SIMON EDVINSSON

2024-07-29

Scout: Tony

Skating:

Smooth efficient skater, looks effortless

Passing/Handling:

Very Good passer, both getting puck out of d zone to send a teammate in, or the pass shot toward the net

Shooting:

Shooting is decent needs to work on this but I think it will come in time

IQ (Vision, Anticipation, Panic/Poise):

IQ is above average, Vision is excellent , sometimes a little panic but can usually recover.

Forechecking:

I have seen forecheck when he has went deep into O zone, but usually will be responsible and not go to deep, to get back to d zone

Defense:

Not a lot of hits but uses size well in tight and a lot of stick work to take puck away from opponent

Best Asset:

Size and Hockey IQ, skating would be third on the list.

Biggest Concern:

Knowing when to gone in deep to o zone or stay back, can get beat going back to d zone. That will come with confidence and time. Improved during the games i saw this year.

Top Tier/Role Potential:

Tier 2 points wise. top 4 d, and power play 2, pk 2

Justification for Top Tier Assessment:

He has the skill and ability but still has to learn timing and maybe a matter of slotting consider his other d partners being further along. (Mortiz)

50th Percentile Tier/Role:

Tier 3 3rd pair, maybe little time on PP and PK

Justification for 50th Percentile Tier Assessment:

Some inconsitencies, but again with confidence and learning hopefully that will happen less often.

Stylistic Comparable:

I would offensive side Cale Makar (Not a s fast, but makes up for it with long smooth strides). defense young Nick Lidstrom.

Scouts Final Thoughts and Additional Stats/Info:

Has a chance to be a stalwart on wings blue line for years to come and solidify wings top 2 d pair.

Games Scouted:

1 NHL game and 1 AHL game ( many nhl games in person)