On Monday, the Ottawa Senators acquired forward prospect Ryan Potulny and a 2nd round draft pick in 2011 to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for defenceman Chris Campoli and a conditional 7th round pick on 2011. The 7th round draft pick is on the condition that Potunlny re-signs with the Senators. Ryan Potunlny’s older brother, Grant, was drafted in the 5th round by the Senators in 2000 and played 4 seasons with the Binghamton Senators before moving on to another organization.
SCOUTING REPORT
Strengths
Shooting
Versatile - can play either center or wing
Two way player
Faceoffs
Areas For Improvement
Passing
Strength
Skating
Skill
Potulny is an offensive player who works hard and can play at both ends of the ice. He likes to shoot and has a knack for finding open ice to get into a scoring position. Potulny is a very versatile player as he can plan both center and wing – though he is a natural center with a good success at the faceoff circle. While he has good hands in the offensive zone, he is also responsible in his own end.
Potulny does a lot of things well, but only a few things really well. One of his weaknesses is the delivery of his passes, they could be more crisp and lead his man. Potulny is a good skater – good lateral movement – but he is not a great skater. To help take his game to the pro level, adding more weight and strength to his 6’ frame would be beneficial. Injuries have also been an issue at least twice in his career: He suffered a knee injury in his freshman year with University of Minnesota that limited to 15 games that season and later he suffered a less serious injury in his first season as pro.
NHL Potential
Depth forward
Career Notes
