3rd Round, 71st Overall: C Tanner Richard

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C Tanner Richard, 6'0" 182 lbs, Guelph (OHL), Shoots: Left
CSS #41 North American Skater, Red Line Report #43 Overall
2011-2012 Statistics: 43 GP, 13-35-48, +4, 46 PIM

The Lightning get fantastic value in the third round with Swiss second year eligible Tanner Richard.

Pros: Good skater with great acceleration. Soft hands and a great puckhandler and playmaker. Competes hard at both ends of the rink and surprisingly willing to play the physical game, despite his slight frame.

Cons: Nagging injuries limited him to 45 games, and those injuries may be attributed to his lack of strength and size. Second year eligible so a little less time to develop than others in this class.

Red Line Report projected Richard as a versatile top 9 forward who chips in offensively and compared him to Valtteri Filppula.



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