Wednesday 29 April 2015

Patrik Laine

Team: LeKi
photo by iltalehti.fi

League: Mestis
Position: RW
Born: 19th April 1998
Height: 6.4       
Weight: 209
Draft eligible for NHL Draft 2016

Size/StrengthExcellent
Skating
Average
Shot/Scoring
Good
Puckhandling
Good
Physical Play
Good
Offensive Play
Good
Defensive PlayGood
Hockey Sense
Good
Competitiveness
Good
 Report Card – Excellent, Good, Average, Below Average, Poor

Strengths
1. Puckhandling
2. Size/Strength
3. Good Defensive Mind

Area’s For Improvement
1. Skating Agility
2. First Steps
3. Explosiveness


Scouting Report:
A towering power forward who uses his size to protect the puck and winning corner battles. Has good vision and an accurate shot. Is a very good puckhandler and very calm while carrying the puck, never panicks. Doesn't need a lot of space and keeps calm also with defenders pressuring him. A good pass receiver, able to handle inaccurate passes and bouncing pucks. Plays a responsible role in his own zone. Needs to work on his skating agility and is not an explosive skater. Possesses a good hand-eye coordination. Laine will be eligible for the 2016 draft, where he should be considered a top prospect. Plays good in all three zones and understand the game very well.             

NHL Potential: Power Forward, who has a great size and is good in both zones.  

Style compares to: Jakub Voracek

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