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Ryan Lin

DShoots RAge 18CanadianVancouverWHL

CS Rank

#31
NA Skaters:#16

Current Season Stats

53
GP
14
G
43
A
57
PTS
35
PIM

AI Scouting Report

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Ryan Lin quietly put together one of the most productive defensive seasons in the WHL this year, racking up 57 points in 53 games with a shot and a read of the ice that make him look like he's playing the game two seconds ahead of everyone else. His ability to quarterback a power play and find soft spots in collapsing penalty kills projects him as a legitimate top-four NHL defenseman who can drive offense without sacrificing defensive responsibility.

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Scouting Breakdown

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Strengths

  • His 57 points in 53 WHL games is an elite offensive output for a defenceman, ranking among the top blueliners in the league.
  • A 14-goal season demonstrates he can be a genuine scoring threat from the back end, not just a distributor.

Concerns

  • His 35 PIM suggest he can be undisciplined, taking penalties that could neutralize his offensive contributions at the next level.
  • Being ranked 31st by NHL Central Scouting indicates he may be viewed as a mid-round upside pick rather than a sure-thing top prospect.

Player Tags

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Offensive DefencemanTwo-Way Defenceman

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