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  • Name: Cody Eakin
  • Position: C
  • Shoots: Left
  • Height: 5-10
  • Weight: 180 lbs
  • Birthdate: 1991-05-25
  • Eligible for Draft: 2009
  • Drafted: 2009
  • Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba
  • Acquired: 3rd round (85th overall), 2009 by WAS
  • Playing In: CHL

Cody Eakin

Prospect Grade: 6.5 D  (About Prospect Grades)

Profile Contributed By: HF Staff

History

2006-07: Eakin was the Broncos first round pick (sixth overall) in the 2006 WHL Bantam Draft.

2007-08: The center had 11 goals and six assists in his 55 games as a rookie with Swift Current (WHL). He also registered seven points (3g+4a) in 12 playoff games with the Broncos. He was rewarded with a gold medal while playing for Team Canada in the Under-18 tournament in Slovakia.

2008-09: Eakin saw his numbers improve this season, more than doubling his output from 2007-08. In 54 games he racked up 48 points (24g+24a) and 42 PIM. Netted three goals in seven playoff games.  Eakin starred in the 2009 CHL Top Prospects Game, scoring two goals to earn Player of the Game honors for Team Orr.  He also was on Team Canada in the U18 world championships.


Talent Analysis

Eakin isn’t a big guy so he relies on his terrific speed and agility as his two greatest assets for success. He’s a solid two-way player that is very useful as a penalty killer, but he’s far from limited to playing a defensive role. He’s an aggressive forechecker and will play the body although he’s not known as a punishing hitter. He’s creative and will attack defenders one-on-one but likes to use his teammates as well. Eakin doesn’t panic with the puck and rarely forces passes when under pressure.
 
He’s a center but with Hockey Canada he has shown the ability to adapt and play on the wing as well.

He combines tremendous speed and skill with outstanding competitiveness. He’s a good play maker and hard working, making him a fan favorite.

Future

Second or third liner.

Stats

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Profile Last Updated: July, 31st 2009

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