| Sawyer Mynio | LD | Canada | WHL | Apr 30, 2005 | 68 | 5 | 26 | 31 | 62 (NA) | 6'1'' | 173lbs |
Elite Prospects Scouting Report
As the Seattle Thunderbirds loaded up for a Memorial Cup run, it seemed like Sawyer Mynio would have to fight for ice time. Instead, his role only shrunk by a few minutes and his game improved. How did he do it? It’s all in the details.
Mynio’s a capable rush defender, steadily smothering the opposition by forcing attackers to the outside and matching their footwork. He quickly switches from one puck carrier to the next, keeping the pressure on. By locking onto opponents, he eliminates them from the play entirely.
On breakouts, Mynio’s equally detailed. He avoids dump-outs and low-percentage plays, preferring to look for passing options cross-ice or up the middle.
Striking the right balance between patience and pacey, he’s rarely forced into poor decisions. He draws pressure and spins away from it before hitting a teammate building speed.
In the offensive end, Mynio beats defenders into shooting lanes by taking passes in motion. While he doesn’t show much playmaking or activation, that skill should lead to more offence as his role demands it.
To play in the NHL, Mynio must improve his stride, edges, and puck skills. More offence would help his case, too. But his detailed game gives him NHL potential. He’d make for a solid later round selection.
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