The Arizona Coyotes selected QMJHL defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph with the 23rd pick in the NHL Draft on Friday.
Pierre-Olivier Joseph
Position: Defense
Height: 6-foot-2
Weight: 161 lbs
Age: 17
Club: Charlottetown (QMJHL)
Nationality: Canadian
GP | G | A | P |
---|---|---|---|
62 | 6 | 33 | 39 |
Joseph was ranked 27th among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting. He's a left-handed shot who compares his game to San Jose Sharks defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic.
He's a two-way defender who's confident with the puck and has defensive upside. He also possesses a high hockey IQ.
Here's quick analysis from ESPN's prospect guru:
Here are Joseph's highlights: