Projecting Major Junior play to the NHL level
The Hockey PDOcast
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How Do You Feel About a Plus Skater?
I think it's skill set dependent. There are certain attributes that you're looking for in say below average projection wise skaters. The ability to get open more than you would for a superior skater, the ability to time their plays effectively. Knowing when to cut behind the defense rush the slot when to cut in front of the defense and then also having superior puck skills will help offset skating to a certain degree.
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