Habster:
Steve Quailer sounds like a good prospect with tons of potential. Trevor Timmins describes Quailer’s game as being very similar to another Habs prospect, Max Pacioretty.
Scouts feel Quailer is a slight bit faster than Pacioretty but needs to add a lot more muscle to his slim build.
I’ve posted some scouting information below from Hockey’s Future concerning Steve Quailer.
Hockey’s Future:
Talent Analysis
Quailer has excellent breakaway type of speed and a good stride. He has good hands and shoots the puck well. He has good playmaking ability, good vision and is able to play any one of the forward positions. He utilizes a very quick release, not generally winding up but is able to snap the puck from all areas of the ice. Quailer is very strong on the puck and is able to protect in the corners.
The Colorado native is naturally strong but he still needs to fill out his frame. He hasn’t been working out off the ice as some players might be doing at this point in their early careers. It has been noted that he should focus on going hard to the net and burying the puck when he gets his chances. Once his confidence levels rise a long with maturity, he’s appears to be a strong diverse power upfront.
Future
Quailer has had a lot thrown at him over the last year coming to the USHL from midget AAA in Colorado. He has adjusted to that change and has been noticed for his play. He will continue to develop in the NCAA, as he has committed to Northeastern University for the fall of 2008.