Connor Blackwell was drafted 2nd overall in the recent SMJHL Draft by the Detroit Falcons who held the 1st overall pick as well. He was a highly touted prospect even well before the draft and it isn't hard to see why. The kid comes in 6'1 and 209 pounds and shows that he has the talent to potentially become a superstar forward in the SHL.

Strengths:
Defense: Blackwell prides himself in both ends of the ice. He works hard in his own end, along the boards. It's currently his highest rated stat at 70 and is looking to be his strong suit for the majority of his career.

Puck Handling: Blackwell had some terrific puck handling ability during the SMJHL combine and was truly something else to behold. Recently though he's been training some other stats and thus his Puck Handling stat is currently behind his skating and strength at only 62.

Passing: As a center, Blackwell is a fine playmaker on the ice for his teammates with a rating of 68. His scoring isn't the strongest so it's important he's still able to contribute offensively.

Weakness
Scoring: Rated as his main weakness heading into the draft, it seems to have remained as his weakness several games into the SMJHL Season now. He'll need to rely on his wingers to score some goals rather than himself scoring.