Player's Profile
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- Name: Marek Zagrapan
- Position: C
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 198 lbs
- Birthdate: 1986-12-06
- Eligible for Draft: 2005
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Zlin, Slovakia
- Acquired: 1st round (13th overall), 2005
- Playing In: Pro
Marek Zagrapan
Prospect Grade: 7.0 D (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
Zagrapan has been a major force throughout the year in Chicoutimi. Since being selected 15th overall in the 2004 European import draft, he has become a fan favorite while putting solid numbers as a rookie.
December 2005 Q&A with Zagrapan.
2005-06. Zagrapan spent two seasons with QMJHL Chicoutimi, collecting 169 points in 118 games. He recorded 17 points in 17 games during the 2005 QMJHL Playoffs, and his 11 goals were second only to Sidney Crosby (14).
2006-07: Zagrapan was seventh in team points with 38. He scored his first professional goal with AHL Rochester as they faced Toronto on Nov. 26. He had a five game point streak from Dec. 16 to 29.
2007-08: With AHL Rochester, Zagrapan tallied three points against Hamilton on Jan. 12. He recorded a three-point game against Hamilton on Dec. 28 to earn first star honors and had two three-game point streaks, the first from Dec. 1 to 9, and the second from Dec. 14 to 19. Zagrapan also had a five-game point streak from Oct. 28 to Nov. 2. He netted two goals against Grand Rapids on Nov. 1, earning him first star honors and tallied a goal in Rochester’s 6-4 home-opening win against Syracuse on Oct. 5. Zagrapan finished sixth on the team in scoring with 40 points.
Talent Analysis
Although he is blessed with undeniable skills, his maturity and effort have been serious issues. His skating ability, balance, and quick hands led the Sabres to pick him 13th overall in 2005. He has not lifted his game in the past two seasons with Rochester to become the offensive force that Buffalo projected. His mental makeup and lack of consistency make Zagrapan a big question mark.
Future
He will start the season in the AHL, and needs to take a step forward in his personal growth to become an NHL regular.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: August, 28th 2009
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