Peyton Krebs
Team: Kootenay ICE (WHL)
DOB: 1/26/2001
Position: Center
Height: 5'11
Weight: 181 lbs
Shoots: Left
Metrics from Prospect-Stats: http://prospect-stats.com/player/26805
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http://kootenayice.net/video/growing...t-peyton-krebs“As far as playing the game, the maturity to his game, I can’t see him not making it [to the NHL] because he’s willing to do anything it takes,” added Patrick. “As far as diet, as far as training, as far as workout habits, everything is so driven about making him better.
“He’s got an inner-drive, but he’s so focused on [his goals]. He’s good in school, he’s a respectful person.”
Patrick, a veteran of over 1,200 NHL games has continued to cultivate Krebs’ path to professional hockey. He added the two often talk about players in the NHL, what they did and why on a certain play to improve Peyton’s understanding of where he needs to make subtle improvements that’ll further make him a standout.
It’s not a surprise then that Hockey Canada has already come calling for him to represent them on the international stage. At the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge last season, Krebs captained Canada to a silver medal and then won gold at the 2018 Hlinka Gretzky Cup over the summer. In both tournaments, he averaged a point-per-game or better as his offensive game reached another level.
https://www.thedraftanalyst.com/2019...-peyton-krebs/Complete all-around center who last season was one of the WHL’s top rookies while skating on the wing for a Kootenay team that improved significantly from the previous campaign. Krebs produces results no matter what role he’s given, and plays with the kind of competitive spirit that can become infectious. He’s incredibly smart with or without the puck, and Krebs thrives under pressure, especially late in games. He’s a very good skater with excellent balance and agility, and his ability to turn quickly and react towards the right direction makes him an asset in all three zones. He plays with a nonstop motor and forces opposing defensemen into poor decisions with the puck. Krebs is a clever stickhandler who can weave through a crowded neutral zone; but making smart, crisp passes immediately thereafter is what separates from most of his draft-age peers. He can run a power play from the half wall, but also anchor a top penalty killing unit.
Watching him play: All I can say is "Wow!" After putting off watching him play for a few weeks, watching the game below made me wish I had taken the time to watch more of him sooner. He is all over the place, playing in all roles, and is basically the offensive catalyst for the third worst team in the WHL. He was named Captain a little over a week ago, and you can see how hard he works in trying to carry the team. He has elite vision and playmaking skills. My biggest criticism is he perhaps tries to do too much with the puck, leaving him in some unnecessary chasing situations. He centered a 5-on-3 penalty kill, he had a hand in all three of the goals scored by the ICE to take the game to Overtime. The video attached is 26+ minutes long, which suggests he played about 24-25 minutes, which is a LOT for a young forward.
Overall: He was the #1 overall pick in the Bantam draft back in 2016. His skillset and effort show that was a great pick for the ICE, who need talent. He leads the team in scoring as a 17 year-old, and I've heard people say if he had a better supporting cast, he'd be putting up Kirby Dach type numbers.
Considering Blake is trying to get more speed and skill into the lineup, the smaller size may not dissuade him from taking a chance on such a hard-working and talented player. I see this kid making a case for himself as being worth a top 5 pick.
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