Ht/Wt: 6' 0"/184 lbs
Position: C
Team: US-NTDP

J.T. Compher's Player Profile

Compher is the top prospect to emerge from the USA development program in this draft (keeping in mind that Seth Jones played for the USNTDP last year). He is a great all-around player, above average or better at just about every area of the game, despite his 5'11" frame. He is a good skater who picks up speed well, and he has a high-energy element in his play. He forechecks and backchecks with speed, pressuring the opposition, while showing no hesitation to bang bodies. He is very skilled, with above-average puck skills and offensive instincts. On occasion, he will show elements of true offensive flash. He can make individual plays, and he tends to find his teammates well. He also has a big shot, and will be able to score from mid-distance. He is quite strong for a player of his height and age, but he will need to continue to bulk up so that he can play his style at the next level.
Submitted by: Corey Pronman of Hockey Prospectus. Click here for Pronman's draft rankings

Competitive centre who brings it every shift… Difficult player to play against who also finishes checks on a consistent basis… Has above average vision and offensive skill… Skating is a bit of a concern that needs improvement… Ceiling projects as a 2nd line player.
Submitted by: The Scouting Report

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ISS Top 30#29 JT Compher @jcomph7Highly skilled fwd. Loves puck on stick. Always extremely aware of options & has quick strike ability.

— ISS Hockey (@ISShockey) November 26, 2012

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