Player's Profile
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- Name: Nicolas Deslauriers
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 198 lbs
- Birthdate: 1991-02-22
- Eligible for Draft: 2009
- Drafted: 2009
- Hometown: St-Anicet, Quebec
- Acquired: 3rd round (#84 overall), 2009
- Playing In: CHL
Nicolas Deslauriers
Prospect Grade: 7.0 D (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2008-09: Although not playing a central role with Rouyn-Noranda of the QMJHL, Deslauriers contributed both offensively and in a physical role on the blueline. His 30 points in 68 games was third amongst defensemen for the team and tops amongst their 17 year olds. With the team's top defender possibly moving on, a larger role with the team with open up for Deslauriers next season.
Talent Analysis
An absolute wizard on the ice, Deslauriers is a pleasure to watch, thanks to his remarkable skating ability. As an offensive defenseman, Deslauriers has the ability to pick up a loose puck in his own zone and lead the counter-attack in the matter of just a handful of strides. Though he sometimes gets carried away with his desire to rush up the ice and be a key part of the offensive attack, Deslauriers' ability to out skate the opposition and handle the puck with the best of them means he will continue to be an intriguing prospect.
Future
With a number of defensemen already in the system, Deslauriers will have plenty of time to develop in the QMJHL before the Kings will consider him for professional duties. The young blueliner has a lot of development in front of him and is far from a sure-fire prospect, but possibly has the highest potential in the system for defenders outside of Hickey.
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Profile Last Updated: September, 6th 2009
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