Player's Profile
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- Name: Robert Slaney
- Position: LW
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 205 lbs
- Birthdate: 1988-10-13
- Eligible for Draft: 2007
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Carbonear, Newfoundland
- Acquired: Free agent signing, 2009
- Playing In: Pro
Robert Slaney
Prospect Grade: 5.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
Slaney was a free-agent signing orchestrated by former Maple Leaf staff member Joe Nieuwendyk.
2008-09: Awarded a contract after an impressive season with Cape Breton. He led the team with 81 points in 63 games and also led in goals with 36. On top of a successful regular season, Slaney was having an impressive playoff before going down to injury. He scored five goals and four assists in six playoff games.
2009-10: Slaney would split his time between the Marlies and Reading, unable to impress Leafs brass. In 34 games with the Marlies he would register 6 assists before being sent down to Reading where he would score a goal and 10 assists in 22 games with the ECHL club.
2010-11: Slaney skated in eight mid-season games and one April contest with the AHL's Toronto Marlies - spending most of his second pro season with the ECHL's Reading Royals. He had 1 assist and 2 PMs with an even plus/minus in nine games with the Marlies. He played 61 games for Reading and scored 7 goals with 17 assists and was +3 with 34 PMs. Slaney played in 4 of 8 playoff games for Reading and was an even plus/minus with 1 goal and 3 assists. Nashville acquired Slaney from Toronto as part of a multi-player trade in July 2011.
Talent Analysis
A character forward with good size, Slaney displays strong puck possession skills. His big body is able to shield the puck efficiently and open up space for teammates. He leads by example with a strong work ethic and is a team player.
Future
Slaney will play with Milwaukee this season. He projects as a checking line player.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: December, 20th 2011
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