Player's Profile
- Name: Shaun Heshka
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 195 lbs
- Birthdate: 1985-06-30
- Eligible for Draft: 2003
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Melville, Saskatchewan
- Acquired: Signed as Free Agent
- Playing In: Pro
Shaun Heshka
Prospect Grade: 6.0 F (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: Matt MacInnis
History
Heshka began his junior career playing for the SJHL’s Melville Millionaires in 2002-03, scoring 20 points in 53 games before making the decision to jump to the Western Hockey League. He played all three of his WHL seasons with the Everett Silvertips, seeing his point production steadily rise each of the three seasons (10, 38 and 59 respectively). After his last major junior season, the Canucks signed him to an entry-level contract.
Talent Analysis
The 6’1, 195 lber plays a primarily offensive game. He has the ability to generate offense from the blueline and makes good, smart passes for the most part. He played on the point of the Silvertips blueline in junior, but will need to further refine his puck handling skills and shooting ability to play that role in the NHL. Heshka is a below-average skater who had problems at times defensively handling faster forwards in junior. He did not have a reputation as a physical player either.
Future
Heshka is a long-shot signing who has third-pairing upside in the absolute best case scenario, although he is likely a career minor-leaguer barring a significant advancement in his development and style of play in his own zone. Expect him to bounce between the ECHL and AHL during the 2006-07 season, playing with the Moose when the higher affiliate clubs have injuries to their defense corps.
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Profile Last Updated: April, 15th 2008
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