The Detroit Red Wings have made their latest Draft selection, opting for Portland Winterhawks LW Cross Hanas with the 55th overall pick:
At 6’1 and 167 lbs, Hanas hails from Highland Village, TX and is ranked the No. 58 overall prospect by Elite Prospects.
Last season with the Winterhawks, he scored 22 goals and 27 assists in 60 games with a +20 plus/minus rating.
His scouting report:
“He’s such a gifted, creative puck-handler. He doesn’t instinctually look pass, but finds the trailer, cross-slot opportunities, and players behind the net. Hanas keeps his feet moving off the puck and isn’t shy about going to battle on offensive zone puck retrievals. He also uses a dangerous lane-altering spin-pass that should have success at higher levels.”
Welcome to the Motor City, Cross!
– – Quotes via Elite Prospects Link – –
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