“Romano has hovered around this spot for me for a while. He’s a good skater, puts a lot of mustard behind his shot and can hold his own physically despite being a mid-sized center. What makes him intriguing is just how energetic he is and how he chases everyone around the whole game. I think he’ll be a decent bottom-six forward, and some added muscle will help. I was hoping for better numbers this year, but Romano established himself as a legit OHL goal-scorer.”

“Ability to play quick and fast and deployed in a variety of roles.”

“A transition forward, first and foremost, he can catch a puck in his zone and take it all the way to the offensive end, outracing defenders and dangling under sticks. Once he breaks in, Romano cuts inside, kicking pucks wide to teammates, and driving the net or firing while keeping his feet moving. He fights for rebounds along the walls, displaying advanced physical abilities that enable him to win battles despite his average size.”