The Tampa Bay Lightning pick #27 in the NHL Draft next weekend. If they have a chance to draft Connor McMichael, they’ll be getting a very high-risk, high-reward young centreman. [Raw Charge]
McMichael is a very gifted athlete in the offensive zone who at times fails to show the same dedication on the other side of the ice, even though he’s shown flashes of a strong two-way game. Offensively, McMichael is one of the best in the draft at creating shots for himself and his teammates in high-danger areas. You can see in his shot chart below that all his chances come right around the slot; it’s just a big blog of blue in the middle of the ice.