Ryan Abraham

Where many players try to outrace defenders, he gears down or hesitates to bait the defender to slow or reach in, then continues. The best of these handling sequences takes him from the boards to the inside lane, creating a scoring chance. A subtly effective player along the boards, Abraham uses heel-to-heels to face the perimeter, dexterous handling to slip pucks through defenders, and well-timed cutbacks to get pressure on his back. -EliteProspects 2022 NHL Draft Guide