JAKE RICHARD

2025-06-10

Scout: Tony

Skating:

Jake is a good skater, his game is not one of speed,

Passing/Handling:

Jake is very good and passing the puck and handling it in close to his body to get off a shot

Shooting:

Jake has many very good shots, slapper, wrist and snap. He can also get his own shot while possessing the puck

IQ (Vision, Anticipation, Panic/Poise):

Jake has a high hickey IQ, Good Vision to see passing lanes and where to shoot. He seems very poised with his peers

Forechecking:

Jake did show some forechecking in the games I watched

Defense:

Jake did play some defense, one particular shift against Maine he made really good poke check during OT

Best Asset:

Jake's Best asset is his shot!

Biggest Concern:

Jake needs to work on the acceleration part of his game. Also needs to increase his BASH for fantasy.

Top Tier/Role Potential:

Jake could be a Tier 1 wing/top 6 wing and pp1

Justification for Top Tier Assessment:

Jake's Shot will allow him to play top6 minutes and plenty of power play 1 time

50th Percentile Tier/Role:

Tier 3/ spot duty on third line and spotty power play time

Justification for 50th Percentile Tier Assessment:

Lack of speed and not a lot of BASH

Stylistic Comparable:

I would say Patrik Lainie with slightly more mobility

Scouts Final Thoughts and Additional Stats/Info:

Jake could be a very good offensive player, but will have to work on skating. He would have to have some more BASH for fantasy purposes

Games Scouted:

2 NCAA games