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- Name: Marc-Andre Gragnani
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 180 lbs
- Birthdate: 1987-03-11
- Eligible for Draft: 2005
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Ile-Bizard, Quebec
- Acquired: 3rd round (87th overall), 2005 NHL Entry Draft
- Playing In: Pro
Marc-Andre Gragnani
Prospect Grade: 7.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
Playing for a bad PEI team this year, and not heavily hyped before the season, Gragnani may not have been on the map of many fans until the U-18 World Championships, but he’s attracted the attention of scouts all season long. Gragnani logged huge minutes on the PEI blue line and played in all situations, first line power play and penalty kill units. He needs to bulk up a bit, but that should not be an issue with his frame.
Talent Analysis
Gragnani is not a particularly mean or strong defenseman, but he does a number of things very well. He is extremely smart both defensively and with the puck. His passing skills are good, and he knows when to pinch and when to retreat. In the defensive zone he knows when to protect the net and when to pursue the puck in the corners. Gragnani’s heart, however, may be his most appealing asset. He gives it 100 percent every shift and never takes a night off, and is willing to sacrifice his body for the good of the team.
Future
Gragnani is a heart and soul type player with offensive gifts that could make him a power-play quarterback in the pros. He has little left to prove in junior.
Stats
| Year | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
| 2003-04 | PEI | QMJHL | 61 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 42 |
| 2004-05 | PEI | QMJHL | 68 | 10 | 29 | 39 | 48 |
| 2005-06 | PEI | QMJHL | 62 | 16 | 55 | 71 | 75 |
Profile Last Updated: April, 27th 2008
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