Player's Profile
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- Name: Dylan Hunter
- Position: LW
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 190 lbs
- Birthdate: 1985-05-11
- Eligible for Draft: 2003
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Petrolia, Ontario
- Acquired:
- Playing In: Pro
Dylan Hunter
Prospect Grade: 6.5 D (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
Pre-draft: The Buffalo Sabres dipped into NHL bloodlines with their last pick in the 2004 draft, selecting Dylan Hunter of the OHL’s London Knights in the 9th round (273rd overall). The Petrolia, Ontario native returned to OHL play in 2003-04 twenty pounds lighter, nearly doubling his pervious year’s production while posting career marks in all offensive categories, including a +35 rating. He played the entire season on the top line, as well as the #1 power play. His renewed confidence led to 26 goals, with his 79 points good for third on the team and 13th in the OHL. His point total was better than those of teammates and 2004 first round picks Rob Schremp (75) and David Bolland (67). He was named to the OHL’s Third All-Star Team.
2005-06: Hunter finished his OHL career as the London Knights’ all-time leader in assists (263) and games played (315). He ranked fourth in the league in scoring with 117 points (32+85) and was an OHL second team all-star. Hunter also finished third in playoff scoring with 36 points (13+23) in 19 games. Hunter signed a three-year entry-level deal with Buffalo on 6/1/06.
2006-07: Hunter played 67 games with Rochester and finished the season with 28 points. He had three three-game point streaks from Oct. 8 to 21, Jan. 13 to 17, and Mar. 18 to 23.
2007-08: Hunter ranked third on Rochester (AHL) in scoring and scored 20 goals for his first time in pro career. He had a career-high five points (2+3) vs. Grand Rapids on Nov. 2 as well as a four-point game (2+2) vs. Iowa. Hunter was named the RBK/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending Nov. 5. He was named the 2008 Amerks Booster Club Most Improved Player.
Talent Analysis
Hunter has good hands and is willing to work in front of the net, despite not being a natural scorer. His skating and agility are suspect, but he can be serviceable in those areas. Like Patrick Kaleta, he can be a contributor with his energy, work in the corners, and the ability to chip in an opportunistic goal.
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Profile Last Updated: July, 2nd 2009
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