Player's Profile
- Name: Kris Chucko
- Position: LW
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 190 lbs
- Birthdate: 1986-03-13
- Eligible for Draft: 2004
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Burnaby, British Columbia
- Acquired: 1st round of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft by Calgary
- Playing In: Pro
Kris Chucko
Prospect Grade: 6.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
History
Talent Analysis
A power forward on the left wing of highly skilled pivot Travis Zajac, Kris Chucko uses his body to create space for his linemates. Not unskilled himself with the puck, Chucko is excellent at driving the net with the puck and can stickhandle in a phone booth. Displayed good playmaking skills all season long, though his shot could use some work, as unless Chucko is very close to the net, he has trouble with accuracy. But physical play is his bread and butter; Chucko can be downright nasty. He hits with tremendous force, he fights with guys two years older than him, and he can skate with effectiveness with a guy on his back. Excellent in the corners and in front of the net, though he tends to get in the way of the shot itself a little too much. His mean streak can get him into trouble, and often takes dumb penalties.
While Chris Chucko may have put up some great offensive numbers in the BCHL, those numbers have sadly not yet translated to the AHL level. Chucko has had to rely on his hard work and solid physical play to get ice time. He is however very good at driving to net and has proven to be a steady defensive player in the AHL.
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Profile Last Updated: April, 19th 2008




