Player's Profile
- Name: David Desharnais
- Position: C
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 5-6
- Weight: 177 lbs
- Birthdate: 1986-09-14
- Eligible for Draft: 2004
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Quebec, Canada
- Acquired: Free agent, 2008
- Playing In: Pro
David Desharnais
Prospect Grade: 6.5 D (About Prospect Grades)
History
David Desharnais played three seasons with the QMJHL Chicoutimi Saguenéens, developing into a premier offensive talent in the league. In his rookie season, the Quebec City native played 70 games and scored 23 goals and 28 assists for 51 points, fourth on his team for points.
In 2004-05, he nearly doubled his production, scoring 32 goals along with 65 helpers for 91 points, second behind Maxime Boisclair. The center also showed a lot of passion for the game with everybody surrounding him, winning the Frank Selke Trophy for Sportsman of the league. He was named on the QMJHL second All-Star team.
It didn’t stop there as he once again was a prime offensive contributor in 2005-06. Desharnais scored 33 goals and 65 assists for 118 points, finishing fifth in the league in scoring, but third on his team behind Stanislav Lascek and Maxime Boisclair, his linemates. He won for the second consecutive year the Frank Selke Trophy and added another second team All-Star selection on his resume.
Talent Analysis
Desharnais is intriguing offensively. He is small in today’s NHL standards, but that has never prevented players from skating in the big league. He has a strong instinct around the net and is excellent with the puck.
The young center likes to use his teammates in the best possible way but will never shy from shooting the puck. He has scored 65 goals in his last two years with Chicoutimi.
He is also a good leader in and out of the rink. He was the Saguenéens’ captain and has always been able to gain opponents’ respect.
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Profile Last Updated: December, 17th 2009
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