Rhett Pitlick is a dominant skater. Once again, a characteristic shared by many of the Canadiens’ picks this draft. He carves his way up and down the ice with crossovers, looking for an opening to get in the offensive zone. However, it’s not enough to be a great skater to play in the modern NHL — you also have to be a quick thinker. Fortunately for the Habs, that is one of Pitlick's strengths. His ability to find outlets under pressure is exceptional.
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Pitlick isn’t one of those high-school players who thrived on slowing the game down and abusing the space.