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Deenerys Targa-rene · 08-06-2015, 05:59 PM

The Texas Renegades entered the draft with 3 picks in the top 3 rounds, and came away with 3 solid players that will help bolster this franchises' depth in the prospect pool. Let's take a look at some of the picks.

<div align="center">With the 8th overall pick in the S25 SHL Entry Draft, the Texas Renegades are proud to select... From the Prince George Firebirds..

Travis Kudleychuk!

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<div align="center">Travis Kudleychuk

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CK = Checking: 60
FG = Fighting: 25
DI = Discipline: 67
SK = Skating: 75
ST = Strength: 79 1/2
EN = Endurance: 70
DU = Durability: 50
PH = Puck Handling: 71
FO = Face Offs: 76
PA = Passing: 80
SC = Scoring: 50
DF = Defense: 80
PS = Penalty Shot: 50 </div>

Kudleychuk is your prototypical playmaking center. A smart, two-way player, Kudleychuk is the type of guy you can use in every situation.

A natural born center, he makes the players around him better and is one of the most un-selfish players on the ice. When the going gets tough, he thrives on playing big minutes and being the man in every situation.

Strengths: A creative mind, he is an absolutely phenomenal playmaker. Can put up big assists if put alongside a natural scorer. Unusually strong for his age. Fluid skater.

Flaws: Needs work on putting the puck in the net. Can tire out if playing too many minutes per night.

Projection: Top 6 2-Way Center.
NHL Comparable: Patrice Bergeron

<div align="center">With the 11th overall pick in the S25 SHL Entry Draft, the Texas Renegades are proud to select... From the Vancouver Whalers...

Geoffrey Allen!

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<div align="center">Geoffrey Allen

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CK = Checking: 50
FG = Fighting: 25
DI = Discipline: 62
SK = Skating: 79
ST = Strength: 75
EN = Endurance: 80
DU = Durability: 50
PH = Puck Handling: 76
FO = Face Offs: 55
PA = Passing: 76
SC = Scoring: 85
DF = Defense: 70
PS = Penalty Shot: 50 </div>

Allen is a BIG GAME player. A natural scoring touch, he is a threat on both the giving and receiving end of a pass. An all-around forward, he also possesses the two-way ability to be able to step right into the SHL.

Allen is the guy who can take over a top line and be a top scorer in this league. Coupled with an unmatched work ethic, Allen is a fantastic pick at #11.

Strengths: All-around offensive threat. Can put up big numbers. Two-way ability is solid, very creative with a blistering shot. Decent puck handler.

Flaws: Needs work on the checking part of his game. Can attempt big hits but needs to use his stick more to dispossess opponents of the puck.

Projection: First Line Winger
NHL Comparable: Martin St. Louis

<div align="center">With the 38th overall pick in the S25 SHL Entry Draft, the Texas Renegades are proud to select... From the Colorado Mammoth...

Sergei Volchenkov!

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Welcome to Texas!</div>

<div align="center">Sergei Volchenkov

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CK = Checking: 70
FG = Fighting: 50
DI = Discipline: 62
SK = Skating: 75
ST = Strength: 65
EN = Endurance: 70
DU = Durability: 50
PH = Puck Handling: 65
FO = Face Offs: 50
PA = Passing: 70
SC = Scoring: 50
DF = Defense: 76
PS = Penalty Shot: 50 </div>

Volchenkov is a nasty defenseman who will punish SHL players for seasons to come.

A fantastic addition to a depleted Renegades blueline, Volchenkov will bring an innate two-way ability and a punishing aspect to the Texas blueline. A fantastic puck handler, Volchenkov's fluid skating will make for a dangerous offensive threat.

Strengths: Very fluid skater. Punishing checker, often times looks like a man amongst boys in the juniors. Great all-around abilities.

Flaws: Can tire out if logging too many minutes. Needs a bit of a scoring touch.

Projection: Top 4 Dman
NHL Comparable: Anton Volchenkov

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