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2016 2nd Round pick: 58th overall Taylor Raddysh
#40 on our Draft List
Link: http://lastwordonsports.com/2016/05/08/taylor-raddysh-scouting-reports-2016-nhl-draft-40/
#40 on our Draft List
Raddysh is a real goal scoring threat. He has a very good wrist shot and a quick release. With his strong hockey IQ, Raddysh is able to find openings in the defence to set up for a one-timer. He goes hard to the net and pounces on rebounds. Raddysh protects the puck well down low on the cycle, using his body and his stick handling to keep the puck away from the opponent. He has excellent vision and has really improved his play making this season, making tape-to-tape passes to teammates and threading the needle through tight spaces to create scoring opportunities. Raddysh uses his size, strength and balance to win loose pucks on the boards, and create increased offensive opportunities for his linemates.
Raddysh’s defensive game is a work in progress. He comes back on the back check and is willing to play a gritty game in his own end. However, Raddysh needs to work on his defensive positioning. He can get himself out of position looking for big hits, or by puck chasing at times. He also needs to keep his feet moving when defending in his own end.
Taylor Raddysh has the talent to be an effective contributor in a team’s top six. While he will likely never be the main guy on a line, he does have the skill to keep up and play with other talented players, and is willing to use his size and strength as assets to create offence. He has some things to work on, and like many young prospects needs to add muscle going forward, but there is real upside here. Raddysh’s game is comparable to Chris Kunitz, but this is a stylistic comparison only and not one based on talent.
Link: http://lastwordonsports.com/2016/05/08/taylor-raddysh-scouting-reports-2016-nhl-draft-40/
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