Nick Schmaltz is a natural playmaker ...he delivers good bodychecks ...he has fast feet to keep him going all night long ...he has a good hard shot ...he has soft hands and can control the puck if needed ...he masters at creating scoring opportunities with his playmaking skills ...he is rarely caught off his position ...he can slow down the opponents with his good checking ...he is a faceoff specialist ...come playoff time, he can be a valuable presence in the locker room and on the ice ...he could be a franchise player some day
He could play well together with:
Potential:excellent
Consistency:very good
Loyalty:good
Overview of current skills / projected:
Fighting 68 / 98
Shooting 60 / 63
Playmaking 75 / 86
Stickhandling 63 / 61
Checking 62 / 67
Positioning 64 / 69
Hitting 71 / 83
Skating 71 / 82
Endurance 66 / 69
Penalty 78 / 78
Faceoffs 77 / 92
Leadership 56 / 72
Strength 50 / 79
Scouted by: Bob Owen