Tyson Jost Player Profile

The Colorado Avalanche picked Forward Tyson Jost with their 10th overall selection tonight in the draft. Lets take a look at who they are getting with that pick.

Height:: 6'0
Weight: 190
Posittion: C/LW
Age: 18

Lets start with EliteProspects.com's scouting report on his skills

"Tyson Jost is a crafty goal-scorer who carries out plays as quickly as he envisions them. As someone who thinks and plays at a fast tempo, it comes as no surprise that he creates a lot of energy as an offensive catalyst. He sees the ice very well and has the willingness and determination to win battles in the tough areas. All-in-all, a dynamic offensive forward with top-6 potential at the next level. (Curtis Joe, EP 2016)"


Next lets take a look at some highlights from the last season where he played in 48 games scoring 42 goals and assisting on 62 more for an astounding 104 point season in 42 games played for the Penticon Vees of the BCHL where he spent last year as the team Captain.




NHL Player Comparisons:

The player comparisons from NHL scouts about jost are a bit all over the board, some places are saying that he has the potential of a Jeff Carter at the next level while some scouts seem to be going out on a limb a bit and saying that he is closer of a comparison to Jonathan Toews, Joe Sakic or Peter Foresberg.

While those names are quiet something to try to live up to Jost himself has stated that he has tried to shape his game to be similar to Jonathan Toews. Personally the more I look into this kids numbers and the plays that he is able to make and see at full speed the more I am convinced that this was the right pick for the Avalanche.

Whats next for Jost?

Jost is committed to play collage hockey next year for the University of Northern Dekota in the 2016/2017 season. This will be a great place for Jost to learn and continue to develop his hockey skills at the next level. It will be a fun time to watch how he does there. Personally I am predicting him to become a finalist for the Collage hockeys Hobby Baker Award by the end of next season. 

Here are Jost's Final player rankings:

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ISS Hockey: 9th
Craig Button: 13th
The Draft Analyst: 13th
Future Considerations: 13th
Bob McKenzie: 11th
Hockeyprospect.com: 10th
Draft Buzz: 7th
McKeen’s Hockey: 15th
NHL Central Scouting: 16th (NA Skaters)

Tyson is a player that if you haven't watched him or met him you might think was the wrong pick for the Colorado Avalanche at 10.  Joe Sakic was thrilled to have him still no the board when they made their pick. Here is a quote from the interview with Sakic moments after the pick was made. 

 "He's just a great hockey player, He does everything well. He skates, he has great vision, he plays a great 200-foot game. We're very excited hes on board and we were able to get him." 

Photo Credit to milehighsticking.com

When the MSNBC interviewer asked Sakic about the leadership that Jost has displayed this is what sakic had to say about that. "His entire young career, he's all ways been a leader. You cannot have enough character guys... This is a leader on the ice. He does everything you ask for from a hockey player."

While we will not get a chance to see him suit up for the Avalanche until at least the 2017/2018 season (unless the avalanche decide to try to talk him out of playing collage hockey and going pro right away) There are a lot of fun and exciting things to look forward to seeing from him in the near future with the Avalanche. I personally can not wait to see him flying up the ice with Nathan MacKinnon on his off wing terrorizing the opposing defenders.