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2020 NHL Draft prospect profile: Ridly Greig is seen as a high-floor prospect

One issue NHL scouts face in compiling draft lists is trying to project the talents of prospects to a long professional career. Many young players clearly have the skill needed to become stars, but lack the work ethic to maximize it. Because there have been many promising players who couldn’t hang with the professionals, prospects who show a high level of engagement are regarded as lower risk, and see their stocks rise.

Ridly Greig is one of those players.

Birthplace: Lethbridge, Alberta
Date of birth: August 8, 2002
Shoots: Left
Position: Left-Winger
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 159 lbs.