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  • Name: Raymond Macias
  • Position: D
  • Shoots: Right
  • Height: 6-2
  • Weight: 180 lbs
  • Birthdate: 1986-09-18
  • Eligible for Draft: 2005
  • Drafted:
  • Hometown: Long Beach, California
  • Acquired: 124th overall, 2005 NHL Entry Draft by Colorado
  • Playing In: Pro

Raymond Macias

Prospect Grade: 6.5 C  (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. 

Talent Analysis

Scout #1: Very talented player. He has no physical edge, skates well, very good offensive talent but not a very good defender. He’s very inconsistent.

ISS (June): Raymond was playing right wing and defense on the power play at times. He could be a real power forward and should dominate with his skill level and his size but I’m not sure if right wing is his position or not.

Future

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Stats

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Profile Last Updated: March, 19th 2008

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