrives in the checking game. He is a player doesn’t shy away from the physical aspects of the game and loves to be a thorn in the opposition’s side. He has shown a willingness to pay the price in high traffic areas to make plays. He is fiercely competitive and is quite good along the boards and in the corners. He has proficient puck skills and his passing is very good. He has demonstrated solid defensive zone responsibility and is willing to block shots as well.
Kaip did fine for his first prospects camp, showing good defensive work and good effort. His feet aren’t very fast though -- he’ll need to work on this because if he’s going to make it, it will be as a checker. Can work on passing accuracy as well.
Future
Kaip will have a pro career if he wants it, but probably not in the NHL.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: March, 6th 2008
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