Prospect Info: With the 79th overall pick in the 2024 Draft, the Ducks take Tarin Smith
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WhatTheDuck
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Led all WHL rookie D in assists and points, shows natural flash for offense.
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Player type: dangler, offensive defenseman, PP specialist
"Smith is not simply reading momentum; he’s dictating it. He uses lateral movement, shot fakes, and constant changes of direction to turn defenders’ feet before attacking in the opposite direction. Away from the puck, Smith gaps up early on opponents between the blue lines, closes on them with force, and makes opponents pay a physical toll for getting to the net-front."
#66 by consolidated ranking
#42 by Elite Prospects
#81 by TSN/Bob McKenzie
#57 by TSN/Craig Button
#70 by THN/Ferrari
#63 by THN/Kennedy
#53 by McKeen's Hockey
#101 by FCHockey
#68 by Daily Faceoff
#38 by NHL Central Scouting (NA Skaters)
#75 by HPR/Malloy
#60 by Draft Prospects Hockey
#82 by Recruit Scouting
#58 by DobberProspects
#63 by Smaht Scouting
Player type: dangler, offensive defenseman, PP specialist
"Smith is not simply reading momentum; he’s dictating it. He uses lateral movement, shot fakes, and constant changes of direction to turn defenders’ feet before attacking in the opposite direction. Away from the puck, Smith gaps up early on opponents between the blue lines, closes on them with force, and makes opponents pay a physical toll for getting to the net-front."
#66 by consolidated ranking
#42 by Elite Prospects
#81 by TSN/Bob McKenzie
#57 by TSN/Craig Button
#70 by THN/Ferrari
#63 by THN/Kennedy
#53 by McKeen's Hockey
#101 by FCHockey
#68 by Daily Faceoff
#38 by NHL Central Scouting (NA Skaters)
#75 by HPR/Malloy
#60 by Draft Prospects Hockey
#82 by Recruit Scouting
#58 by DobberProspects
#63 by Smaht Scouting
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WhatTheDuck
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I love that we take swings on guys like this, Dionicio etc
WhatTheDuck
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D Tarin Smith - Everett Silvertips, WHL (2024, 79th, ANA)
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/597801/tarin-smith Wasn’t too familiar with his game before the U17’s but has definitely caught my eye as a guy who has impressed early on - already has good size, listed at 6’1”, has a good offensive skillset and is quite comfortable when the puck is on...
Main board prospect threads are often interesting to read
WhatTheDuck
9 - 20 - 8
In his post draft interview, Madden mentioned that our late scout Glen Cochrane, was still out scouting western Canada throughout this season until his passing. Tarin Smith was one prospect he was really keen on, so naturally they were pretty thrilled to land him on draft day. A bit of extra reason to root for this kid.
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