Ht/Wt: 5' 8"/161 lbs
Position: RW
Team: Vancouver (WHL)

Cameron Schmidt's Player Profile

Jason Bukala - Sportsnet - March 26th: "Undersized offensive dynamo – Shoot first approach – Exceptionally dangerous on the PP. (61GP-40G-38A)"

Scott Wheeler - The Athletic - March 25th: "Schmidt plays the game to attack, challenge and score, with an ability to threaten inside the offensive zone and off the rush, both pouncing and being opportunistic around the slot but also knifing past defenders on cuts or attacking into his heavy curl-and-drag wrister (he really settles it into his pocket and then uncorks it). He’s a worker who will get after it, jump on loose pucks, win races and then manufacture offense out of it in quick bursts"

Smaht Scouting - March 23rd: "He uses his speed to stretch the ice and push defending teams back, which opens more space for opportunities. To begin the year, he was the one mostly reaping the benefits, but with 23 assists since mid December, he’s proven he can dish the puck for his teammates to finish adding another dimension to his offensive game."

Kareem Elshafey - FC Hockey - March 9th: "Schmidt is a high-risk, high-reward player. At 5-foot-7, Nashville hopes his goal-scoring ability and high-end skill override his obvious size concerns. If that’s the case, he could become a goal-scoring top-six winger, but if he can’t get to that level, his size becomes a major issue."

Tony Ferrari - The Hockey News - February 28th: "His puck skill and playmaking keep defenders and netminders honest enough for him to get open looks. It's fairly common to see him jawing at opponents after the whistle and getting involved in extracurriculars as well. Schmidt has his holes, but the offensive talent is incredible."

Sam Cosentino - Sportsnet - February 26th: "There are a number of smaller, skilled forwards in the upper end of this draft class. Why not take a chance on an elite goal-scorer who can get up ice in a hurry?"several

Adam Kimelman - NHL.com - February 21st: "He has a quick release off his forehand or backhand, and he also understands how to use his skating to get defenders off balance and drive around them or through them to create chances."

Mike Morreale - NHL.com - February 21st: "Don't let his undersized frame fool you; Schmidt is a game-breaker with an excellent shot and is a threat to score whenever he's on the ice. Last season he became the seventh WHL player in 30 years to score at least 30 goals as a 16-year-old (31 goals in 59 games)."

Cameron Schmidt's Stats

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