Player's Profile
Picture Courtesy of www.gcklions.ch
- Name: Luca Cunti
- Position: LW
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 183 lbs
- Birthdate: 1989-07-04
- Eligible for Draft: 2007
- Drafted: 2007
- Hometown: Zurich, Switzerland
- Acquired: 2007 draft by Tampa Bay
- Playing In: CHL
Luca Cunti
Prospect Grade: 8.0 D (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: Phil Laugher
History
2006-07: Played for Switzerland's GCK Lions at both Elite Jr A level and B level in the Swiss Nationalliga. Led the U18 Jr. Swiss team during their World Championships run with three goals, and tied as the leading scorer four points in six contests.
2007-08: Cunti had hoped to be able to suit up for St Cloud State as a freshman at the start of the 2007-08 season, however an extensive delay in getting cleared by the NCAA Clearing House resulted in the first half of the season being a wash for the talented Swiss forward. In late-December, Cunti forgoed his NCAA aspirations for the time being to join the Chicago Steel of the USHL.
Talent Analysis
Cunti finds the right opportunities during power plays and utilizes his good offensive vision to control the puck well. He’s a flashy player who’s strong on his skates. He has some inadequate defensive tactics which make him appear soft, as he can get outmuscled by larger opponents. Cunti does not use his body enough, isn’t gritty and is raw in defensive positioning, shying away from confrontation. He does have the skills and the potential to develop into a solid player once he matures physically. He’ll need to upgrade his finishing skills and learn to take more shots. Another downside to Cunti is his lack of maturity in a team-based environment. He is very fond of the spotlight and as a natural goal scorer is said to be prone to taking shifts off.
Future
Given his problems with the NCAA Clearing House in 2007, it is unclear at present whether or not Cunti will once again try his luck at breaking into the NCAA, or decide the time is right to turn pro.
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Profile Last Updated: September, 4th 2008
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