Alexander Killorn

Name: Alexander Killorn
Position: Center
Shoots: Left
Height: 6.00
Weight: 161 lbs
Born: 9/14/1989
Acquired: 2007 Entry Draft, 3rd round, 77 Overall

Junior Career
Killorn, who was born in Nova Scotia but raised in Montreal, left Canada to play prep hockey in New England for the heralded Deerfield Academy program. Killorn was selected by Shawinigan in the 3rd round of the 2005 QMJHL Entry Draft but has chosen instead to pursue his education in the NCAA ranks. In 23 games in 2006-2007 Killorn had 19 goals and 33 points in 23 games with 56 penalty minutes. He was selected in the 11th round, 95th overall by the Omaha Lancers in the 2007 USHL Entry Draft but is expected to stay for one more season at Deerfield before moving on to college. At season's end he was ranked 55th among North American skaters by the NHL Central Scouting Services and 62nd by the Red Line Report. He was selected in the 3rd round, 77th overall by the Lightning in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft and was the youngest player in the 2007 draft pool.

Professional Career
It may be a long time before Killorn finally makes his way to Tampa. He is expected to play one more season of prep hockey before he moves on to Harvard of the ECACHL where he has committed to play his college hockey. The Lightning might not have the opportunity to sign Alexander until he completes his senior season so the team may have to wait 5 years in total before Killorn finally goes pro.

Talent Analysis
Pros:
Killorn is a good skater with outstanding acceleration. Despite being the youngest player in the 2007 draft class, Killorn displays uncanny poise and maturity. Good playmaking ability with a quick shot. Plays with a surprising amount of grit for his slight build. Red Line Report compared Killorn to NHLer Brian Rolston prior to the 2007 NHL Entry Draft calling him, "may be the most complete player in Massachussetts Prep ranks".

Cons:
At 161 pounds Killorn is skinny as a rail and will need to bulk up significantly just to survive college hockey, let alone the pros. He also has never played above the prep hockey level and it remains to be seen how he will fare against better competition.

Future
If Killorn sticks to his plan to get his Harvard degree, it will be a half a decade before the Lightning have the opportunity to sign him to an NHL entry contract. Killorn has the upside to be a 2nd liner at the top level, but it will take years of development, particularly physically, for him to reach that potential.

Profile Created 6/24/07 by Pete Choquette