King Weber
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24. Nashville Predators: Philip Tomasino, C, Niagara-OHL
July 28, 2001 | six-foot | 181 pounds
Tomasino is a very talented forward who started the season down the lineup but worked his way into a decent role on a top OHL team. He’s got all the tools to succeed in the modern day NHL. He’s a very fast skater with high-end puck skills and the vision to make difficult plays. His pace is good but I wish he used his high-end speed a bit more. Tomasino is a threat off the rush due to how quickly his feet and hands move, and when you think of “playing fast,” he’s a guy who is built to do that. He looks to make plays, often finding tight lanes, and he has the creativity to make unique passes. Tomasino has a slight build and isn’t the best at winning 1-on-1 battles in the tough areas. He can at times get pushed around and out of the game, and other times he’ll drive the tough areas. He’ll need to work on the consistency of his play and making the most of his tools, but he’s got the ability to impact a shift like few in this class do.
Niagara IceDogs coach Billy Burke on Tomasino: “His speed and his skating stand out. He’s fast from the start of his shift to the end of his shift. He’s able to find his teammates and make plays while he’s going fast. He’s developing into a dynamic playmaker.
Team Fit: In Tomasino, Nashville gets one of the most dynamic forwards outside the top 10, and a player who can excite with his speed and skill. He has warts in his consistency/all-around game that likely scared teams off, but I like the value at No. 24. The Preds’ system needed talent, and he is full of it. He becomes one of, if not their top prospect, although I would need to think about the latter.
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