Defenseman Jack Bar, who is a top prospect for the 2021 NHL Draft, will not head to Harvard this fall as originally planned, according to hockey writer Mark Divver. Bar isn’t allowed to enter the United States due to an issue with his student visa, and will instead begin the season with Penticton in the BCHL. Harvard hopes that Bar will be able to begin taking classes at Harvard in January, or at worst, next fall.
The fact that Bar chose the Vees over the OHL, where he was a third-round pick of the Peterborough Petes, is a good sign for Harvard.
“A big defender with offensive instincts and the hockey sense to go along with it,” NZ scouts said. “Then add in that he is a late 02’ defender and you have a very intriguing prospect. Jack is along and rangy with poise in both ends of the rink. His game has some growing to do but with his size and smooth skating he shows high upside. He walked the line under pressure and opened lanes to shoot or pass the puck.”
Playing for St. Andrew’s College last season, Bar had 21 goals and 37 assists in 57 games on the blue line. He’s a prospect eligible for the 2021 NHL Draft.
