Prospect Info: Anthony Romani (RW, OHL - North Bay) | 162nd Overall 2024 Draft

[Vector]

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

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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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[Vector]

 

[FroshaugFan2]

What a stat line

 

[Canucks LB]

Crazy stats lol

2 month overager

 

[pitseleh]

Looks like a great pick at this point. If the Canucks drafted him last year with a mid-round pick and he exploded like this we’d all be ecstatic. Late birthday too.

 

[LickTheEnvelope]

Hmmm always leary of overagers but that's a lot of points.

 

[ahmon]

IMO he should have been drafted higher.

His skill level is top 60 level. Overager but if you draft him 2nd round last year and he puts up 100+ points in draft +1 you will be happy.

Silky smooth, winger who can pass and shoot.

 

[Vector]

 

[Hansen]

vibes off the bat are good, i think he has some potential

 

[VanillaCoke]

Yet another big swing and great value pick in the sixth

 

[Kryten]

Romani?

 

[DFAC]

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

 

[Bitz and Bites]

Geez, this guy has serious upside for a sixth round pick, really surprised that he’s still on the board at this point. Guess the overage thing is still a factor.

 

[IComeInPeace]

His numbers are great considering he was 18 all season long (turns 19 in a couple of weeks).

This isn’t your typical 20 YO overager going back and killing it because he’s a man playing against boys.

 

[PavelBure10]

58 goals in 68 games. Me likey this picky.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

Swinging high in this draft, I like it.

 

[thefeebster]

The best pick we made today, imo. Despite the gaudy points, I think he still has room to grow his game and physically. Got to love high potential picks.

 

[JoeCool16]

Six round. Why NOT swing for the fences? Love this pick.

 

[orcatown]

Remember following his stats when checking up on how Bruzustewicz was doing and wondering why Romani wasn't drafted.

From reports looks like scouts didn't see him having the game to reproduced those stats at a higher level.

Full game shifts here (seemed to play with some edge - looks like a good hands not great wheels type)

Anthony Romani highlights - Google Suche

 

[Nucker101]

The best pick we made today, imo. Despite the gaudy points, I think he still has room to grow his game and physically. Got to love high potential picks.

Feebster stamp of approval is huge

 

[ziploc]

This guys looks like a player. Also could have been an extra on The Sopranos.

 

[Burnaby Schmo]

Hmmm always leary of overagers but that's a lot of points.

2 months over ager isn't the same as like a 9-monther. While I tend to agree, that is LARGE stat growth for someone who was considered quite young in his original D+0. I am not letting it get to my head, but it looks nice.

 

[LickTheEnvelope]

2 months over ager isn't the same as like a 9-monther. While I tend to agree, that is LARGE stat growth for someone who was considered quite young in his original D+0. I am not letting it get to my head, but it looks nice.

Ya should be a good one to follow next year. Interesting to see if he improves or keeps consistent with these high numbers.

 

[VanJack]

Wow! 58 goals and 111 points, and he basically played the entire season as an 18-year old. He was only two months away from ineligible for the 2023 draft altogether.

I know there's a tendency to downgrade kids from the CHL who go undrafted in their first year of draft eligibility.....but two months, is about 60 sleeps. Do kids change that month in two months?

 

[biturbo19]

This feels a little bit like that time Gillis tried to outsmart everyone by drafting overagers...except...this guy actually has about a million points. Plenty of concerns obviously, about how he'll translate. But ehhh...drafting guys who are super productive and lead their teams offensively, even as overagers isn't the worst idea in the world.