KING | From the start, Luca Caputi made no secret of his admiration for Shane Wright, whom he had the honor of leading behind the bench for the Kingston Frontenacs for a year in the Ontario Major Junior Hockey League.
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“It’s raw talent, to tell his head coach. I feel blessed to be able to count on him. They’re the kind of players who always make their teammates look good on a hockey rink.
“His vision of the game and his ability to single-handedly change the look of a game make him an exceptional player. He also has a very good litter. In short, he fills in all the blanks an NHL team is looking for. He’s ready to play in the NHL this fall. »
Flattering comparison
Many analysts are comparing the 18-year-old center to Boston Bruins’ Patrice Bergeron.
“I think there is actually a connection between these two players. They excel in both offense and defense, Caputi added. If Shane can have a career as good as Bergeron, the team that picks him won’t regret his choice. »
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If he were in the shoes of the Canadian’s general manager, Caputi would not hesitate for a moment to target Wright.
“I don’t want to be chauvinistic, but without a doubt, Shane is the first choice. He has all the qualities to not only succeed in his career in the NHL, but to become an all-star player who will one day have his place in the Hall of Fame. »
Caputi has already made his hotel reservations for the design session, which will be held at the Bell Center on July 7th and 8th.
“I want to experience this moment on the spot,” he concludes. And life in Montreal will be even more special. »
For the record, the Canadian finished first in the NHL draft selection for the sixth time in its history, following Garry Monahan (1963), Michel Plasse (1968), Réjean Houle (1969), Guy Lafleur (1971) and Doug Wickenheiser (1980). Select ).
After that, the New Jersey Devils, Arizona Coyotes, Seattle Kraken, and Philadelphia Flyers, in that order, will complete the group of top five formations on the podium.