Player's Profile
- Name: Jamie Devane
- Position: LW
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-5
- Weight: 220 lbs
- Birthdate: 1991-02-20
- Eligible for Draft: 2009
- Drafted: 2009
- Hometown: Mississauga, Ontario
- Acquired: 3rd round (68th overall), 2009
- Playing In: CHL
Jamie Devane
Prospect Grade: 6.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
A surprise selection in the third round of the 2009 draft, Devane is a fierce OHL heavy-weight. With teams looking to get their hands on the next Milan Lucic, the Maple Leafs gambled on the 6’5 behemoth.
He is also a fairly disciplined player. Outside of his 14 (recorded) fighting majors he only amassed 22 penalty minutes. His point totals leave something to be desired with only 17 points (5 goals, 12 assists) in 64 games as a rookie for Plymouth.
2009-10: This time appearing in 5onegames, many in Leafs management hoped Devane would take his power forward game to the next level. Devane would be unable to, only scoring 6 goals and 8 assists to add to his 84 penalty minutes, before appearing in two games with the Toronto Marlies.
2010-11: Devane led the OHL's Plymouth Whalers in penalty minutes (131) and displayed some offensive potential in the second half of the season. In 63 games with the Whalers he scored 19 goals with 19 assists and was +6. Devane scored 7 of his 19 goals on the power play and also struck twice short-handed. In ten playoff games he scored 2 goals with 3 assists and was -4 with 19 PMs.
Talent Analysis
He loves to initiate contact and protects his teammates without hesitation. One of the top enforcers in the OHL, Devane plays his role exceptionally well. His skating and offensive game has made big strides over the last year, and in turn has made him more confident when controlling the puck. Unlikely to ever contribute high offensive numbers, he may prove to be more than just an enforcer. He’s capable of playing center or the wing.
Future
Devane has the opportunity to take a bottom-six role with the Toronto Marlies due to his versatility. There is also the option of him returning to Plymouth in the OHL, which is in fact the case for the 2011-12 season.
Projection: Bottom-six checking forward with enforcer tendencies.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: December, 16th 2011
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