Name: Ryan Gropp
Position: LW
Shoots: Left
Current Team: Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL)
Hockey's Future Profile: http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/ryan-gropp/
http://lastwordonsports.com/2015/06/...62-ryan-gropp/
Ryan Gropp has good size at 6’3″ and is willing to use it to protect the puck and to battle in and around the net. Gropp is pure a sniper with the soft hands to finish plays in close, and an excellent wrist shot and release to score from further out. Many may see the size and think of Gropp as a potential power forward in the making and he does love to drive the net. There are times he can dominate the game physically getting in quickly on the forecheck and punishing defenseman, but there are other times where he appears disinterested in going to the tough areas. He needs to get out of the habit of staying on the perimeter and relying solely on his powerful shot and release to do the work, as this will not happen at higher levels. He has the vision to make plays off the wing, and some solid passing skills, but he does prefer to shoot if given the choice.http://www.tsn.ca/ryan-gropp-left-wing-1.295635Gropp has the potential to be a top 6 winger, but there are some big questions about his intensity level and consistency. If he can get those under control, he has the skill to be a real steal at the NHL draft. At his best, Gropp’s game can resemble Max Pacioretty of the Montreal Canadiens, but this is a stylistic comparison and not one based on talent level.
Current StatisticsGropp has good all-around skills and has the ability to contribute offensively by getting to the net and having a very good finishing touch in scoring areas. Reads plays well and gets himself open to get the puck. Not a rugged player but with his size he can be difficult to deter and with more assertiveness, can make it more difficult for defenders.
HockeyDB.com Page:http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/p...php?pid=153101
Team Player Page:http://www.seattlethunderbirds.com/roster/bio/212799