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2020 Draft Countdown No. 65-61: Ridly Greig, Theodor Niederbach, Tyler Kleven, Joel Blomqvist, Brock Faber

May 14, 2020, 15:00 EDTUpdated: May 14, 2020, 16:59 EDT
Welcome to OilersNation’s 2020 Draft Countdown. Over the next few weeks leading up to the draft (or, well, when it seems the draft might be), we’ll be rounding up scouting reports, quotes, and videos about our Top-100 prospects available. Here are aggregated profiles on Ridly Greig, Theodor Niederbach, Tyler Kleven, Joel Blomqvist, and Brock Faber.
No. 65: Ridly Greig
Date of Birth: August 8th, 2002
Nation: Canada
Position: Left Wing
Shoots: Left
Height: 180 cm / 5’11”
Weight: 72 kg / 159 lbs
Profile: A small-ish winger, Greig had a breakout season offensively in the WHL this year, tallying 60 points in 56 games. He’s a good skater who can play in any situation, projecting as a middle-six NHL winger.

Greig will need to continue to bulk up, while not losing his skating ability, to be able to play his game at the pro level. That likely means another couple of years in junior, and potentially some time in the AHL as well. There is potential to become a top-six forward. Greig is the type of player who has the coach’s confidence in any situation. Greig’s game is reminiscent of Brayden Schenn, but this is a style comparison and not one based on skill or ability. – Ben Kerr, Last Word on Hockey
No. 64: Theodor Niederbach
Date of Birth: February 25th, 2002
Nation: Sweden
Position: Centre
Shoots: Right
Height: 180 cm / 5’11”
Weight: 78 kg / 172 lbs
Profile: A pure offensive centre, Niederbach finished third on Frolunda’s top junior level team. He’s a smart, skilled playmaker who can drive his own line offensively. He’s also a strong skater and a big body, though his defensive game holds him from being a complete centre.

Niederbach is an extremely smart and skilled offensive player. He is a natural playmaker which is why he’s more effective at center, although he has played a bit on the wing as well. He has high-end passing skills and vision, and he’s very creative with the puck. He is also a very good skater, and he will get even better once he adds some power to his legs. All those tools give him top-six upside. Niederbach’s defensive game is a bit of a concern right now, especially if he wants to stay at center. But taking the missed season and his hockey smarts into consideration, there are reasons to believe it will get better. – Jokke Nevalainen, Dobber Prospects
No. 63: Tyler Kleven
Date of Birth: January 10th, 2002
Nation: United States
Position: Defence
Shoots: Left
Height: 194 cm / 6’4″
Weight: 91 kg / 201 lbs
Profile: An old-school, defensive defenceman, Kleven would be a safe pick. He doesn’t project to be a top-pairing defenceman, but he’s big and reliable and plays a steady game defensively. He’s committed to play for the University of North Dakota next season.

Kleven does not have the offensive skills necessary to be a number one defender in the NHL. However, he potentially could become an important shutdown defender playing big even strength and penalty kill minutes in the top four. He is also a relatively safe pick, in that his chances of making the NHL are very high, even if it is as a bottom pair defensive defenceman. Kleven will spend at least a couple of years playing in the NCAA and should spend that time working on his puck skills and continuing to add muscle to his frame. While he is already strong for his age, he could add more strength, like most teenage prospects. Kleven’s game is reminiscent ofMarc Methot, however, this is a stylistic comparison only and not one based on skill or ability. – Ben Kerr, Last Word on Hockey
No. 62: Joel Blomqvist
Date of Birth: January 10th, 2002
Nation: Finland
Position: Goaltender
Shoots: Left
Height: 186 cm / 6’1″
Weight: 93 kg / 205 lbs
Profile: Blomqvist had an excellent season in Finland’s top junior league, posting a .931 save percentage in 34 games. Given the fact he only has a couple of games played at Finland’s top level, he would be a long-term project for whoever drafts him.

Blomqvist has been incredible in the junior league this season but he’s also playing behind a very good team. He sometimes allows easy goals but then makes up for it by stopping some shots that should have gone in. He’s not as big as one would hope but he’s not small either. Starter upside but like most goalie prospects, needs a lot of time to get there. – Jokke Nevalainen, Dobber Prospects
No. 61: Brock Faber
Date of Birth: August 22nd, 2002
Nation: United States
Position: Defence
Shoots: Right
Height: 182 cm / 6’0″
Weight: 88 kg / 194 lbs
Profile: Another quality defenceman from the United States National Development program, Faber will play for the University of Minnesota next season. He plays a strong, responsible game defensively, but also isn’t afraid to join the play offensively either.

It’s been a pleasure watching Faber’s game progress to the point where he is as reliable and effective as Sanderson. He too is an excellent skater who possesses a sharp mind to make the proper reads while utilizing his soft hands to keep the puck under control. Whan Faber is paired with Kleven, the duo seem to have pretty good on-ice rapport and have each other’s backs when one tried to make a venture deep into opposing territory. In both league and NCAA play, I got the impression that it is Faber who is the more aggressive of the two in terms of puck handling and end-to-end rushes, whereas Kleven will be more selective when choosing to go for a skate. On Monday, Faber was tough on the puck and plugged as many gaps as possible, especially when paired with a risk taker like Sanderson. He was used on the penalty killing unit for the only two minors whistled for the game and although he was victimized by Alex Laferriere’s marker, it took a sweet pass from Alex Gaffney (who bounced back after taking a hard hit from Faber) to make the play happen. – Steve Kournianos, The Draft Analyst
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