Ht/Wt: 5'11"/177 lbs
Position: RHD
Team: Vancouver (WHL)

Ryan Lin's Player Profile

Tony Ferrari - The Hockey News - December 8th: "His mobility is very solid, and he has really nice puck skills. His defensive game is very good when he's on, using his skating and stick to force opponents to the outside. He has some momentary lapses of judgment in his own end, which can cause issues, but he has a solid base."

Jason Bukala - Sportsnet - December 1st: "Lin is generally engaged defensively. His skating allows him to close on opponents quickly, which leads to more of a 'puck on stick' approach than physicality. Lin projects as a top four NHL defenceman. He’s best paired with a stay-at-home 'D' partner who allows him to roam freely for offence."

Steven Ellis - Daily Faceoff - November 19th: "His decision-making is near the top of this draft class already, and he has the skating to burn guys. You have to wonder if Lin will head to the NCAA next season to get stronger. But with where his game is right now, I’d be willing to buy in to the high-end upside."

Sam Cosentino - Sportsnet - November 19th: "Definitely one of the most dynamic defencemen this draft class has to offer. Lin is a threat all over the ice. He can make a good first pass, but when that’s not available he can break pucks out on his own."

Smaht Schouting - November 9th: "His skating base and edgework give him the ability to recover quickly and maintain tight gaps, while his widened stance and active stick allow him to close space efficiently through the neutral zone. Lin reads attacking routes well, consistently forcing dump-ins and keeping play to the perimeter."

Scott Wheeler - The Athletic - Nov. 5th: "Lin does everything at a high level, executes the small things extremely well and plays the game with a rare quality, maturity and detail for a D his age. He steers play with his quiet efficiency, feel for the game, puck-moving, elite hockey IQ, good skating (he could use another gear though), great stick and defensive reads."

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