Player's Profile
Picture Courtesy of Everett Silvertips
- Name: Ivan Baranka
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 185 lbs
- Birthdate: 1985-05-19
- Eligible for Draft: 2003
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Ilva, Slovakia
- Acquired: 2nd Round (50th overall), 2003 Draft
- Playing In: Pro
Ivan Baranka
Prospect Grade: 6.5 B (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: Leslie Treff
History
Baranka is a strong defenseman from Slovakia. After playing with the WHL Everett Silvertips during the 2003-04 and 2004-05 seasons, Baranka made the leap to professional hockey in the fall of 2005. After two injury shortened seasons with the Hartford Wolf Pack, Baranka began this season as arguably the AHL team's number one defenseman. He played well to start the season and recently got a one game call-up to the NHL team. Back in Hartford, Baranka must continue to stay healthy to develop into the player has the potential to be.
Talent Analysis
Baranka is physical and possesses good speed, and puckhandling skills. ALthough he did not show much offensively in junior hockey, he has become an offensive threat over the past two seasons. An above-average passer, he is solid in his own zone and is a regular on the Hartford power play.
Future
Baranka has the raw skills to be an NHL second pair defenseman. He needs to continue refining that skill, make consistently good decisions with the puck and stay healthy. If he does so, he may become a full-time NHLer next season.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: April, 7th 2008
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