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2013 NHL Draft Prospect Rankings
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| Final Rank: | 9 | Midterm Rank: | 11 |
| Position: | Defenseman | Shoots: | Left |
| Height: | 6' 5" | Weight: | 198 |
| Born: | March 4, 1992 | ||
| Born in: | Duluth, MN, USA | ||
| Drafted: | 2010: LAK (1st Round / 15th Overall) - PLAYER PAGE | ||
NHL Central Scouting's Jack Barzee
“Derek Forbort has good top-end ability at both ends (of the ice). He's smart and skates so well, he's almost 6-5 and he's got everything there in front of him. It's just a matter of filling out and getting more experience. He's probably a top-two defenseman in the NHL if he reaches his potential."
U.S. Under-18 head coach Kurt Kleinendorst
“Derek continues to improve every day. He is strong on both sides of the puck, but his offensive instincts are what really jump out.”
“Derek Forbort has good top-end ability at both ends (of the ice). He's smart and skates so well, he's almost 6-5 and he's got everything there in front of him. It's just a matter of filling out and getting more experience. He's probably a top-two defenseman in the NHL if he reaches his potential."
U.S. Under-18 head coach Kurt Kleinendorst
“Derek continues to improve every day. He is strong on both sides of the puck, but his offensive instincts are what really jump out.”
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