Ht/Wt: 6' 4"/212 lbs
Position: RHD
Team: University of North Dakota (NCAA)

Keaton Verhoeff's Player Profile

Peter Baracchini - The Hockey Writers - July 19th: "He shows great composure leading an attack, picks his spots to join in on the attack and has a positionally sound defensive game defending rushes very well. He’s got a powerful shot from the point, is a fluid skater and is a fierce competitor."

Hannah Stuart - Bleacher Report - July 19th: "He's 6'4" and 217 pounds at barely 17 years old. Make no mistake, however. That's not remotely all that he brings to the table. He's an excellent skater, and while he has been primarily a shutdown-style defenseman to this point, he also shows signs of offensive ability that is intriguing."

Steven Ellis - Daily Faceoff - July 4th: "Verhoeff hasn’t had as much of a runway to the pro game as some of the others on this list. It wasn’t that long ago that he was solely a goaltender. But he clearly had the athleticism to become a dominant defenseman, and has a realistic shot at going No. 2."

Chris Peters - Flo Hockey - June 20th: "Verhoeff only just turned 17 a few weeks ago, but he’s already 6-foot-4 and 217 pounds. He is a fantastic skater, especially at his size, can defend at a high enough level and he can make a lot of plays."

The Hockey News - June 29th: "An archetypal NHL-style defenseman, Verhoeff has a blend of size and skating that makes him intriguing. He has the work ethic and two-way potential to make him a stud."

Scott Wheeler - The Athletic - April 1st: "He’s got good vision and comfort on the puck, but also a hard shot. He’s competitive. He’s a below-average skater and I’ve seen him struggle with pace, which has left me lower on him than Lin in my viewings, but he can make plays, he can run a power play, he’s responsible and smart in his own zone, he’s a June birthday who has time to work on his mobility and teams are excited about his combination of size, work ethic, poise and skill."

Keaton Verhoeff's Stats

Click here to return