Canadiens Prospect Bryce Pickford Turning Heads With Early WHL Performances
The Montreal Canadiens made a strong move at the last NHL Draft by selecting defenseman Bryce Pickford in the 3rd round, 81st overall.
And now the young prospect is already making waves with the Medicine Hat Tigers in the WHL, where his start to the season is drawing attention.
In just three games since the start of the season, Pickford has already collected 6 points-4 goals and 2 assists-with a +7 rating. For a defenseman, at any level, that's incredible.
Indeed, I find this performance exceptional for a player his age, and I can't help but be excited for his future in the NHL.
According to NHL.com, his profile was already closely followed by several scouts before the draft, who saw him as a modern defenseman with a style similar to Lane Hutson.
Bryce Pickford Impresses with the Medicine Hat Tigers and Justifies the Montreal Canadiens' Choice
What I like most is his confidence with the puck and his offensive instincts.
Watching his performances, it becomes clearer why the Canadiens made this pick.
And his statistics from last season, 47 points in 48 games, prove that he isn't just off to a hot start this year by chance. However, it's certain he will need to improve his defensive abilities if he wants to have a future in the NHL.
If Pickford keeps up this pace, he could quickly rise in the eyes of Canadiens management.
And for fans, simply seeing a prospect produce brings a lot of optimism about the young defenseman.
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