Talent Analysis
Grimaldi is a top-flight NHL hockey player in a small package. He is a terrific skater, both with and without the puck. His quickness and acceleration are among the best in his draft class, and he has agility to match. His shot is deadly, and his passing skills are professional grade. He is a tireless worker and often the most competitive player on the ice, which can sometimes result in perceptions of selfishness. His size is the main obstacle in his path to the NHL.
Future
Grimaldi will take his game to North Dakota this fall where he will continue his development and get more experience playing against opponents who are bigger, older and faster than he is. With several of North Dakota’s top playmakers leaving the program, Grimaldi should have plenty of opportunities on the powerplay and at even strength to display his talent. He will also play for the US team in the World Junior Championships in the fall. He is the prototypical boom-or-bust prospect. His NHL future is as a scoring line playmaker and sniper, or nothing at all