Elite Prospect Rank: 97
6'0'' 179lbs | Overager
68gp 58-53-111pts +43
Ranked #97 by ELITEPROSPECTS.COM
Ranked #90 by TSN/BOB McKENZIE
Ranked #81 by MCKEEN'S HOCKEY
Ranked #132 by FCHOCKEY
Ranked #81 by DAILY FACEOFF
Ranked #70 by NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING (NA Skaters)
Ranked #120 by DRAFT PROSPECTS HOCKEY
Ranked #84 by RECRUIT SCOUTING
Ranked #77 by DOBBERPROSPECTS
Ranked #96 by SMAHT SCOUTING
Elite Prospects Scouting Report
Last season, Anthony Romani just missed the cut for our draft board. His transition passing and all-out defensive effort made him a likely breakout candidate, but we wanted to see him develop a clear-cut NHL offensive dimension.
Romani did that and surpassed our wildest expectations. He potted an OHL-leading 58 goals, beating out first-rounders and top prospects from the draft he went unpicked.
Most of Romani’s offence comes off the rush. He’s an ice-stretching playmaker, hitting teammates with long-bomb cross-ice passes. This season, he carried the puck move, creating offence with his weaving rushes and give-and-goes. Either way, he’s constantly shifting the defence around with his east-west movement, creating space for him or his linemates to slip away from the defence.
From there, Romani’s shot takes over. He has a clean off-the-pass wrister and a knack for shooting just as his teammates take away the goalie’s eyes. He’s also a skilled playmaker, connecting with onetouch passes into space, slip passes under pressure, and more.
Romani’s next steps are skating and physicality. He’s a high-pace player, but he lacks the depth and explosion to consistently separate from opponents along the boards. While his physical game has improved, he’ll have to become even more proactive at initiating contact and more willing to throw hits to earn an NHL role.
If Romani develops those two elements, he could become a middle-six contributor, while giving himself enough of a fallback game to carve out a checking role.
6'0'' 179lbs | Overager
68gp 58-53-111pts +43
Ranked #97 by ELITEPROSPECTS.COM
Ranked #90 by TSN/BOB McKENZIE
Ranked #81 by MCKEEN'S HOCKEY
Ranked #132 by FCHOCKEY
Ranked #81 by DAILY FACEOFF
Ranked #70 by NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING (NA Skaters)
Ranked #120 by DRAFT PROSPECTS HOCKEY
Ranked #84 by RECRUIT SCOUTING
Ranked #77 by DOBBERPROSPECTS
Ranked #96 by SMAHT SCOUTING
Elite Prospects Scouting Report
Last season, Anthony Romani just missed the cut for our draft board. His transition passing and all-out defensive effort made him a likely breakout candidate, but we wanted to see him develop a clear-cut NHL offensive dimension.
Romani did that and surpassed our wildest expectations. He potted an OHL-leading 58 goals, beating out first-rounders and top prospects from the draft he went unpicked.
Most of Romani’s offence comes off the rush. He’s an ice-stretching playmaker, hitting teammates with long-bomb cross-ice passes. This season, he carried the puck move, creating offence with his weaving rushes and give-and-goes. Either way, he’s constantly shifting the defence around with his east-west movement, creating space for him or his linemates to slip away from the defence.
From there, Romani’s shot takes over. He has a clean off-the-pass wrister and a knack for shooting just as his teammates take away the goalie’s eyes. He’s also a skilled playmaker, connecting with onetouch passes into space, slip passes under pressure, and more.
Romani’s next steps are skating and physicality. He’s a high-pace player, but he lacks the depth and explosion to consistently separate from opponents along the boards. While his physical game has improved, he’ll have to become even more proactive at initiating contact and more willing to throw hits to earn an NHL role.
If Romani develops those two elements, he could become a middle-six contributor, while giving himself enough of a fallback game to carve out a checking role.
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