Canucks: Should they pick Fabian Lysell with the ninth overall pick?

What are the experts saying?

First, we look into what Nick Richard of Dobber Prospects had to say on what he thought of Lysell’s gameplay.

"“Lysell’s greatest attribute is his skating, with speed to burn and the agility to adjust and play through traffic. He is an excellent puck handler and can make moves at high speed, as well as in tight around the net. He lacks size and strength but does a good job of protecting the puck on his outside hip while looking to make a play. Lysell hunts pucks while closing quickly on the forecheck and does well to evade defenders in confined spaces by using his low center of gravity to get underneath checks. Able to turn on a dime due to his great edges and ability to transfer weight quickly, Lysell is slippery along the boards. He is a responsible defensive player who supports the play well in the offensive zone and does an even better job of tracking the play in defensive transition, taking intelligent angles in pursuit.”"

Another take would be from Alexander Appleyard of Smaht Scouting, who looked deeper into what Lysell brings to the ice.

"“Dynamic is an understatement when it comes to Lysell. His combination of hands and speed are breath-taking. It is rare for even an experienced, skilled, NHL player to have the puck control, poise and confidence to make the moves Lysell does with ease in full-stride. Puck-on-a-string comes to mind. His feel make it seems like he was born with a stick in his hands, or simply that it is an extension of his body itself. Even good defensemen at the u-18 international level get a deer-in-headlights look when Lysell picks their side of ice to attack. For good reason. He often makes them look like pee-wee players as they end up a foot-note in an ever expanding highlight reel.”"

Where is he ranked?

#12 by TSN’s Bob McKenzie

#9 by NHL Central Scouting among European skaters

#9 by The Hockey Writer‘s Matthew Zator

#7 by EliteProspects

#3 by DobberProspects

#9 by SmahtScouting

#10 by FCHockey