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Vancouver Canucks: Top 5 prospect performances of the week

By Scott Rosenhek

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 14: Head coach Trent Cull of the Utica Comets gives instructions to his team against the Toronto Marlies during AHL game action on October 14, 2018 at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Graig Abel/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 14: Head coach Trent Cull of the Utica Comets gives instructions to his team against the Toronto Marlies during AHL game action on October 14, 2018 at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Graig Abel/Getty Images) /
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No. 3 – Tyler Madden (C) (Northeastern Huskies, NCAA)

Northeastern kicked off the season against Sacred Heart. There aren’t the toughest competition as the Huskies rolled over them 5-2 and 5-0. Tyler Madden has made his name known early, picking up a pair of goals in as many games.

Although, his father John was a former NHL player who won the Stanley Cup. It should go without saying that his dad is not the renowned football coach and broadcaster, but I will say it just in case.

It’s a great start for Madden and worth noting he tallied eight shots in those opening games combined. He’s also pretty effective in the faceoff dot, going over 50% in both games. We tend to overstate the value of faceoffs in hockey, but if that is a vital piece of information for you, there you go.

Madden may be a freshman, but he is already taking on the responsibility of playing on the Huskies top line. If you remember my coverage with Adam Gaudette last year, I will likely bring up Northeastern a lot, especially when the next Beanpot rolls around.

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