Chuck Schwartz Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Link Hockey's Future has released the prospect rankings for the Florida Panthers who drafted Eau Claire North defenseman Derrick LaPoint in the 4th round this summer. Here is what Hockey's Future had to say about the 2006 Wisconsin Player of the Year. 14. (NR) Derrick LaPoint, D, 116th Overall 2006, 6.5 C After an explosive 2005-06 at Eau Claire North High School, Derrick LaPoint shot up the draft rankings. The offensive defenseman scored 44 points (11 goals, 33 assists) in just 24 games during his senior year, and carried a +44 rating. The stellar season did not go unnoticed among Panthers scouts, as they traded up to the fourth round to grab Wisconsin's Player of the Year. Well-known for his passing and puckhandling proficiency, LaPoint also carries a 6'3 175 lb. frame that helps him play his two-way game. He plans to spend this season with the Green Bay Gamblers of the USHL before playing college hockey at North Dakota in 2007. It will be interesting to see how well his high-caliber high school offense translates into the more difficult USHL and eventually NCAA games, however it appears this savvy blueliner has the needed tools to eventually do well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxnami Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 Did he grow another inch? I suspect the Sioux and their weight regiment will be a good fit for LaPointe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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