Is Shane Wright NHL Ready? Can Shane Wright Play Wing?

Shane Wright, an A-rated skater on NHL Central Scouting’s preliminary players is ready for the 2022 NHL Draft, and has the look of a player set to challenge for an NHL roster spot.

Wright is a highly skilled and very responsible two-way center that possesses an offensive flare.

The one thing that stands out immediately in his game is high level hockey IQ and decision making.

He has a keen eye as he thinks and reads the game at a quick pace, being able to make snap decisions and catch his opponent off-guard, while rarely making a mistake in the process. Every decision he makes, it’s always the right one.

He displays great confidence and poise with his movements, control and positioning when the puck is on his stick. He doesn’t rush anything and takes that extra second to re-evaluate his options, curling back and maintaining space for himself to get back into the attack.

Wright can do it all offensively. He’s a very smooth skater and has great agility and foot speed. He’s quick in transition as he’s always able to gain entry into the offensive zone with ease, being able to weave his way through defenders and drive hard to the net for a scoring opportunity.

He owns a very lethal shot and has a powerful, quick and accurate wrist shot. This alone makes him dangerous on the man advantage when he sets up on his strong side.

He also has great hands as he’s able to make moves in tight spaces, all while making his way to the high danger area on the ice.