Tanner Richard

Submitted by timothy on June 23, 2012 - 10:01

Basics

Type: 
Prospect
Position: 
Center
Shoots/Catches: 
Left
Height: 
6.00
Weight: 
181
Born: 
04/06/1993
Age: 
20
Hometown: 
Jona, SUI
Acquired: 
Selected by Tampa Bay Lightning in Round 3 (#71) of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft
Last Team: 
Syracuse (AHL)
Projects As: 
Versatile Top 9 forward
Prospect Ranking: 
12
Depth Chart Weight: 
7

Draft Info

Draft Status: 
Drafted
Draft Year: 
2012
Draft Type: 
NHL Entry Draft
Drafted By: 
Tampa Bay Lightning
Round: 
3
Pick No.: 
71
Draft Team: 
Guelph (OHL)

Contract

Contract Status: 
Signed
Waiver Status: 
Waiver Exempt
Signing Date: 
04/01/2013
Contract Type: 
Two-way
Contract Length: 
3 years
Cap Number: 
$641 667
Contract Start Year: 
2013
Contract End Year: 
2016
Contract End Status: 
RFA
Salary: 
$625 000
Salary: 
$625 000
Salary: 
$675 000

Bio

History: 

2010-2011:
Entered his 4th and final season in the Rapperswil system in his native Switzerland. Spent the bulk of the year dominating the U20 ranks, scoring 11 goals and 43 points in 28 games. Appeared for Switzerland at the U18 World Junior Championships, scoring 4 goals and 5 points in 6 games. Ranked the #65 European skater by NHL Central Scouting Service but went undrafted. Later selected in the 1st round, 28th overall by the Guelph Storm of the OHL in the 2011 CHL Import Draft.

2011-2012:
Moved to North America and scored 13 goals and 48 points in 43 games for Guelph despite being hampered by nagging injuries for most of the season. Had 2 goals and 4 points for Switzerland in the U20 World Junior Championships. Ranked the #41 North American skater by the NHL Central Scouting Service and was selected in the 3rd round, 71st overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Scouting Report

Scouting Comments: 

"Versatile and highly underrate forward is both Swiss and a second year draft eligible - so that's two strikes against him. Has been quietly excellent all season when in the line-up, but nagging injuries limited him to 45 games. Tall, lean frame to go along with a powerful stride and good acceleration. Gets up to full speed in two strides. Has really soft hands and quick stick with good puckhandling skills. Beats defenders 1-on-1 off the rush with slick moves. Terrifically creative playmaker is unselfish - makes linemates better. Sees the ice very well and threads touch passes through traffic. Has a wicked snap shot that he should use more often, but prefers to pass. Competes both hard and intelligently in the defensive end, breaking up plays and stealing passes often, then transition to the attack in a heartbeat. Aggressive physically, but needs to add some muscle to be more effective.

Projection: Versatile top 9 forward who chips in on offense.
Style compares to: Valtteri Filppula" (Red Line Report)

Strengths: 

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.

Weaknesses: 

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.

Projection: 

Versatile Top 9 forward

Statistics

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 Season Team League GP G A TP PIM      Playoffs GP G A TP PIM 
 2007-2008 Rapperswil U15Top Mini23 34 3468 104|        
  Rapperswil II U17Novizen B2 4 37 2|        
  Rapperswil U17Elite Novizen1 0 00 12|        
 2008-2009 Rapperswil U17Elite Novizen19 20 1636 68|Playoffs3 1 12 41 
  Rapperswil U20Elite Jr. A4 1 01 0|Relegation2 0 00 0 
 2009-2010 Rapperswil U17Elite Novizen15 12 3042 63|Relegation6 4 814 10 
  Rapperswil U20Elite Jr. A12 3 69 4|        
  Switzerland U17 (all)International-Jr3 0 11 0|        
 2010-2011 Rapperswil U20Elite Jr. A28 11 3243 72|Playoffs10 2 1113 34 
  RapperswilNLA4 0 00 0|Relegation4 0 11 0 
  WetzikonSwitzerland39 2 46 66|Relegation2 3 47 0 
  Switzerland U18WJC-186 4 15 2|        
  Switzerland U18 (all)International-Jr20 6 28 10|        
 2011-2012 Guelph StormOHL43 13 3548 46|Playoffs6 1 45 6 
  Switzerland U20WJC-206 2 24 6|        
  Switzerland U20 (all)International-Jr13 6 39 14|        
 2012-2013 Guelph StormOHL52 11 5162 94|Playoffs5 0 33 6 
  Syracuse CrunchAHL8 0 33 6|        
  Switzerland U20WJC-206 0 44 8|        
  Switzerland U20 (all)International-Jr13 2 1214 48|        
 2013-2014 Syracuse CrunchAHL- - -- -|        

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