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Psytic · 06-27-2025, 10:18 PM

I don’t know anything about him but this was interesting.

https://neutralzone.com/nhl-scouting...-cullen-potter

Underwhelming Offensive Efficiency
Despite generating chances, Potter struggles to finish. His 8% conversion rate on Grade “A” chances is well below average, and he too often misses the net (1.59 misses/game) or has shots blocked (1.29/game), especially on odd-man rushes. His current offensive value is driven more by volume than efficiency. For a player receiving top-six minutes and power play time, his 22 points (13G, 9A) is modest.

Puck Management and Decision-Making Need Work
Potter’s 6 giveaways per game is among the highest in his peer group and is a red flag considering he completes only 84% of his passes. Many of his turnovers are a result of trying to do too much, skating into pressure, or forcing lateral plays into coverage. His 1.03 passes per game that lead to Grade “A” teammate chances is solid but suggests he’s not yet elevating linemates the way top NHL center prospects often do.

Lack of Strength is Still an Issue
Potter’s 43% face-off win rate, low penalty-drawing rate (0.26/game), and the 1.10 hard hits he absorbs per game tells us he’s still developing overall body strength, and being on the receiving end of that many hard hits per-game tells us he has not learned to change pace and is unfortunately very predictable. He plays fearlessly, but until he gets stronger, he will continue to lose physical battles, especially at the NHL level.

06-27-2025, 10:18 PM	#131
Psytic First Line Centre Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Calgary Exp:	I don’t know anything about him but this was interesting. https://neutralzone.com/nhl-scouting...-cullen-potter Underwhelming Offensive Efficiency Despite generating chances, Potter struggles to finish. His 8% conversion rate on Grade “A” chances is well below average, and he too often misses the net (1.59 misses/game) or has shots blocked (1.29/game), especially on odd-man rushes. His current offensive value is driven more by volume than efficiency. For a player receiving top-six minutes and power play time, his 22 points (13G, 9A) is modest. Puck Management and Decision-Making Need Work Potter’s 6 giveaways per game is among the highest in his peer group and is a red flag considering he completes only 84% of his passes. Many of his turnovers are a result of trying to do too much, skating into pressure, or forcing lateral plays into coverage. His 1.03 passes per game that lead to Grade “A” teammate chances is solid but suggests he’s not yet elevating linemates the way top NHL center prospects often do. Lack of Strength is Still an Issue Potter’s 43% face-off win rate, low penalty-drawing rate (0.26/game), and the 1.10 hard hits he absorbs per game tells us he’s still developing overall body strength, and being on the receiving end of that many hard hits per-game tells us he has not learned to change pace and is unfortunately very predictable. He plays fearlessly, but until he gets stronger, he will continue to lose physical battles, especially at the NHL level.