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  • Name: Jon Blum
  • Position: D
  • Shoots: Right
  • Height: 6-1
  • Weight: 178 lbs
  • Birthdate: 1989-01-30
  • Eligible for Draft: 2007
  • Drafted: 2007
  • Hometown: Rancho Santa Margarita, California
  • Acquired: 1st round (23rd overall), 2007 by NAS
  • Playing In: Pro

Jon Blum

Prospect Grade: 8.0 C  (About Prospect Grades)

Profile Contributed By: HF Staff

History

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2006-07: As Blum and his Vancouver Giants basked in the glow of their Memorial Cup championship, the dependable rearguard's stock rose measurably. Playing behind such stalwarts as Mark Fistric (DAL), Brett Festerling, Brendan Mikkelson (ANA), Paul Albers (MIN) and Cody Franson last season, Blum had plenty of veteran role models to rely on. This season, the demands on Blum have been increased and he has wholeheartedly answered the call.  Blum tallied eight goals and 43 assists in the full complement of 72 league games and led the WHL with a plus-37 ranking.

2007-08: Entering his third season with the Vancouver Giants (WHL), big things were expected from the high scoring defenseman, and he delivered. He nearly scored a point a game, putting up 63 points (18g+45a) in 64 games and finishing at +27 on the season. The blueliner scored three goals and four assists in 10 playoff games on the way to earning WHL West Second All-Star Team honors.

2008-09: CHL Defenseman of the Year.

Talent Analysis

Blum demonstrates outstanding mobility and often takes the initiative to carry the puck up ice.  What makes Blum so good is his explosive skating ability. Because he is not very large, he uses technique and a good poke-check to wrestle the puck away from opponents. He has amazing ice presence and is very rarely caught out of position, a key aspect of being an NHL defenseman.  Blum still needs to work on his strength and body size, because being less than 170 pounds as a defenseman hardly bodes well for anyone in professional hockey.

Future

Offensive defenseman.

Stats

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Profile Last Updated: December, 29th 2009

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