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Tanner Molendyk Scouting Report

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Created: May 2, 2023
Updated: Jun. 13, 2023
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Talent Type: Amateur
Position scouted: Left Defense
Age when scouted: 18
B+
P3
Projection: Third Pair
Trending: Up
Birthday: Feb. 3, 2005
Height: 5' 10 | 180 cm
Weight: 181 lbs | 82 kg
Drafted: 24 overall, 2023 round 1 (Logo of the Nashville Predators NSH)
Mid-size defender who is used in all situations at the WHL level with Saskatoon
Leans distributor, but not shy about directing pucks on goal from range - from his weak side - in the offensive zone - Ability to join the rush as an extra attacker. Good skater overall. Explosive and quick.
An average plus / area defender that will close physically, occasionally as well as block shots on the penalty kill - At times he needs to front the play and keep his opponent in front of him.
2-way / Transitional 'D' on projection - most likely used at ES and PP.
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SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAP+/-PIM
2022-23Saskatoon BladesWHL67928373137
2022-23Canada U18Hlinka Gretzky Cup5134-0
2021-22Saskatoon BladesWHL5531518-616
2020-21Yale Hockey Academy PrepCSSHL U185156-10
2020-21Saskatoon BladesWHL17022-32
  • Compete/Consistency: 65
  • Defensive Zone Starts: 70
  • Hockey IQ: 70
  • Penalty Kill: 60
  • Power Play: 80
  • Physicality: 60
  • Puck Moving/Passing: 70
  • Shot: 60
  • Skating: 80
Weighting
  • 20%: Compete/Consistency, Hockey IQ, Skating
  • 12%: Puck Moving/Passing
  • 8%: Shot
  • 4%: Defensive Zone Starts, Offensive Zone Starts, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Physicality