Player's Profile
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- Name: Daniel Paille
- Position: LW
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 197 lbs
- Birthdate: 1984-01-22
- Eligible for Draft: 2002
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Welland, Ontario
- Acquired: 1st round (20th overall), 2002 NHL Draft
- Playing In: Pro
Daniel Paille
Prospect Grade: 6.5 A (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
Despite modest numbers at the Junior B level (14-17-31 in 42 games), the Storm saw something in Paille that warranted a 1st round selection, 6th overall in the 2000 OHL Draft. He responded with some impressive offensive numbers, but more importantly the type of hustle and work ethic that is of captain's material.
Talent Analysis
All around player who can play on second or third line, play in all situations and chip in with points. Plays a good offensive game, likes to handle the puck and flies up the ice at full speed with it. Is an adept stickhandler, likes the inside-outside move. Might be better suited as a centre. Is flirting with a point a game despite limited power play time.
Needs to work on positioning in his own end, finishing his checks. Very good on transition game as his speed and moves makes defenders back up. Is a good penalty killer.
Sophomore putting up impressive numbers, strong along the boards, great attitude.
Future
With two solid pro seasons under his belt, Paille is a prime candidate to win a job from an incumbent at the Sabres 2006 training camp. Because he can still move freely through waivers, he’ll likely be pushed to the AHL to begin the season, but will be atop the list of call-ups.
Stats
| Year | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
| 2003-04 | Guelph | OHL | 59 | 37 | 43 | 80 | 63 |
| 2004-05 | Rochester | AHL | 79 | 14 | 15 | 29 | 54 |
| 2005-06 | Rochester | AHL | 45 | 14 | 13 | 27 | 29 |
| 2005-06 | Buffalo | NHL | 14 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Profile Last Updated: March, 26th 2008
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