Cagnoni notched 17 goals and 47 assists for 64 points in 67 games during the 2022-23 season.
He led all Winterhawks defenders in the goals and assists margin; he ranked 10th among WHL defensemen. Cagnoni added an additional seven points in nine WHL playoff games. He was named to the WHL US Second All-Star Team. He’s elevated his production from three points in 10 games during his rookie campaign to 36 points in 63 games in 2021-22.
The Burnaby, British Columbia product has a high level of offensive awareness. With or without the puck, he’s always looking to pinch in the offensive zone to contribute. He is eager to find teammates in open lanes, his favourite being the tape-to-tape one-timer. His skating is sound, but his edgework and crossover ability are what will help him take his game to another level and be able to walk the blueline while quarterbacking a powerplay.
Daily Faceoff Senior Prospect Analyst Steven Ellis weighed in on the shifty mobile defender, saying, “Cagnoni is another quick-moving, modern-day two-way blueliner. He’s definitely not a physical defenseman, but he has a wicked release and can dominate the power play.” Cagnoni will join a prospect pipeline that features the likes of William Eklund, Will Smith, and Quentin Musty . He will return to the Winterhawks for a third full season in the WHL.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
San Jose Sharks acquire goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood from New Jersey DevilsBlackwood posted a 10–6–2 record and an .893 save percentage with the Devils in 2022–23.
Read more »
San Jose Sharks select Quentin Musty No. 26 overall in 2023 NHL DraftMusty notched a team-leading 52 assists and 78 points in 53 games with Sudbury this year.
Read more »
San Jose Sharks select Kasper Halttunen with No. 36 overall pick in 2023 NHL DraftHalttunen had one assist in 23 games in the Finnish Elite League this season.
Read more »
Undersized 2023 NHL Draft prospect Luca Cagnoni lets his high-end skill do the talkingOnly two first-year draft eligible defensemen outscored Cagnoni this year.
Read more »
Sharks acquire Mackenzie Blackwood from Devils, work to trade Erik KarlssonWhile the San Jose Sharks have acquired a goaltender, they\u0027re still looking to trade their best player.
Read more »
Sharks acquire Mackenzie Blackwood from Devils, work to trade Erik KarlssonWhile the San Jose Sharks have acquired a goaltender, they\u0027re still looking to trade their best player.
Read more »