Eric Mestery
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Eric Mestery

Hometown:

Winnpeg Manitoba

Team:

Hockey's Future

Currently Playing In:

CHL

Birthday:

1990-05-28
Position:

D
Eligible for draft:

2008
Shoots:

Left
Drafted:

2008
Height:

6-5
Acquired:

2nd round (57th overall), 2008
Weight:

202 lbs.
Prospect Talent Score
6.0

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Probability of Success
  • D

History

2007-08: Continuing his WHL career with Tri-City, Mestery stood strong in 71 games, recording 16 points (2+14) and 65 PIM. In 16 postseason games he recorded three points (2+1).

2008-09: Traded early in the season from the Tri-City Americans to the Lethbridge Hurricanes.

Talent Analysis
Stay at home defenseman with good size at 6'5.

2008 NHL Draft produced two key players for Washington Capitals

by Eric Scheib
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Braden Holtby and John Carlson - Washington Capitals

Photo: Braden Holtby (left) and John Carlson (right) were both selected in the 2008 NHL Draft by the Washington Capitals. (Courtesy of Will Schneekloth/Icon SMI)

Any draft that produces a top line defensemen and a starting goalie with great potential should be considered a success. For the Washington Capitals, the 2008 NHL Draft produced stalwart defenseman John Carlson and platoon starter Braden Holtby.

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