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Sandman · 01-13-2025, 04:06 AM

Draft Thoughts (American Edition, Vol. 12):

RD Carter Amico (6'5",205lbs)
NTDP: 13gp/ 0g/ 3a/ 3pts, even, 10 PIM

D Carter Amico was given a "B" grade to start the season by Central Scouting, indicating a possible 2nd, or 3rd-round pick- not bad for a stay-at-home defenseman who has never put up big numbers. Unfortunately for Amico, he suffered a season-ending injury in November that required surgery on his leg. Obviously, he will always be a shutdown guy, and he possesses high-end defensive IQ, making sound proactive reads to snuff plays as early as the neutral zone. He's used heavily on the penalty-kill, and excels in this area. Amico is positionally sound, and displays the ability to block shots, clog lanes, and intercept passes with his awareness and anticipation, as well as his well-timed stick. His reach is one of his biggest weapons, and he uses it to keep attackers to the outside, as well as to lift sticks and poke pucks away from danger. Amico uses his size effectively, and is a physical brand of defender who likes to initiate contact often and early- along the boards, in the corners, and in front of the net.

Amico plays a safe, simple game but usually makes the smart play- he doesn't try to do too much, as that's when he gets into trouble. In the offensive zone, he always has one foot metaphorically in the defensive zone, and doesn't often get involved in any meaningful way. Despite this, he does own a fairly hard and heavy point shot, coupled with the propensity to get it on net pretty consistently, even through traffic. He uses his shot as a playmaking tool to serve up tips and rebounds to his teammates. His stickhandling is actually quite good, and he can be of some use in transition, but only if he doesn't try anything risky- his stretch passes are mostly ineffective, and his first-pass often consists of a rim off the boards when he feels pressure- which can result in turnovers. When he has a modicum of time and space, he usually makes the right play to start the breakout. Amico's mobility is a concern when it comes to his explosiveness and acceleration, as it takes too long to get to full throttle, but when he gets going his top-speed is excellent for a player of his size. It's hard to say where Amico will be taken exactly, because of the injury, but it's a good bet he won't be around after the middle of the 3rd-round, and most likely will still go in the second. He is committed to Boston University, like many in the NTDP seem to be, for the 2026-27 season.

01-13-2025, 04:06 AM	#699
Sandman Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Calgary Exp:	Draft Thoughts (American Edition, Vol. 12): RD Carter Amico (6'5",205lbs) NTDP: 13gp/ 0g/ 3a/ 3pts, even, 10 PIM D Carter Amico was given a "B" grade to start the season by Central Scouting, indicating a possible 2nd, or 3rd-round pick- not bad for a stay-at-home defenseman who has never put up big numbers. Unfortunately for Amico, he suffered a season-ending injury in November that required surgery on his leg. Obviously, he will always be a shutdown guy, and he possesses high-end defensive IQ, making sound proactive reads to snuff plays as early as the neutral zone. He's used heavily on the penalty-kill, and excels in this area. Amico is positionally sound, and displays the ability to block shots, clog lanes, and intercept passes with his awareness and anticipation, as well as his well-timed stick. His reach is one of his biggest weapons, and he uses it to keep attackers to the outside, as well as to lift sticks and poke pucks away from danger. Amico uses his size effectively, and is a physical brand of defender who likes to initiate contact often and early- along the boards, in the corners, and in front of the net. Amico plays a safe, simple game but usually makes the smart play- he doesn't try to do too much, as that's when he gets into trouble. In the offensive zone, he always has one foot metaphorically in the defensive zone, and doesn't often get involved in any meaningful way. Despite this, he does own a fairly hard and heavy point shot, coupled with the propensity to get it on net pretty consistently, even through traffic. He uses his shot as a playmaking tool to serve up tips and rebounds to his teammates. His stickhandling is actually quite good, and he can be of some use in transition, but only if he doesn't try anything risky- his stretch passes are mostly ineffective, and his first-pass often consists of a rim off the boards when he feels pressure- which can result in turnovers. When he has a modicum of time and space, he usually makes the right play to start the breakout. Amico's mobility is a concern when it comes to his explosiveness and acceleration, as it takes too long to get to full throttle, but when he gets going his top-speed is excellent for a player of his size. It's hard to say where Amico will be taken exactly, because of the injury, but it's a good bet he won't be around after the middle of the 3rd-round, and most likely will still go in the second. He is committed to Boston University, like many in the NTDP seem to be, for the 2026-27 season.