Player's Profile
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- Name: Jesse Blacker
- Position: D
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 190 lbs
- Birthdate: 1991-04-19
- Eligible for Draft: 2009
- Drafted: 2009
- Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
- Acquired: 2nd Round (58th Overall), 2009
- Playing In: CHL
Jesse Blacker
Prospect Grade: 7.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2007-08: Entering his first year in the OHL, Blacker only appeared in 17 games this season, registering four assists.
2008-09: Blacker saw a lot more ice time this season, and the defenseman in turn saw his totals boost. In 67 games with Windsor (OHL), he netted four goals and 17 assists for a total of 21 points. Added another four assists in 20 playoff games, a post-season that saw Blacker and his Spitfires teammates win the Memorial Cup.
2009-10: Jesse started off the year playing a limited role on a stacked Windsor team. After nine games a three assists, Jesse privately requested a trade to further his development when he was sent to Owen Sound to play a significant role on their backend. In 48 games with the OHL Club, Jesse would tally six goals and 24 assists, and be named to the OHL All Star Game. He would briefly spend some time with the Marlies as well, adding an assist in 6 games with Toronto.
2010-11: Blacker was the leading scorer among defensemen for OHL champion Owen Sound and competed in the Memorial Cup for the second time in three years. He scored 10 goals with 44 assists and was +17 with 83 PMs in 62 regular season games and was named to the OHL's Third All-Star team. Blacker was +9 in 22 playoff games and scored 5 goals with 11 assists for the Attack. Blacker, who won a Memorial Cup championship with Windsor in 2009, had 1 assist with an even plus/minus in four 2011 Memorial Cup games with Owen Sound (1-3).
Talent Analysis
Blacker has a solid positional game and can play in a variety of roles. He rarely is caught out of position and is starting to read the play more effectively. He is a powerful skater and loves to rush the puck up the ice. His offensive game has taken major steps forward over the last few seasons as he’s become one of the OHL’s top defenders.
Future
Blacker will make his pro debut with the Toronto Marlies in the 2011-12 season.
Projection: All-round defender with top-four upside.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: December, 16th 2011
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