Player's Profile
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- Name: Brodie Dupont
- Position: C
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 190 lbs
- Birthdate: 1987-02-17
- Eligible for Draft: 2005
- Drafted:
- Hometown: St. Lazare, Manitoba
- Acquired: 3rd round (66th overall), 2005 by NYR
- Playing In: Pro
Brodie Dupont
Prospect Grade: 6.0 B (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
Based on the 2004-05 season, Calgary Hitmen center Brodie Dupont might very well have been the most confusing prospect for the 2005 NHL Entry Draft. After a forgettable first half of the season, Dupont emerged as one of the most dangerous weapons on an explosive Hitmen offense. Scoring just eight points in 36 games, Dupont caught fire in second half, raising his totals on the season to 25 points in 70 games. After being drafted by the Rangers in the second round, Dupont more than doubled his production in the 2005-06 season. He then finished his junior career in 2006-07 as one of the major offensive contributors to the Calgary Hitmen's playoff run.
2007-08: Dupont's rookie professional season was in 2007-08, and there is no question that he had an up-and-down year. Dupont's best month was November, when he posted half of his 22 points for the year. He did often show his ability to fight, as well as toughness along the boards, which the Rangers are looking to develop.
Talent Analysis
Scout #1: He’s very strong around the net, physically very strong, has great balance, not a really fast skater but powerful. He’s not dynamic offensively but when he’s in front of the net and he’s in position with the puck he can put it in. When he checks, he’s got so much power in his lower body that he goes right through you. I wouldn’t argue with him being a second round pick.
Scout #2: Some nights he doesn’t score that often but he still plays very well during the games. We really expected him to improve over the season and in a lot of ways he really did and I still think he can go a long ways yet. He’s a big strong kid that plays with a lot of enthusiasm.
Future
Dupont plays a big, tough game and gets most of his points in front of the net. Hard to move off the puck, the winger has second to third line NHL potential. Dupont is at least one year away from being NHL-ready.
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Profile Last Updated: September, 1st 2009
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