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https://www.flohockey.tv/articles/12...-pick-analysis

No. 28 Calgary Flames Select: Matvei Gridin, LW, Muskegon
Scouting Report
It hasn’t been discussed much, but Gridin just had one of the most productive draft-eligible seasons in the USHL since it became a Tier 1 league. Gridin is fourth in the league among draft-eligible players dating back to 2000-01 with 83 points. He’s a gifted scorer with an ability to get his shot off from anywhere. He’s a shot-pass threat with the ability to make the right reads and make the right plays often. Gridin has decent size, but can afford to get stronger. Sometimes he can be a little too perimeter and doesn’t always play the most aggressive style. I think the hockey sense is high-end, however. That combined with his hand skills leads me to believe he can one day challenge for a top-six role, though middle-six is more likely. He’s got more time to grow his skill and build strength as he’s heading to the University of Michigan.

Instant Analysis
Gridin was the No. 30 player on my draft board and I think there's a lot of upside there. He's only just scratching the surface and he knows what he needs to work on to be successful. Gridin has good size and he can absolutely score. The Flames already grabbed top prospect Matt Coronato out of the USHL and go back to that well to get Gridin. Coronato was the only player in the last 10 years who had a higher point total in their draft-eligible season in the USHL. Not many people had Gridin as a first-rounder, but I really like this bet from Calgary.