Player's Profile
- Name: Jake Muzzin
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 206 lbs
- Birthdate: 1989-02-21
- Eligible for Draft: 2007
- Drafted: 2007
- Hometown: Woodstock, Ontario
- Acquired: Free agent signing, 2009
- Playing In: Pro
Jake Muzzin
Prospect Grade: 7.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
Muzzin had two herniated discs surgically repaired in his lower back in 2005.
2006-07: Muzzin was used sparingly upon his arrival to the OHL, appearing in only 37 games in 2006-07 because then Greyhounds coach Craig Hartsburg, having once suffered a similar injury in juniors himself, did not want to set the talented but possibly fragile defenseman up for failure.
5th round (141st overall), 2007 by Pittsburgh
2007-08: After being eased back into hockey in 2006-07, Muzzin played in 67 games for the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds in the OHL.
2008-09: In his third season in the OHL, Muzzin posted 6 goals and 23 assists in 62 games. At the end of the season, the Penguins relinquished his rights and he eventually signed with the Kings.
2009-10: Returning to the OHL for an overage season, Muzzin posted 15 goals and 52 assists in 64 games and was among the top defensemen in the OHL. At the end of the season he joined the Manchester Monarchs, appearing in one regular season game, and 13 playoff games, posting 1 goal and 4 assists in all.
2010-11: Muzzin made the Kings out of training camp as a 21-year-old and appeared in 11 games before being sent to AHL Manchester in November; spending the rest of the season with the Monarchs. Averaging just under 14 minutes of ice time per game, Muzzin had 1 assist and was -2 in his brief tenure with Los Angeles. In 45 games with Manchester, he had the team's second best plus/minus (+20) while scoring 3 goals with 15 assists and receiving 39 PMs. In the Monarchs' seven-game first-round series with eventual Calder Cup champion Binghamton he scored 3 goals with 1 assist and was +4 with 2 PMs.
Talent Analysis
Muzzin has no glaring weakness to his game. The 6’4 defenseman is offensively sound with an accurate one-time shot and a quick release. His passing is also above average as he makes a crisp breakout pass and can jump into the offense if needed. The greatest asset to Muzzin’s game is his nasty on-ice demeanor. He demonstrates poise and willingness to take on more than one player at a time - regardless of how much bigger they may be, and is willing to drop the gloves. He is also good at taking players out of the play and clearing the front of the net.
Future
For the 2010-11 season, Muzzin will compete for a spot as either a second or third-pairing defensemen for the Kings AHL affiliate.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: December, 6th 2011
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