Gracyn Sawchyn, selected by the Florida Panthers at the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, is noted for his hard-working, energetic playing style. Ranking varied significantly among scouting services, he showcased impressive statistics with 58 points in 58 games in the WHL. Sawchyn's strengths include relentless forechecking, the ability to force turnovers, and above-average acceleration. He scored 18 goals and 40 assists, performing well in the postseason with 11 points. Despite being a bit slight, his skills and dedication make him a notable prospect for the professional level.
Sawchyn is a hard-working, high-energy prospect who was somewhat polarizing among scouting services and hockey publications, who had him ranked anywhere from 13th to 90th.
Among his strong points are his relentless forechecking, ability to force turnovers, above-average acceleration, defensive awareness and good hands.
In his first season in the WHL, Sawchyn averaged exactly a point per game by scoring 18 goals and assisting on 40 others.
During the postseason, he appeared in 17 of 19 games and produced three goals and 11 points as Seattle won the Ed Chynoweth Cup as league champions.
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