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GDT: 2019 NHL Entry Draft 2nd Round and Beyond 1:00 EST/10:00am PDT, NHLN

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OhYeahAndVesey said:
I've never seen him - this is just what I've read:

Hunter Skinner is a rangy, smooth skating defenseman who was traded from one of the top teams in the USHL (Muskegon) to the bottom team in the league in Lincoln and still managed to put up similar numbers, despite having much less talent around him with the Stars. Hunter put up 3 goals and 8 assists in 24 games with Muskegon and 2 goals and 9 assists with the Lincoln Stars. Skinner has some developing to go in regard to his straight-line skating and explosiveness, but he has excellent four-way mobility for a kid his size and as he adds on strength to his lanky frame, his skating should add some pop with the right instruction. Hunter makes up for his lack of footspeed with a high-end hockey sense. He makes quick decisions and moves the puck out of his own zone well. He identifies pressure well and uses his defensive partner and the boards well to escape the forecheck. Hunter is an accurate passer and hits his outlets on the tape and in stride consistently in our viewings. He protects the puck well with his body to fend off fore-checkers and is strong on his skates. Skinner has showcased a heavy shot from the point, he uses his lanky frame to generate leverage and power on his wrist shot. Hunter needs to commit to his shots quicker and develop a bit of a quicker release, as he can give defenses and goaltenders too much time to adjust, especially when on the Power Play. Defensively, Skinner excels in one on one situations, he has an active stick and uses his reach and size to his advantage when defending in open space. Skinner possesses a lot of intriguing tools; his pro ceiling will likely depend on how his skating smoothens out going forward. While his offensive skills are not eye popping at this stage, he is efficient and reliable with the puck at both ends of the ice. Skinner will likely spend one more season in the USHL before heading to Western Michigan in 2020.
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Really sounds like a swing for the fences pick. Should take some time but could end up as a really good player.
 
Probably no secret, I like Leevi Aaltonen a lot. An amazing skater, one of the very best. High effort level and compete. Very tiny.
 
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