Player's Profile
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- Name: Matt Kassian
- Position: LW
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-4
- Weight: 232 lbs
- Birthdate: 1986-10-28
- Eligible for Draft: 2005
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Edmonton, Alberta
- Acquired: 2nd round (57th overall), 2005
- Playing In: Pro
Matt Kassian
Prospect Grade: 5.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
Matt Kassian is a man among boys at the junior level and the resident tough guy of the Kamloops Blazers isn't afraid to show it. What the hard-hitting forward lacks in the skating department he more than makes up for when the gloves come flying off. Make no mistake about it, Kassian isn't in the league to put up points, with just six in 69 games this season.
Kassian also had 172 penalty minutes, the most of any Blazer. Kamloops acquired the power forward at the WHL's trading deadline from the Vancouver Giants for forward Cam Cunning. The Alberta product has NHL size and pro toughness but will definitely have to improve on his mobility before he moves on to a higher level.
January 2006 feature on Kassian.
Talent Analysis
Kassian is big and a tough customer -- one of the best fighters in the WHL during his tenure there. His skating is not bad for his size. Needs to work on finishing.
Future
Entering last year of his entry-level contract in 2009-10.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: August, 14th 2009
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