2018 NHL Draft

Barrett Hayton

Sault Ste Marie Greyhounds (OHL)

Steve Kournianos  |  04/16/2018 |  Nashville  |  [hupso]

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Star

Profile

Position: Center
Shoots: Left
Height / Weight: 6’1, 190 lbs
Born: June 9th, 2000 | Peterborough, ON
Nation: Canada

The Draft Analyst Ranking:

PRE SEP JAN APR MAY JUN
— 48 17 13 — —

Regular Season

Season
 Team GP G A PTS +/- PIM PPG SOG FOW FOA P/G
2017-18 SSM (OHL) 63 21 39 60 +24 32 8 158 424 850 0.95
2016-17 SSM (OHL) 63 9 18 27 +2 36 0 97 160 311 0.43
Total 126 30 57 87 +26 68 8 255 584 1161 0.69


Scouting Report

Slick, two-way center who can beat you in a variety of ways. Whether you view Hayton as the beneficiary of a deep supporting cast, or a key cog in Sault Ste Marie’s attack, the truth is he very much is a very skilled, heady player. He has excellent vision and makes most defenders miss when he’s controlling the puck below the circles.

Hayton’s a strong skater with excellent balance. He won’t blow past defenders immediately after his first or second step, but his straight-line speed when combined with the likelihood of a sudden change in direction keeps opponents guessing. Hayton is both shifty and crafty with the puck, plus he’s capable of making high-percentage plays on his backhand. He knows how to finish around the goal, but he’s also shown to favor his lethal wrist shot from anywhere near the circles. Again, this kid is very hard to prepare for — both before a game and right when he hops over the boards. He can be a relentless forechecker, especially on the penalty kill, and he will use his body effectively to protect the puck. He has top-line upside and should be expected to dominate the OHL next season when his role is expanded.