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Originally Posted by TheIronMaiden
Leafs trade (C) Holinka and 2028 1st for Andersson.
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I'm not a big fan of Pronman at the Athletic, but here is his analysis of Holinka:
November 10, 2005 | 6-foot-1 | 185 pounds | Shoots right
Drafted: No. 151 in 2024
Tier: Projected to play NHL games
Skating: NHL average
Puck skills: NHL average
Hockey sense: NHL average
Compete: NHL average
Shot: Above NHL average
Analysis: Honlinka had a decent first season in North America, but played at the top of his game at the World Juniors. He’s a center with intriguing tools, and a good skater with strong puck skills who can beat defenders one-on-one with pace. I don’t think he’s a great playmaker or finisher, but he’s strong enough in both areas. His compete level is decent. Coaches trust him, and he can play both ways, but he’s not overly physical. He checks a lot of boxes, even if he doesn’t stand out at anything, but he could be a bottom-six forward in the NHL.