LYNDEN LAKOVIC

2025-01-30

Scout: Patrick Ploch

Skating:

Lakovic's skating is average. It doesn't standout as a strength or a weakness.

Passing/Handling:

Lynden is a decent passer and handler. He shows flashes of good passing and handling as well as the ability to transport the puck through the neutral zone.

Shooting:

Lakovic has a hard direct shot that is generally very effective but could use some work to make it a little more deceptive.

IQ (Vision, Anticipation, Panic/Poise):

He has average hockey IQ. There are moments of good vision but I didn't see a lot anticipation. He does stay calm.

Forechecking:

Lynden puts forth a good effort but the stick work is lacking to separate the defender from the puck.

Defense:

The effort is there to play good defense but the effectiveness is lacking. He often loses board battles and doesn't often come away with the puck.

Best Asset:

I would say his best asset is his shot but the flashes of passing and handling point to possible well rounded offensive games.

Biggest Concern:

For me, I think the biggest concern is the hockey IQ isn't better. Perhaps the lack of physicality considering his size.

Top Tier/Role Potential:

Second line and first power play.

Justification for Top Tier Assessment:

Lakovic isn't a dynamic forward but he is solid enough that he could be a second line winger.

50th Percentile Tier/Role:

A 3rd line winger and PP2

Justification for 50th Percentile Tier Assessment:

There a good overall toolkit that should provide a decent baseline and ability to make it to the NHL in a lesser role.

Stylistic Comparable:

Owen Tippett is perhaps a good comparable. Both have decent size with good shots and the ability to pass.

Scouts Final Thoughts and Additional Stats/Info:

Considering he is 6'4" and 190 I was surprised at the lack of physical play.

Games Scouted:

Moose Jaw Warriors v Swift Current Broncos (10/19), v Tri-City American (11/23), v Medicine Hat Tigers (12/13)