LW Dryden Hunt - Moose Jaw Warriors, WHL (2014 undrafted; 2016 signed, FLA)
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MatthewFlames
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Was a bit surprised that he wasn't drafted last season. I could see a team reaching up into the 3rd for him, kids who have the size to survive the NHL, can skate and have as good a shot as his will get a chance.
I like Hunt, he's got that blue collar work ethic with a bit of skill to match. And I agree with everything here, skatings not great but it's not bad either. He plays some hard minutes too which I'm a fan of. I liked him better in Regina than MH though. I think that trade's going to hurt him.
What scares me about him and the Tiger kids in particular, is there are 4 undrafted 95's that could and probably should garner a bit of attention. I feel like Dug from the movie "Up" (the dog that gets distracted easily) when I watch this team because there's too much to watch. Squirrel! Sanford! Cox! Squirrel! Eisenschmid! Hunt! There's never just one guy you remember. At least Clouston had the decency of spreading them out a bit.
What scares me about him and the Tiger kids in particular, is there are 4 undrafted 95's that could and probably should garner a bit of attention. I feel like Dug from the movie "Up" (the dog that gets distracted easily) when I watch this team because there's too much to watch. Squirrel! Sanford! Cox! Squirrel! Eisenschmid! Hunt! There's never just one guy you remember. At least Clouston had the decency of spreading them out a bit.
Oilers Apologist
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Really thought he'd be a late round pick last year. Saw him in Edmonton last week and looked like his skating could use some work. Wasn't always in a great position to receive a pass.
R S
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Comes in at #19 on my final WHL player rankings for the 2015 NHL Draft: http://whl-from-above.blogspot.ca/2015/05/final-whl-rankings-2015-nhl-draft.html
#19 Dryden Hunt*
Team: Medicine Hat Tigers
Position: LW/C
Shoots: L
Height: 6’0
Weight: 199
GP: 71
Goals: 33
Assists: 50
Points: 83
Pts/Gm: 1.17
PIM: 50
Player Analysis: Dryden Hunt is a strong and thick goal scorer for the Medicine Hat Tigers…enters the draft as my highest-ranked “overage” player from the WHL as he was first eligible in 2014, going undrafted…has plenty of power in his skating stride…speed is quite good once he gets going but acceleration and footwork is a tad clumsy, especially early in his stride…his toes point out as he strides, especially when accelerating…cleaning up his footwork in those situations should give him more speed and overall mobility in all directions…has the ability to handle the puck and make plays at top speed once he gets there…owns an absolute bomb of a shot…for my money he has the best shooting ability of any draft-eligible player from the WHL…owns an impressive one-timer…can one-time a puck hard and accurately regardless of how much time he’s given to set up for the shot…have seen him receive tough passes, handle them easily and wire them for goals in the blink of an eye…wrist shot is both fast and accurate with a sharp release…gets into good shooting position both in his offensive zone spacing and mechanics…can both give and receive a pass well…hands are strong, yet soft…owns good hand-eye co-ordination and have seen him handle some tricky passes, including while skating through the neutral zone…is a big body that is tough to knock off the puck…uses his arms and lower body well to protect the puck along the walls or while exiting the defensive zone…well-rounded offensive skillset allows him to contribute both on the cycle and off the rush…isn’t afraid to throw some big hits and regular finishes his checks…isn’t an amazing defensive player but he shows good awareness and maturity away from the puck…was counted on to kill penalties this season along with being an obvious regular with the man-advantage…is listed as a centre but I’m not sure I have seen him in the middle of the ice at all this year, playing the wing instead…was first eligible to be drafted last year as a late-1995 but didn’t, despite a solid second half and postseason while with Regina…suffered from concussion issues earlier in his career, limiting him to two games during the 2012-13 season…was never drafted into the WHL but was rather listed by Kootenay and eventually traded to Regina…the Pats dealt him to Medicine Hat mid-way through this season…attended prospect camp with the Carolina Hurricanes earlier in his career…overall, at his peak I think Hunt projects as a top 9 winger at the NHL level due to his “heavy” style of play and elite-level shot…I expect that he will come off the draft board in either the late 4th or 5th round but I would say that I like him more than that, valuing him as roughly mid-4th round type of player…
#19 Dryden Hunt*
Team: Medicine Hat Tigers
Position: LW/C
Shoots: L
Height: 6’0
Weight: 199
GP: 71
Goals: 33
Assists: 50
Points: 83
Pts/Gm: 1.17
PIM: 50
Player Analysis: Dryden Hunt is a strong and thick goal scorer for the Medicine Hat Tigers…enters the draft as my highest-ranked “overage” player from the WHL as he was first eligible in 2014, going undrafted…has plenty of power in his skating stride…speed is quite good once he gets going but acceleration and footwork is a tad clumsy, especially early in his stride…his toes point out as he strides, especially when accelerating…cleaning up his footwork in those situations should give him more speed and overall mobility in all directions…has the ability to handle the puck and make plays at top speed once he gets there…owns an absolute bomb of a shot…for my money he has the best shooting ability of any draft-eligible player from the WHL…owns an impressive one-timer…can one-time a puck hard and accurately regardless of how much time he’s given to set up for the shot…have seen him receive tough passes, handle them easily and wire them for goals in the blink of an eye…wrist shot is both fast and accurate with a sharp release…gets into good shooting position both in his offensive zone spacing and mechanics…can both give and receive a pass well…hands are strong, yet soft…owns good hand-eye co-ordination and have seen him handle some tricky passes, including while skating through the neutral zone…is a big body that is tough to knock off the puck…uses his arms and lower body well to protect the puck along the walls or while exiting the defensive zone…well-rounded offensive skillset allows him to contribute both on the cycle and off the rush…isn’t afraid to throw some big hits and regular finishes his checks…isn’t an amazing defensive player but he shows good awareness and maturity away from the puck…was counted on to kill penalties this season along with being an obvious regular with the man-advantage…is listed as a centre but I’m not sure I have seen him in the middle of the ice at all this year, playing the wing instead…was first eligible to be drafted last year as a late-1995 but didn’t, despite a solid second half and postseason while with Regina…suffered from concussion issues earlier in his career, limiting him to two games during the 2012-13 season…was never drafted into the WHL but was rather listed by Kootenay and eventually traded to Regina…the Pats dealt him to Medicine Hat mid-way through this season…attended prospect camp with the Carolina Hurricanes earlier in his career…overall, at his peak I think Hunt projects as a top 9 winger at the NHL level due to his “heavy” style of play and elite-level shot…I expect that he will come off the draft board in either the late 4th or 5th round but I would say that I like him more than that, valuing him as roughly mid-4th round type of player…
NHL RankKing
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Hunt is tearing up the WHL this year - 35 points in 19 GP.
He was surprisingly passed over (again) in last year's draft despite being a top-ranked 'overager'.
Is there something that all NHL teams see in his game that doesn't translate to the pro game?
Is he just a product of Brayden Point?
He was surprisingly passed over (again) in last year's draft despite being a top-ranked 'overager'.
Is there something that all NHL teams see in his game that doesn't translate to the pro game?
Is he just a product of Brayden Point?
He'll get a pro contract if he keeps this up, but I think the big knock on him is his first step. He's slow out the gate and with so many teams building towards speed he was a tough sell at the draft.
danyhabsfan
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McMozesmadness
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I've seen him a few times. Works hard and can shoot. Skating isn't bad but not a strength going forward.
Seems worth a contract to me.
landy92mack29
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He's too old to re-enter this year's draft, but he's hoping to sign an ELC: https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/j...n-hunt-sets-sights-on-nhl-deal-002906902.html
NHL RankKing
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Can he sign with a team right now, or does he have to wait until the season is over?
McMozesmadness
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With a hat-trick tonight, Hunt has 5 hat-tricks in his last ten games.
In those ten games he has 18 goals and 7 assists for 25 points.
Insane month of February for Mr. Hunt
In those ten games he has 18 goals and 7 assists for 25 points.
Insane month of February for Mr. Hunt 
kk87
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With a hat-trick tonight, Hunt has 5 hat-tricks in his last ten games.
In those ten games he has 18 goals and 7 assists for 25 points.
uuuuuuuuuuhhhhh whattttt.... that is unprecedented
landy92mack29
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Nalyd Psycho
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1995 born (and undrafted) CHLers can sign right now if they want. For instance, the Devils signed Joe Blandisi in January 2015 and he continued with his season in Barrie.
NCAA guys will wait until their seasons are over in order to maintain their eligibility.
NHL RankKing
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Ok, thanks!
Wasn't Blandisi originally drafted by the Avalanche but they chose not to sign him to an entry level contract?
Yes Avs pick. Blandisi got sick and had to relearn how to do a lot of everyday things
Looks like he's done that
Sean Monahan
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Yup, just was the first example that popped in my head. Another quick scan and the Sharks signed Nikita Jevpalovs in January of 2015 while he was playing in the Q. Bruins signed Justin Hickman (Seattle/WHL) in March, although he was done for the season with an injury at the time.
He's clearly too good for the WHL, he should probably be in the ECHL right now. I will say that I think he's a pretty "meh" player, there is a reason why he didn't get drafted or signed last year (while having a good offensive stats). He's pretty one dimensional and has holes to his game. For the people comparing him to Blandisi, Blandisi always had an insane drive and passion to loose pucks. He has zero idea what the word fear means, on Hunt's part, he doesn't come close to these attributes and floats around while looking just for offensive opportunities. Don't expect you'll find the next Tyler Johnson or Blandisi with him IMO.
He's probably going to be signed as every WHL top 5 leading scorer overager every year always gets signed to a ELC. I would laugh if a team actually spends a draft pick on him. E: Sounds like he's too old anyway.
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