Player's Profile
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- Name: Jonathan Huberdeau
- Position: C
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 171 lbs
- Birthdate: 1993-06-04
- Eligible for Draft: 2011
- Drafted:
- Hometown: St. Jerome, Quebec
- Acquired: 1st round (3rd overall), 2011
- Playing In: CHL
Jonathan Huberdeau
Prospect Grade: 8.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2008-09: Huberdeau played for the Saint-Eustache Vikings Midget AAA team, appearing in 43 games for that team. He scored 20 goals and added 30 assists for 50 points. Huberdeau was chosen by the Saint John Sea Dogs in the first round, 18th overall, of the 2009 QMJHL Entry Draft.
2009-10: In his QMJHL rookie season with the Sea Dogs, Huberdeau scored 15 goals and added 20 assists for 35 points in 61 games. In 21 playoff games for the Sea Dogs, he scored 11 goals and chipped in 7 assists for 18 points. Huberdeau played for Team Quebec at the World U-17 Hockey Challenge, picking up 2 goals and 1 assist for 3 points in 5 games.
2010-11: Huberdeau played in 67 games for the Sea Dogs, scoring 43 goals and adding 62 assists for 105 points. His point total was good for third overall in the QMJHL, as were his goal and assist totals. Huberdeau was named the to the QMJHL First All-Star Team as a left wing.
Video interview with Jonathan Huberdeau at the 2011 NHL Combine
Talent Analysis
An offensive wizard when the puck is on his stick, Huberdeau is blessed with great hands and the creativity to make things happen on the ice. Equally apt at finding an open player and making a pass as he is with sliding through defensive coverage and scoring a goal himself, he is a dynamic talent with an excellent work ethic. As with most 18-year-old players, Huberdeau still needs to add muscle, which will only help him be more effective battling for the puck.
Future
Despite the desire to have a top-three draft pick with Huberdeau’s skill and electricity in the lineup, the Panthers have stated that they do not want to rush their prospects. Unless he has a terrific performance at training camp, Huberdeau will be returned to the CHL this fall to have another year to polish his game and build his strength. There is little doubt, however, the he will be in the Panthers lineup for 2012-13.
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Profile Last Updated: August, 27th 2011
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