"Carruthers is a high-energy forechecking forward who highlighted an outstanding motor, a dedication to finish every checks and a splendid strength. He showcased an excellent speed and aggressiveness, burning a ton of calories by applying pressure all around the ice. He was notably relentlessly disturbing opponents with a pesky stick. Carruthers got back down low if needed, but his enthusiasm to throw his body around could put him out of the play at times, especially with his defensive zone coverage. Outside of a nice backhand drive to the net, he didn’t generate many offensive chances. I’d love to see more from him on that front, adding poise, creativity and playmaking to his game. His intensity and physicality seem valuable, but he’ll need to add meat to the bone to draw draft attention."
