Saturday, July 7, 2007

Canadiens Prospects: Ryan O'Byrne

Birthdate: July 19th, 1984
Hometown: Victoria, British Columbia
Position: Defense
Shoots: Right
Height/Weight: 6'5"/225
Drafted: 2003, 3rd Round Pick (79th Overall)

Assets:

- Big Frame
- Skating speed
- Mobility
- "Can flat out crunch players"
- Heavy shot from the point

Flaws:

- Too many minor penalties
- Needs to improve on his reads and reaction time

2006/07 Stats: 80 GP: 0 G, 12 A, 12 PTS, -7, 129 PIM

Note: With the lack of real depht on defense, O'Byrne has a serious shot at making the team out of training camp.

2 comments:

Matthew Macaskill said...

This guy will be a fan favorite in no time if he cracks the Habs' line up next season.

I'm really hoping he's ready, I've been aching to see him in NHL action since last summer's prospect camp.

CLR said...

He's the same type of player as Komisarek is...