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Fantasy Summary

An intelligent defensive defenseman whose tools need to catch up to the processing to unlock #4 or #5 defenseman upside.


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July 2024 – Pitner was selected 185th overall by the Colorado Avalanche. Mark Henry

June 2024 – Pitner may have had his chain snatched at the top of the Youngstown line-up, but he’s adapted in-stride and has landed as one of the more projectable shutdown defenders in the draft. He brings a whole arsenal of defensive tools, through his physicality, IQ and stickwork. Pitner’s offensive game comes and goes but there’s a panic in it that keeps Pitner from exercising it. Luckily, the University of Denver has a great track record with players of his profile. Pitner will have plenty to look forward to and can provide sneaky value as early as the third round. (Final Ranking: 102) David Saad

Attributes
Fantasy Upside 5.0
NHL Certainty 5.0
Country USA
Position D
Roster Type NCAA
Shoot/Glove Right
Date of Birth March 6, 2006
Height 6‘1”
Weight 183 lbs
Drafted 2024 Round 6; Overall: 185

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