Player's Profile
Picture Courtesy of Holly Gunning
- 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: 57th overall, 2005 Entry Draft by Minnesota
- Playing In: Pro
Matt Kassian
Prospect Grade: 5.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
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
Future Analysis Coming Soon...
Stats
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
| 2003-04 | Vancouver Giants WHL | 37 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 42 |
| 2004-05 | Vancouver Giants WHL | 41 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 89 |
| 2004-05 | Kamloops Blazers WHL | 28 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 83 |
| 2005-06 | Kamloops Blazers WHL | 67 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 147 |
| 2006-07 | Kamloops Blazers WHL | 72 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 162 |
| 2006-07 | Kamloops Blazers WHL | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Profile Last Updated: May, 14th 2008
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