Player's Profile
- Name: Justin Azevedo
- Position: C
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 5-7
- Weight: 183 lbs
- Birthdate: 1988-04-01
- Eligible for Draft: 2006
- Drafted: 2008
- Hometown: West Lorne, Ontario
- Acquired: 6th round (153rd overall), 2008
- Playing In: Pro
Justin Azevedo
Prospect Grade: 6.0 D (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2007-08: Led the entire OHL in scoring with 124 points in 67 games. Was named the CHL Player of the Year in more than doubling his production from the prior season. Also led the team in scoring during the playoffs while lifting the Kitchener Rangers to the OHL championship.
2008-09: Known for his elusiveness in the offensive zone, Azevedo provided instant scoring after returning from a training camp injury. Despite his diminutive size, Azevedo fought his way to 36 points in 49 games for the Monarchs and showed potential for even more offense going into next season.
2009-10: In his second professional season, Azevedo posted 14 goals and 13 assists in regular season 46 games with the Manchester Monarchs. He also managed 3 goals and 6 assists in 16 playoff games.
2010-11: Azevedo skated in 79 of 80 games for the Manchester Monarchs (AHL) after missing 34 games the previous season and was the team's second-leading scorer. He scored 18 goals with 35 assists and was +6 with 71 PMs as the Monarchs finished second in the Atlantic Division. Acevedo scored 3 goals with 7 assists and was -2 with 10 PMs in Manchester's seven-game first-round playoff series against eventual Calder Cup champion Binghamton.
Talent Analysis
Azevedo is a diminutive forward, standing at only 5'7. He is elusive and can find seams in the defense to open scoring opportunities for his linemates. He is a heart and soul player that has had to develop competitiveness in order to continue his hockey career despite his physical limitations. As can be expected, he can be easy to knock of the puck if caught flat-footed by the opposition.
Future
Azevedo is a low risk, high reward player if he can use his leadership and competitive qualities to translate his offensive skills to the next level in his development. However, he is very much a hit or miss prospect that may just as easily struggle to find any open ice against quicker or more physical competition.
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Profile Last Updated: December, 6th 2011
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