Player's Profile
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- Name: Chris Durand
- Position: C
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 185 lbs
- Birthdate: 1987-01-21
- Eligible for Draft: 2005
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
- Acquired: 52nd overall, 2005 NHL Entry Draft by Colorado
- Playing In: CHL
Chris Durand
Prospect Grade: 6.0 D (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
Growing up and moving through the youth hockey ranks in Saskatchewan, Chris Durand always seemed to be ahead of the curve. He joined the T-Birds for the 2003-04 season, where he was named the team’s Rookie of the Year. Durand also participated in the 2004 Under-17 World Hockey Challenge in St. John’s, Newfoundland where he played for Team West.
Durand completed his second season with the Thunderbirds in 2004-05 and was second in team scoring with 53 points. Durand was also selected to the 2005 Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects game in Vancouver, B.C. He played on Team Davidson with Seattle teammate Scott Jackson.
Durand is a great two-way player who works very hard and doesn’t take shifts off. He doesn’t have blazing speed, but has a good amount of endurance. Able to work through checks, he is effective on the forecheck. He is gifted with above average vision, instinct and playmaking abilities. He is a top line forward who can be used in all situations. While humble, Durand has the qualities to be a leader both on the ice and the locker room. He was one the key players in Seattle’s turnaround season.
Talent Analysis
Scout #1: For some reason Chris has a lot of potential but really has a problem with his consistency and when things don’t work well he sometimes doesn’t appear to push himself beyond where he should be. He’s a big strong powerful forward with a cannon for a shot and he has very good passing skills.
Scout #2: I really liked Chris from the U18 camp but from what I understand this year he didn’t play up to his potential. He still could be a good hockey player. He’s good with the puck, he’s a bit of a physical presence, he’s a pretty well-rounded player but I’m told he wasn’t consistent this year.
Future
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Stats
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Profile Last Updated: June, 3rd 2007
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