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- Name: Max Nicastro
- Position: D
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 185 lbs
- Birthdate: 1990-03-02
- Eligible for Draft: 2008
- Drafted: 2008
- Hometown: Thousand Oaks, California
- Acquired: 3rd round (91st overall), 2008 by DET
- Playing In: NCAA
Max Nicastro
Prospect Grade: 6.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2006-07: Played for the LA Junior Kings Midget AAA U-18 team. Selected by the Indiana Ice in the 6th round of the 2006 USHL Entry Draft with the 68th overall pick. The Ice traded his rights to the Chicago Steel at the trade deadline.
2007-08: In his second season with the Chicago Steel (USHL), Nicastro recorded 20 points (6g+14a) in 58 appearances. He racked up another goal and two assists in seven postseason games with the club. Played for Team USA at the 2007 World Junior A Challenge.
2007-08: In his second season with the Chicago Steel (USHL), Nicastro recorded 20 points (6g+14a) in 58 appearances. He racked up another goal and two assists in seven postseason games with the club. Played for Team USA at the 2007 World Junior A Challenge.
Talent Analysis
Nicastro has taken some big steps to play effectively with in the USHL. He plays a very good all-round game, but is first and foremost very responsible in his own end. He’s good puck handling blueliner, who can make a great first pass or join the rush and puck handle when needed. He makes good reads at both ends of the ice. He has showed that he is able to get on the right side of the opposing player and attack effectively, causing turnovers with his stick work. He’s good at closing up lanes and stealing passes. Has been used in all situations for the Steel as well as plays on top powerplay and penalty-kill units. Has good offensive upside, plays the puck well, has good vision and big shot.
Future
Freshman at Boston University in the fall of 2009.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: February, 27th 2010
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