Player's Profile
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- Name: Andreas Engqvist
- Position: C
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-4
- Weight: 199 lbs
- Birthdate: 1987-12-23
- Eligible for Draft: 2006
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Bromma, Sweden
- Acquired: Free agent signing, 2009
- Playing In: Pro
Andreas Engqvist
Prospect Grade: 6.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
After going undrafted, Engqvist was signed by the Canadiens to a professional contract in July 2009. He is playing for Djurgardens IF in the SEL.
2009-10: Engqvist started off the year hot on a line with fellow youngsters Jacob Josefsson (NJ) and Marcus Kruger (CHI), before cooling off the remainder of the year. Engqvist scored 14 goals and 12 assists during the regular season, and registered a +10 rating.
2010-11: Engqvist made his NHL debut with Montreal and was a solid two-way forward for AHL Hamilton in his first season in North America. He saw action in three games with the Canadiens, playing back-to-back games in January and then another game against Buffalo in March. He was scoreless in limited ice-time with the Habs and was an even plus-minus with one shot on goal. In 71 games for North Division champ Hamilton he scored 10 goals with 15 assists and was +8 with 18 PMs. Three of his goals were scored on the power play. He appeared in all 20 playoff games for the Bulldogs and had 4 goals with 5 assists and was +11.
Talent Analysis
A big, talented, and versatile forward, Engqvist has good offensive instincts. He can score goals from in around the net. Engqvist thrived in Hamilton as a go-to penalty killer and defensive forward.
Future
Since arriving in North America, Engqvist became an instantly integral part of the Bulldogs' success. He could challenge for a spot in the NHL, otherwise he will be back in Hamilton in 2011-12.
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Profile Last Updated: October, 12th 2011
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