Ryan Francis

Small right wing with quickness (than lightning speed some attach to his resume) was at the top of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League scoring all season after two past seasons with little production or impact. IS fairly strong on the puck, a good pass but basically a perimeter shooter in my opinion. Doesn’t project as top six player and certainly is not suited for a role as checking line winger, as he is more than willing to get his nose dirty in battles araes with bigger players. Terriifc forechecker who can bring strong pressure, he needs to get dtronger so he can play strong on the puck in his possessions. This platymaker's future lies in the hands of evaluators with stronger expertise than mine.

--Bill Placzek--