Sarnia forward Alex Galchenyuk wowed scouts and proved his ACL injury is behind him by posting a top mark in the anaerobic fitness, peak power output test at the 2012 NHL Draft Combine.
Galchenyuk was already considered to be one of this year's top prospects, even after he tore his ACL, but his combine performance sent his stock soaring. It wouldn't surprise me if he went in the top three.
The anaerobic fitness, peak power output test is designed to measure, "how explosive a skater is," according to NHL.com, who also says that, "his [Galchenyuk] high peak output could be the difference in gaining 2-3 strides on a defenseman on a breakaway."
He had scouts dreaming about his potential before his injury forced him into recovery. Here is an excerpt from TSN.ca writer Grant McCagg's scouting report:
Strengths: A big, power-forward type winger with soft hands who is good along the wall, has soft hands and can shoot the puck.
Weaknesses: He has missed his entire draft year with a knee injury, so there has been a decided lack of exposure. Teams may be concerned with how he bounces back from the injury.
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NHL Draft Combine 2012: Alex Galchenyuk and Players Whose Stocks Are Soaring
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