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- Name: Stefan Chaput
- Position: C
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 190 lbs
- Birthdate: 1988-03-11
- Eligible for Draft: 2006
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Ile Bizard, Quebec
- Acquired: 5th round (153rd overall), 2006
- Playing In: Pro
Stefan Chaput
Prospect Grade: 6.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
Chaput was originally selected in the third round of the 2004 QMJHL Draft out of West Island. He was a late cut in training camp, but did see occasional spot duty over the course of the season for Lewiston, picking up five points in eight games. Chaput made the squad out of training camp in his second attempt, catching a spot on the third line. Chaput’s tenacity, hard work, and offensive skills saw him move rapidly up the depth charts, and by mid-season, Chaput was a regular contributor on the second line, playing both on the power play and on the penalty kill, bringing a hard hitting, tireless fore-checking style of play. He finished his first full season with 48 points in 69 games.
2007-08: Chaput put together a career year, scoring 33 goals and notching 36 assists, nearly doubling his goal total from the previous season and finishing with 20 points more than any previous year with Lewiston in the QMJHL. He added three points (two goals and an assist) in six playoff games and also played one regular season game with Albany in the AHL.
Talent Analysis
Chaput is full of energy on the ice, willing to hit regularly. He is a strong skater with a good nose for the net, and is willing to work hard in the trenches to create plays. A tenacious fore-checker as well as a responsible back-checker, Chaput is also a valuable defensive forward, giving fits to the opposition’s top players, and playing hard on the Lewiston penalty kill.
Future
Chaput is versatile -- likely a checker, but has some offensive upside.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: December, 19th 2009
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