Senators draft Ridly Greig 28th overall
The Ottawa Senators used their third first-round draft choice to take forward Ridly Greig with the 28th overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft.
Ridly Greig
Position: Left wing
Height: 5-foot-11
Weight: 159 lbs
Age: 18
Club: Brandon Wheat Kings
Nationality: Canadian
| GP | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | 26 | 34 | 60 |
(Stats courtesy: EliteProspects.com)
The Wheat Kings selected Greig No. 8 overall at the 2017 WHL draft. He took a promising leap from his rookie to sophomore season - the 18-year-old nearly doubled his offensive output while ranked first on the team in points per game.
Despite his size, the winger is a relentless forechecker with a tireless motor and should grow into his frame a little more by the time he reaches the NHL. Greig projects to be a top-six forward who can equally provide levels of skill and tenacity.
What they're saying
"An old-school player whose determination to hunt pucks and create havoc on the forecheck creates a combination of skill and brawn that is hard to find in today’s game," said Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino.
"One of Greig’s defining qualities is his smart decision-making with the puck, which is particularly noteworthy given that he’s also not shy to try things. He managed to produce above a point per game in 2019-20 — on a team that didn’t surround him with a ton of high-end talent up front — without ever really playing beyond himself but while consistently taking risks, which is fine," The Athletic's Scott Wheeler said.
"A good skater with breakaway speed who plays a strong game at both ends of the rink and is utilized at the point on the power play," said NHL.com's Mike Morreale.