I screamed this for years with NAK. They kept him off of both special teams units for almost his entire ELC. Made no sense. The kid had a bunch of good raw tools and they were just content making him a 5v5 4RW grinder. Why you wouldn't give akid that skates like him PK time is beyond me.NAK was one of the best PKers in the CHL and was never played there... and a fantastic RHB/right slot guy on PP in CHL and never played PP in AHL really...
I've seen him a decent bit. Good skater, plays left and right wing, PKs, plays all over the PP, seems to have a nose for the puck, good hands, and good release on his shot. Val d'Or isn't a very good team, but they score a ton of goals. They are a run and gun team with some skilled players up front so he is fortunate enough to play with some quality offensive players.
The first goal he scored tonight was from a crazy angle on the PP. Almost on the goaline. Scored a similar goal the other day against Mason McDonald (though it squeaked through his arm). The assist was a really nifty play where he chipped the puck through both defenders and sprung his teammate for a goal. His second goal was a 2 on 1 that he just buried with a quick release.
I don't think he's a huge upside guy, but he looks like a really solid player. Probably a middle 6 winger, that can PK, and chip in on the 2nd PP.
NAK got a PP goal in his office again. Between the goaline and the faceoff circle on his off side. Tough angle. He's got a good release.
NAK scores again. Usual spot. Doing his best Stamkos impression.
There's also Vorobyev who was on the same ice as Bunnaman the other day and was clearly the better player (and a capable PKer). At least we know he already has his bags packed.
Faceoffs aren't as important as actual playing ability.