Mathis Preston: Vancouver Giants #96. Right shot right wing. 5’11/176lbs
Description: Skilled forward
Strengths: Highly effective at anticipating the flow of play and finding lanes to get pucks through traffic to the net. Possesses a quick, accurate release and shows strong competitiveness along the boards, frequently recovering pucks even after initially losing possession. Willingly absorbs contact to complete plays and quickly re-engages in the battle. Displays quick feet, good overall speed, and shifty puck-handling ability. Keeps his feet moving, stays involved in the play, and consistently finds soft areas of open ice. Contributes effectively on the power play.
Opportunity: Defensive-zone awareness and puck management. Needs to reduce the number of no-look or blind passes under pressure in the defensive zone.
Projection: 1st round, approximately 20th overall. Projects as a middle-six forward with power-play utility.
Skating: 7
Puck Skills: 7
IQ: 6
Physical Play: 5
D-zone: 6