Player's Profile
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- Name: Keven Veilleux
- Position: C
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-5
- Weight: 215 lbs
- Birthdate: 1989-06-27
- Eligible for Draft: 2007
- Drafted: 2007
- Hometown: St. Georges, Quebec
- Acquired: 2nd round (51st overall), 2007
- Playing In: Pro
Keven Veilleux
Prospect Grade: 6.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2007-08: After a slow start that saw him score only 10 goals in 42 games the tall center was traded from Victoriaville to Rimouski where he scored 7 goals and posted 15 assists in his final nineteen games. After his QMJHL season ended, Veilleux signed an amateur tryout contract with the Penguins AHL affiliate.
2008-09: His final season in the Q was riddled with injuries but saw his numbers leap forward with 48 points in 29 games. He continued his strong play into the playoffs with 19 points in 13 games.
2009-10: Veilleux, again, faced injuries problems, only appearing in nine games with Wilkes-Barres, scoring three points.
2010-11: In a relatively healthy season Veilleux managed 12 goals and 24 assists in 66 games. He also managed 122 penalty minutes.
Talent Analysis
Veilleux brings a rare mix of size, speed, and skill to the ice but questions remain. The right-hand shooting center is capable of playing all three forward positions and is equally talented in passing and shooting. He has a hard accurate wrist shot and has shown the ability to take care of business in front and around the net.
The towering forward started to recently play a more consistently physical game and has been able to use his offensive tools more effectively as a result. The key for him though will be to remain healthy as he has battled injuries to some degree or another since drafted in 2007.
Future
Veilleux will play for the Penguins AHL affiliate in Wilkes-Barre. He has the tools to develop into a top-nine power forward but first must prove that he can do so at the AHL level before making the next step.
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Profile Last Updated: September, 5th 2011
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