Hockey Future Player Profile
Taylor Pyatt


By: Terry Benson

Name: Taylor Pyatt
Position: Left Wing
Height: 6-4
Weight: 215
Shoots: Left
Birthdate: Aug. 19, 1981.
Team: Sudbury (OHL)
HF Rank: 3 (OHL)
CSB Rank: 8 (Overall)




HF Comments: Look at his size. NHL scouts are drooling over his size and ability to score goals. Far from flashy, this hulk can pound his way to the net and can dominate the boards. His only problem is that he does not do it enough. He is widely criticized for his lack of physical play. I compare him to John LeClair. He doesn't fight much but if he can acquire some added presence in front of the net, he can be a 50-goal scorer in the NHL. He was also voted the second fastest skater in the Eastern Conference coaches poll. The first team that wants a Canadian power forward with size will draft him. I think he mat crack the top 10. He will get some consideration for the World Junior Championships next year. He scored the OT winner for Team Ontario in the finals of the World under-17 Tournament last year.

Prediction: First Round
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