One of the biggest risers for the NHLDraft, it's time to get excited about BulldogsOHL star Nick Lardis, writes SEllisHockey:
edged him out – but he led the team in goals, and was far and beyond one of the most impressive second halfs by any draft-eligible player.
Lardis is especially strong on the power play. Give him time and space to work with and he’ll put the puck exactly where he needs to be. NHL defenders won’t give you those opportunities, but his shot looks pro-ready already. Lardis has also started adding some creativity to his game, and can get shots off at speed, making him tough to defend.
In his own words, Lardis believes his biggest strength is his speed. Good junior players use their skating to create scoring chances, and his ability to blow past defenders on the rush was apparent this year. Not everyone can shoot at high speed, but that’s how Lardis beats goalies most often.
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