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- Name: Raymond Macias
- Position: D
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 195 lbs
- Birthdate: 1986-09-18
- Eligible for Draft: 2005
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Long Beach, California
- Acquired: 4th round (124th overall), 2005
- Playing In: Pro
Raymond Macias
Prospect Grade: 6.5 D (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
In 2003-04, he finished seventh overall in scoring, but his 12 goals and offensive ability as rookie helped earn a spot on the CHL All-Rookie Team, a list that also included the likes of Sidney Crosby and Gilbert Brule. In the summer proceeding the 2004-05 season, the Long Beach, California native was invited to the Los Angeles Kings 2004 Developmental Camp in neighboring El Segundo.
Even though the Blazers didn’t turn in a picture perfect season in 2004-05, Macias lead Kamloops in overall scoring with 47 points in 69 games, seeing action both guarding the blueline and on the right wing. He also participated in the 2005 Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game in Vancouver, B.C. During the skills competition, he was clocked as the third fastest skater.
Macias is a savvy offensive-minded defenseman who has a nose for the back of the net. Not only did he see time in all situations last season, his offensive ability and skating led him to see time on both defense and as a right winger for the Blazers. He is a very good and conditioned skater, who possesses great acceleration and overall skill on his feet. He has good hands and is effective moving the puck up ice in most situations. Macias’ overall offensive ability and skating are his big upside, which every team will be able to use.
Signed a three-year deal with Colorado during the 2007 offseason.
2007-08: Macias spent the majority of his first professional season with AHL Lake Erie, but also saw time with ECHL Johnstown. He totaled 13 points in 42 games with Lake Erie, notching his first AHL assist on Nov. 11 and his first goal on Nov. 17, both against Toronto. On Feb.14, Macias was reassigned to Johnstown and recorded two assists in two games. He was recalled to Lake Erie on Feb. 17, but was again reassigned to Johnstown on Apr. 1, finishing the season there. He led all Johnstown defensemen with four points in six postseason contests. He missed the first month of the season after suffering a wrist injury during training camp.
Talent Analysis
Macias is a good skater with good offensive talent, but even with his size lacks physicality and defensive prowess. Criticized for his lack of consistency.
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Profile Last Updated: September, 4th 2009
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