Draft Type | Round | Pick | Team |
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Projection | 3 | 77 |
Thick creative scoring winger who has a deadly shot. He displays excellent stickwork and can also beat wingers one on one with his puck control and a rep as a physical kid. Keeps puck close to his body disguise his intentions until he shows his high end handling that gets the jump on defenders and goaltenders. He plays tough and his heavy shot is elite. Already pro size and wants to make himself a power player who scores even strength and on the power play that focuses on his cannon. Has good size and excellent stick handling skills, but his ability to generate high scoring chances in volumes is what sets him apart from many other Dub right wing prospects, as he simply gets in opportune scoring positions waiting for cross ice feeds for one-timers, or launching quick unexpected shots from traffic. Displays keen edge work and is both a scorer with deceptive release and playmaker. Plays a high intensity style that has him heading straight for the crease to cause goalies and defenders fits. His skating and 200 for game needs more work but, he will have giving time to improve on it, due to his high end scoring potential.
--Bill Płaczek--