Has put up good numbers the last two seasons but missed pretty much the entire year during his draft season and didn't have a great draft +1 season the following year.
Could be a bit of a late bloomer though because of that missed year due to injury.
I assume he is the son of the captain of the Commonwealth ship Andromeda Ascendant, travelling back in time to save the planet through playing hockey in Calgary.
It's probably in all of our best interests to sign him. I can think of no other reason for him having that name.
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Dryden Hunt is a 20 year old versatile forward playing his WHL overage season with the Moose Jaw Warriors. The 6 ft, 201 pound left wing is currently leading the WHL in scoring with 49 goals and 50 assists through 51 games played (99 points). Even more impressive is the recent performance, as Hunt is now coming off four hat tricks in his last five games. The past ten games show Hunt putting up 18 goals and seven assists for 25 points. Complementing the explosive point totals are Hunt’s two-way play and featured role on the team’s penalty kill.
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While many are concerned regarding the reasons that the forward has been passed over in two drafts and was unsigned during a rookie camp by the prospect-deficient Canadiens team, simply watch the forwards game to ease any concern. Hunt has put in the time this offseason to address the biggest flaw in his game; foot work. The thick bodied, blue collar forward plays a strong two way game, owning a powerful shot and has developed his foot speed entering this season. Hunt’s game has an upside reminiscent of St. Louis LW Alexander Steen, which makes signing the forward a low-risk, high reward option.
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Character (check), work ethic (check), proven offensive ability (check) and responsible two-way play (check). Where does this talent fall short? While Hunt has a thick frame and powerful stride, start up speed is an area that continues to be worked upon.
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Meh. These undrafted overagers who put up huge numbers in junior rarely amount to anything but a wasted contract spot.
Same could be said for most draft picks.
For the record he was a ranked prospect for last year's draft
- 2015 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #135 by Hockeyprospect.com
- 2015 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #144 by ISS Hockey
- 2015 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #119 by Future Considerations
- 2015 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #111 by NHL Central Scouting (NA Skaters)
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Meh. These undrafted overagers who put up huge numbers in junior rarely amount to anything but a wasted contract spot.
Well Giordano was an undrafted player that ended up turning out okay. I wouldn't generalize since there are always different reasons why a kid may be a late bloomer.
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Meh. These undrafted overagers who put up huge numbers in junior rarely amount to anything but a wasted contract spot.
I've never understood this line of thinking. It's just too easy to generalize them as "overagers" and think they won't amount to much.
Dryden Hunt is his own player. You can't just dismiss someone because they're an "overager". Sometimes guys are late bloomers. Sometimes guys are passed over for silly reasons. (Tyler Johnson)
Now if you were to say "Dryden Hunt looks like he has a wicked shot but he looks super slow, and with the NHL only getting faster that is concerning" then that would be constructive and I'd agree with you.
I'd still take a flyer on the guy cause it's a free asset who could potentially pay off down the road. Plus foot speed can be improved and players can play around their lack of speed by thinking the game at an elite level.
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Flames interested in signing WHL overager Dryden Hunt. UPD: Expected to sign with FLA
