Player's Profile
Picture Courtesy of Holly Gunning
- Name: Tom Pyatt
- Position: C
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 180 lbs
- Birthdate: 1987-02-14
- Eligible for Draft: 2005
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Thunder Bay, Ontario
- Acquired: 107th overall, 2005 NHL Entry Draft by NYR
- Playing In: Pro
Tom Pyatt
Prospect Grade: 7.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: Leslie Treff
History
Tom Pyatt is another one of the Rangers' prospects that has a notable older brother in the NHL, but unlike those above him, Tom is not particularly similar to his older brother Taylor. The Vancouver Canucks forward was once a prized prospect because of a remarkable combination of size and speed. Younger brother Tom is five inches shorter, and not as fleet of foot, but makes up for it with pure skill and an impressive work ethic.
The younger Pyatt brother spent his entire junior career with the OHL Saginaw Spirit. At first a more defensive forward, Pyatt became more offensively minded for the 2006-07 season. His statistics reflected the change in his outlook, registering more than a point and a half a game in his final junior season.
Pyatt began the 2007-08 season with the AHL Hartford Wolf Pack. Although he started off slowly, Pyatt adjusted well over the first month and had begun to really pick up his game before being injured in early November.
Talent Analysis
Heart and soul player with good offensive instincts and good hands. Can play both ways, in tight areas or in open ice. Strong on his skates.
Future
Pyatt has second line NHL potential, but has the defensive ability to be a checker as well. He will have to continue to get stronger on the puck and quicker in all facets of his game. Given his work ethic, Pyatt should be a candidate for promotion to the NHL within 2-3 years.
Stats
Click on the link to view Tom Pyatt's statistics.
Profile Last Updated: April, 9th 2008
HF Quick Navigation
