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  • Name: Jacob Lagace
  • Position: LW
  • Shoots: Left
  • Height: 5-11
  • Weight: 195 lbs
  • Birthdate: 1990-01-09
  • Eligible for Draft: 2008
  • Drafted: 2008
  • Hometown: Beloeil, Quebec
  • Acquired: 5th round (134th overall), 2008
  • Playing In: Pro

Jacob Lagace

Prospect Grade: 6.5 C  (About Prospect Grades)

Profile Contributed By: HF Staff

History

2007-08: In his first season with Chicoutimi (QMJHL), the winger netted 23 goals and 62 points in 67 appearances as a rookie. He was nominated to the QMJHL All-Rookie Team for his efforts. He also appeared in seven games with the Canadian National U18 squad, scoring a goal and three points while taking home the Gold Medal.

2008-09: Lagace appeared in 64 games in his second QMJHL season with Chicoutimi. He led the Sagueneens in goals (32) and points (69) and was +2 on a team that finished with a losing record. In the four-game playoff series with Rimouski he scored 1 goal with two assists and was -1 with 4 PMs.

2009-10: Lagace went on an absolute tear to open the season; scoring 30 goals including 8 power play goals in 35 games with Chicoutimi. He also had 23 assists and a +2 plus/minus  before being traded to Cape Breton for defensemen Eric Gelinas (NJ) and two draft picks. Lagace's offensive numbers tailed off a bit with the Screaming Eagles; he scored 5 goals with 15 assists and was +9 in  25 games and had just 3 assists and was -4 in the five-game playoff series with Moncton. Lagace made his AHL debut with Portland, appearing in one playoff game, and was signed to an entry-level contract by Buffalo in June 2010.

2010-11: Lagace opened his first pro season with Portland, spent a month with ECHL Greenville  in mid-season, then re-joined the AHL Pirates in February and finishing the season in Portland. In 58 games with the Pirates, he scored 10 goals with 13 assists and was +4 with 34 PMs. He skated in 3 of the Pirates' 12 playoff games and was scoreless and -1 in a limited role. In 13 ECHL games with the Road Warriors he had 6 assists and was +3.

Talent Analysis

Lagacé displays a great work ethic, maturity, and good decision making ability on the ice. He is an offensive forward that drives to the net and makes things happen with his rough-and-tumble style. Lagace’s in-your-face style dovetails nicely with his puck control abilities. It remains to be seen whether his physical style will translate to the next level, given his relative lack of size and mediocre hands.

Future

Lagace still has a long way to go as far as his consistency goes. He had a very see-saw pro rookie season in 2010-11 as he was even demoted for a stint in the ECHL mid-season. He will hope to rebound in year two of his entry level deal with the Sabres by impressing in Rochester for 2011-12 as some players drafted after him could make a bigger impact if he doesn’t.

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Profile Last Updated: October, 11th 2011

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