Luca Caputi History
2007-08: Luca Caputi almost doubled his previous season’s total of 27 goals and 65 points with 51 goals and 60 assists in 2007-08, good for first on the team, fourth in the OHL, and more points than highly touted prospects like Steve Stamkos and Cody Hodgson. The young forward also added an element of nasty to his play with 107 penalty minutes, fourth overall on his team.
Luca Caputi Talent Analysis
Luca Caputi has all of the physical tools to develop into a power forward at the NHL level. At 6-2, 184 pounds, Luca Caputi’s game is based upon paying a price physically. He scores a lot of his goals from in front of the net, and is more than willing to muck it up in the corners. One area where Luca Caputi must improve is his skating, where his initial stride is not as quick as it needs to be.
Luca Caputi Scouting Report
Assets
Has a nose for the net, solid offensive instincts, grit and versatility. Does his best work around the net.
Flaws
Needs to fill out his 6-2 frame in order to add the strength needed to win battles with consistency. Isn’t a great defensive winger.
Career Potential
Scoring winger.
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