Player's Profile
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- Name: Kory Nagy
- Position: LW
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 196 lbs
- Birthdate: 1989-10-12
- Eligible for Draft: 2007
- Drafted:
- Hometown: London, Ontario
- Acquired: 5th round (142nd overall), 2008 by NJ
- Playing In: Pro
Kory Nagy
Prospect Grade: 6.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2007-08: Nagy completed his second full season of junior with the Oshawa Generals, in which he scored five goals and 12 assists to go along with 47 PIM's in 57 games. He saved his best for the post-season however, scoring six goals and three assists in 15 playoff games. Despite not being ranked by Central Scouting, the Devils selected him in the fifth round of the 2008 NHL draft.
2008-09: Nagy quickly made a name for himself in the Devils organization with a great year for an Oshawa Generals squad that threw in the towel this year, dealing phenom, and eventual 2009 number one draft pick, John Tavares to the London Knights at the OHL's trade deadline. Nagy's 2008 six-goal, nine-point playoff outburst was obviously a sign of things to come, as he easily set career bests in all offensive categories. While playing a lot with Tavares before he got traded obviously helped his numbers somewhat, his improved numbers also came by some of his own hard work. In 63 games, he finished third overall in scoring for the Generals with 17 goals and 38 assists, while also posting 83 PIM's, good enough for second on the squad. His -19 rating was more a reflection of the team's struggles, rather than his own play.
Talent Analysis
Nagy's overall skill set won't wow most casual observers, but he can turn on a dime, is as scrappy as they come. Better at scoring than passing, he's strong defensively and good in traffic. His work ethic sets him apart from his peers. He gets the most out of what he has and his above-average skating skill helps add to that.
Future
Even though he showed improved offense this year, that is not his calling card. Nagy is at his best playing a pesky in-your-face game. He's very reliable in his own end of the rink, and is not afraid to get his nose dirty. Nagy has his work cut out for him with more physically gifted prospects ahead of him on the depth chart, but as long as he continues to work hard and give it his all each and every shift, he could have a future down the road as fourth-line forward. He will return to Oshawa for the 2009-10 season.
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Profile Last Updated: November, 3rd 2009
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