Player's Profile
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- Name: Ryan McDonagh
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 212 lbs
- Birthdate: 1989-06-13
- Eligible for Draft: 2007
- Drafted: 2007
- Hometown: St. Paul, Minnesota
- Acquired: Trade with Montreal, 2009
- Playing In: NCAA
Ryan McDonagh
Prospect Grade: 8.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
* Read this Hockey's Future interview with Ryan McDonough
2006-07: McDonagh opted to stay at Cretin-Derham for his senior season after finishing the 05-06 AA on a state championship team. The smooth skating blueliner may not have improved statistically, but put on some size and polished his two-way game. McDonough was named Mr. Hockey and first-team all-state by the AP. He finished his season playing for the US U-18 team in the World Championships. McDonagh is widely regarded as the top pro prospect coming out of the Minnesota HS for the 07 draft, will tryout for the USA WJC team in August ’07 and play for Wisconsin (WCHA) in the 07-08 season.
1st round (12th overall), 2007 by Montreal
2007-08: In his freshman season with the University of Wisconsin (WCHA), McDonagh was named to the 2008 WCHA All-Rookie Team. He was named WCHA Rookie of the Week on Dec. 4. He skated in every game during the 2007-08 season and had back-to-back multi-point games at Michigan State (Nov. 24) and against St. Cloud State (Nov. 30). He tied for third on the team among rookies with 12 points and shared the team lead among defensemen with five goals on a team that led the nation’s defensemen with 26 tallies. His first career goal was scored against Robert Morris on Oct. 20, the game-winner. McDonagh was additionally named to the INCH. Com Preseason All-Rookie Team.
Talent Analysis
McDonagh's key asset is his speed, which has been described by the club's director of player development and acquisition, Trevor Timmins, as "dimensional." Added to this is his ability to play an all-ice game. He's responsible in his own end and has the size to be a physical force. He combines that with an ability to contribute on the offensive end of the rink, making the smart pass and keying the rush.
Future
If not a No. 1 blueliner, he has the talent to easily stake a long-term claim on the first defensive pairing.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: September, 1st 2009
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