Matthew Coronato Scouting Reports

First full year in the NHL after leaving Harvard in the spring.
Learning on the job but playing to an energetic / quick strike offense / identity.
To start the year he's averaging 13:37 TOI - 10:54 ES - 2:43 PP
Pushing the pace to the best of his ability. A motion player who isn't exceptionally quick out of the blocks. Attacks off the rush and looks for lanes to direct pucks on net.
Shoot first mentality on the primary PP unit. Sets up on the weak side flank.
Neutral zone and defensive zone detail is a work in progress but his IQ is sound and he's competing. Needs miles. Element is offense.

Having another solid year at Harvard and being used in all situations. He's trending up.
His element is offense but small details have improved in his game. He's averaging (54%) in the face-off circle and winning draws on both sides of the ice. He gets low to the ice / leverages well vs. bigger opponents on draws. His read/react game continues to evolve. He anticipates very well off the puck and pressures the play defensively. Coronato's skating has room to go to another level. He's best described as an average plus NHL skater on projection. HIs quick stick and equally accurate release creates scoring chances and goals for at ES and PP.

Element is offense
Continues to play to his identity at the college level
Dangerous on the power play. Ability to make plays through seams and find pucks around the crease. His read/react game in the offensive zone is NHL worthy.
Needs to play fast more often / maintain his pace for a full shift. More pace will lead to more threat off the rush. Used in all situations at college. Not likely a penalty killer as a pro.

Element is offense. High end hockey IQ in the offensive zone.
His patience waiting out pressure is a skill attribute he uses to his advantage to make plays
Extremely dangerous on the power play. Makes plays through seams.
Skating is going to have to improve for the NHL game. He gets hunched over, taking away some of his glide in the process. At this stage he isn't a transition threat.
Responsible enough in his zone at even strength. Not likely to PK.