Mark Pysyk: 2010 NHL Draft Profile and Scouting Report

Mark Pysyk, Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL)

Position: Defenseman | Height: 6-foot-1 | Weight 175 lbs
FanHouse Ranking: No. 18 | Age: 18 | Hometown: Sherwood Park, Alberta

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Mark Pysyk 2009-10 Stats
	GP	Goals	Assists	Points
Regular Season	48	7	17	24

While Pysyk has worked himself into a position to be a solid first-round pick in the draft, there is nothing dazzling about him.

He's a moderately-sized defenseman who is very good in his own zone, and he can move the puck. He isn't an offensive defenseman the way a guy like Cam Fowler could be, but Pysyk is instead the kind of guy who can play 10 years in the NHL and make a solid name for himself. If he gets in the right situation, he could do some really good things for a few weeks in the playoffs and make himself a lot of money.

Think Rob Scuderi, because this guy can play like that. Not spectacular, but good enough to be known in the NHL.

Pysyk was limited by a broken foot this season, but he continued to show scouts he can do anything a team would need done by a defenseman. He can move the puck, defend his own zone, shoot, block shots, and he isn't afraid to mix it up physically. In short, he's the kind of prospect with little upside, but someone with a chance to make a nice NHL career for himself.