Prospect Info: Hunter Haight C, 47th Overall, 2022 NHL Draft

[Jbcraig1883]

5 goals and 2 assists for 7 points in 11 games (-1) for the rookie. Currently third in scoring and the only person near him in points that has a better +/- is Milne. Been great on PK, has surprised me with some of his physical play, and might have the best wrister on the team (gets it off faster than Bankier). I think Heidt and Bankier have some competition. Haight is a righty, quicker laterally and maybe overall top speed, better dangling, and a better shot. Not as big as Bankier and not as good as vision as Heidt.

He still has some junior-esque plays that are getting ironed out but there has already been improvement in this area since the start of the season.

 

[57special]

5 goals and 2 assists for 7 points in 11 games (-1) for the rookie. Currently third in scoring and the only person near him in points that has a better +/- is Milne. Been great on PK, has surprised me with some of his physical play, and might have the best wrister on the team (gets it off faster than Bankier). I think Heidt and Bankier have some competition. Haight is a righty, quicker laterally and maybe overall top speed, better dangling, and a better shot. Not as big as Bankier and not as good as vision as Heidt.

He still has some junior-esque plays that are getting ironed out but there has already been improvement in this area since the start of the season.

Haight always looked good, but his stats never really popped. Most top 9 NHL'ers scored at a high level in junior, or had a physical component to their game that he does not.

 

[Jbcraig1883]

Haight always looked good, but his stats never really popped. Most top 9 NHL'ers scored at a high level in junior, or had a physical component to their game that he does not.

"that he had not developed/shown" would be more accurate because he is showing it now.

I always thought he looked the best in the exhibitions with the Wild the last two years (over the others we've discussed) and have said in the past that I wouldn't be surprised if he produces more when playing with smarter players. Great to see. Mobile, smart, RH centerman has not shied away from physical play and has a hell of a shot. He might be the next Milne for me where all the scouting lists have him at the bottom of the list or not even on it. Stat watching and draft pedigree isn't everything (this is not directed at 57 or anyone on these boards but the THNs, Athletic, McKeens, etc. that haven't see more than 1 game in two years).

 

[DANOZ28]

haight kinda reminds me of freddy g. hes got a shot at a bottom 6 role.

 

[AKL]

Call me crazy but maybe if Iowa wasn't a dumpster fire, he'd have a few more assists and might be at 10 points in 11 games as an AHL rookie.

I've always been a big believer that some guys best traits are their IQ, and those guys tend to perform better when playing with better teammates at higher levels, guys who can process the game the same way they can. Think Faber was one of those. Think Haight can be.