Ht/Wt: 6' 3"/185 lbs
Position: D
Team: Everett (WHL)

Mirco Mueller's Player Profile

Mueller had a quality season in his draft year after coming to the WHL from Switzerland. He took on more responsibility for the Silvertips in light of Columbus draftee Ryan Murray's significant injury. He was also impressive as a 17-year-old defenseman at the World Juniors. The most impressive aspect of his game is his hockey sense. He is a top-end thinker with and without the puck. He slows down the game on breakouts, making good decisions with the puck. He also makes a lot of defensive stops due to his good positioning and reads. He displays above-average mobility, both closing gaps well and rushing the puck up ice with solid speed. Mueller has fine size, with a sense of quality physicality about his game. He has only average overall puck skills, and he projects as a second unit power play defenseman. He will deliver very good value to his team from his work in his own zone.
Submitted by: Corey Pronman of Hockey Prospectus. Click here for Pronman's draft rankings

Swiss international has gotten better each month this season… Has impressive size and will be more effective as he adds strength… Possesses strong shutdown ability… Willing to jump into the rush and has adept puck skills… Still a bit raw but has a lot of NHL upside.
Submitted by: The Scouting Report

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Mueller has sensational feet and poise with the puck. Strong development curve as his game continues to improve inc. a great WJC for Swiss

— David Burstyn (@DavidBurstyn) January 31, 2013

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