PSR: Scotty Sundin

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Name: Scotty Sundin

Position: Center

Height: 6’1

Weight: 225lbs

Handedness: Left

Nationality:  

 

Pros:

Faceoffs: Sundin has honed the art of winning draws in a surprisingly short amount of time. At the U of Malmo he started his career as a winger and later converted to center. He slowly got better and better at winning draws. He played in the Hlinka-Gretzky tournament recently and was given a lot of helpful tips on how to win draws from his fellow teammates. During his short time in the VHLM, he has dominated on draws. 

 

Slap Shot: In an era where everyone focuses on quick snap shots, Sundin is the last of a dying breed. When he gets given time and space, he can wind up and fire an absolute blast of a shot that’s been measured to top out at 99 mph. Not only is it powerful, it’s also deadly accurate. Defenders will be running out of the way of this shot, unless they want some bruises to show for their bravery!

 

Hockey IQ: Sundin’s ability to read the play quickly has proven to be one of his greatest assets. When Scotty is on the ice, you will rarely see any odd-man rushes going against his team. He has a knack for always getting back on defense and helping his blueliners shut down the opposition. This makes him a reliable two-way forward that can be trusted in all scenarios out on the ice.

 

Cons:

Passing: While he is no means a “puckhog” per se, he lacks the vision needed to make elite stretch passes or seam passes. He likes to carry the puck himself a lot of the time, but given how well he shoots the puck, this isn’t always problematic. He has no problem making short to medium passes but don’t expect a ton of creativity when it comes to passing for him. 

 

Maturity: Sundin is still a very raw talent. He only has played high level competitive hockey for less than a full calendar year. He plays with his heart on his sleeve but at times his emotions can get the best of him and he loses himself on the ice. He will need to work on that and maintain his composure going forward if he wants to be a good pro. Hopefully Sundin lands on a team that has some good veteran leadership that will take him under their wing. 

 

Draft Projection:

 

The S83 Draft is filled with great talent but Sundin should be a lock to go in the first round. Teams like DC and New York are in great shape to take a stab at him, but don’t count out Malmo who would love to gain Sundin as a core piece for their next generation of players. 

 

Grades:

 

Shooting- 5/5

Passing- 2.75/5

Stick-Handling- 3.5/5

Skating- 4.5/5

Hockey IQ: 4.5/5

Strength: 3.5/5

Star Potential- 5/5