Projection: Goal Scoring Upside

Tools: Offensive Instincts, Finishing

Development Opportunities: Physical Development, Lower Body Strength

I've always liked the offensive instincts to Fenwick's game. He consistently finds the right spots, supports the puck well, and links plays together with quick, calculated reads. Fenwick brings no shortage of puck skills, but always uses them in a methodical way, attacking lanes and gaps and looking for ways to drive to the center of the ice. The quick and accurate release on his shot, paired with his ability to find soft spots, can make him a real threat to find the back of the net. It makes for an all around offensive package that I can see developing into a quality supporting winger at the OHL level.

At 150 lbs a lot of the projection hinges on filling out physically to be better equipped to handle OHL level defenders. If he gets there, the all around offensive skills led by the creativity and finishing touch could pay off tremendously. Once you get past the 50s a lot of guys on this list start to become what if bets, and Fenwick fits in well with that group, offering real upside if it all comes together.

Fenwick had a few good looks in this match from finding open space in the danger areas and being available for passes. I’ve watched a few OHL Cup games of the Majors thus far, and that theme of offensive awareness and timing his routes into pockets has been at the forefront of my assessment of Joseph’s play. He tallied the Majors’ first goal with a quick catch and release on a 2-on-1 off a pass from Maddon Walsh.

I liked the processing from Fenwick in this one. When he had the puck, he was playing a patient puck possession game, scanning for options, and making the right play. Nothing was rushed or forced, and every time he touched the puck he was playing a controlling playstyle, dictating the flow of the attack. Especially in transition, Fenwick was often the one navigating the neutral zone, gaining controlled entries, and ensuring the Majors could sustain time in the offensive zone. He scored one in this game, finishing in the home-plate area with a quick shot, but the smart decision making and playdriving was the primary theme across my notes.

Fenwick was the primary offensive creator on this Prospects East team. The primary element that stood out was his constant motor, playing with pace and using his speed to his advantage. Joseph created plenty of separation off the rush, beating defenders with his quickness and creating offence shift after shift. While he scored a few goals in my viewing, I mainly thought he thrived as a playmaker, bursting down the wing and then threading pucks to teammates in the slot for quality chances. This speed + playmaking game worked well in unison, as he could push defenders back, opening up passing lanes for him to easily exploit.