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2020 NHL Entry Draft

88. Luke Tuch, LW, U.S. NTDP-USHL

March 7, 2002 | 6-foot-2 | 203 pounds

Skating: 50
Puck Skills: 55
Physical Game: 55
Hockey Sense: 60

Tuch is the younger brother of Vegas forward Alex Tuch, who was a first-round pick out of the U.S. NTDP. Luke Tuch is interesting because he’s 6-foot-2, he competes hard and he can make plays. His hockey sense and ability to see the ice is his best offensive attribute. He makes plays with the puck around the hard areas of the ice and scored a lot of goals right around the crease. The concern on Tuch is a real lack of a wow factor and offensive upside in his game. There were many matches over the season where you didn’t notice him due to his average footspeed and puck skills. I underrated his brother, so I’m open to the argument I’m underselling what he brings to the table.

Seth Appert, coach of U.S. NTDP U18, on Tuch: “He’s a physical, mean, power forward. He makes tons of plays.”
 
34. Jan Mysak, C, Hamilton-OHL

June 24, 2002 | 5-foot-10 | 175 pounds

Skating: 60
Puck Skills: 55
Physical Game: 35
Hockey Sense: 60

Mysak generated buzz when he made his Czech pro team as a 16-year-old and held his own. This season he looked good but not spectacular versus men, and, after a solid world juniors (especially for a U20) he came to the OHL and was very good in the second half. Mysak checks a lot of things you want in a hockey player. He’s quick, he’s skilled, he can make difficult plays and he can score goals. He’s also a competitive two-way forward who can kill penalties and win battles. I do have a mild upside question given he’s not that big and lacks truly high-end skill, Mysak has had a lot of games I’ve seen over the years where he’s just not that impactful offensively and fades into the background. Even if he’s not a game-breaker at that size, he has enough elements to his game that he could make it and help a team.

NHL scout on Mysak: “I appreciate his sense and his competitiveness. I don’t see a guy who has the dynamic qualities, but he could help a team as a complementary scorer.”
 
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88. Luke Tuch, LW, U.S. NTDP-USHL

March 7, 2002 | 6-foot-2 | 203 pounds

Skating: 50
Puck Skills: 55
Physical Game: 55
Hockey Sense: 60

Tuch is the younger brother of Vegas forward Alex Tuch, who was a first-round pick out of the U.S. NTDP. Luke Tuch is interesting because he’s 6-foot-2, he competes hard and he can make plays. His hockey sense and ability to see the ice is his best offensive attribute. He makes plays with the puck around the hard areas of the ice and scored a lot of goals right around the crease. The concern on Tuch is a real lack of a wow factor and offensive upside in his game. There were many matches over the season where you didn’t notice him due to his average footspeed and puck skills. I underrated his brother, so I’m open to the argument I’m underselling what he brings to the table.

Seth Appert, coach of U.S. NTDP U18, on Tuch: “He’s a physical, mean, power forward. He makes tons of plays.”
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Sounds like a bigger version of Gallagher tbh.
 
I don't think I'd draft Poirier in the 5th round if he's available.

I don't want anything to do with him.
 
They're busy talking about Toronto while the Habs are on the clock.

cockmunchers.
 
Dumb trade considering next year is a far weaker draft. I suppose they weren't impressed with what's left.
 
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